Who are the Top 10 highest-rated cornerback prospects in the Lone Star State in the 2026 cycle?

UTEP enters Year 3 under Scotty Walden with nearly 20 portal additions and a long-awaited move to the Mountain West, banking on experience and depth to finally spark a breakout in El Paso.

From Texas to UTEP, an early look at how all 13 Lone Star State programs stack up for 2026 after a historic season in 2025. 

Texas’ Group of Five programs delivered a season of breakthroughs and disappointments, from North Texas’ historic run to struggles at UTEP and Sam Houston.

From Texas Tech’s historic CFP breakthrough to postseason disappointment in Waco, we rank all 13 Texas FBS programs after a season that reshaped the Lone Star State.

With the transfer portal set to open Jan. 2, we break down the biggest roster needs for all 13 FBS programs in Texas as each prepares to reload for the 2026 season.

Texas football is driving the national conversation, with SMU, A&M, UNT, Tech and more shaping the playoff race as Week 13 delivers clarity, chaos, and momentum across the Lone Star State.

Week 12 in Texas college football delivered major shifts as Texas A&M’s historic comeback boosted its CFP hopes, Texas fell out of playoff contention, and Texas Tech and North Texas strengthened their postseason paths.

Ten of Texas’ 13 FBS teams took the field in a pivotal Week 11 that saw the Aggies inch closer to the SEC title game, the Red Raiders rise into national contention, and SMU stay alive in the ACC race.