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4-Star Transfer Snubs Texas For Rival Aggies After Being Cast Aside By Longhorns

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Texas TE Amari Niblack runs off the field.

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Transfer tight end Amari Niblack entered the portal after a lackluster first season in Austin. He’s since landed with his former school’s archrival. The move represents the pass catcher’s second transfer in as many seasons after initially starting his career at Alabama.

Niblack signed with the Crimson Tide as a four-star recruit in the 2022 class. He played sparingly in Year 1 but shined the following fall.

He helped Alabama advance to the College Football Playoff in ’23 by hauling in 20 catches for nearly 400 yards. His four touchdowns ranked second on the team.

Though his role was expected to grow, he opted to leave Tuscaloosa after Nick Saban’s retirement. He eventually landed with another national title contender, but his season didn’t go quite as expected.

Amari Niblack joined the Texas Longhorns with the expectation of boosting the aerial attack. Instead, he found himself buried on the depth chart.

He took a backseat to teammate Gunnar Helm, and due to his blocking deficiencies, he failed to consistently see the field. Niblack recorded just five catches for 33 yards last season.

Seeing his usage take a hit, he entered the transfer portal at year’s end. He’s since signed with the Texas A&M Aggies.

Amari Niblack was a forgotten man on the Texas offense. He’s looking to change that outlook in College Station. In doing so, he’ll have a chance to make rivalry history.

According to Robert Behrens of Good Bull Hunting, the tight end can become the first player in the series to record a reception on each side of the matchup. He hauled in one catch for two yards against the Aggies this past season.

Niblack will have just one year of eligibility remaining, and he expects to play early and often at Texas A&M. The Aggies had two tight ends record more than 180 receiving yards last year. Their new addition hopes that trend continues into 2025.