To transfer out of Texas.
Redshirt sophomore guard Darius James confirmed to the Austin American-Statesman on Tuesday he would be transferring after two years in Austin. Per Horns247.com, James has been given an unconditional release and is free to transfer to any other NCAA school, even those in the Big 12.
Citing "a source close to James," Horns247.com reported the Harker Heights, Texas, product "has put out feelers to multiple Power Five schools who've shown interest."
That's not surprising considering James' five-star recruiting profile. The 247Sports composite ranked James the No. 1 offensive guard in the class of 2013 and the No. 34 player in the class overall.
Nonetheless, James redshirted in 2013 and played just six games last fall, starting two, before seeing his season ended by a knee injury in November. He becomes the fifth offensive lineman to leave the Longhorns program since Strong's hiring, joining the likes of Kennedy Estelle and Desmond Harrison.
Redshirt sophomore guard Darius James confirmed to the Austin American-Statesman on Tuesday he would be transferring after two years in Austin. Per Horns247.com, James has been given an unconditional release and is free to transfer to any other NCAA school, even those in the Big 12.
Citing "a source close to James," Horns247.com reported the Harker Heights, Texas, product "has put out feelers to multiple Power Five schools who've shown interest."
That's not surprising considering James' five-star recruiting profile. The 247Sports composite ranked James the No. 1 offensive guard in the class of 2013 and the No. 34 player in the class overall.
Nonetheless, James redshirted in 2013 and played just six games last fall, starting two, before seeing his season ended by a knee injury in November. He becomes the fifth offensive lineman to leave the Longhorns program since Strong's hiring, joining the likes of Kennedy Estelle and Desmond Harrison.
