Former Texas DL Aaron Bryant announces transfer to Vanderbilt

Former Texas defensive lineman Aaron Bryant will transfer to play for Vanderbilt next season, he announced Tuesday via social media. He appeared in a total of 13 games for the Longhorns over the past three seasons.

Bryant played in only four games for the Longhorns this past season. He had a minimal role during his overall time with the team, recording only two tackles in that span.

Bryant played high school football at Southaven (MS), where he was a four-star prospect in the 2022 class. He ranked as the No. 305 overall player and No. 37 defensive lineman in the cycle according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

The 6-foot-2 defensive lineman played his most games as a redshirt freshman in 2023, appearing in seven contests, including the Big 12 Championship. He ranks as the No. 132 defensive lineman in On3’s Transfer Portal Player Rankings.

Bryant is the fourth player that Vanderbilt has brought in through the transfer portal alongside players such as offensive lineman alongside Gunner Givens from Virginia Tech. However, they have also already lost 13 players.

That currently ranks them No. 20 in On3’s Transfer Portal Team Rankings. Coming off a 6-6 season, they’ll be looking to add a few more players before the portal officially closes on Dec. 28.

To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire. 

The On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account and Twitter account are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves.

Virginia Tech transfer offensive lineman Gunner Givens commits to Vanderbilt

Virginia Tech offensive lineman Gunner Givens is taking his talents to Nashville, joining the Vanderbilt Commodores via the NCAA transfer portal, he announced through X. 

It’s a nice get for Clark Lea and company. Givens is a former four-star recruit, according to the On3 Industry Rankings, which is a proprietary algorithm that compiles ratings and rankings from all four primary recruiting media services. He was the No. 275 overall player in the 2022 recruiting class and No. 20 IOL. 

Moreover, Givens did not play during his true freshman season, utilizing his redshirt that season. In 2023, he played on the defensive line. He played in three games, making one tackle across that span. In 2024, he transitioned to the offensive line. 

Virginia Tech boasted one of the most lethal rushing attacks in the ACC this season. In 2024, the Hokies’ offensive line helped push forward a rushing attack that compiled over 2,000 yards during the regular season.

On3’s Steve Samra contributed to this report.