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Transfer Receiver DeAndre Moore Jr.’s Keys to Raising NFL Draft Stock
The Colorado Buffaloes made a big splash in the transfer portal during the offseason by adding a promising receiver from SEC country.
DeAndre Moore Jr., who came to the Buffs by way of the Texas Longhorns, is aiming to be a one-and-done in Boulder and make his way to the NFL.
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Moore’s NFL Draft stock primarily suffered with the Longhorns due to his inability to emerge as the primary target in their offense. It’s hard to blame Moore, though. In his three seasons in Austin, Moore shared the receiver room with NFL talents the likes of Xavier Worthy, Matthew Golden, Adonai Mitchell and Isaiah Bond. Moore faces stout competition at Colorado as well, but as it stands, he’s well within the mix for the primary receiver role.
Moore is a wild card in the position battle, as his participation was heavily limited during the spring. He was battling an injury that kept him out of action and forced him to miss the Buffs’ spring game. If he can come back well from his injury, he could surprise people and emerge as a go-to target in Brennan Marion’s fast-paced ‘Go-Go’ offense.
How DeAndre Moore Jr.’s Experience Can Lead to a Breakout Season
Moore’s time at Texas wasn’t wasted by any means, as it has prepared him to break out in his first year with Colorado. Despite the immense competition he faced, Moore still managed to see the field as a meaningful contributor.
Across the 2024 and 2025 seasons, Moore recorded a combined 988 yards and 11 touchdowns on 77 receptions, good for an average of 12.8 yards per catch. Moore was Texas’s second-leading receiver in 2025, only trailing star Longhorn receiver Ryan Wingo.
Moore’s experience battling against NFL-caliber players for time on the field, in addition to matching up against SEC cornerbacks, should translate well to Colorado. While the playstyle of the offense he’ll be a part of is far different, that adjustment is no worse than the adversity he’s already faced. If Moore competes as hard as he did to earn his playing time at Texas, there’s no question he’ll see the field a significant amount in 2026.
Key Games on the Colorado Buffaloes’ Schedule for DeAndre Moore Jr. to Boost His NFL Draft Stock
If Moore can make it through those tough pre-season challenges and carve out a role for himself in the offense, all that’s left to do is let the film speak for itself. Colorado has several games on the schedule in which Moore can build his 2027 NFL Draft stock with good performances.
First, Moore needs to focus on Colorado’s Week 7 matchup against the Utah Utes. It is likely to be the Buffaloes’ hardest matchup of the season, and the Utes’ stout defense is a large reason why. Utah allowed the second-least passing yards per game in the Big 12 in 2025, and its secondary showed out in its 53-7 demolition of the Buffaloes.
Then, Moore needs to end the season on a good note with a standout game against the UCF Knights. The Knights finished third in the Big 12 in fewest passing yards allowed per game during 2025. Although the blows they took from the transfer portal have called that into question, Alex Grinch will likely get that unit to a similar form by the final game of the season.
If Moore can stand out in those two games, his film will be undeniable, and he’ll likely hear his name called by an NFL team come April.
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Following controversial comments from head coach Steve Sarkisian and recruiting battles with other contending teams, the Texas Longhorns have once again found themselves in the national spotlight ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Just like this time 365 days ago, the Longhorns are the favorites to win the SEC Championship by the time the postseason rolls around, as well as be contenders for the national championship — despite failing to gain a playoff berth in 2025.
Ahead of the 2025 season, Texas’ preseason hype centered around quarterback Arch Manning and his first year at the helm of the Longhorns’ offense. Despite predictions that Manning would win the Heisman and be the first pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Longhorns went on to a nine-win regular season with steady, ongoing improvements in Manning’s performance.
Now, the attention from national media seems due to the “all-in” season that the Longhorns are looking toward, with a huge roster turnover through the transfer portal suggesting that this is the make-or-break year for Texas — and Manning — to achieve any national championship hopes.
However, a “make-or-break” season isn’t necessarily what’s ahead for Texas in 2026.
Texas’ Championship Hopes Aren’t Necessarily Over After 2026
It’s fair to assume that the Longhorns are going all in for a national championship in 2026, given the emphasis on experienced transfer portal talent, coaching staff changes and even talk from some players about what the team’s goals are over the offseason.
But considering 2026 as the Longhorns’ last chance for a trophy in the immediate future isn’t as easily justifiable, especially when Texas may not be considering much of a rebuild after this season ends. Sarkisian himself didn’t deny that Manning may come back for another year with Texas in 2027, and many key playmakers on both offense and defense have several more years of eligibility left.
Especially looking at Texas’ incoming class of freshmen and history with the transfer portal, it’s likely that the Longhorns are setting themselves up for longevity more than immediate success. If Manning does decide to declare for the 2027 NFL Draft, incoming freshman quarterback Dia Bell will be an exciting prospect for Texas to bank on when looking for its next offensive leader.
It’s natural that the Longhorns should continue to generate national excitement, especially with the newest five-star commit to the 2027 class. Even so, Texas has a habit of bucking the trends and national predictions. The pressure was on in 2025 to win a national championship in Manning’s first year as a starter, and as more mock drafts continue to slate him as a first-rounder, that pressure has only heightened in what most onlookers see as his last year playing college football.
Whether the Longhorns will buckle under that pressure this go-around will be seen, starting with their home opener against Texas State on Sept. 5.
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AUSTIN, Texas — Austin city leaders gathered on East 11th Street on Juneteenth to celebrate the “Black Artists Matter” mural before it must be removed under an order from the Texas Department of Transportation. The mural and the city’s rainbow crosswalk are slated for removal in compliance with a Texas Department of Transportation directive requiring cities to remove political ideologies from roadways. Last October, Gov. Greg Abbott directed TxDOT to enforce the policy.
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson stood on the blocked-off street where the yellow letters spelling “Black Artists Matter” are painted on the roadway’s surface. “We will never forget that when the state decided to target our murals, the community stood together to celebrate our city’s diversity, spirit, and creativity,” Watson said.
Watson criticized the state’s actions, saying, “The state government engages in negative rhetoric and threats, it targets communities that it disagrees with and seeks retribution.”
In response to the order, Watson formed the Public Spaces Task Force to identify other ways to celebrate diversity in Austin.
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Daphne McDole, chief executive officer of the African American Cultural Heritage District and a member of the task force, said she wanted the event held on Juneteenth because of its significance. “I wanted to do it on Juneteenth, it was significant to me because I knew that that was the day my community would be in the district. We will be celebrating over here all day, so it was appropriate,” McDole said.
Task force members said they are exploring alternatives to honor East Austin’s history and diversity. They noted that city leaders in San Antonio created rainbow sidewalks after removing rainbow crosswalks, but said Austin will pursue its own approach.
Task force chair Steven Rivas said the community is focused on preserving the meaning behind the markings. “We chose to come together as a community and find a way to respect what these markings mean and build upon them. If we can’t have them in the street, we’re going to put them off the street,” Rivas said.
AUSTIN, Texas — The screwworm outbreak is having a major impact on animal shelter budgets across Texas. Instant kill and preventative medications for dogs and cats are an unprecedented expense.
Paul is a rescue dog from South Texas, where he was living on the streets and starving. He is now at Austin Pets Alive! getting Screwworm prevention medication and the treatment he needs to get healthy.
“Any dog that enters our shelter period, but especially if they look like this, we are going over them with a fine-tooth comb and looking for anything that might be a wound where a screwworm might have been able to gain access,” said Dr. Ellen Jefferson, CEO and President of Austin Pets Alive!
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Dr. Jefferson says dogs and cats need regular checks of their eyes, noses, ears, and underneath their fur. But Austin Pets Alive! says the best protection is a combination of Capstar, which is an instant-kill medication for existing active screwworm larvae, and prescription preventatives that provide ongoing protection when administered every 30 days.
“Just to buy the initial Capstar for our program, it was close to $10,000,” said Rebecca Giamona, Asst. Medical Care Director at Austin Pets Alive!
Giamona says preventative meds are also putting a heavy financial strain on the nonprofit’s budget at a cost of around $70,000.
“We need about 5,000 doses of the monthly preventative, and they are roughly $14 to $15 per dose,” said Giamona.
Products with the active ingredients ending in l, a, n, e, r are highly effective at preventing and treating infestations. But keeping Paul and every shelter animal up to date will take help from the public.
“Donations, and hopefully some more donations,” said Giamona.
An infestation of New World Screwworm can be painful, disfiguring, and potentially deadly for animals. Most cases involve livestock, especially cattle, but dogs and cats can also get infestations.
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