After taking part in 2024′s revival of the Lone Star Showdown, Texas junior tight end Amari Niblack is making the trip down Highway 6 to swap his burnt

As a Top 100 recruit in the 2022 class and the No. 4 ranked athlete in the cycle, TE Amari Niblack generated a lot of buzz coming out of high school. Nick Saban and the Alabama Crimson Tide initially landed his services, and he had 21 receptions for 342 yards and five touchdowns in his two years in Tuscaloosa.

Tight end Amari Niblack is undoubtedly hoping that his senior year will be the one in which he breaks out, but he's no longer going to be hoping for that breakout to come with the Texas Longhorns.

Texas Longhorns tight end Amari Niblack (8) runs with the ball, bracing for a tackle from Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Will Lee III (26) in the second quarter of the Lone Star

As Texas A&M looks to bolster its offense, it is showing interest in a former Longhorns weapon. On Saturday, Texas A&M will welcome Amari Niblack to campus for a visit. The Florida native entered the transfer portal after one year with Texas.

The Texas A&M football program has landed a commitment from a former Alabama and Texas tight end in the transfer portal.

Texas tight end Amari Niblack has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal, On3 has learned. Pete Nakos confirmed the news after reports surfaced about Niblack’s plans to enter. Niblack appeared in nine games for Texas in 2024, catching five passes for 33 yards. He joined the Longhorns program after starting his career at Alabama.

Former Alabama and Texas tight end Amari Niblack has reportedly found a new home in the SEC at Texas A&M for his senior season.

Former Texas tight end Amari Niblack is headed east to join Texas A&M. Niblack opted to transfer from the Longhorns after getting little playing time this season behind Gunnar Helm and Juan Davis. Niblack had five catches for 33 yards.