Two of the most prominent members of the Texas Longhorn football team, one each on the offensive and defensive sides of the ball, had the opportunity to pursue a return to Austin for one more season at the collegiate level. Neither, though, has decided to take that tack.
Linebacker Jordan Hicks and wide receiver John Harris both confirmed Tuesday that neither will be back with the Longhorns in 2015. Both players could’ve applied for, and likely received a medical hardship waiver for a sixth season of eligibility.
Hicks had the best case of the two, missing all but three games in 2012 due to a hip/groin injury and all but four games in 2013 because of a torn Achilles. He had previously received a fifth season of eligibility for the 2012 injury.
Harris missed all but the first three games in 2011 and took a redshirt as a true freshman in 2010. UT would’ve argued that Harris was forced to redshirt because of injury/health issues.
In 2014, Hicks led the Longhorns in tackles with 138. Harris, meanwhile, led the Longhorns in receptions (64), receiving yards (1,065) and receiving touchdowns (seven).