Ryan Niblett did some of everything in high school at Eisenhower. He's finally found his place at UT

October 23, 2025

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Niblett (21) returns the ball off a punt for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Red River Rivalry, as the Sooners play the Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Oct. 11, 2025.

Eisenhower's Ryan Niblett finally finds his place with Longhorns

A defensive back, receiver and running back, Ryan Niblett turned down transfer options and is now a Longhorns punt return star and an MVP.

Kirk Bohls, University of Texas Columnist

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