Longhorns Daily News: Colin Simmons, Cam Coleman, and a 2028 Texas recruit ink NIL deals with Nike

AUSTIN, TX - NOVEMBER 28: Defensive end Colin Simmons #1 of the Texas Longhorns walks onto the field before the SEC football game between Texas Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies on November 28, 2025, at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, TX. (Photo by David Buono/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Nike recently signed name, image, and likeness deals with Texas football players Colin Simmons and Cam Coleman, as well as 2028 Texas recruit Neimann Lawrence.

class="wp-block-paragraph">The athletes now join fellow Longhorns sponsored by Nike, including Dia Bell, Ryan Wingo, and Jonah Williams.

class="wp-block-paragraph">“Nike’s football roster has always been defined by the athletes who are shaping where the game goes next,” Ann Miller, EVP, Global Sports Marketing said in a release, per On3. “These signings reflect our commitment to serving the best football talent at every level with the support, innovation and partnership they need to reach their full potential on the field and away from the game.”

class="wp-block-paragraph">WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT THE LONGHORNS

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class="wp-block-paragraph">ICYMI IN BURNT ORANGE NATION

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class="wp-block-paragraph">No. 13 prospect Jayla Forbes commits to Texas

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class="wp-block-paragraph">WHAT WE’RE READING

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class="wp-block-paragraph">NEWS ACROSS LONGHORN NATION AND BEYOND

Welcome to Austin. NEWS: Top 2027 recruit Jayla Forbes has committed to Texas, she told @Rivals.

The 6-7 post player chose the Longhorns over programs including Notre Dame, UCLA and Vanderbilt.

“I really loved it and I just couldn't wait any longer.”

READ: https://t.co/jkt53dAuJZpic.twitter.com/5MaFlqTEOY

— Talia Goodman (@TaliaGoodmanWBB) July 16, 2026