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Texas Longhorns DB Graceson Littleton poised for big 2026 campaign

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For Longhorns football, the 2025 campaign did not go as planned. After starting the season ranked as the top team in the country, they were unable to make the College Football Playoff. While they fell short of their goal of winning a national title, they are stacked with talent heading into the 2026 campaign. The list of returning veterans includes Graceson Littleton, who generated excitement for the future with his freshman campaign. 

In 13 games, the Tampa native recorded 47 total tackles, including four for a loss. He also added eight pass deflections, two interceptions, and two forced fumbles to his resume. As the season continued, the Wirergass Ranch High saw his playing time jump, and he made the most of it. 

Due to his play, Littleton saw the field against some of the best programs in the country. That list includes Georgia, Oklahoma, Michigan, Vanderbilt, and Texas A&M. Against the Sooners, Littleton recorded an interception, and in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, he had six total tackles. 

As Littleton prepares for his sophomore campaign, he will be taking on a bigger role. He showed during his first season in Austin that he had star potential while playing in one of the best conferences in the nation. That should lead to him once again being a starter when spring practices begin ramping up.

Although Littleton will be taking on more responsibility, he will have a  highly regarded group to rely on. That includes transfer portal addition Bo Mascoe and returning pieces such as Warren Roberson and Jelani McDonald. 

If Littleton can continue to develop, then the Longhorns will have another star in their secondary to rely on as they chase a title.

This article originally appeared on Longhorns Wire: Graceson Littleton could be next Texas Football star DB

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