Explore the latest developments concerning Ryan Niblett’s punt.
Ryan Niblett Reveals Message From Steve Sarkisian That Helped Him Stay at Texas
AUSTIN — Like most teams around the country, the Texas Longhorns have been no stranger to losing multiple players to the transfer portal over the past few seasons.
This has included roster losses in the past week, as notable names like running back Jerrick Gibson and kicker Will Stone have both left the program to pursue other opportunities.
Texas wide receiver Ryan Niblett could have very well hit the road as well during the offseason after undergoing multiple position changes and being unable to find a consistent role on the team, but Steve Sarkisian made it clear to Niblett how much he was valued, and the decision to stay has paid off this season.
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Ryan Niblett: Texas' unexpected MVP that almost never was
After the Oklahoma game, punt returner Ryan Niblett was made available to the media for seemingly the first time in his career.
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It’s not surprising. Up until this season, Niblett had been nothing more than a reserve, accumulating just 38 total offensive snaps in his first two seasons with the Longhorns. Despite his high rating on recruiting sites, Niblett was a tweener. He didn’t have a correct position.
That’s why head coach Steve Sarkisian has used him in so many different ways.
“His role has evolved,” Sarkisian said on Monday. “In spring, this guy was playing DB. And then he comes over, he’s playing receiver, and then we move him into running back. And nobody thought in this room, ourselves included, we didn’t think he’d be the kick returner or the punt returner coming into the season, but his role has evolved as the season goes on.”
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