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 ImagesNike recently signed name, image, and likeness deals with Texas football players Colin Simmons and Cam Coleman, as well as 2028 Texas recruit Neimann Lawrence. The athletes now join fellow Longhorns sponsored by Nike, including Dia Bell, Ryan Wingo, and Jonah Williams. Nikes 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.WHAT THEYRE SAYING ABOUT THE LONGHORNS 247Sports: Latest photos showing the progress being made on Texas new football practice facility247Sports: Texas football NIL: Colin Simmons, Cam Coleman and a Longhorn commit ink deals with Nike247Sports: 12 questions facing Texas football in 2026: No. 7 Can the Longhorns special teams improve247Sports: The Insider: Six Longhorn starters whose much-needed improvement will help dictate Texas success in 2026Inside Texas: Texas Longhorns Insider: 20 things we learned before fall campInside Texas: Deep Dive: Maximizing Arch Manning, stopping Sarks offense, the biggest missing pieceInside Texas: Texas has the best WR3 in college football and nobody is talking about himICYMI IN BURNT ORANGE NATION Four-star RB Landen Williams-Callis sets decision dateNo. 13 prospect Jayla Forbes commits to TexasRECRUITING ROUNDUP Austin American-Statesman: Texas Football Recruiting: How the Longhorns 2027 class is shaping up247Sports: Five-star PG Beckham Black, 2027s top basketball recruit, schedules Texas official visitInside Texas: Visit to the states lands multiple offers for NFL Academy Australia 2029 OL Tavite NasioInside Texas: 2028 Texas four-star OT target Jamarios Canton recaps recruitment, new homeSEC SHOWDOWNAnd The Valley Shook: Peyton Pop Houston, chosen by Lane Kiffin, built for LSURed Cup Rebellion: EA Sports CFB27 roster breakdown for Ole MissRocky Top Talk: On3 predicts Tennessees quarterback battle winnerRoll Bama Roll: Predicting the 2026 Alabama Football Opponents Season: Kentucky WildcatsA Sea Of Blue: Jamal Crawford turns down Kentucky basketball jobWHAT WERE READING SB Nation: NFL Training Camp 2026: Start dates and locations for all 32 teamsSB Nation: What Rams should do about Puka Nacua contractSB Nation: The greatest World Cup Final ever needs a deep rewindNEWS 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