UT defensive end Derick Roberson to transfer

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UAUSTIN – Texas defensive end Derick Roberson, who was the Longhorns' top-rated recruit in 2014 but struggled to find playing time over the past two years, has decided to transfer from the program, a UT official confirmed Wednesday.

Roberson, named the San Antonio Express-News' defensive player of the year as a senior at Brennan in 2013, took a redshirt in 2014 and played in 10 games last season, finishing with six tackles.

The Longhorns have starters Naashon Hughes and Bryce Cottrell returning at defensive end, and coach Charlie Strong lavished praise on backups Charles Omenihu and Breckyn Hager this spring.