Chris Warren III entered his junior season in Austin surrounded with big-time expectations. With star ball carrier D'Onta Foreman departed to the NFL, Texas' starting running back spot appeared primed for Warren's taking.

But the Rockwall native's junior campaign didn't go as planned — he received just 71 carries in the regular season. Now he plans to transfer away from the 40 Acres this offseason, according to a report by The Athletic's Max Olson.

Texas RB Chris Warren III is planning to transfer, per a source. Warren got 71 carries this season, was moved to TE late in year. First reported by @OB_JasonS. — Max Olson (@max_olson) November 27, 2017

Warren came to Texas as a four-star recruit. He exploded onto the scene at the end of his freshman season, racking up 382 rushing yards and three scores in his final two games.

The 250-pounder looked promising again as a sophomore, hitting 90 yards or more on the ground in three of four games before missing the rest of the year with a knee injury.

But things changed under Tom Herman. The Longhorns opted to use younger running backs in sophomore Kyle Porter and freshmen Toneil Carter and Daniel Young instead. Warren ended up moving to tight end for the last few games of the regular season to fill in for injured tight ends Cade Brewer and Andrew Beck.

Warren originally chose Texas over Washington. It remains to be seen where he'll play football next.