Texas football has reportedly solidified the future of another key staff member alongside head coach Steve Sarkisian. The program has reached an agreement on a new contract with general manager Brandon Harris. Previously serving as the director of recruiting, Harris was promoted to general manager in 2024.
Before transitioning to his recruiting role, Harris worked as an assistant to Texas’ former running backs coach, Stan Drayton. His new contract is expected to place him among the highest-paid front office officials in college football. Harris initially joined the Longhorns’ staff in 2019 under then-head coach Tom Herman. Prior to coaching, he played quarterback at LSU from 2014 to 2016 and later at North Carolina in 2017.
Texas and general manager Brandon Harris have agreed to terms on a new contract that will make him one of the nation’s highest-paid college football front office officials, sources tell @CBSSports/@247Sports.
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— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) January 19, 2025
This development comes shortly after the announcement of Sarkisian’s new deal. The head coach reportedly agreed to a seven-year extension, which enhances his current contract with a significant pay increase. Sarkisian declined NFL interview opportunities before committing to Texas.
The agreements with Sarkisian and Harris provide continuity for Texas following its College Football Playoff semifinal appearance. The Longhorns’ season concluded with a loss to Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl Classic held at AT&T Stadium.