Texas had a major need at running back and a scholarship open. SMU transfer Velton Gardner decided to fill both. Gardner announced his decision to commit to Texas on Wednesday night. [Subscribe to the brand new Inside Texas YouTube channel!] Gardner started his career at Kansas before transferring to SMU. In three years with the Jayhawks from 2019 through 2021, Gardner tallied 519 yards with four touchdowns. He made a handful of brief appearances against the Longhorns in 2019, tallying three total touches for eight yards. At SMU, Gardner recorded 102 carries for 505 yards and two touchdowns ac…