Huntsmen Finalize Revamped Lineup with Brack and Swooty

OpTic Texas’ academy team, the Huntsmen, have officially rounded out their rebuilt roster with the additions of Carson "Brack" Newberry and Jared "Swooty" Najera, forming a new starting four alongside Giancarlos "oJohnny" Carrasco and Jonathan "Renegade" Willette ahead of Challengers Stage III. The signings mark the conclusion of a major roster overhaul following the team’s recent departures and struggles during the early stages of the 2026 Challengers season.

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Brack, a former Call of Duty League pro with years of experience across multiple titles, joins the Huntsmen after a steady stint with OMiT Brooklyn earlier this year. His signing to the OpTic Talent pipeline gives the lineup a composed Main AR presence. Swooty, meanwhile, has been one of the Challengers scene’s fastest risers, earning recognition after strong showings with the Stallions, the storied roster led by Thomas "ZooMaa" Paparatto. Now stepping away from that core, he’ll bring pace and firepower to a revamped Huntsmen squad eager to climb back into top form.

With the roster now set, the Huntsmen will look to rediscover stability and compete for one of the coveted North American Elite Championship to qualify for the Major III Pro-AM.