Texas Loses Traction with Tony Mitchell

Underneath new head coach Steve Sarkisian, the Longhorns recruiting momentum is hitting full-force, and in consequence, recruits who have been as soon as considered unattainable, at the moment are starting to take a tough have a look at the makings of what Sarkisian is constructing in Austin. 

Keep on with Longhorns Nation for the entire newest updates in recruiting beneath:

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JUNE 13, 12:15 PM UPDATE

A high Texas goal seems to be trying nearer at different packages at the moment. 

Tony Mitchell, as first reported by Brian Perroni, will now not be taking his official go to to Austin. The information, surrounding the potential journey set for the weekend of June 24, has been confirmed by SI All-American. The Alabaster (Ala.) Thompson star defensive again deleted the unique Tweet asserting the go to as effectively. 

Mitchell is coming off of a visit to Texas A&M over the weekend and has plans to see in-state Auburn for a visit in October, so far. 

A one-time dedication to Tennessee, Mitchell didn’t embrace the Vols or Longhorns in his high 5 from the spring. A&M, Georgia, Alabama, Florida and Oregon occupies these spots. UT supplied again in February.

JUNE 10, 2:15 PM UPDATE

One of many high prospects within the 2024 class will quickly be in Austin.

In accordance with Sam Speigelman of On3, Saint Louis (Mo.) College Faculty star large receiver Ryan Wingo can be making an unofficial go to to Texas subsequent Saturday.

The 6-foot-2 large receiver, who scored 15 offensive touchdowns in 10 video games with 638 reception yards and one other 214 on the bottom, was supplied by Texas again in November. 

The Longhorns have two commitments thus far within the class of 2024, every from in-state defensive backs in Aeryn Hampton and Jaden Allen.

JUNE 9, 12:00 PM UPDATE

Two-sport Arizona native Duce Robinson has been busy on the baseball diamond his spring, however his future as a high faculty soccer tight finish expertise stays on the thoughts of many. 

The Phoenix (Ariz.) Pinnacle standout spoke to Chad Simmons and revealed one of many packages protecting tabs on him, with a return journey to Austin considerably probably, is Texas. 

“Coach Sark is a cool man and he is likely one of the high offensive minds in faculty soccer. I’m able to see what he and his staff does this season,” Robinson instructed Simmons. 

Greater than two dozen packages have supplied a scholarship his method, although visits have not been very frequent of late due to baseball. If and when that modifications, count on UT to issue into the race for some of the spectacular athletes within the nation. 

JUNE 8, 10:30 AM UPDATE

Among the finest, no matter classification or place in the highschool soccer world, is about to see Texas for the primary time. 

Temple (Texas) Lake Belton large receiver Micah Hudson, who hauled in 45 passes for 851 yards and 9 touchdowns as a sophomore in 2021, hasn’t taken many recruiting visits however UT will quickly be checked off of the listing. 247Sports studies the go to taking place this weekend. 

Texas, underneath new large receiver coach Brennan Marion, supplied Hudson a scholarship in January. Alabama, Ohio State, Texas A&M, Oregon and others will make this recruitment nationwide and some of the intriguing to trace within the class of 2024.

JUNE 7, 12:30 PM UPDATE

One of many nation’s high cornerbacks has the Longhorns in his high group forward of his dedication. 

Micah Bell (Houston, TX) launched his high 10 faculties on Monday and the Longhorns stay within the hunt. 

Bell additionally acknowledged he can be asserting his dedication on July 1st. 

Together with Texas, Notre Dame, Baylor, Michigan State, Harvard, Duke, Stanford, Vanderbilt, Tennessee, and Houston are in rivalry for his signature. 

Bell presently has one official go to scheduled to Notre Dame this upcoming weekend.

Notre Dame is believed to be the favourite for Bell as of now forward of his choice date. 

JUNE 3, 9:15 AM UPDATE

One in all Texas’ high general targets was again in Austin on Thursday, and it will not be his final time on the town. 

DJ Hicks, the in-state star defender out of Katy (Texas) Paetow, took time to take an unofficial go to to Texas along with his father, David Hicks Sr. The latter instructed On3 that they’d an ideal go to. He additionally hinted at a number of return dates down the road. 

Hick Sr. mentioned not solely will the duo be on the town for the Texas and Alabama showdown in September, however may additionally return to Austin later in the summertime months earlier than the season will get going. Given Texas A&M’s buzz round Hicks, this can be a sturdy growth for the Texas angle. 

Out-of-state packages will get Hicks on campus for official visits this month, together with Michigan State (June 3), Miami (June 10) and Oregon (June 17). Hicks has already made it to East Lansing as of Friday morning. 

JUNE 2, 8:45 PM UPDATE

An elite native edge rusher has the Longhorns in his high 5 group.

Colton Vasek (Austin, TX) introduced his high 5 faculties Thursday night, and the Longhorns stay in rivalry for his signature.

Together with Texas, Oregon, Oklahoma, Texas Tech, and Clemson made the lower. 

Vasek has deep ties with Texas Soccer not solely via the Westlake gamers presently on the Texas roster however via his household as effectively. Colton’s father, Brian Vasek, performed for Longhorns through the Nineteen Nineties. 

The Longhorns supplied Vasek throughout his most up-to-date go to to campus in January. 

JUNE 1, 5:55 UPDATE

An elite capturing guard has the Longhorns in his high 5 group.

Braelon Inexperienced (Southfield, MI) dropped his high 5 faculties on Wednesday, and the Longhorns stay within the combine. 

Together with Texas, Arizona State, Tennessee, Michigan State, and Kansas made the lower. 

The Longhorns have but to obtain a go to from Inexperienced.

JUNE 1, 5:35 PM UPDATE

One of many nation’s high edge rushers has locked in an official go to to Texas.

Braylan Shelby (Friendswood, TX) is slated to be in Austin for an official go to from June 24-26.

The Longhorns have made Shelby a precedence as an edge rusher. 

Together with Texas, USC is scheduled to obtain an official go to from Shelby from June 16-19. 

Shelby most not too long ago visited the Longhorns in April. 

JUNE 1, 8:00 AM UPDATE

One other high defensive position goal has locked in an official go to with Texas. 

Avion Carter, in keeping with ON3’s Gerry Hamilton, will go to Texas the weekend of June 24. TCU may also get a June official go to out of Amarillo (Texas) Tascosa defensive lineman, who has the Longhorns and Horned Frogs inside his high 4. 

UT initially supplied Carter in February 2021 and has hosted him for unofficial visits on a number of events since. 

MAY 31, 4:30 PM UPDATE

One of many nation’s high defensive lineman has locked in official go to to Texas.

Hunter Osborne (Trussville, AL) has set an official go to to Texas from June 17-19, per Horns247

Texas supplied Osborne late (Could third), however attributable to an aggressive push by Bo Davis, the Texas defensive position coach, the Longhorns are squarely within the combine for Osborne’s signature.

One other constructive issue for Texas on this recruitment is the connection Osborne has with Justice Finkley, the brand new Longhorn edge rusher.

Finkley and Osborne have been teammates in highschool. Finkley has been speaking up the Longhorns to Osborne lengthy earlier than Bo Davis prolonged a suggestion.

MAY 30, 3:40 PM UPDATE

One of many nation’s high athletes has Texas in his high group. 

Mikal Harrison-Pilot (Temple, TX) dropped his high 5 faculties on Monday and the Longhorns stay on the high of the listing.

Together with Texas, Cal, Houston, TCU, and Oklahoma made the lower.

The 2-way athlete has expressed his choice to play on the offensive facet of the ball in faculty. Brennan Marion, the Texas large receiver coach, has been Harrison-Pilot’s major recruiter for the Longhorns. 

Harrison-Pilot is scheduled to be in Austin for an official go to from June 16-19.

MAY 29 10:00 a.m. UPDATE

An in-state standout has Texas in his high group. 

Houston (Texas) Klein Forest edge prospect Brad Spence launched his high 10 packages going into the weekend and UT stays within the hunt for the category of 2023 recruit. 

Spence additionally listed Utah, Arkansas, Mississippi State, Missouri, Duke, Wisconsin, Arizona State, Nebraska and Cal within the high 10. He was in Austin a number of instances this spring in each April and March, getting time with Steve Sarkisian whereas on the town as effectively. 

MAY 28 UPDATE: Busy Go to Month Forward For Cedric Baxter Jr.

Cedric Baxter Jr.’s father spoke with 247Sports to replace his recruitment forward of June visits.

Baxter launched a high 5 of Texas, Texas A&M, Miami, Florida, and Arkansas in late April. On Thursday, Baxter introduced that he’s eradicating Arkansas from his listing and changing them with Alabama. He added that Alabama will obtain an official go to sooner or later.

Texas is the one official go to presently scheduled for Baxter. He’s slated to be in Austin June 10-12. His father spoke extremely of their household’s long-standing relationship with Tashard Alternative, the Texas operating again coach.

“Coach Alternative has been recruiting him the longest,” Baxter Sr. mentioned. “Our household has an actual good relationship with him.”

Baxter plans to go to Miami on June third and Texas A&M on the finish of the month, in keeping with his father.

MAY 27, 4:25 UPDATE

One of many nation’s quickest rising safeties has locked in an official go to to Texas.

Jayden Bonsu (Hillside, NJ) is scheduled to take an official go to to Texas on June 24-26.

Together with Texas, Miami, Michigan State, and Ohio State are scheduled to obtain an official go to from Bonsu.

Bonsu has but to go to the Longhorns. The Texas workers must knock this go to out of the park if they need an opportunity to land the proficient out-of-state security.

MAY 26, 4:30 PM UPDATE

One of many high LB/EDGE prospects within the state of Texas has included the Longhorns of their high group.

Derion Gullette (Marlin, TX) launched his high seven faculties on Thursday afternoon.

Together with Texas, Texas A&M, Miami, Alabama, Ohio State, Florida, and Oklahoma made the lower.

Gullette most not too long ago visited the Longhorns in April. He’s set to return to Austin for an official go to from June 24-26.

MAY 26, 12:00 PM UPDATE

Two visits in three months from one of many high passers in America?

Texas will take it, and it seems all however set for California native Julian Sayin. Per Adam Gorney of Rivals, the rising-junior recruit can be again in Austin for a go to on June 11. LSU and Alabama may also get journeys that week. 

The passer was on the town for a go to again in April, getting one-on-one time with Steve Sarkisian and all within the course of. UT supplied the QB again in June of 2021. 

Sayin, now over two dozen scholarship gives, has turn into a well-traveled expertise. Even Texas has already hosted him a number of instances forward of what may very well be some of the contested recruitments within the 2024 class. 

As a sophomore at Carlsbad (Calif.) Excessive Faculty, Sayin threw for two,769 yards and 34 touchdowns towards simply 5 interceptions whereas finishing a whopping 71% of his passes alongside the way in which. 

MAY 25 7 PM UPDATE

The Longhorns will miss out on arguably the highest offensive lineman within the state of Texas, in Permian (Odessa, TX) product Harris Sewell after he eliminated the Longhorns from consideration, a supply near Sewell instructed LonghornsCountry.com.

Sewell had put Texas into his top-5 finalists when it was launched again in April, alongside Texas A&M, Clemson, Oklahoma and Alabama. 

Someplace alongside the way in which, nevertheless, the Longhorns misplaced their intrigue. 

Sewell has official visits scheduled for Texas A&M and Clemson deliberate this summer season, per studies.

MAY 25 UPDATE

Lamar (Arlington, TX) offensive lineman Isaiah Robinson released a list of finalists, this week, placing the Longhorns amongst 12 different faculties.

Auburn, Baylor, California, Grambling, LSU, Oklahoma State, Prairie View A&M, USC, TCU, Tennessee, and Texas A&M all made the lower for Robinson.

Could 24, 7:55 UPDATE

One of many nation’s high defensive backs has the Longhorns in his high eight group.

Javien Toviano (Arlington, TX) dropped is high eight faculties on Tuesday night. 

Together with Texas, Texas A&M, Georgia, LSU, Ohio State, Michigan, Oregon, and Alabama made the lower.

Texas most not too long ago hosted Toviano for a go to in January. They may look to get him again on campus for an official go to both in the summertime or the autumn.

MAY 24, 6:45 PM UPDATE

One of many nation’s high operating backs has set an official go to to Texas.

Cedric Baxter Jr. (Orlando, FL) can be in Austin for an official go to from June Tenth-Twelfth.

Tashard Alternative, the Texas operating again coach, has shaped a robust relationship with Baxter in his quick time on the Texas teaching workers.

The Longhorns are battling Texas A&M, Arkansas, Florida, and Miami for Baxter’s signature.

MAY 23 UPDATE

Among the finest all-around backs within the Southern footprint is contemplating Texas down the stretch of his recruitment. 

Jeremiah Cobb, the Montgomery (Ala.) Catholic standout, trimmed a protracted listing of gives down to simply six on Monday afternoon. 

Together with Texas, Auburn, Georgia, Clemson, LSU and Tennessee made the lower. The Longhorns are among the many most up-to-date gives for the versatile again, providing him a scholarship whereas he visited Austin for the 2022 spring sport. 

Cobb has since targeted on spring soccer earlier than shifting gears again to recruiting on Monday. 

MAY 21 UPDATE

One of many high defensive backs in Florida has Texas in his high group. 

Introduced Saturday afternoon, Makari Vickers has a listing of heavy hitters nonetheless within the combine as he dropped his high eight faculties. The Tallahassee (Fla.) John Paul II Catholic star has UT within the combine together with Georgia, Alabama, Oklahoma , Michigan, Oregon, Florida State and Miami. 

Vickers was on the town for the primary time in April, visiting Austin over a number of days. In accordance with 247Sports, he has an official go to set to Oklahoma for early June, leaving 4 remaining official visits earlier than a choice is to be anticipated. 

MAY 20 UPDATE

One of many high out there transfers available on the market will take an official go to to Texas, per Max Olson. 

The Athletic studies James Madison’s Diamonte Tucker-Dorsey, an FCS All-American who registered 116 tackles, together with 9 tackles for loss and a couple of.5 sacks in 2021, will make a journey to UCF this weekend and Texas quickly after. Texas A&M may additionally get a visit out of the linebacker. 

“Who would not need to play soccer in Texas?” he instructed Orangebloods. “I really feel wanted, I really feel needed there. Each coach on all the workers has most likely reached out to me.”

Tucker-Dorsey, who has one yr of school eligibility remaining, has introduced switch gives from Texas A&M, Auburn, Ole Miss, UCF and Texas since asserting his intent to hit the switch portal on Could 17. 

The standout linebacker is trying to decide comparatively quickly. 

MAY 18 UPDATE

Texas has a date scheduled to host one among its high offensive line targets for an official go to. 

Ian Reed, the native standout out of Vandegrift Excessive Faculty, confirmed official go to plans to Austin for the weekend of June twenty fourth on Tuesday night by way of social media. 

Reed has a high 10 together with the Longhorns, Texas A&M, Georgia, Alabama, Ohio State and others. A visit to Clemson, one other contender, is predicted within the month of June as effectively. 

Texas initially focused Reed with a suggestion in January, a day earlier than he was again on campus. He has been again on the town for a number of official visits since. 

MAY 16 UPDATE

The Texas Longhorns supplied one of many high tight finish prospects within the nation for the 2023 class on Monday, in Fairmont Preparatory Academy’s (Anaheim, CA) pass-catcher Collins Acheampong. 

Acheampong additionally holds gives from Michigan, Washington, Miami, Oregon, UCLA, USC, LSU, and Utah, amongst many others. 

MAY 14 UPDATE

MAY 13, 12:30 PM UPDATE

Texas is a finalist for among the best in Alabama. 

Trussville (Ala.) Hewitt-Trussville defensive lineman Hunter Osborne, who has amassed some 40 scholarship gives thus far, trimmed his listing to a closing sx on Friday and the Longhorns are within the thick of it. 

Along with UT, Alabama, Auburn, LSU, Tennessee and Clemson made the listing of finalists. Osborne has additionally scheduled a number of official visits for the month of June, together with Auburn, Clemson and Tennessee thus far. 

Might Texas quickly get him on campus?

UT is the latest of the scholarship gives into Osborne’s recruitment, pulling the set off by way of Bo Davis simply 10 days in the past. The curiosity is excessive sufficient in this system for the Horns to have made the lower anyway. 

Within the 2022 cycle, Texas signed his shut buddy and fellow Husky defensive lineman Justice Finkley, a member of the SI99 rankings. 

MAY 9, 12:30 PM UPDATE

Texas made the lower for the highest defensive duo in Alabama on Sunday. 

Each Montgomery (Ala.) Carver Excessive Faculty defensive lineman James Smith and Qua Russaw introduced a high 11 on Mom’s Day and the Longhorns have been among the many high packages. 

Smith’s picks got here by way of Instagram. 

Virtually the entire packages overlapped between the pair, together with UT and Texas A&M along with in-state powers Alabama and Auburn. 

The pair have taken appreciable recruiting visits collectively and have mentioned turning into a bundle deal thus far. 

MAY 7, 2:50 PM UPDATE

One of many high gamers within the class of 2024 is now a Texas goal. 

Desmond Ricks, the Virginia native now at Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy, introduced the Longhorn extension on Friday. UT joins droves of high packages chasing the prolonged cornerback, who has not too long ago taken in journeys at Florida State and Alabama. 

USC supplied one of many high rising-junior recruits earlier within the week as coaches cease by to judge expertise at IMG Academy. 

Ricks may very well be one of many nation’s most recruiting non-quarterbacks within the cycle when all is claimed and completed. 

MAY 5, 6:50 PM UPDATE

MAY 4, 10:15 AM UPDATE

Texas has come calling for one of many high class of 2023 defensive position recruits within the nation. 

On Wednesday morning, Alabaster (Ala.) Thompson standout Peter Woods introduced a brand new scholarship provide from this system by way of Bo Davis. 

Woods, who introduced a closing 4 of Alabama, Clemson, Florida and Oklahoma on the finish of March, confirmed to Sports activities Illustrated‘s John Garcia, Jr. that the UT extension was not too late to issue into the combo. 

In truth, an preliminary journey to Austin now seems attainable as Woods units up official visits. 

“I’ve by no means been on the market, however I’m going to speak to my household about presumably making that one among my visits,” Woods mentioned.

MAY 1, 12:30 PM UPDATE

Texas stays within the hunt for a high defensive position goal. 

Sydir Mitchell, the Oradell (N.J.) Bergen Catholic standout up entrance within the class of 2023, lower his listing on Sunday and the Longhorns made the highest group. 

“The d-line coach (Bo Davis), I actually like him,” Mitchell instructed 247Sports. “I used to be capable of go on the market and see a spring observe, and that was actually good. The observe was bodily and difficult. It was actually good.”

Texas A&M, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Rutgers, Miami, LSU and Auburn additionally made the lower for Mitchell. 

APRIL 29, 1 PM UPDATE

The Texas Longhorns’ quest to rebuild the trenches took one other constructive step ahead on Friday once they landed within the top-5 for proficient Wakeland (Frisco, TX) offensive lineman Connor Stroh.

Stroh additionally listed Arkansas, Texas A&M, Florida and Auburn in his high group alongside the Longhorns.

He additionally holds gives from Tennessee, Stanford, Ole Miss, Michigan State, Florida State, SMU, Indiana, Baylor, California, and Cincinnati, amongst others. 

APRIL 23, 2022, 10:00 PM UPDATE

After the conclusion of the Orange-White Spring Sport on Saturday evening, the Longhorns acquired some thrilling information.

2023 Aldine Eisenhower (Houston) receiver Ryan Niblett introduced on social media that he has dedicated to Texas. The announcement got here shortly after 2023 DeSoto operating again Tre Wisner introduced his personal dedication to the Horns, which now offers Texas 5 onerous commits for the category of 2023.

Niblett will get to study underneath the wing of latest Texas receivers coach Brennan Marion, who Steve Sarkisian has repeatedly known as a “technician” at educating receivers. 

APRIL 23, 2022, 3:15 PM UPDATE:

Cedric Baxter is down to 5. 

The Orlando (Fla.) Edgewater star operating again has been busy on the go to circuit this spring and now he is chopping his listing for good. Texas stays within the combine, too, he introduced on Saturday. 

Baxter has taken a number of journeys to UT, together with one along with his dad and mom to kick off the month of April. 

“They liked Texas,” Baxter instructed SI. “I’ve an ideal relationship with Coach (Tashard) Alternative.

“I watched them observe, I sat in conferences and I used to be with Bijan (Robinson) and Roschon (Johnson). They have been telling me how blissful they have been there, and so they have been exhibiting me Austin. It wasn’t actually all ball.”

Florida, Miami, Texas A&M and Arkansas spherical out the highest group for one of many high operating again recruits within the class of 2023. 

APRIL 22, 2022, 4:30 PM UPDATE:

APRIL 20, 2022, 8:30 PM UPDATE:

Among the finest in Texas has trimmed his listing and the Longhorns stay in play.

Dallas (Texas) South Oak Cliff defensive again Malik Muhammad introduced a transfer from greater than 40 scholarship gives down to simply six. 

Muhammad additionally included Texas A&M, Alabama, Florida, Miami and Michigan amongst his high selections. He was at Alabama, A&M and Miami most not too long ago. He’s among the many most coveted defensive recruits within the nation as a two-way expertise checking in at 6’1″, 175 kilos.

APRIL 18, 2022, 3:40 PM UPDATE:

One of many high cross catchers within the class of 2023 is right down to a handful of packages with a dedication date set. 

Rico Flores, the Folsom (Calif.) Excessive Faculty star, introduced plans to commit on July 3 between packages Texas, Georgia, Ohio State, Notre Dame and UCLA. 

The rising-senior standout had greater than two dozen gives to select from however seems set to select one of many 5 packages. He’s recent off of a visit to Columbus for a better have a look at the Buckeyes and has plans to see Notre Dame and Georgia in keeping with 247Sports. 

Texas had him on campus final summer season, when he was introduced with the scholarship provide from this system. A return journey to Austin is feasible earlier than the choice, Flores instructed Greg Biggins. 

APRIL 18, 2022, 2:45 PM UPDATE:

Texas remains to be within the hunt for among the best from the Northeast. 

Jayden Bonsu, a defensive again projection out of Jersey Metropolis (N.J.) St. Peter’s Prep, introduced a high 10 on Sunday. Texas made the lower together with Georgia, Alabama, Ohio State, Penn State, Michigan State, USC, Oregon, Oklahoma and Miami. 

Bonsu  most not too long ago visited Ohio State and Oklahoma. He was focused and supplied by UT again on February 2. 

APRIL 16, 2022, 7:45 PM UPDATE:

Texas remains to be in it for one of many nation’s high cross rushers.  

Desmond Umeozulu, the Springdale (Md.) Flowers Highschool cross rusher with three dozen gives to his identify, trimmed his listing to a high 9 on Saturday. 

Together with the Longhorns, Ohio State, Penn State, Georgia, North Carolina, Pitt, Clemson, Maryland and South Carolina made the lower. The 6’4″, 230-pounder was simply in Austin for an unofficial go to to kick off the month of April and figures to be a candidate to get him on campus once more earlier than all is claimed and completed. 

Umeozulu, who’s dedicated to the Underneath Armour All-America Subsequent Sport, was initially focused by Texas with a suggestion in February. 

APRIL 14, 2022, 1:00 PM UPDATE: 

One of many high class of 2024 recruits will return to Austin this weekend. 

Colin Simmons, the Duncanville (Texas) standout cross rusher with two dozen scholarship gives to his identify, introduced plans to be again at Texas for an additional go to. 

The rising-junior recruit has been to Texas A&M, Arkansas and TCU of late, however did see Austin in particular person in January. He initially picked up the scholarship provide through the 2021 season, again in September. 

APRIL 13, 2022, 12:00 PM UPDATE: 

Texas has loads of in-state targets, particularly within the trenches, and some of the necessary lower his listing on Wednesday. 

Harris Sewell, rising-senior recruit at Odessa (Texas) Permian, trimmed greater than 20 scholarship gives to simply 5 and the Texas Longhorns are nonetheless very a lot within the image, he introduced. 

Sewell additionally has Texas A&M, Oklahoma, Alabama and Clemson within the combine for his providers. The in-state star has been to UT, A&M and Clemson most not too long ago. 

Texas initially acquired concerned for Sewell multiple yr in the past, providing in February of 2021. 

APRIL 11, 2022, 10:30 AM UPDATE: 

The Texas Longhorns are in want of assist and depth in any respect ranges of the protection, however significantly at linebacker, the place DeMarvion Overshown sits as the one dependable possibility. 

And on Monday, UCLA linebacker switch Caleb Johnson revealed to 247Sports that he has narrowed his selections right down to Miami and the College of Texas. 

“They match all the things I’m searching for,” Johnson mentioned. “They’ve acquired nice fanbases and places as a bonus.”

Johnson was as soon as a member of the 2019 recruiting class for the Horns, signing a letter of intent and enrolling on the 40 Acres. 

Johnson then transferred to Fullerton School, and ultimately ended up at UCLA, earlier than making his method again to the switch portal.

APRIL 8, 2022, 10:30 AM UPDATE:

The Longhorns are nonetheless within the combine for among the best within the state.

Temple (Texas) athlete Mikal Harrison-Pilot, who can play talent positions on offense or protection at 6′, 190 kilos, lower his listing of greater than 40 scholarship gives right down to a dozen. 

Texas made the lower together with TCU, Houston, Florida, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Southern Cal, Cal, Oregon, Michigan, Florida State and Baylor. 

Harrison-Pilot not too long ago visited Stanford and Cal, however hung out in Texas earlier than that time. Oklahoma and Houston additionally hosted him in March.

At this level, there seems to be no timetable for a choice. 

APRIL 6, 2022, 8:30 PM UPDATE:

On Wednesday, elite 2023 operating again Javin Simpkins introduced his high 5 faculties.

Together with the Longhorns, Simpkins included Arkansas, Georgia Tech, Louisville and UCF. The Longhorns operating again room is presently the strongest its ever been and Simpkins is actually taking word:

APRIL 3, 2022, 10:30 AM UPDATE:

One of many high offensive tackles within the 2023 class, Chase Bisontis, narrowed his listing of faculties right down to eight faculties on Saturday evening, together with the Longhorns amongst the finalists.

The 6-foot-5, 290-pound Don Bosco Prep (NJ) star also included Texas A&M, Ohio State, Rutgers, Miami, Georgia, LSU, and Michigan State in his list of finalists.

Bisontis additionally holds gives from Alabama, Arizona State, Auburn, Clemson, Florida, Florida State, Michigan, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, Oregon, Penn State, USC, Tennessee, Wisconsin and plenty of extra. 

March 31, 10:15 AM UPDATE: 

On Thursday, 2023 Fort Price (Texas) native linebacker S’Maje Burrell has shifted instructions, cancelling his upcoming go to to Ohio State and now coming to Austin.

That is the second consecutive go to for Burrell who made the quick journey to Austin simply final weekend.

Credit score to the teaching workers for bringing him again for a second straight weekend. As a junior for North Crowley Excessive Faculty (Fort Price, TX), Burrell racked up 104 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, 5 sacks, 4 pressured fumbles, three fumble recoveries and one interception.

March 30, 10:15 AM UPDATE: 

There’s a new Texan being focused by Steve Sarkisian’s teaching workers. 

On Tuesday night, Houston native Josh White introduced he had earned a scholarship provide to proceed taking part in faculty soccer in Austin. Only a day prior, he introduced intentions to enter the switch portal after two years at LSU, which in fact underwent a training change after the season. 

Texas is not alone in courting the previous Houston (Texas) Cy Creek standout, as White has additionally introduced gives from USC, Baylor, TCU, Nebraska, Miami and Colorado for the reason that switch portal information went public. 

White, who noticed motion in 10 video games as a real freshman in 2020, ought to have three seasons of eligibility remaining because of the pandemic yr NCAA athletes have been granted. He was recruited by the Tom Herman workers at UT whereas he was in highschool. 

March 26, 8:00 PM UPDATE: 

On Saturday, elite 2023 receiver Jaquaize Pettaway introduced his high 10 faculties, together with the Texas Longhorns.

Together with the Longhorns, Pettaway included Oregon, Georgia, Ole Miss, TCU, Oklahoma, LSU, Houston, Cincinnati, and Ohio State.

March 18, 5:00 PM UPDATE: 

Texas remains to be within the combine for 2023 linebacker recruit Liona Lefau.

On Friday, the Kahuku (Hawaii) Excessive Faculty standout lower his listing of some two dozen scholarship gives right down to a high eight. Along with the Longhorns, BYU, Michigan, Oklahoma, Oregon, Washington, USC and Utah made the lower. 

“I liked my time in Austin once I went up final summer season,” Lefau instructed 247Sports’ Blair Angulo. “It was good vibes and I appreciated coach Steve Sarkisian, as effectively. I’ve a very good relationship with coach Jeff Choate and Jake Langi, so I nonetheless prefer it there. 

“I need to go up for an additional go to quickly.”

Visits seem like the following step in arguably the highest prospect in Hawaii’s recruitment and a return journey to Austin would assist the Longhorns doubtlessly make the following cutdown amongst contenders. 

As a junior in 2021, Lefau helped Kahuku Excessive to an undefeated state championship run. 

March 17, 11:30 AM UPDATE: 

David Hicks is already a widely known recruit within the faculty soccer world and Texas remains to be concerned with the in-state star.

The Allen (Texas) Excessive Faculty star not too long ago related with Fan Nation’s Brian Smith for extra on his curiosity in Steve Sarkisian’s program. 

“I really feel just like the coaches at Texas are actually cool,” Hicks instructed Smith. “I’ve a extremely good relationship there. The folks round Texas, too. It is an ideal surroundings.”

Hicks added that his greatest relationship on the UT workers is with defensive position coach Bo Davis. 

“Most undoubtedly.”

The cross rusher may go to Oregon, Oklahoma and others within the coming weeks. Official visits are probably in the summertime, with the rest probably taking within the place through the season. 

A dedication is more likely to come on the Underneath Armour Subsequent All-America Sport in January. 

March 15, 1:30 PM UPDATE: 

Vandegrift Excessive Faculty (Austin, Texas) expertise Reece Beauchamp has introduced his dedication with the Texas Longhorns on Wednesday.

Beauchamp can be added to a 2022 receiving class together with Brenen Thompson and switch receiver Isaiah Neyor (Wyoming). This is what he needed to say after the dedication:

“It’s been a protracted and difficult course of, however after plenty of thought and prayer I’ve determined to decide to the College of Texas. I’m very grateful for all the opposite coaches who’ve recruited and believed in me.”

March 15, 12:30 PM UPDATE: 

New Orleans (La.) Isidore Newman quarterback Arch Manning has formally introduced his upcoming visits with Georgia on the weekend of March 19 and Texas on March 24.

This is what Isidore Newman head coach Nelson Stewart needed to say in regards to the upcoming visits by way of 247Sports:

“He’s excited to look at observe, he’s excited to look at conferences. Actually get an opportunity now that the pandemic has actually handed to get within the weeds and watch how they coach and watch what they do and get a really feel for the workers and group of it. He’s most excited to look at observe. That’s what it’s about. That’s what he enjoys most in regards to the sport. He’s a meat and potatoes child, it’s a piece go to as a lot as something and he desires to get into the quarterback room and see the way it works.” 

March 13, 4:30 PM UPDATE: 

The Longhorns will take all the assistance they will get on protection because the staff continues so as to add future expertise for coach Steve Sarkisian. 

And on Sunday, the Horns moved one step nearer towards including a chunk to the linebacker corp, as 2023 linebacker S’Maje Burrell of North Crowley (Fort Price, TX) introduced on social media that Texas is one among 11 faculties he is contemplating. 

Together with Texas, Burrell is contemplating USC, Oklahoma, Baylor, Tennessee, Ole Miss, Ohio State, Oklahoma State, Utah, Texas Tech, and Florida State. 

Burrell introduced on social media Tuesday that he’ll be making a go to to the Forty Acres on March 26. 

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March 9, 9:30 AM UPDATE:

Among the finest in Texas nonetheless has the Longhorns within the combine. 

Arlington (Texas) Sam Houston Excessive Faculty tight finish Lafayette Kaiuway up to date his listing of contenders on Wednesday morning and several other in-state packages made the lower, together with the Horns. 

The 6’5″ expertise was final in Austin in late January, earlier than the NCAA useless interval kicked in for all the month of February. He additionally hung out on the town in December after selecting up the UT provide in late October. Assistant coach Jeff Banks is on the job of protecting the proficient pass-catcher inside state traces. 

Kaiuway will attend the Underneath Armour All-American camp in Dallas this weekend. 

March 7, 11:45 AM UPDATE:

Sunday’s go to from TCU switch prospect Ochaun Mathis appears to have gone about in addition to attainable, in accordance to the previous Horned Frog cross rusher.  

Contemplating packages like USC, Ole Miss, Penn State and Nebraska together with UT, solely a type of choices gives him the prospect to reunite with a former collegiate head coach in Gary Patterson. Now the official particular assistant to the pinnacle coach underneath Steve Sarkisian, Patterson may also help recruit prospects on campus and Mathis often is the greatest goal but. 

The 2 posed collectively to wrap up a photograph shoot on Sunday, capping a go to Mathis known as “unforgettable” on his private Twitter account shortly thereafter. 

As a junior at TCU in 2021, Mathis racked up 45 tackles, together with 4 tackles for loss and two sacks en path to All-Huge 12 honors for the second yr in a row. If he takes the pandemic yr, Mathis may have as much as two seasons of eligibility remaining. 

March 5, 4:00 PM UPDATE: 

Elite edge rusher Ochaun Mathis will take an unofficial go to to Texas on Sunday. Devon spent his complete collegiate profession at TCU and can be attracted to staff up with Gary Patterson in Austin.

March 4, 4:00 PM UPDATE:

Texas’ spring soccer customer listing continues to develop. 

Mikal Harrison-Pilot, of Temple (Texas) Excessive Faculty, is slated to be again in Austin on March 24, per On3’s Texas web site. The versatile prospect has as sturdy a suggestion listing as any prospect within the class of 2023.

Harrison-Pilot, who final visited UT on the finish of January earlier than the useless interval kicked in, can also be scheduled to go to Houston and Oklahoma this weekend. He additionally noticed Austin in particular person through the 2021 soccer season and prior.

The Longhorns supplied the rising-senior, who can play any offensive talent place and anyplace within the again seven on protection on the subsequent degree, again in June 2021. 

March 1, 9:15 AM UPDATE:

The NCAA’s quiet interval is right here, that means prospects visits are again on, and Texas can be busy internet hosting lots of the greatest in-state and past within the coming weeks. 

Arguably one of many high priorities inside Lone Star State traces, Javien Toviano of Arlington (Texas) Martin, can be among the many blue-chip prospects slated to spend time in Austin right here quickly. Per 247Sports, the preliminary date for a return journey is April 2. He hung out on campus final fall in addition to in June. 

Toviano, who was supplied by nationwide champion Georgia on Monday night, can be at LSU this weekend to kick off his unofficial go to slate. The rising-senior defensive again recruit is a precedence prospect for a lot of packages and will start to slender his listing within the spring months. UT initially supplied by Steve Sarkisian’s workers again on Nationwide Signing Day 2021. 

As a junior, Toviano helped Martin Excessive on each side of the ball, primarily as a productive operating again and naturally as a standout within the secondary. He’s dedicated to wrap up his prep profession as an Underneath Armour All-American subsequent January.

FEBRUARY 23, 12:00 PM UPDATE:

Texas’ nationwide attain continues to point out on the recruiting path. On Tuesday, California native and coveted 2023 recruit Rico Flores introduced his high 5 packages and UT made the lower. 

Georgia, Ohio State, Notre Dame and UCLA rounded out the highest 5 the Folsom (Calif.) Excessive Faculty large receiver launched. 

Texas initially supplied the 2023 expertise in June, whereas he visited Texas for the primary time underneath Steve Sarkisian. The connection has been maintained and UT stays within the hunt for among the best within the nation. 

As a junior, Flores exploded with 1,157 yards receiving and 11 touchdowns on 81 catches over a 15-game season. He has scored two dozen touchdowns as a varsity contributor. 

The Longhorns have but so as to add a large receiver within the class of 2023 thus far. 

FEBRUARY 19, 4:30 PM UPDATE:

One of many nation’s high uncommitted operating again recruits will quickly see the 40 acres. 

Cedric Baxter, a junior from Orlando (Fla.) Edgewater Excessive Faculty, will hit the go to path this spring and a visit to see Texas is among the many first he’s scheduled to take. 

“I’ll Texas and Texas A&M on the finish of March,” he instructed Contained in the Knights’ Brian Smith. “After which I would go to Ohio State April 2 and Arkansas on April 16.”

Baxter, who didn’t embrace Texas in his high 12 from late November, was initially supplied by Steve Sarkisian’s workers in mid June 2021. It seems the communication from new operating backs coach Tashard Alternative has improved this system’s standing with among the best backs within the class of 2023. 

In 2021, Baxter was named the Offensive Participant of the Yr by the Orlando Sentinel following a season through which he rushed for 1,718 yards and 26 touchdowns for the Eagles. This system gained 10 video games in 2021. 

FEBRUARY 18, 12:30 PM UPDATE:

A former SEC operating again dedication and Texas have talked increasingly more of late. 

Jerrick Gibson, a former Georgia prep star now taking part in operating again at IMG Academy, is recent available on the market following a decommitment from Florida of late. The Longhorns have lengthy been concerned and new assistant Tashard Alternative has elevated communication with the rising-junior recruit.

“I speak to Coach Alternative each Monday, that is my canine,” Gibson instructed Sports activities Illustrated. “All the things is so real, he retains all the things actual and would not sugarcoat it. He is gonna ensure you’re okay and preserve it how it’s.”

Gibson, who says he’ll take his time in making a dedication the second time round, additionally has a Georgia Tech provide, one among which got here from Alternative earlier than he joined Steve Sarkisian’s workers at UT. 

February 14, 2022, 12:15 AM:

The Texas Longhorns landed a late-night dedication simply after midnight on Valentine’s Day morning, with proficient 2024 defensive again/athlete prospect Aeryn “Bubba” Hampton pledging to this system.

Hampton turned the second dedication of the 2024 class for the Horns, becoming a member of Aledo defensive again Jaden Allen, who’s the youthful brother of 2022 signee Bryan Allen.

Hampton performed on each side of the ball final season for Daingerfield hauling in 44 catches for 1, 029 yards and 12 scores, to go together with 22 carries for 300 yards and 6 touchdowns on the bottom, in addition to 74 tackles and 9 interceptions on protection.

Hampton took additionally took 5 of his interceptions again for scores on his method to being named District 10-3A Division II Co-Utility Participant of the Yr.

February 10, 2022, 1:00 PM:

On Wednesday, the Texas Longhorns reached out to FCS All-American security Darius Joiner who entered the switch portal on Tuesday. Joiner had an opportunity to speak with Texas secondary coach and had the next phrases in keeping with Inside Texas:

“We talked in regards to the state of affairs they’ve occurring at Texas,” Joiner mentioned. “He actually acquired to know me, actually simply speaking about me and who I used to be. He instructed me who he was, and he mentioned we’ll go from there.”

He continued, “Texas has an ideal historical past for soccer. That, together with the assets they’ve as a college. that will be an ideal alternative for me if they might have me.”

No official go to plans have been set but.

go from there.”February 8, 2022, 4:00 PM:

Elite 2023 defensive again Braxton Myers launched his high faculties on Monday. Together with the Longhorns, Myers included USC, Ole Miss, TCU, Notre Dame, Michigan, Arkansas, Auburn, Cal, Clemson, Florida State and LSU.

JANUARY 27, 2022, 6:00 PM:

Texas continues its push for probably the most well-known soccer recruit within the land.

A number of studies say UT despatched a number of assistant coaches into New Orleans (La.) Isidore Newman Excessive Faculty on Thursday to get a recent have a look at quarterback Arch Manning.

The 2023 NFL legacy has had quite a few coaches making the cease within the space to see his work on the basketball court docket and/or to verify in along with his head coach Nelson Stewart.

Manning visited UT through the summer season and fall and has a excessive affinity for Steve Sarkisian and the offense that’s to be run in Austin for years to come back. Alabama, Georgia, Ole Miss, LSU, Clemson, and plenty of different packages are within the combine for the category of 2023 recruit.

There isn’t any set timetable for a choice from Manning, who doesn’t appear to be in a rush to make a closing name within the course of.

JANUARY 20, 2022, 5:25 PM:

Texas has made the listing of finalists for elite Tyler Legacy defensive lineman Jordan Renaud, who launched his top-8 on Thursday afternoon.

Alongside the aggies, Miami, Florida State, Texas A&M, Oklahoma, TCU, Michigan, and Alabama are amongst the finalists for the 6-foot-4, 250-pound 2023 recruit.

Renaud additionally has gives from Florida, Baylor, Auburn, LSU, Ole Miss, and Tennessee amongst many others.

JANUARY 20, 8:00 AM UPDATE

One other coveted switch with appreciable expertise is contemplating Texas.

Latavious Brini, Georgia graduate defensive again who noticed beginning reps for the majority of the Bulldogs’ nationwide title run in 2021, instructed Complete Hog Sports activities the Longhorns are on the shortlist of potential switch go to locations he’s anticipating to see in brief order.

After getting into the switch portal per week in the past Thursday, the 6’2″ Brini has taken a go to to Arkansas and former UGA assistant coach Sam Pittman. He has plans to see campuses like Mississippi State, Louisville, and doubtlessly others earlier than a choice is to be made.

Brini, who’s anticipating the 2022 faculty soccer season to be his final, appeared in 12 video games this yr, registering 38 complete tackles, together with 2.5 for loss and eight passes defended. The breakup quantity was second on the UGA roster in 2021.

The prolonged defensive again, native to Miami, Fla., needs to enroll at his faculty of alternative in time to play spring ball. The add/drop window for lessons at Texas this semester closes on Wednesday, February 2.

JANUARY 19, 9:00 AM UPDATE

Texas has been busy on the recruiting path from the normal sense in addition to within the switch portal, and one other necessary goal can be on campus Wednesday.

In accordance with On3, coveted Wyoming switch large receiver Isaiah Neyor can be in Austin on Wednesday. The Texas native has already dedicated to Tennessee within the portal however has continued to take visits, most not too long ago to Ole Miss.

Neyor has nice measurement at 6’3″ and he’s coming off of a banner 2021 for the Cowboys, hauling in 878 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns. His potential addition would mark the second notable and productive cross catcher to affix this system via the portal, following Alabama’s Jahleel Billingsley, who dedicated to UT after his go to over the weekend. 

Texas supplied the Fort Price (Texas) Lamar product, who has at the very least two seasons of eligibility remaining, simply earlier than the New Yr. He picked Tennessee as his switch vacation spot on January 8.

JANUARY 18, 9:00 AM UPDATE

The Arch Manning watch is again on.

Essentially the most talked-about recruitment within the nation seems to be headed effectively into the New Yr however Texas hasn’t slowed in its efforts for the category of 2023 NFL legacy quarterback.

After all the Longhorns aren’t alone as Georgia, Ohio State, Alabama, Florida, Ole Miss and several other others proceed to court docket the New Orleans native, with many faculty soccer coaches attending Manning’s basketball video games at Isidore Newman Excessive Faculty.

Texas is predicted in later this week, in keeping with 247Sports, as quarterbacks coach AJ Milwee can be making the trek to New Orleans to see Manning work on his athleticism and general basketball sport. Many packages have been doing the identical as new gives, just like the one from Oklahoma, and curiosity proceed to make the recruitment one of many hardest to trace going ahead.

“Arch isn’t in any hurry,” Newman head coach Nelson Stewart mentioned. “He actually desires to be thorough.”

Manning has by no means launched a gaggle of high faculties, and he probably will not, so any predictions or forecasts on the place the choice may very well be headed down the road is kind of untimely.

JANUARY 16, 3:00 PM UPDATE

Texas has a crimson scorching recruiting class coming to Austin however the switch portal will play a serious function in constructing out the 2022 roster for Sark and co. as effectively.

The largest splash of the offseason has already gone Texas’ method, with Quinn Ewers transferring from Ohio State, however getting the brand new arm weapons within the passing sport is a transparent precedence.

Some of the productive faculty gamers on the transfer made a cease in Austin over the weekend and there’s a connection or two to Sark’s workers.

Jahleel Billingsley, who has performed tight finish at Alabama for the final a number of seasons together with two underneath Sark after which tight ends coach Jeff Banks, is reportedly now heading for a reunion along with his former coach, committing to Texas on Sunday.

Accompanied by his household on a go to over the weekend, the hybrid pass-catcher made his choice rapidly.

At Alabama the tight finish broke out underneath Sarkisian in 2020, hauling in 18 passes for 287 yards and three scores. Regardless of much less sport time in 2021, Billingsley adopted it up with comparable manufacturing in his 17 catches for 256 yards and three extra touchdowns.

The junior, who technically has two seasons of eligibility remaining, has averaged 15-plus yards per catch in faculty and can carry a component to the UT offense not but seen underneath the present administration. 

JANUARY 6, 12:32 PM UPDATE: The Texas Longhorns supplied an elite 2023 secondary participant on Thursday, in John Paul Catholic II (Tallahassee, FL) defensive again, Makari Vickers. 

Vickers was supplied by Texas operating backs coach Tashard Alternative, who only in the near past joined the workers. 

Vickers additionally holds gives from Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, LSU, Miami, Michigan, Tennessee and plenty of others. 

DECEMBER 28, 11:00 AM UPDATE: On Monday, the Texas Longhorns prolonged a suggestion to elite defensive lineman Jared Verse. 

Verse not too long ago entered the switch portal after a season on the College at Albany. Throughout his freshman season, Verse dominated accumulating 52 complete tackles, 11.5 tackles for a loss and 9.5 sacks.

Together with the Longhorns, Verse has acquired gives from Florida, Oklahoma, USC, and Tennessee amongst many others.

DECEMBER 9, 2:00 PM UPDATE:

The Texas workers has been touring throughout the nation visiting recruits. Most not too long ago head coach Steve Sarkisian paid a go to to elite 2022 LB Harold Perkins.

Along with Sark, the Longhorns introduced alongside particular groups coach Jeff Banks, safeties coach Blake Gideon, secondary coach Terry Joseph and defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski to make the pitch.

Perkins listed Texas, Texas A&M, LSU as his high three faculties. He’s set to make the announcement on January 2nd.

DECEMBER 8, 8:00 PM UPDATE:

Among the finest in Texas is again on the recruiting market. 

Cameron Williams, of Duncanville (Texas) Excessive Faculty, introduced his intentions to again off of a longstanding dedication to the Oregon Geese. Asserting the information by way of social media, it follows the transition of UO head coach Mario Cristobal to Miami, the place he was introduced earlier this week.  

Williams had been dedicated to Oregon since July 1. Previous to the pledge, the huge trench expertise had a high group consisting of Texas, Oklahoma and Oregon. With transition on the different two packages, UT is probably the most steady amongst his high choices from the summer season months. 

Williams took his official go to to Austin in late June, lower than two months after incomes the provide. 

DECEMBER 8, 9:45 AM UPDATE: 

Texas can be receiving a go to from some of the proficient wideouts within the 2022 class in Inexperienced Oaks (Shreveport, LA) native Decoldest Crawford.

Crawford started making ready for the go to simply hours after his de-commitment from LSY on Tuesday, with the official date nonetheless but to be decided.

Standing 6-foot-1 and weighing 178 kilos, Crawford completed his profession at Inexperienced Oaks with 119 catches, 2,013 yards, and 17 touchdowns.

Alongside the Longhorns and Tigers, Crawford additionally holds gives from Arizona State, Arkansas, Michigan State, Missouri, Ole Miss, Penn State, USC, and plenty of extra. 

DECEMBER 6, 6:30 PM UPDATE:

Among the finest in Texas — and even America — is again on the recruiting market.

Kelvin Banks, the in-state star offensive deal with lengthy dedicated to Oregon, has backed off of the pledge. The information got here hours after Duck head coach Mario Cristobal elected to depart Oregon for his alma mater, Miami, as its new head coach Monday.

Banks introduced the information by way of social media. 

Banks, who’s more likely to be contemplating Texas, Texas A&M and others, is ranked because the No. 2 offensive deal with recruit within the SI99 rankings. He final visited Texas unofficially for the Kansas sport in mid-November. 

DECEMBER 6, 9:10 AM UPDATE

Searching for a serious playmaker for the 2023 class, the Texas Longhorns have hit the recruiting path onerous in latest weeks. 

On Sunday, a few of that work paid off, with one of many high gamers within the 2023 class, Longview (TX) large receiver Jalen Hale, including the Longhorns to his listing of finalists. 

Alongside the Longhorns, Hale listed Alabama, LSU, Ohio State, Georgia, Michigan, USC, Florida, Ole Miss, Oregon, Oklahoma State, and Texas A&M amongst his finalists. 

DECEMBER 5, 5:45 PM UPDATE

The Texas Longhorns have formally accomplished their go to with the previous No. 1 QB within the 2022 class Quinn Ewers, following an in-home assembly with head coach Steve Sarkisian. 

Ewers, who reclassified to the 2021 class and enrolled early with Ohio State entered his identify into the switch portal final week. 

Per studies, Ewers is now presently on a go to to Texas Tech and can go to TCU on Monday.

DECEMBER 3, 2:11 PM UPDATE

Searching for a big quantity of assist alongside the offensive entrance, the Texas Longhorns have been hitting the recruiting path onerous for a number of key prospects in any respect positions on the road.

And that tough work has been paying off, with St. John Bosco (Bellflower, CA) inside offensive lineman Earnest Greene naming the Longhorns amongst his high 10. Greene additionally had Georgia, Alabama, and Ohio State on his listing of finalists.

Greene, who ranks as Sports activities Illustrated’s No. 9 inside offensive lineman,  is the most recent elite offensive lineman so as to add the Longhorns to his listing of finalists, together with Atascocita (Humble, TX) deal with Kam Dewberry (Texas, A&M, and OU), and Todd Beamer (Federal Manner, WA) deal with Malik Agbo (Texas, OU, Miami, and Auburn). 

Oddly sufficient, Texas QB commit Maalik Murphy particularly referenced all three of those offensive linemen, together with Bowie (Arlington, TX) deal with/guard Devon Campbell, to Longhornscountry.com in a latest interview, and that he has targeted his efforts on recruiting them to. the 40 Acres.

Vitals: 6’5″, 335 kilos
Faculty: Bellflower (Calif.) St. John Bosco
Recruiting: Contemplating Ohio State, Texas, Arizona, others

Greene is a large physique taking part in towards the nation’s high competitors and clearing pathways anyway. His snap quickness, punch and extension stun defenders and he works with higher leverage than a 6’5″ body might recommend. As he matures and re-shapes his physique for the faculty sport, enhancing his clear strengths and minimizing a few of what we do not see on tape, Greene could also be a prospect we remorse not having greater on out board, however we may have shut eyes on him this fall as California will get again to a full fall schedule. 

DECEMBER 2, 7:50 PM UPDATE

One in all Texas’s best weaknesses was defending the quarterback. The Longhorns may have the prospect to enhance if they will obtain a dedication from elite OL Kam Dewberry.

Dewberry introduced his closing three on Thursday evening together with the Oklahoma Sooners, Texas A&M Aggies and Longhorns.

DECEMBER 2, 12:50 PM UPDATE

Texas nonetheless has an opportunity for Harold Perkins. 

It isn’t hypothesis and even scoop, however from the elite linebacker recruit himself. The Cypress (Texas) Cy Park star introduced the information Thursday by way of social media.

Along with Texas, the place he has spent appreciable time this fall, Texas A&M and LSU additionally stay into account. The senior star out of the Lone Star State will make a closing choice public on the 2022 Underneath Armour All-America Sport on January 2.

Texas nonetheless has a high 10 recruiting class of 2022 regardless of shedding a number of commitments on the finish of November. 

DECEMBER 2, 11:10 AM UPDATE

On Thursday, the Texas Longhorns prolonged a suggestion to elite 2023 cornerback Daylen Austin. At six-foot-one, the California product has garnered curiosity throughout the nation all through the previous yr.

Austin presently holds gives from Michigan, Alabama, Georgia, Notre Dame, Michigan State, and USC.

DECEMBER 1, 6:26 PM UPDATE

2022 Texas QB Goal Devin Brown has formally discovered a brand new residence, after committing to Ohio State on Wednesday afternoon.

Brown will instantly start to compete along with his former fellow 2022 classmate Quinn Ewers, who reclassified and enrolled early with the Buckeyes this previous spring.

Alongside the Buckeyes and the Rebels, Brown was additionally closely contemplating the College of Texas as a vacation spot and had gives from Arizona State, Arizona, USC, Michigan State, and Notre Dame.

DECEMBER 1, 1:20 PM UPDATE

Texas Longhorns coaches Steve Sarkisian, AJ Milwee and Terry Joseph will reportedly be making their method to Louisiana on Thursday to go to with the Longhorns high goal within the 2023 class, Isidore Newman (New Orleans, LA) quarterback Arch Manning.

LSU’s Jake Peetz and Ole Miss offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby may also journey to fulfill Manning on Wednesday.

This would be the second time that Sarkisian has visited Manning in New Orleans after Sark took a go to to Isidore Newman for one among Manning’s video games in October.

The Longhorns have lengthy been considered in a very good place with Manning, with Texas and Georgia reportedly the 2 favorites for his per Brooks Austin of Dawgs each day.

One of many causes for that good place is Milwee, who serves because the Longhorns quarterbacks coach, and has a superb relationship with Manning. 

“I like (Milwee) quite a bit,” Manning instructed 247Sports final spring. “I can relate to him as a result of he’s youthful. It looks as if we’re buddies virtually. I like him quite a bit. He’d be a cool man to get to play for. Hopefully, he doesn’t get too many job gives and he stays there. He’s a very good man. I actually like everybody I’ve met and have loved constructing relationships and assembly completely different guys.”

Manning won’t decide till subsequent spring on the earliest, in a course of that would very effectively final into the Summer season. 

December 1, 10:00 AM UPDATE

For the reason that departure of Lincoln Riley, the Sooners have had many decommits and transfers go away this system.

A kind of commits, Xavion Brice, met with Texas particular groups coach Jeff Banks on Tuesday afternoon. Following the assembly, the ATH is now set to go to Texas on Dec. 10. 

Brice scored 12 touchdowns and three interceptions throughout his senior yr at Seguin Excessive Faculty (Arlington, TX).

NOVEMBER 29, 9:00 AM UPDATE

Texas has misplaced a number of verbal commitments of late, however may it bounce again with a flip of its personal?

A number of UT pledges have been hinting at a flip for the reason that weekend and a high goal hung out connecting with Maalik Murphy, Justice Finkley and different future Longhorns early Monday morning. 

Kobie McKinzie had been dedicated to Oklahoma for practically two years earlier than issuing a decommitment late Sunday evening because the Lincoln Riley to USC information turned official. He’s one among six Sooner pledges, between the category of 2022 and 2023, to again off of a pledge to play in Norman over the primary 24 hours of the stunning transfer being made. 

A Lubbock (Texas) Lubbock-Cooper standout linebacker, McKinzie was as soon as dedicated to native Texas Tech as a younger highschool participant. 

NOVEMBER 27, 4:30 PM UPDATE

Texas’ class of 2022 took one other hit over the weekend. After shedding operating again pledge Jamarion Miller on Thanksgiving, it misplaced California linebacker dedication Eoghan Kerry on Saturday. 

The Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei standout issued the assertion on social media amid rivalry weekend. 

The senior, listed at 6’3″, 225 kilos, initially picked Texas over double-digit choices again in August. Utah has supplied for the reason that pledge whereas UCLA, Arizona, Colorado and others have been beforehand within the combine. 

Kerry has helped Mater Dei to its No. 1 prep rating nationally, recent off of a Southern Part championship win over rival Servite. 

Texas now stands at 20 soccer commitments within the class of 2022 cycle. 

NOVEMBER 26, 6:30 PM UPDATE

Alabama raided Texas within the 2021 recruiting cycle, signing seven from the Lone Star State. It hasn’t had practically as a lot success within the 2022 cycle, nevertheless it snagged an enormous one over the vacation weekend. 

Jamarion Miller, the Tyler (Texas) Legacy operating again who had been dedicated to Texas soccer since June, flipped his pledge to the Crimson Tide. 

Miller took an official go to to Tuscaloosa in October and introduced his choice to depart the Longhorn recruiting class was closing.

Texas now sits with only one operating again on board within the class of 2022 in SI99 recruit Jaydon Blue. 

NOVEMBER 24, 6:30 PM UPDATE

Texas Longhorns 2022 quarterback goal Devin Brown has de-committed from USC, only one week earlier than the top of the 2022 season, and fewer than one month from the early signing interval. 

Brown visited the 40 Acres for the Longhorns 57-56 loss to Kansas and has been a serious emphasis for the Longhorns regardless of the presence of Maalik Murphy on the dedication listing. 

NOVEMBER 22, 10:00 AM UPDATE

Evan Stewart, from a notion standpoint, could also be a very powerful recruit within the nation for Texas soccer. 

The in-state large receiver, who can also be a observe star, was as soon as dedicated to this system and has frequented campus since decommitting. He was at Alabama over the weekend and continues to contemplate UT, Texas A&M and others. 

Stewart instructed 247Sports he may have extra time to make a closing choice. 

 “I wasn’t planning on the fifteenth,” Stewart mentioned. 

There isn’t any timetable for a closing choice relative to the Early Signing Interval opening December 15. Stewart nonetheless has a number of official visits at his disposal ought to his recruitment prolong into subsequent yr. The standard signing window opens February 2, 2022. 

Might a delay on this recruitment be good or unhealthy information for UT?

NOVEMBER 19, 1:00 PM UPDATE

Regardless of the loss to Kansas, the recruiting customer weekend was enormous at Texas for the extra time sport, and extra info continues to come back out following the journeys for lots of the high names in attendance. 

There isn’t any doubt the offensive line is the place among the high targets stay for Steve Sarkisian and firm, and at the very least from a social media perspective, the time Kam Dewberry spent in Austin went over effectively. 

The large linema has been energetic within the week passed by, together with interactions with UT coaches and assistants, earlier than offering a have a look at his picture shoot on Friday. 

The Humble (Texas) Atascocita offensive lineman is likely one of the greatest within the nation, rating as its No. 78 general recruit per Sports activities Illustrated. The senior is contemplating packages like Alabama, Ohio State and Texas A&M along with UT. 

The weekend in Austin was his closing official go to, he studies. 

Early Nationwide Signing Day is December 15, the primary day recruits can signal a Nationwide Letter of Intent.  

NOVEMBER 16, 9:00 AM UPDATE

Some poked enjoyable at a video recorded by SI99 linebacker Harold Perkins laughing on the Texas vs. Kansas sport, however the on-field product put forth by the Longhorns is not as large a deal as followers suppose. 

After the go to, Perkins instructed On3 that he wasn’t tied to the present success of this system on Saturdays.

“No, the struggles haven’t harm,” Perkins mentioned. “Solely as a result of the workers simply acquired there this yr. You possibly can’t put that on them. The workers is actual. Texas followers are loopy. The town is loopy. I really like loopy folks.”

The Cypress (Texas) Cy Park star, ranked because the nation’s No. 37 prospect no matter place and naturally some of the coveted in Texas within the class of 2022, has visited Austin 3 times this fall alone. 

Texas A&M and LSU are seen as the first competitors for Perkins, who seems to be in no rush to make a closing choice. The brand new rent in Baton Rouge will probably have a shot to make a closing pitch to one of many Lone Star State’s greatest earlier than the Early Signing Interval opens up on December 15. 

NOVEMBER 15, 2:30 PM UPDATE

The Texas Longhorns are in determined want of offensive line assist in the upcoming 2022 recruiting class, and on Monday, one among their high targets, Malik Agbo introduced the plans for his choice. 

The Todd Beamer (Federal Manner, WA) offensive deal with not solely confirmed his choice plans, nevertheless but additionally confirmed the Longhorns amongst his finalists.

Agbo was in Auburn visiting the Auburn Tigers this previous weekend. 

NOVEMBER 12, 12:30 PM UPDATE

Texas’ recruiting weekend with Kansas on the town simply acquired larger. As we get nearer to kick off, a number of studies verify a number of major targets can be again in Austin. 

Within the class of 2022 alone, inside state traces, elite offensive linemen Devon Campbell, Kam Dewberry, and Cameron Williams will every be among the many guests on the 40 Acres. Campbell and Dewberry are members of the SI99 nationwide rating, nonetheless undecided at the moment. 

Williams is a longtime Oregon soccer dedication, however he has been contemplating a number of different packages alongside the way in which. This confirms Texas’ inclusion within the race for him down the stretch. 

Any mixture of Longhorn signees from the highest remaining offensive line prospects inside state traces could be large particular person wins on the path, but additionally tackle maybe the most important non-quarterback want within the faculty soccer recruiting class of 2022. 

NOVEMBER 11, 4:00 PM UPDATE

One of many high tight-ends within the 2023 class Walker Lyons introduced his high 11 faculties on Thursday. 

Ole Miss presently sit in prime place to land Lyons. Steve Sarkisian and the Longhorns will proceed recruiting Lyons going into the close to future.

NOVEMBER 11, 9:40 AM UPDATE

Look who’s coming again to Austin. 

Because the Longhorns look to bounce again at residence towards Kansas this weekend, loads of high recruits within the class of 2022 and effectively past can be in attendance. 

Within the class of 2023, a well-recognized identify can be again at DKR, within the type of Rueben Owens. 

The junior out of El Campo (Texas) Excessive Faculty is in fact a one-time Texas soccer dedication who Steve Sarkisian and firm would like to get again into the fold. The operating again initially dedicated to UT in February, however backed off of the pledge in June. 

Owens burst onto the scene with a gaudy 2020 marketing campaign and he has been even higher as a junior, already over the two,000-yard speeding mark in 10 video games. Not solely has he scored 36 touchdowns so far, however he is averaged 13.3 yards per carry alongside the way in which. 

Texas A&M, Alabama and others are additionally pursuing arguably the highest operating again within the 2023 cycle. 

NOVEMBER 7, 3:00 PM UPDATE: On Saturday, one of many high defensive lineman within the 2023 class David Hicks Jr. included Texas in his high 11 faculties.

As a three-sport athlete, Hicks possesses distinctive quickness and bodily dominance to ascertain success within the subsequent degree. Texas A&M presently leads the race to land Hicks.

NOVEMBER 3, 8:15 AM UPDATE:

Arch Manning will give attention to his highschool soccer staff for the remainder of 2021. He took his final unofficial sport go to over the weekend, to Clemson, wrapping up a busy fall of journeys to varsity campuses.

The 2023 recruit’s head coach at New Orleans (La.) Isidore Newman, Nelson Stewart, related with Fan Nation sister web site All Clemson for extra, all however confirming the timeline for the phenom’s faculty dedication.

“I feel ideally you’d prefer to possibly get it completed by the spring however he isn’t holding himself to any kind of timetable,” Stewart mentioned. “I feel he isn’t going to hurry something. I feel for him, it is all in regards to the means of actually being thorough and actually all about the proper match. Like he all the time says, when you understand, you may know.”

At this level it should not shock to see the household doing its due diligence earlier than making the vital verbal dedication choice. Lots can and can change within the coming months. 

“I feel he is simply actually being mature about it,” Stewart added. “He is not gonna rush and he is gonna ensure he makes the proper alternative for himself. He takes his function critically. And dedication is one thing that he is simply had. It is a dedication to attend the college and it isn’t one thing that he takes flippantly.”

Loads stays to be seen in probably the most hyped recruitment in latest faculty soccer historical past, one Ole Miss is in fact within the thick of. Manning has now taken unofficial sport visits to Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Ole Miss and now Clemson. Faculties like LSU and SMU have been linked to the junior, too, although his camp has by no means put out a listing of favorites.

Do not count on Manning, who would not use social media and has a non-public Instagram account, to drop a standard listing of favorites. 

With the timeline fairly agency into subsequent yr, Manning will not make a name till all of the teaching carousel mud settles past December, the place he may have a greater concept of precisely who he’s more likely to play for on the subsequent degree. 

Does the timeline assist or harm Steve Sarkisian and Texas’ probabilities on the generational expertise?

NOVEMBER 2, 5:00 PM UPDATE

On Tuesday, the Texas Longhorns prolonged a suggestion to latest TCU decommit Matthew Golden.

That is the second participant separating with the Horned Frogs for the reason that departure of head coach Gary Patterson. In 2021, Golden caught 63 catches for 1,125 yards with 9 touchdowns (10 video games). 

NOVEMBER 1, 4:20 PM UPDATE

The highest offensive line prospect within the Lone Star State will quickly see Austin. 

In accordance with Nick Harris of 247Sports, Devon Campbell will go to Texas on an official foundation in two weeks, when the Kansas Jayhawks are on the town. 

The Arlington (Texas) Bowie standout is ranked because the No. 1 inside offensive line recruit nationally by Sports activities Illustrated, checking in because the No. 22 general recruit within the class of 2022. 

Campbell has already taken official visits to Alabama, Oklahoma and USC this yr and LSU appears to be in place to obtain the ultimate multi-day say from the Texan. These packages, together with UT, make up the senior’s high 5, initially launched this summer season. 

Steve Sarkisian’s workers re-offered Campbell, who additionally performs defensive position at instances on Friday nights, not lengthy after taking the job, in late January of this yr. 

OCTOBER 23 4:00 PM UPDATE: The Longhorns have supplied 2022 elite receiver Antonio Williams.

South Carolina and Ole Miss presently seem like the favorites to land Williams presently. 

OCTOBER 21 1:00 PM UPDATE: 2023 DL Recruit Kelby “Showtime” Collins names Texas in his closing eight faculties.

Different faculties within the operating are Alabama, Clemson, Florida, Texas A&M, Georgia, Auburn, and South Carolina.

October 18, 2:00 PM UPDATE: On Sunday, 2023 prospect Ashton Cozart included the Texas Longhorns in his high six faculties.

The Texas native receiver can also be contemplating Alabama, TCU, Oklahoma, Miami and Texas A&M. Cozart has been watching from afar and appears to be impressed with Longhorns receiver Xavier Worthy. 

October 15, 8:00 PM UPDATE: On Friday, elite defensive finish Khurtiss Perry narrowed his listing down to 5 faculties.

The 2022 Alabama native included the Tide, Clemson, Aubur, Central Florida together with the Longhorns. 

October 12, 12:00 PM UPDATE: On Tuesday, elite offensive deal with Malik Agbo introduced his official go to date this upcoming week.

Agbo will take within the Oklahoma State matchup set for Saturday morning in Austin. Amid latest struggles on the offensive line, head coach Steve Sarkisian and Kyle Flood will do all the things of their energy to steer Agbo to decide on the Longhorns. 

Agbo can also be presently contemplating LSU, Oklahoma, Auburn, Florida and Miami.

SEPTEMBER 30, 12:00 PM UPDATE: The Texas Longhorns prolonged a suggestion to 2024 ATH Derrick McFall on Thursday.

As quarterback and cornerback, McFall possesses distinctive velocity and can proceed to garner curiosity within the close to future.

SEPTEMBER 29, 12:00 PM UPDATE: On Wednesday, the Texas Longhorns prolonged a scholarship provide to elite 2023 cornerback Caleb Downs.

The three-sport athlete has acquired many gives together with Alabama, Georgia, Ohio State, Florida, LSU, Notre Dame and quite a few others. In 2020, Downs recoreded 57 tackles, 14 cross breakups and 4 interceptions.

SEPTEMBER 25, 6:00 PM UPDATE: On Saturday, elite 2024 quarterback Dylan Raiola introduced that he had acquired a suggestion from the College of Texas.

Raiola presently holds quite a few gives together with Georgia, Baylor, Florida State and now the Longhorns to call a number of.  The prospect was current throughout Saturday’s large 70-35 Texas win over Texas Tech.

SEPTEMBER 22, 4:00 PM UPDATE: Elite 2023 edge rusher Matayo Uiagalelei is about to go to the Forty Acres this upcoming weekend.

Because the youthful brother of Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei, the Bellflower (Calif.) St. John Bosco product stays a primary goal for Texas going into the close to future. Uiagalelei can be in attendance for the Texas Tech sport on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 21, 7:00 PM UPDATE: On Tuesday, the Texas Longhorns prolonged a suggestion to elite 2024 linebacker Colin Simmons.

Simmons presently holds gives from Marshall, Michigan State and Southern Methodist College. The inventory of Simmons is steadily rising as he continues to obtain gives.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2:00 PM UPDATE: On Tuesday, elite 2023 linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. revealed his high 12 faculties together with the Texas Longhorns. 

Alongside the Horns, Hill additionally named another prestigious universities together with Alabama, Oklahoma, Michigan and LSU.

SEPTEMBER 8, 1:23 PM UPDATE: The Texas Longhorns have landed amongst the finalists for arguably the highest offensive line prospect within the 2023 class, Southeast Polk (Des Moines, IA) offensive deal with, Kayden Proctor.

Alongside the Horns, Proctor additionally named Iowa, Iowa State, Alabama, Georgia, Clemson, Oklahoma, Notre Dame, Ohio State, LSU, Florida and Texas A&M in his closing grouping. 

SEPTEMBER 6, 3:11 PM UPDATE: The Longhorns are as soon as once more within the mixture of finalists for an additional proficient cross catcher, in St. James (LA) wideout Shazz Preston, who named Texas in his top-4 on Monday.

One of many high cross catchers within the state of Louisiana for the 2022 recruiting class, Preston has been in comparison with Oklahoma State’s Tylan Wallace, attributable to each his capability to play a number of receiver positions and his capability to win one on one contested battles within the air.

Alongside the Horns, Preston additionally listed LSU, Alabama, and Georgia in his top-4.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2:30 PM UPDATE: On Monday, Alabama native defensive lineman Justice Finkley introduced his dedication date.

 Finkley is about to make the choice on Thursday, September ninth and can most probably come right down to Texas and Alabama.

September 4, 7:30 PM UPDATE: On Saturday, elite 2023 receiver Johntay Cook dinner introduced that he is right down to 12 faculties together with the Longhorns. 

Cook dinner included another outstanding universities together with Alabama, Ohio State and Oklahoma. Count on to proceed seeing Cook dinner rise the ladder of the 2023 recruiting class.

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