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  1. Roach - Summer Visit List

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    You guys have been asking for a summer visit list, so I put this together. We will keep it up for a while, but please understand it's fluid and there might be some additions and subtractions. This is a look as of right now, so things can change and we will try to update that as it happens.

    June 1st

    S Lathan Ransom, Tucson (Az.) Salpointe Catholic - Unofficial 
    WR Johnny Wilson, Calabasas (CA.) - Unofficial

    June 14th

    S Lathan Ransom, Tucson (Az.) Salpointe Catholic - Official

    June 21st

    RB Bijan Robinson, Tucson (Az.) Salpointe Catholic - Official 
    WR Johnny Wilson, Calabasas (CA) - Official 
    WR Troy Omeire, Fort Bend Austin - Official 
    LB Kalel Mullings, Boston (MA.) Milton Academy 
    CB Kitan Crawford, John Tyler - Official 
    CB Jahari Rogers, Arlington - Official 
    CB Kelee Ringo, Scottsdale (Az.) Saguaro - Unofficial (Maybe) 
    S Bryson Washington, C.E. King - Official

     

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  2. 1 hour ago, Machinator said:

    Ransom's Notre Dame OV will be June 8-10, and Ohio State June 21-23.

    Roach just said in a chat that Ransom's OV will start on the 21st.

    Poster followed up saying that he thought that was OSU's weekend and Roach said Ransom told him it would be to us that weekend, but that he would confirm.

  3. Biggins: Four-Star WR Johnny Wilson could make early decision

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    Calabasas (Calif.) wide out Johnny Wilson has several visits coming up this summer and could make an early decision.

    Wilson has been a household name out West since before he entered high school. Scholarship offers started flying in for him as a freshman and haven’t slowed down since.

     

    At 6-6, 220 pounds, Wilson is a huge target and has steadily improved his speed and athleticism over the last year.

     

    He’s smooth and fluid as a pass catcher, can make tough, contested catches through contact and shows the ability to separate when the ball is in the air. With his size, hands and catch radius, Wilson is a brutal matchup for opposing corners.

     

    On the recruiting front, Wilson has a final five of Ohio State, Oregon, Texas, UCLA and Washington. His most recent visit was to Oregon and the Ducks made a big impression.

     

    “It was amazing out there,” Wilson said. “Oregon is a great place, I love the coaching staff and every one was extremely welcoming. It felt like home to me and I really fit in well there on and off the field.

     

    “I like the offense and how well I fit in there. The coaches did a good job showing me how they want to use me and I like how they throw the ball and how big an impact the receivers can have there. I talk with coach Bouknight (WR) and Marcus Arroyo (OC) almost every day and we have a great relationship. I have great communication with them and they’re recruiting me harder than everyone by far.”

    Next up for Wilson will be a pair of visits in June to see Texas.

     

    “I’m taking an unofficial visit to Texas June 1-3,” Wilson said. “Then at the end of the month (June) I’ll be back there for an official visit. Drew Mehringer (WR coach) is my main recruiter and I talk a lot with coach Herman as well and really like both coaches a lot.

     

    “I also know some of the players and talk with Bru (McCoy) and Collin (Johnson) a lot and they all talk up Texas quite a bit and I’m excited to get out there and see it for myself. Texas has a great football program and you can tell they have things going in the right direction.”

     

    Wilson is planning official visits with Oregon and Washington as well.

    “I’m taking my official visit to Oregon in July,” Wilson said. “I don’t have a date with Washington yet but I’m planning to visit them this summer for an official visit as well. That will be in June or July, I just need to lock that in and I like UW a lot and like what their program has to offer.”

    Ohio State and UCLA are also hoping to get visits as well.

    “I want to see Ohio State sometime this summer,” Wilson said. I’m not hearing as much from Ohio State as the other four schools so hopefully things can pick up in that area. I like coach Hartline (WR coach) a lot and have a lot of interest in their program still.

    “With UCLA, I’m talking with coach Dougherty (WR coach) and coach Kelly. They’re still coming hard and I have a great comfort level there. When I talk with them, it’s like talking to my mom because of how comfortable I am with them. The school is so close to home, I feel like I can go up there any time and check in. They’re in my backyard and it always feel like home when I’m up there on campus.”

    As for a timeframe for a decision, Wilson said it could be sooner than originally expected.

    “I was planning to commit at the Under Armour All-American Game,” Wilson said. “Now, I think I might want to do it at the end of the summer before my season gets here. I’m not sure about that yet and I’m going to take my visits and see how I feel but part of me wants to get it done early and get it out of the way.

    “It would be great to be able to just focus on my senior year and my football season without worrying about recruiting. Like I said, nothing is set in stone right now but starting to lean in that direction a little bit now.”

    In comments to article - "Saw Wilson on Saturday and he said he's planning to take unofficial and official visits in June to see Texas. I think Oregon and Texas are on top right now with the Ducks holding a slight edge."

  4. Roach - Film Room: Evaluating New Texas Commit Mitchell

     

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    ILB Juwan Mitchell, El Dorado (Kan.) Butler C.C.

    Strengths: Mitchell has a thick frame with good weight and bulk. He shows good initial burst and the ability to read and react quickly to fill running lanes. He moves downhill with very little wasted motion, and he shows good tackling ability. Mitchell plays physically at the point of attack, and he shows good closing speed. Mitchell plays with a strong motor and doesn’t appear uncomfortable dropping into coverage. Mitchell plays with an edge, and he brings the physicality Todd Orlando looks for in linebackers.

    Areas for improvement: Mitchell is somewhat limited athletically, and he appears to struggle with changing directions quickly. He runs well when he reaches top speed, but his lateral ability is lacking. Mitchell could improve on using his hands to shed blockers at the point of attack.7COMMENTS

    Fit for Texas: Mitchell’s eligibility to immediately enroll is huge for a Texas team that is looking for immediate help at the linebacker position. Mitchell should be able to compete for time at the “Mac” position and push Ayodele Adoeye for playing time. He will also be able to contribute on special teams from the moment he reaches campus.

    Recruitment: Mitchell played his high school ball at Mater Dei high school in Middletown, NJ. A full-qualifier, Mitchell is available to enroll in June. He was previously committed to Rutgers and Minnesota, and he ultimately chose Texas over offers from Arkansas, UTEP, and Old Dominion. At 6-foot-1, 235 pounds, Mitchell is ranked as the No. 1 JUCO inside linebacker in the nation and No. 5 overall prospect in New Jersey, according to 247Sports Composite.

     

  5. Brian Dohn: Marshawn Lloyd planning return visit - https://247sports.com/Player/MarShawn-Lloyd-46035423/

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    SPRINGFIELD, Va. – Five-star running MarShawn Lloyd made a trip to South Carolina and also attended Maryland’s spring game.

    Beyond that, track dominated the spring for Hyattsville (Md.) DeMatha’s Lloyd, who is the No. 6 running back in the industry-generated 247Sports Composite, so he is trying to set up visits for later this spring and the summer.

    Among the other schools he wants to visit are Georgia, Clemson, Notre Dame, Penn State and Texas, but he is not even close to making a decision.

    “We may wait until after the season,” the 5-foot-9, 206-pound Lloyd said at The Opening Regional at The St. James. “I am still trying to get (more engaged in recruiting). I want somewhere I can be the best I can be, that will help me academic-wise, and help me pursue (a career) for life after football.”

    Lloyd shared his thoughts on the aforementioned schools:

    Georgia: “I’ve been there twice so far. I love it every time I go there. It’s a great school. Me and (running backs) coach (Dell) McGee, we talk pretty much every day. It’s been great.

    “It’s RB U. They put running backs in (the NFL). They develop running backs the best. It’s amazing down there. They help you after football. I really like those things about Georgia.”

    Clemson: “I really want to get back to Clemson. I only went there for like two hours. I didn’t really get a chance to see it but I liked what I saw.”

    Maryland: “(The spring game) was amazing. It was a great experience. The players are definitely working hard. It was definitely a good experience. I like what they are doing at Maryland right now.”

    “It’s a new coach (Mike Locksley), and everything seems like it is getting put together.”

    Notre Dame: “The new running back coach (Lance Taylor), I am getting close to him. We started talking. Notre Dame has always been a great school to me, so I want to go check it out. I am trying to get to know (Taylor) more.”

    Penn State: “Penn State is definitely involved. They produce running backs – Saquon Barkley, Miles Sanders. It seems like all their running backs do well, which I really like about Penn State.”

     

    South Carolina: “I like (running backs) coach (Thomas) Brown, and coach (Will) Muschamp is a great coach. I am building a relationship with both of them and it is going well.”

    Texas: “It’s a different environment down there. I went down there for track and loved it. I loved the campus. It was different. The kids down there are fast, a different breed. I really enjoyed the campus. I fell in love with Texas when I was down there.”

     

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  6. 3 minutes ago, Elmer_Fudd said:

    TFB says Broughton is going to go to both aggy and Texas spring game.

    Was he originally just going to go to us or them? Can't remember who was visiting us the week before, but then going to another spring game.

  7. EJ: Bevo Nuggets

    — Texas received a pleasant surprise when four-star Converse Judson defensive lineman DeMarvin Leal made his way to campus this weekend. I’m told the elite prospect had a great time in Austin as the Longhorns rolled out the red carpet. From everything I have been able to gather, it’s safe to say the Longhorns have the early edge in this recruitment. However, I am told by a source familiar with Leal’s recruitment that he still wants to make a couple of visits before shutting it down. Alabama and Texas A&M are the biggest threats. But all signs point to Texas as of today. He would like to make a decision before the summer.

    — A factor playing in Texas’ favor in the Leal recruitment is his mother. I am told by a source close to his recruitment that his mother absolutely loves the Texas program. In fact, Leal’s mother has spent some time alone on the UT campus and has a strong relationship with the Longhorns coaching staff. Leal’s mother is also very close to Director of Recruiting Bryan Carrington, who is playing a major role in this recruitment. It seems like Texas has really won over his mother, so there is half the battle. 

    — Four-star wide receiver Garrett Wilson made his way to campus this weekend for an unofficial visit. But the short trip to the Forty Acres didn’t change the dynamic of his recruitment by any sense. I have my Crystal Ball on Texas for now, but Ohio State hit a homerun on its visit, and I’m told the Buckeyes have the momentum in this recruitment. Texas did a good job of immediately getting him back on campus after his trip to Columbus, but there is still work to be done, especially from a football aspect. Wilson is not sold on UT’s offense right now, which is playing a big role in his decision. With all of this said, I’m told Texas hasn’t lost any confidence here. This recruitment is going to come down to the official visits, and the Longhorns are at their best in crunch time.

    — Texas also played host to another local four-star wide receiver in Elijah Higgins. It’s unclear what exactly is holding Higgins back from pulling the trigger, but it is very clear that the Longhorns have the advantage here. Higgins plans to be back on campus later this spring and was wowed by the atmosphere on campus this weekend. The only school that still seems to be a threat here is Stanford. Higgins is a high academic kid and is intrigued by the idea of heading West. But at the end of the day, we would be surprised if he doesn’t stay close to home.

    — Elite defensive back Lewis Cine made his first recruiting visit since moving to the Dallas-area from Massachusetts. The fact that it was to Texas speaks volumes of the Longhorns’ chances here. Texas safeties coach Craig Naivar has been working night and day on Cine since offering and was attached to his hip throughout his three-day weekend stay. I’m told that Cine found the visit eye opening and that the Longhorns are now a serious player. Cine is also a high academic kid and loved the business school. Penn State is still the leader here, but Texas has plenty of time to change that.

    — Four-star offensive lineman Branson Bragg took in the Longhorns’ practice on Saturday and watched the offensive line play closely. He was impressed with how Herb Hand worked with the guys in the trenches and is quickly building a strong relationship with him. However, this was a short trip due to Texas Relays, so Bragg hardly got any 1-on-1 time with Hand. He will make a return visit at some point in the next few weeks.

    — The recruitment of four-star outside linebacker NaNa Osafo-Mensah is a tough one to read. While Notre Dame entered the weekend as the favorite, I feel like Texas did enough to pull even. The Longhorns not only impressed Osafo-Mensah but also did some major work on his mother and head coach — both accompanied him on the trip. It should also be noted that UT hosted his 7v7 coach earlier in the week. Both Todd Orlando and Oscar Giles spent extended time with Osafo-Mensah and really sold him on scheme fit as well as UT’s academics. This recruitment is going to come down to his official visits to Notre Dame and Texas before his May decision.

    — On the graduate transfer front, Texas played host to former Wake Forest wide receiver Tabari Hines. I am told that right now, Texas is probably the team to beat. He does have an offer from the Longhorns and would be a take. In fact, he is the top grad transfer on the board. As I reported last week, Texas really wants some immediate help at slot receiver. If the Longhorns miss on Hines, they will make a harder push for former Notre Dame wide receiver CJ Sanders.

    — It’s crazy that we’re at this point in the article and are just getting to the commitment of four-star California outside linebacker De’Gabriel Floyd. The Longhorns hosted Floyd all week long and felt like they had a strong chance to land him before he got on his flight back home. UT didn’t pressure Floyd but still earned a verbal pledge. The UT staff wanted him to be sure, and Floyd was. He is completely solid, and we don’t expect him to waver at this time. Floyd is pondering enrolling early and is ready to help the Longhorns recruit. Todd Orlando and the aforementioned Carrington did a tremendous job with this recruitment.

    — With Floyd in the fold, the Longhorns have an opportunity to make an even bigger impact in the state of California this cycle. Tom Herman has made the Golden State a priority since arriving in Austin and will continue to do so moving forward. Floyd plays on the same 7v7 team as linebacker Spencer Lytle, who recently visited, and five-state athlete Bru McCoy, who is planning to visit soon. Floyd’s commitment could also play a role in the recruitment of five-star cornerback Chris Steele, who recently named Texas a top school.

    — Texas hosted several top prospects from the state of California over the weekend as Premium Sports 7v7, which is Floyd’s 7v7 team, invaded Austin. Out of all the prospects that visited, I have reason to believe that four-star wide receiver Braedin Huffman-Dixon and elite quarterback Bryce Young, the nation’s top 2020 signal-caller have the best shot to get offered. Texas has been in contact with Young for a while, and Huffman-Dixon was blown away by his time on campus.

    — Texas played host to several trainers and 7v7 figures this week and over the weekend, including Clay Mack, Joey Moss of True Buzz 7v7, the aforementioned Premium Sports 7v7, Doug Smith of Dominate the Day 7v7 and Rischad Whitfield aka Footwork King. Mack, who works with several top defensive backs, said his relationship with Texas is growing stronger and that loves what Herman and Jason Washington are doing in Austin. Moss is very close to Dylan Wright, so having him in its corner could go a long way for Texas. Whitfield worked with Toneil Carter and is heavily involved in the recruitments of Javonne Shepherd and Demond Demas. Herman is continuing to embrace 7v7 coaches and personal trainers. He knows the game has changed and is connecting with as many people as possible to win recruitments.

    — I had an extended conversation with Whitfield on Easter Sunday. He told me that he loved every second of his experience on campus this weekend. He arrived early in the morning with Demas and rising 2020 quarterback Hunter Dunn and did not leave until late in the afternoon. He met with Herman for about 20 minutes and called him one of the most genuine coaches he’s ever met. Whitfield said the Longhorns staff is extremely welcoming and treated him like a king. He added that Demas loved the visit and felt like it was extremely personal.

    — While Whitfield met with Herman in his office, he actually FaceTimed Shepherd. Herman is personally involved in that recruitment and is working extremely hard to reel him in. Whitfield is expected to bring Shepherd down to Austin for an unofficial visit this weekend. I am told that Shepherd plans to make a decision in June and that he will use spring official visits. Shepherd recently released his final eight schools, but I have reason to believe that this one is still down to Texas and Texas A&M. The official visits will be the deciding factor here.

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