Burton, this morning, posted the most bullish article he's ever written in regard to Texas recruiting. It's based on what they know is happening behind the scenes with this class and the lack of concern over the direction of NIL and the program. He's saying it's a top 3 class when all is said and done. For those that are less familiar with all of this, Bobby is more often than not very cautious and never bombastic. It's kind of crazy to see this level of certitude from him.
It goes back to what I've been saying on here, however. There is a ton of momentum in recruiting, the likes of which we haven't seen since the VY era.
If Johnson makes the trip this weekend after his track meet, there is a high likelihood that he is doing so in order to commit.
Another cool thing that isn't getting talked about is that Lance Jackson is under-ranked and should be a 5 star. The services might ultimately get wise enough to him to rank him there, but I doubt it. Doesn't matter. He's a difference maker at the next level according to folks who have seen him lately in workouts and studied his film. He's been hurt and is allegedly having a mediocre year in baseball (by draft prospect standards), so that also helps dim down the prospects of him getting drafted early in the 2025 MLB draft for now.
Don't be surprised if this weekend is used to inform Lacey that they're aiming for two QBs in the class, and then they offer Russell. Lacey goes home and decommits, then Russell commits. Not saying that for sure, but it would get everyone in a decent space without angry sentiments.