Some excerpts - minus the dreck - on targets, across a few 247 boards:
HORNS 247, ON MCKINLEY
"Talking to sources over the weekend, feelings have remained favorable towards UT ahead of Friday, if not gaining more momentum in Texas’ direction." Hank South
" .. a source north of the Red River told Horns247 the Sooners staff has started to wane on their chances with the five-star, with the same source believing McKinley will be selecting the burnt orange when it comes time to make a decision on Friday." (Jordan Scruggs, I think.)
(Potentially interesting tell.) "For what it’s worth, as of right now I’m planning to make the drive out to Louisiana on Friday to see McKinley and his Acadiana squad take on Texas commit Melvin Hills and his Lafayette Christian Academy team. I have a couple of backup games in place in case we get word that the pick won’t be the Longhorns, but as of now I’m planning to spend more than a few hours on I-10 on Friday." (Jordan Scruggs, I think.)
BUCKEYES 247, ON MCKINLEY AND BAKER
"When it comes to NIL Texas has plenty of backing and they likely have the ability to make things happen with both McKinley and offensive lineman Brandon Baker, two huge targets of both the Buckeyes and Longhorns. But there is still the feeling on the Ohio State side that the Buckeyes could win at least one of these two battles." Bill Kurelic.
MIKE ROACH (247), ON BLACK
"In talking with sources near the recruitment, the confidence still sits heavily on Texas. While the Longhorns are in the driver's seat, he wants to watch how the season plays out for all teams involved, so nothing is done at this point."
(Roach also reiterates Black's stated intention to wait until December.)