Gerry Hamilton
Monday morning recruiting notes: Turntine and more
The Texas staff hosted more than 40 prospects over the weekend, including more than 25 combined 5-stars and 4-stars in the classes of 2027 and 2028.
OnTexasFootball shares some notes picked up during the weekend, and a quick look ahead at some big time prospects that will be on campus soon.
John Turntine III ...
Let's get this out of the way, the OTF 5-star weight is fluctuating between 269-275 right now. So for those wondering if he weighs any of the falsely reported weights of 246 or 250 - you guys can stop wondering if it's true. In fact, he weighs right in the area code of Trevor Goosby when he committed to Texas. Texas is not at all worried about his weight. In fact, Turntine's wingspan came in longer than last year. He's now 82 and change, including 34 inch arms. Focus on the arm length, wingspan, 10-inch hands, ultra athleticism, tenacity and visualize what that player will look like at 305-310 by the time he hits a college field.
As far as the visit and recruiting, it went very well with the entire family in Austin for two days. Texas has at least a 50-50 shot. Texas, Texas A&M, Tennessee and Michigan are the schools to know.
Peach State chances ...
5-star LB Xavier Griffin (Gainesville, Ga./High) - Texas is expected to receive a June OV, and there is a belief that the Longhorns will be right there in the end.
4-star+ EDGE Dre Quinn (Norcross, Ga./Greater Atlanta Christian) - at least 50-50. June 13 OV locked in. One source believes the Longhorns will end up being the favorite.
4-star+ DL Bryce Perry-Wright (Buford, Ga./High) - The belief is that Texas has a legit shot here too ahead of the June OV's. Texas, Clemson, Texas A&M, Auburn and Miami are your June OV's.
Defensive line visitors ...
This past weekend, Damari Simeon (Richland, N.J./St. Augustine) impressed at over 6-foot-2, and 289-pounds. The Longhorns are expected to OV him in June. Tennessee, Penn State, Ohio State, Auburn and Texas A&M are teams to know right now.
Texas put on a good show for 4-star++ DL James Johnson (Miami, Fla./Northwestern). The 6-foot-2, 285-pounder is likely to shuffle his OV dates to get Texas on the list in June. Georgia, Florida and Miami are the competition. Johnson is very explosive with a 58-foot shot put to his credit this spring.
New group of defensive line visitors ...
Texas is also scheduled to host a number of talented DL's April 26 around fan day.
4-star++ Kendall Guervil (Fort Myers, Fla./High) - June 20-22 OV to Texas.
4-star+ Vodney Cleveland (Birmingham, Ala./Parker) - June 13-15 OV as well.
4-star Tico Crittendon (Lithonia, Ga./High) - June 13-15 as well.
4-star Preston Carey (Bradenton, Fla./IMG Academy) - really likes Texas.
OTF 4-star Emanuel Ruffin (Bessemer, Ala./City) - OV's currently are LSU, Florida, Tennessee and Alabama with the Crimson Tide and Gators considered top two.