Gerry Hamilton
Posted 8 minutes ago
Recruiting: Two decisions on deck
Texas is back in the top 5 recruiting classes once again, and there are two more decisions prior to the state of the season that could vault the Longhorns even higher.
Texas still has the potential to sign a class of 27 or 28 prospects. If that happens, the Longhorns will likely be in the mix for a second strgith No. 1 ranked class.
Davon Benjamin, DB, Westlake Village (Calif.) Oaks Christian
The 4-star++ versatile defensive back will announce either August 2 or the 5th, with the the second being the current announced date. Oregon has been considered the favorite for the majority of his recruitment. Texas and Michigan are providing true competition, and the Longhorns are all in. Steve Sarkisian is part of this recruitment, along with Mark Orphey, Duane Akina, area recruiter Johnny Nansen and DC Pete Kwiatkowski.
Washington and North Carolina will have hats at the table.
Jake Kreul, EDGE, Orlando (Fla.) IMG Academy
The OTF 4-star+ EDGE was considered an Oklahoma lean headed into OV's and through most of June. Now a month later, Texas has momentum here with a final push. Ole Miss and Oklahoma also remain in the mix. The Longhorns want a pass rush specialist in the class, and Kruel is the best prospect in that regard on the board. Kruel could commit in early August, or wait until October. IMG Academy has their media day the first week of August.
Texas will work to flip ...
Where the Texas class ultimately finish in the class rankings will not be decided until flips candidates and a potential senior riser signs in December.
Malakai Lee, OT, Honolulu (Hi.) Kamehameha - *Michigan commit
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
Trenton Henderson, EDGE, Pensacola (Fla.) Catholic - *LSU commit
OnTexasFootball ranking: 5-star
Jalen Lott, WR, Frisco (Texas) Panther Creek - *Oregon commit
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
OTF believes offensive tackle, EDGE, linebacker, wide receiver and defensive back are positions currently still on the table.