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Gerry with a good update on various OOSers and Texas’ chances:

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Yes, maybe or work to do: Out of state edition

With the Texas staff around the country seeing top 2026 targets, it's time to take a look at where OnTexasFootball believes Texas stands with the out of state targets in the cycle. 

Texas currently has 30 official visits scheduled with out of state prospects in June, with that list expected to expand by up to five or six. 

The chances are broken down by Yes (Texas leads), maybe (Texas a 50-50 shot or close to it), or work to do headed into the June official visits. 

Yes ...

Hezek Kent, TE, Brunswick (Ga.) High
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++ 
The juice: OTF believes Texas is in a quality spot headed into June OV's. 

Samuel Roseborough, OT/IOL, Clearwater (Fla.) High
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: Texas' to lose. 

Sam Utu, OT/IOL, Orange (Calif.) Lutheran
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: Texas' can win with big push this summer. key connection to Texas behind the scene. 

Dylan Berymon, DL, Monroe (La.) Ouachita Parish 
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star+ 
The juice: OTF believes Texas will win out with big June push. 

Hayward Howard Jr., New Orleans (La.) Edna Karr
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
The juice: OTF believes Texas can/will win this recruitment with a June push.

Maybe ...

Mark Bowman, TE, Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei 
OnTexasFootball ranking: 5-star 
The juice: OTF believes Texas has a 50-50 shot. Georgia is the main competition. USC trying to keep it interesting. 

Derrek Cooper, RB, Hollywood (Fla.) Chaminade-Madonna
OnTexasFootball ranking: 5-star
The juice: OTF believes the Longhorns can actually win this one if they crush June OV. 

Amari Latimer, RB, Tyrone (Ga.) Sandy Creek
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star+
The juice: OTF believes the Longhorns can win if they make big push this summer. 

Aaron Gregory, WR, Douglassville (Ga.) Douglas County - *Texas A&M commit 
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: OTF currently thinks this recruitment will end up being a toss up headed into July. 

Jabari Mack, WR, Destrehan (La.) High - *LSU commit
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: OTF continues to hear Texas is very much in the race, but this is barely in the maybe category. 

Damari Simeon, DL, Richland (N.J.) St. Aug
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: OTF was told the April visit was stellar. Texas can win this with a big push late this summer.

Vodney Cleveland, DL, Birmingham (Ala.) Parker
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star+
The juice: If Cleveland continues to want to go away for school, it's Florida or Texas.

Kendall Guervil, Fort Myers (Fla.) High
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: Texas had a tremendous visit two weeks ago. Tremendous.

James Johnson, DL, Miami (Fla.) Northwestern (*likely June 20-22)
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: Texas positioning itself to pull the upset, barring a major change of deciding to stay close to home.

Luke Wafle, EDGE, Princeton (N.J.) Hun School 
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: Three trips to Texas in last year. 

Dre Quinn, EDGE, Norcross (Ga.) Greater Atlanta Christian 
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star+ 
The juice: OTF almost put Quinn in the "yes" category. 

Jake Kreul, EDGE, Orlando (Fla.) IMG Academy 
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++ 
The juice: Terrific April UOV set up June official. 

Bryce Perry-Wright, DL/EDGE, Buford (Ga.) High
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star+ 
The juice: Texas is swinging away with Texas A&M and Clemson. 

Brayden Rouse, LB, Marietta (Ga.) Kell 
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: Texas is right there with Tennessee and Alabama.

Justice Fitzpatrick, CB, Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) St. Thomas Aquinas 
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
The juice: Georgia or Texas

Samari Matthews, CB, Cornelius (N.C.) Hough
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: Texas can win with big push. 

Camren Hamiel, CB, Goodyear (Az.) Desert Edge
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: Texas expected to be one of three June OV's.

Davon Benjamin, N/DB, Westlake Village (Calif.) Oaks Christian
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: Texas knocked the April visit out of the park. A June OV is expected. 

Work to do ...

Ezavier Crowell, RB, Jackson (Ala.) High
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: OTF believes Alabama is the current leader.

Mason James, WR, Norman (Ok.) North
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
The juice: The pressure to stay home will amp up in late June. 

Kaiden Prothro, Bowdon (Ga.) High 
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: More Georgia noise currently, with Texas, Florida, Alabama and Auburn giving chase. 

Malakai Lee, OT/IOL, Honolulu (Hi.) 
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star+
The juice: Lee has been to other schools more than Texas. The OV will be everything for Lee and family. 

Tico Crittendon, DL, Lithonia (Ga.) High 
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star+ 
The juice: Other schools have hosted the Peach State lineman, and are in a better spot. 

Valdin Sone, Dyke (Va.) Blue Ridge School
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: Florida and Oklahoma in front currently. 

JaReylan McCoy, DL/EDGE, Tupelo (Miss.) High
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star+ 
The juice: One time LSU pledge has to turn down Tigers and Ole Miss.

Trenton Henderson, EDGE, Pensacola (Fla.) Catholic
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++ 
The juice: Strong Just hasn't been on campus, but continues to be intrigued and is scheduled to be in Austin June 13-15.

Khamari Brooks, EDGE, Bogart (Ga.) North Oconee 
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: Not enough traction here right now.

Xavier Griffin, LB, Gainesville (Ga.) High
OnTexasFootball ranking: 5-star
The juice: USC's hooks are pretty deep right now.

Talanoa Ili, LB, (Kahuku, Hi.) High 
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++ 
The juice: More traction with ND and West Coast schools currently.

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Yes, maybe or work to do: Out of state edition

With the Texas staff around the country seeing top 2026 targets, it's time to take a look at where OnTexasFootball believes Texas stands with the out of state targets in the cycle. 

Texas currently has 30 official visits scheduled with out of state prospects in June, with that list expected to expand by up to five or six. 

The chances are broken down by Yes (Texas leads), maybe (Texas a 50-50 shot or close to it), or work to do headed into the June official visits. 

Yes ...

Hezek Kent, TE, Brunswick (Ga.) High
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++ 
The juice: OTF believes Texas is in a quality spot headed into June OV's. 

Samuel Roseborough, OT/IOL, Clearwater (Fla.) High
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: Texas' to lose. 

Sam Utu, OT/IOL, Orange (Calif.) Lutheran
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: Texas' can win with big push this summer. key connection to Texas behind the scene. 

Dylan Berymon, DL, Monroe (La.) Ouachita Parish 
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star+ 
The juice: OTF believes Texas will win out with big June push. 

Hayward Howard Jr., New Orleans (La.) Edna Karr
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
The juice: OTF believes Texas can/will win this recruitment with a June push.

Maybe ...

Mark Bowman, TE, Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei 
OnTexasFootball ranking: 5-star 
The juice: OTF believes Texas has a 50-50 shot. Georgia is the main competition. USC trying to keep it interesting. 

Derrek Cooper, RB, Hollywood (Fla.) Chaminade-Madonna
OnTexasFootball ranking: 5-star
The juice: OTF believes the Longhorns can actually win this one if they crush June OV. 

Amari Latimer, RB, Tyrone (Ga.) Sandy Creek
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star+
The juice: OTF believes the Longhorns can win if they make big push this summer. 

Aaron Gregory, WR, Douglassville (Ga.) Douglas County - *Texas A&M commit 
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: OTF currently thinks this recruitment will end up being a toss up headed into July. 

Jabari Mack, WR, Destrehan (La.) High - *LSU commit
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: OTF continues to hear Texas is very much in the race, but this is barely in the maybe category. 

Damari Simeon, DL, Richland (N.J.) St. Aug
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: OTF was told the April visit was stellar. Texas can win this with a big push late this summer.

Vodney Cleveland, DL, Birmingham (Ala.) Parker
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star+
The juice: If Cleveland continues to want to go away for school, it's Florida or Texas.

Kendall Guervil, Fort Myers (Fla.) High
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: Texas had a tremendous visit two weeks ago. Tremendous.

James Johnson, DL, Miami (Fla.) Northwestern (*likely June 20-22)
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: Texas positioning itself to pull the upset, barring a major change of deciding to stay close to home.

Luke Wafle, EDGE, Princeton (N.J.) Hun School 
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: Three trips to Texas in last year. 

Dre Quinn, EDGE, Norcross (Ga.) Greater Atlanta Christian 
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star+ 
The juice: OTF almost put Quinn in the "yes" category. 

Jake Kreul, EDGE, Orlando (Fla.) IMG Academy 
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++ 
The juice: Terrific April UOV set up June official. 

Bryce Perry-Wright, DL/EDGE, Buford (Ga.) High
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star+ 
The juice: Texas is swinging away with Texas A&M and Clemson. 

Brayden Rouse, LB, Marietta (Ga.) Kell 
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: Texas is right there with Tennessee and Alabama.

Justice Fitzpatrick, CB, Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) St. Thomas Aquinas 
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
The juice: Georgia or Texas

Samari Matthews, CB, Cornelius (N.C.) Hough
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: Texas can win with big push. 

Camren Hamiel, CB, Goodyear (Az.) Desert Edge
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: Texas expected to be one of three June OV's.

Davon Benjamin, N/DB, Westlake Village (Calif.) Oaks Christian
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: Texas knocked the April visit out of the park. A June OV is expected. 

Work to do ...

Ezavier Crowell, RB, Jackson (Ala.) High
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: OTF believes Alabama is the current leader.

Mason James, WR, Norman (Ok.) North
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
The juice: The pressure to stay home will amp up in late June. 

Kaiden Prothro, Bowdon (Ga.) High 
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: More Georgia noise currently, with Texas, Florida, Alabama and Auburn giving chase. 

Malakai Lee, OT/IOL, Honolulu (Hi.) 
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star+
The juice: Lee has been to other schools more than Texas. The OV will be everything for Lee and family. 

Tico Crittendon, DL, Lithonia (Ga.) High 
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star+ 
The juice: Other schools have hosted the Peach State lineman, and are in a better spot. 

Valdin Sone, Dyke (Va.) Blue Ridge School
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: Florida and Oklahoma in front currently. 

JaReylan McCoy, DL/EDGE, Tupelo (Miss.) High
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star+ 
The juice: One time LSU pledge has to turn down Tigers and Ole Miss.

Trenton Henderson, EDGE, Pensacola (Fla.) Catholic
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++ 
The juice: Strong Just hasn't been on campus, but continues to be intrigued and is scheduled to be in Austin June 13-15.

Khamari Brooks, EDGE, Bogart (Ga.) North Oconee 
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: Not enough traction here right now.

Xavier Griffin, LB, Gainesville (Ga.) High
OnTexasFootball ranking: 5-star
The juice: USC's hooks are pretty deep right now.

Talanoa Ili, LB, (Kahuku, Hi.) High 
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++ 
The juice: More traction with ND and West Coast schools currently.

 

That’s disheartening to hear about Crowell. I think he’s the best rb in the nation this year. Hope we land KJ Edwards. 

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So unless USC or someone else comes on late, are we almost certainly going to get Prothro or Bowman? They have the same top 2 (UGA) and I don’t think they’d want to be in the same class.

 

And what’s up with Heze Kent—does he not want to play OL? Says he’s a TE on his X profile but seems like he’s going to be too big (weighs 260-300 depending on the source) to stick there long-term.

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So unless USC or someone else comes on late, are we almost certainly going to get Prothro or Bowman? They have the same top 2 (UGA) and I don’t think they’d want to be in the same class.
 
And what’s up with Heze Kent—does he not want to play OL? Says he’s a TE on his X profile but seems like he’s going to be too big (weighs 260-300 depending on the source) to stick there long-term.

Gerry said multiple times this morning that Kent wants to be a TE and that Texas is recruiting him as TE.
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Gerry with a good update on various OOSers and Texas’ chances:
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Yes, maybe or work to do: Out of state edition
With the Texas staff around the country seeing top 2026 targets, it's time to take a look at where OnTexasFootball believes Texas stands with the out of state targets in the cycle. 
Texas currently has 30 official visits scheduled with out of state prospects in June, with that list expected to expand by up to five or six. 
The chances are broken down by Yes (Texas leads), maybe (Texas a 50-50 shot or close to it), or work to do headed into the June official visits. 
Yes ...
Hezek Kent, TE, Brunswick (Ga.) High
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++ 
The juice: OTF believes Texas is in a quality spot headed into June OV's. 
Samuel Roseborough, OT/IOL, Clearwater (Fla.) High
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: Texas' to lose. 
Sam Utu, OT/IOL, Orange (Calif.) Lutheran
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: Texas' can win with big push this summer. key connection to Texas behind the scene. 
Dylan Berymon, DL, Monroe (La.) Ouachita Parish 
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star+ 
The juice: OTF believes Texas will win out with big June push. 
Hayward Howard Jr., New Orleans (La.) Edna Karr
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
The juice: OTF believes Texas can/will win this recruitment with a June push.
Maybe ...
Mark Bowman, TE, Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei 
OnTexasFootball ranking: 5-star 
The juice: OTF believes Texas has a 50-50 shot. Georgia is the main competition. USC trying to keep it interesting. 
Derrek Cooper, RB, Hollywood (Fla.) Chaminade-Madonna
OnTexasFootball ranking: 5-star
The juice: OTF believes the Longhorns can actually win this one if they crush June OV. 
Amari Latimer, RB, Tyrone (Ga.) Sandy Creek
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star+
The juice: OTF believes the Longhorns can win if they make big push this summer. 
Aaron Gregory, WR, Douglassville (Ga.) Douglas County - *Texas A&M commit 
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: OTF currently thinks this recruitment will end up being a toss up headed into July. 
Jabari Mack, WR, Destrehan (La.) High - *LSU commit
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: OTF continues to hear Texas is very much in the race, but this is barely in the maybe category. 
Damari Simeon, DL, Richland (N.J.) St. Aug
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: OTF was told the April visit was stellar. Texas can win this with a big push late this summer.
Vodney Cleveland, DL, Birmingham (Ala.) Parker
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star+
The juice: If Cleveland continues to want to go away for school, it's Florida or Texas.
Kendall Guervil, Fort Myers (Fla.) High
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: Texas had a tremendous visit two weeks ago. Tremendous.
James Johnson, DL, Miami (Fla.) Northwestern (*likely June 20-22)
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: Texas positioning itself to pull the upset, barring a major change of deciding to stay close to home.
Luke Wafle, EDGE, Princeton (N.J.) Hun School 
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: Three trips to Texas in last year. 
Dre Quinn, EDGE, Norcross (Ga.) Greater Atlanta Christian 
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star+ 
The juice: OTF almost put Quinn in the "yes" category. 
Jake Kreul, EDGE, Orlando (Fla.) IMG Academy 
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++ 
The juice: Terrific April UOV set up June official. 
Bryce Perry-Wright, DL/EDGE, Buford (Ga.) High
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star+ 
The juice: Texas is swinging away with Texas A&M and Clemson. 
Brayden Rouse, LB, Marietta (Ga.) Kell 
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: Texas is right there with Tennessee and Alabama.
Justice Fitzpatrick, CB, Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) St. Thomas Aquinas 
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
The juice: Georgia or Texas
Samari Matthews, CB, Cornelius (N.C.) Hough
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: Texas can win with big push. 
Camren Hamiel, CB, Goodyear (Az.) Desert Edge
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: Texas expected to be one of three June OV's.
Davon Benjamin, N/DB, Westlake Village (Calif.) Oaks Christian
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: Texas knocked the April visit out of the park. A June OV is expected. 
Work to do ...
Ezavier Crowell, RB, Jackson (Ala.) High
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: OTF believes Alabama is the current leader.
Mason James, WR, Norman (Ok.) North
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
The juice: The pressure to stay home will amp up in late June. 
Kaiden Prothro, Bowdon (Ga.) High 
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: More Georgia noise currently, with Texas, Florida, Alabama and Auburn giving chase. 
Malakai Lee, OT/IOL, Honolulu (Hi.) 
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star+
The juice: Lee has been to other schools more than Texas. The OV will be everything for Lee and family. 
Tico Crittendon, DL, Lithonia (Ga.) High 
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star+ 
The juice: Other schools have hosted the Peach State lineman, and are in a better spot. 
Valdin Sone, Dyke (Va.) Blue Ridge School
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: Florida and Oklahoma in front currently. 
JaReylan McCoy, DL/EDGE, Tupelo (Miss.) High
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star+ 
The juice: One time LSU pledge has to turn down Tigers and Ole Miss.
Trenton Henderson, EDGE, Pensacola (Fla.) Catholic
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++ 
The juice: Strong Just hasn't been on campus, but continues to be intrigued and is scheduled to be in Austin June 13-15.
Khamari Brooks, EDGE, Bogart (Ga.) North Oconee 
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: Not enough traction here right now.
Xavier Griffin, LB, Gainesville (Ga.) High
OnTexasFootball ranking: 5-star
The juice: USC's hooks are pretty deep right now.
Talanoa Ili, LB, (Kahuku, Hi.) High 
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++ 
The juice: More traction with ND and West Coast schools currently.

Spoiler

 

Yes, maybe or work to do: Out of state edition

With the Texas staff around the country seeing top 2026 targets, it's time to take a look at where OnTexasFootball believes Texas stands with the out of state targets in the cycle. 

Texas currently has 30 official visits scheduled with out of state prospects in June, with that list expected to expand by up to five or six. 

The chances are broken down by Yes (Texas leads), maybe (Texas a 50-50 shot or close to it), or work to do headed into the June official visits. 

Yes ...

Hezek Kent, TE, Brunswick (Ga.) High
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++ 
The juice: OTF believes Texas is in a quality spot headed into June OV's. 

Samuel Roseborough, OT/IOL, Clearwater (Fla.) High
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: Texas' to lose. 

Sam Utu, OT/IOL, Orange (Calif.) Lutheran
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: Texas' can win with big push this summer. key connection to Texas behind the scene. 

Dylan Berymon, DL, Monroe (La.) Ouachita Parish 
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star+ 
The juice: OTF believes Texas will win out with big June push. 

Hayward Howard Jr., New Orleans (La.) Edna Karr
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
The juice: OTF believes Texas can/will win this recruitment with a June push.

Maybe ...

Mark Bowman, TE, Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei 
OnTexasFootball ranking: 5-star 
The juice: OTF believes Texas has a 50-50 shot. Georgia is the main competition. USC trying to keep it interesting. 

Derrek Cooper, RB, Hollywood (Fla.) Chaminade-Madonna
OnTexasFootball ranking: 5-star
The juice: OTF believes the Longhorns can actually win this one if they crush June OV. 

Amari Latimer, RB, Tyrone (Ga.) Sandy Creek
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star+
The juice: OTF believes the Longhorns can win if they make big push this summer. 

Aaron Gregory, WR, Douglassville (Ga.) Douglas County - *Texas A&M commit 
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: OTF currently thinks this recruitment will end up being a toss up headed into July. 

Jabari Mack, WR, Destrehan (La.) High - *LSU commit
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: OTF continues to hear Texas is very much in the race, but this is barely in the maybe category. 

Damari Simeon, DL, Richland (N.J.) St. Aug
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: OTF was told the April visit was stellar. Texas can win this with a big push late this summer.

Vodney Cleveland, DL, Birmingham (Ala.) Parker
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star+
The juice: If Cleveland continues to want to go away for school, it's Florida or Texas.

Kendall Guervil, Fort Myers (Fla.) High
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: Texas had a tremendous visit two weeks ago. Tremendous.

James Johnson, DL, Miami (Fla.) Northwestern (*likely June 20-22)
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: Texas positioning itself to pull the upset, barring a major change of deciding to stay close to home.

Luke Wafle, EDGE, Princeton (N.J.) Hun School 
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: Three trips to Texas in last year. 

Dre Quinn, EDGE, Norcross (Ga.) Greater Atlanta Christian 
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star+ 
The juice: OTF almost put Quinn in the "yes" category. 

Jake Kreul, EDGE, Orlando (Fla.) IMG Academy 
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++ 
The juice: Terrific April UOV set up June official. 

Bryce Perry-Wright, DL/EDGE, Buford (Ga.) High
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star+ 
The juice: Texas is swinging away with Texas A&M and Clemson. 

Brayden Rouse, LB, Marietta (Ga.) Kell 
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: Texas is right there with Tennessee and Alabama.

Justice Fitzpatrick, CB, Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) St. Thomas Aquinas 
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
The juice: Georgia or Texas

Samari Matthews, CB, Cornelius (N.C.) Hough
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: Texas can win with big push. 

Camren Hamiel, CB, Goodyear (Az.) Desert Edge
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: Texas expected to be one of three June OV's.

Davon Benjamin, N/DB, Westlake Village (Calif.) Oaks Christian
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: Texas knocked the April visit out of the park. A June OV is expected. 

Work to do ...

Ezavier Crowell, RB, Jackson (Ala.) High
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: OTF believes Alabama is the current leader.

Mason James, WR, Norman (Ok.) North
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
The juice: The pressure to stay home will amp up in late June. 

Kaiden Prothro, Bowdon (Ga.) High 
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: More Georgia noise currently, with Texas, Florida, Alabama and Auburn giving chase. 

Malakai Lee, OT/IOL, Honolulu (Hi.) 
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star+
The juice: Lee has been to other schools more than Texas. The OV will be everything for Lee and family. 

Tico Crittendon, DL, Lithonia (Ga.) High 
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star+ 
The juice: Other schools have hosted the Peach State lineman, and are in a better spot. 

Valdin Sone, Dyke (Va.) Blue Ridge School
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: Florida and Oklahoma in front currently. 

JaReylan McCoy, DL/EDGE, Tupelo (Miss.) High
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star+ 
The juice: One time LSU pledge has to turn down Tigers and Ole Miss.

Trenton Henderson, EDGE, Pensacola (Fla.) Catholic
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++ 
The juice: Strong Just hasn't been on campus, but continues to be intrigued and is scheduled to be in Austin June 13-15.

Khamari Brooks, EDGE, Bogart (Ga.) North Oconee 
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++
The juice: Not enough traction here right now.

Xavier Griffin, LB, Gainesville (Ga.) High
OnTexasFootball ranking: 5-star
The juice: USC's hooks are pretty deep right now.

Talanoa Ili, LB, (Kahuku, Hi.) High 
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++ 
The juice: More traction with ND and West Coast schools currently.

 


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Gerry said multiple times this morning that Kent wants to be a TE and that Texas is recruiting him as TE.

247 has him at 6’5”, 300 lbs. As a junior in high school. This would be bizarre.
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2 hours ago, chad.ihrig said:


Gerry said multiple times this morning that Kent wants to be a TE and that Texas is recruiting him as TE.

For anyone curious to see for himself, Kent is discussed in the May 8 version of Coffee & Football, around the 15:00 mark.

Gerry says he's 6'5", 287 lbs. now, but the HS staff thinks he'll actually play lighter, around 270-275, in college. And he doesn't mind being an in-line TE.

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1 minute ago, Sgt Hulk said:

What am I missing ?

Dia said Mark Bowman (TE from CA) and current Texas WR commit, Chris Stewart, were the best players out there.

Whether Stewart remains a take for Texas has been discussed ad nauseam here.

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Just now, MuellerHorn said:

Dia said Mark Bowman (TE from CA) and current Texas WR commit, Chris Stewart, were the best players out there.

Whether Stewart remains a take for Texas has been discussed ad nauseam here.

I think Stewart being a take is settled. It's whether he'll go to Texas without his brother.

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10 hours ago, Dangle said:

For anyone curious to see for himself, Kent is discussed in the May 8 version of Coffee & Football, around the 15:00 mark.

Gerry says he's 6'5", 287 lbs. now, but the HS staff thinks he'll actually play lighter, around 270-275, in college. And he doesn't mind being an in-line TE.

That's exactly the kind of freak athlete that can put a really good team over the top by making some special plays. Henry Shelton says hi. 

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15 hours ago, Dangle said:

For anyone curious to see for himself, Kent is discussed in the May 8 version of Coffee & Football, around the 15:00 mark.

Gerry says he's 6'5", 287 lbs. now, but the HS staff thinks he'll actually play lighter, around 270-275, in college. And he doesn't mind being an in-line TE.

Was it eric green that played TE for the Steelers at around this size?

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On 5/5/2025 at 8:26 PM, Elmer_Fudd said:

5* QB, RB, OT, and TE incoming.  Another defensive haul with top 100 and 200 players all throughout.  Yeah, I'm drinking the Kool-aid.

Not even joking. We actually may end yip with another #1 class. That's some big dick swinging, we're truly a force to be reckoned with. 

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30 minutes ago, TexasRenegade said:

I remember Georgia has some freak giant TE about 15 or 16 years ago.

 

Mason Tharp - Klein/Texas Tech - is 6-9 270lbs. He is trying out with the Texans.

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39 minutes ago, TexasRenegade said:

I remember Georgia has some freak giant TE about 15 or 16 years ago.

You’re not thinking of Darnell Washington from just three years ago? Bowers was the receiver, Washington was the guy with his own zip code.

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46 minutes ago, Vito Andolini said:

You’re not thinking of Darnell Washington from just three years ago? Bowers was the receiver, Washington was the guy with his own zip code.

Leonard pope is who I was thinking of. So 20 years ago...

 

6'8"  270 lbs.  I just remember he always looked like a giant running through secondaries.

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Looks like we are casting a wide net for OT (good, we need to restock). How hard is it for a player that was a HS OT to move inside? Seems like they'd be great at pulling as a guard? Don't know much about OL techniques - other than when it looks like shit.

We only took one true OT last year, Nick Brooks? As many of you predicted, this year seems deep at true OT's - load up.

With all the DT we are targeting and last year, we may get ahead of our need for so much portal. That would be good. 

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23 minutes ago, hornlife said:

Looks like we are casting a wide net for OT (good, we need to restock). How hard is it for a player that was a HS OT to move inside? Seems like they'd be great at pulling as a guard? Don't know much about OL techniques - other than when it looks like shit.

We only took one true OT last year, Nick Brooks? As many of you predicted, this year seems deep at true OT's - load up.

With all the DT we are targeting and last year, we may get ahead of our need for so much portal. That would be good. 

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I checked the LSU board to see thoughts on Howard committing to Texas.  Some good ones were "He's not even a top 10 player in-state", "We already have higher rated DB commits", and "He's the 33rd rated CB in the nation!".

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41 minutes ago, Elmer_Fudd said:

I checked the LSU board to see thoughts on Howard committing to Texas.  Some good ones were "He's not even a top 10 player in-state", "We already have higher rated DB commits", and "He's the 33rd rated CB in the nation!".

He's so bad they offered. 

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On 5/9/2025 at 9:20 AM, Chuckie Finster said:

Just googled Marqez to refresh my memory and learned that after he left Texas, he got his masters at Berkeley and then returned to campus to work in a non-athletic role.  Pretty badass.

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You have to get a masters to work in Santas workshop these days?

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Happy Mother's Day to all (including Surly's recruiting fave in South Austin)!!

 

Since it's a recruiting board ... 

Mother's Day wishes, a nice family pic, Hook 'em, Bevo, DKR ... and our future QB 🙂 

 

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Horns 247 has a 2026 class prediction.  (Think they just forgot to include the LB section ... glad they caught it w/ their diligent proof-reading.)

Names below, full article spoilered.

 

The Stampede: Horns247's Way-Too-Early Texas Football 2026 Class Prediction
Less than one month before Texas begins a loaded official visit schedule, Horns247 is calling its shot and making a first full prediction at who will join the Longhorns as part of their 2026 recruiting class.
Horns247 Staff
 

Quarterback
Dia Bell
Ft. Lauderdale (Fla.) American Heritage five-star Dia Bell — Texas commit

 

Running Back

Derrek Cooper (Photo: Andrew Ivins, 247Sports)
Carthage (Tex.) four-star KJ Edwards

Hollywood (Fla.) Chaminade-Madonna four-star Derrek Cooper

Wide Reciever

Jalen Lott (Photo: Jordan Scruggs, 247Sports)
Pearland (Tex.) Shadow Creek three-star Chris Stewart — Texas commit

Aledo (Tex.) four-star Kaydon Finley

Frisco (Tex.) Panther Creek four-star Jalen Lott

Norman (Okla.) North four-star Mason James

 

Tight End

Mark Bowman (Photo: Courtesy of Mark Bowman)
Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei five-star Mark Bowman

Brunswick (Ga.) four-star Heze Kent

 

Offensive Line

Felix Ojo (Photo: Jordan Scruggs, 247Sports)
Mansfield (Tex.) Lake Ridge five-star Felix Ojo

Klein (Tex.) three-star Nicolas Robertson

Melissa (Tex.) three-star Max Wright

Clearwater (Fla.) four-star Samuel Roseborough

Fort Worth (Tex.) North Crowley four-star John Turntine III

 

Defensive Line

Dylan Berymon (Photo: Mike Roach, 247Sports)
Fort Myers (Fla.) four-star Kendall Guervil

Tupelo (Miss.) three-star JaReylan McCoy

Monroe (La.) Ouachita Parish four-star Dylan Berymon

Richland (N.J.) St. Augustine Prep three-star Damari Simeon

 

EDGE

Jamarion Carlton (Photo: Hank South, 247Sports)
Temple (Tex.) four-star Jamarion Carlton 

Prineceton (N.J.) Hun School four-star Luke Wafle

Norcross (Ga.) Greater Atlanta Christian School three-star Dre Quinn

 

Linebacker
Defensive Back

Jermaine Bishop (Photo: Jordan Scruggs, 247Sports)
New Orleans (La.) Edna Karr three-star CB Hayward Howard Jr. — Texas commit 

Westlake Village (Calif.) Oaks Christian four-star S Davon Benjamin

Houston (Tex.) North Shore four-star S Chace Calicut

Cornelius (N.C.) Hough four-star CB Samari Matthews,  

Willis (Tex.) four-star ATH Jermaine Bishop

Austin (Tex.) Anderson three-star S Yaheim Riley

 

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FULL ARTICLE

 

The Stampede: Horns247's Way-Too-Early Texas Football 2026 Class Prediction
Less than one month before Texas begins a loaded official visit schedule, Horns247 is calling its shot and making a first full prediction at who will join the Longhorns as part of their 2026 recruiting class.
Horns247 Staff
 

Spoiler

 

The Stampede: Horns247's Way-Too-Early Texas Football 2026 Class Prediction
Less than one month before Texas begins a loaded official visit schedule, Horns247 is calling its shot and making a first full prediction at who will join the Longhorns as part of their 2026 recruiting class.
Horns247 Staff
 

With just 25 days until Texas hosts their first batch of official visitors on June 6, speculation of who will be next to join the Longhorns 2026 recruiting class is only growing by the day. 

Despite what some may consider to be a 'slow start' in the cycle when considering the program's recent recruiting success, Steve Sarkisian and his staff head into the summer with a wide, remarkably diverse list of options as they continue full-press pursuits for some of the top athletes in the nation, and a significant group of those prospects appear to be trending towards the Longhorns.


That being said, for the first time in the 2026 recruiting cycle, Horns247 is calling its shot and presenting a mock class in this week's edition of The Stampede. As always, the following predictions are subject to change based on potential changes that could occur in the coming months.

Quarterback
Dia Bell
Ft. Lauderdale (Fla.) American Heritage five-star Dia Bell — Texas commit

Though it's been well reported Bell has had a few conversations with the other programs that reach out to him, it's hard to expect the Florida five-star to back out of his Texas commitment unless he starts showing up on other campuses, which seems rather unlikely at this point in time. Bell is the longest tenured commit in the class and has been pledged to the Longhorns going all the way back to June 17 of last year, and he's been a boost to Texas' recruiting efforts as his behind the scenes peer recruiting work has been well documented as well. 

As things currently stand, Horns247 fully expects Bell to continue recruiting other Texas targets behind the scenes as we fully expect Steve Sarkisian and Co. to sign their second high school five-star quarterback of their Texas tenure, and their first five-star at the position since Arch Manning in 2023. (SCRUGGS)

Running Back

Derrek Cooper (Photo: Andrew Ivins, 247Sports)
Carthage (Tex.) four-star KJ Edwards

Though he's ranked below Derrek Cooper, Edwards finds himself as the first running back on the list since Horns247 believes the chances of Edwards ending up in the class are much higher than Cooper ending up in the class. Texas has been in a good spot for the East Texas star going back to when Tashard Choice offered, but the Longhorns have really improved their standing under Chad Scott who's made Edwards his top priority since landing in Austin earlier in the spring. Though he recently took an official visit to Colorado, there isn't anyone around the recruitment who thinks Edwards will go out of state, and for the majority of the recruitment, buzz has been centered around the Lone Star State rivals of Texas and Texas A&M, with the Longhorns perceived as the favorite. 

Hollywood (Fla.) Chaminade-Madonna four-star Derrek Cooper

In all honesty, Horns247 has less confidence in Cooper landing in the class than the large majority of the names on this list, but the Longhorns want two running backs in the 2026 class and Cooper seems more likely to be the second back in the class behind Edwards than Ezavier Crowell or Amari Latimer do. The Florida native cancelled his Penn State official visit that was set for June 17-19 while on campus visiting Texas, and if the Longhorns can't convince Cooper to swap out of his weekend official visits with Texas, it's likely the Longhorns host Cooper midweek the 17-19. If the Longhorns can get on the schedule, they'll join a calendar that already has OVs set to Auburn (May 16-18), Miami (May 30-June 1), Alabama (June 6-8), Georgia (June 13-15), Florida State (June 15-17), and Ohio State (June 20-22).

A former Georgia commit, the buzz has been around the Bulldogs for some time but the Miami Hurricanes are also considered one of the top contenders. The Longhorns built some momentum after hosting Cooper for an unofficial in April, but they'll need to lock in that official visit to have a shot here. Again, Horns247 doesn't have a ton of confidence in this one, but as things currently stand, Horns247 believes Cooper has higher chances to end up in the class than the other backs not named Edwards. (SCRUGGS)

Wide Reciever

Jalen Lott (Photo: Jordan Scruggs, 247Sports)
Pearland (Tex.) Shadow Creek three-star Chris Stewart — Texas commit

Though the official visits booked elsewhere to see SMU, Miami, Arizona State, and Tennessee will cause many to doubt Stewart's commitment status — and understandably so — Stewart has remained locked in with the Longhorns since committing to Texas about a week after Dia Bell did on June 25 of last year. A rare occurrence, Texas was the first school to offer Stewart back in December of 2023 and the Longhorns have been standing out since, as it only took about seven months for the burnt orange to turn Stewart from an offered prospect into a committed prospect. Horns247 has extensively covered the dynamic of Stewart's brother Carter Stewart starting to pick up offers from the same school as Chris, and eventually, Stewart will have to make the decision on if he'll go to Texas by himself or join his brother at another program.

Horns247 ultimately expects Stewart to stick with his Texas commitment, and it's clear the Longhorns want to hold onto him with the Texas staff recently asking Stewart to change his official visit schedule around to see Texas the last weekend instead of Tennessee. Stewart granted the staff's request, and the Longhorns are trending to hold onto the Shadow Creek product after recently hosting him for an unofficial visit a few weeks ago when Stewart was in town for the state track meet. 

Aledo (Tex.) four-star Kaydon Finley

The first or two Texas legacies predicted to join the Longhorns program as part of the 2026 wide receiver class, Finley has been a top target for the burnt orange for several years and was actually the first prospect Steve Sarkisian and Co. offered in the 2026 cycle. Though Finley mentions Arizona State, UCLA, Louisville, Texas, Texas A&M, and Notre Dame as the schools he's considering, pretty much everyone around this recruitment expects the decision to come down to Texas vs. Notre Dame. You'll hear varying responses when you ask folks if they think it'll be Notre Dame or Texas, but Horns247 believes it'll be Texas after stopping by Aledo this past week. Texas will receive the last official visit before a Fourth of July decision, and the Longhorns have prioritized Finley as one of, if not the top receivers on the board for some time. 

Frisco (Tex.) Panther Creek four-star Jalen Lott

The second Texas legacy on the list, Lott has also been one of the Longhorns' top targets for some time, even going back to when Lott was still at Lovejoy High School before transferring to Frisco Panther Creek ahead of his junior season. Texas was very close to landing an early commitment from Lott back in the winter when Terry Joseph was still in Austin, but with Joseph leaving for the Saints the recruitment has since opened a bit. Texas still remains towards the top of the recruitment, but Oregon has crept into the picture throughout the spring and is currently viewed as Texas' main competition, especially with the Ducks receiving the last official visit ahead of what'll likely be another Fourth of July decision for a Texas legacy.

Recruited by Texas as an athlete prospect with the chance to end up playing snaps on both sides of the ball in some form or fashion, Horns247 expects Lott to play receiver if he ends up at Texas and settles in on one position. The Longhorns will have to weather the storm that is Oregon getting the last OV in addition to beating out other national powers like Ohio State, LSU, USC, and Miami, but Horns247 expects the Longhorns to eventually land the dynamic two-way legacy prospect from the DFW Metroplex. 

Norman (Okla.) North four-star Mason James

The Longhorns offered James in March before getting him on campus for the Apr. 12 Longhorn City Limits recruiting event, and the burnt orange have been trending in the right direction since the April visit. Arizona State (May 2-4), Missouri (May 30-June 1), Washington (June 6-8), Texas (June 13-15), and Oklahoma (June 20-22) make up the schools on the official visit list, and though the Sooners have always been tied to James with him being a Norman native, sources tell Horns247 the Sooners have slowed their approach on the local prospect in recent weeks. That should help Texas' chances, but even if it doesn't, having months of dialogue should help Texas in its flip attempt if James ends up as an OU commit in the summer and the Sooners' staff gets fired if they don't have a good enough season. That could cause for a flip around early signing day, but Horns247 believes the Longhorns will have a good shot to win out over Oklahoma, Washington, Missouri, and Washington come decision time late in the summer. Crushing the official visit will be crucial since Texas has only hosted James on campus once prior, but Horns247 thinks the Longhorns will be able to get it done. (SCRUGGS)

Tight End

Mark Bowman (Photo: Courtesy of Mark Bowman)
Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei five-star Mark Bowman

The first and possibly the last prospect I've covered that remains Texas' No. 1 target at his position before and after reclassing up a grade, Bowman has been in the sights of Jeff Banks and Steve Sarkisian going back to his freshman year when the Longhorns were just the third program to extend an offer. Bowman has made it back to Austin three times in the time since and has spent multiple days in Austin on two of those visits. Though Bowman is originally from Colorado, he was raised as a Texas fan and has even shown me infant photos of him flashing the Hook 'Em since his father grew up in Austin before moving north to the DFW Metroplex and eventually the state of Colorado. Texas will have to beat out Georgia, USC, and Oregon for the No. 1 tight end prospect when it's all said and done, but the Longhorns have more connections going for them in this recruitment than just about any out of state recruitment and Horns247 expects Texas to eventually reel this one in.

Brunswick (Ga.) four-star Heze Kent

Another out of state tight end target with national competition in Georgia Tech and the state of Florida's big three, Texas has hosted Kent twice for unofficial visits with one being a game visit and the second being for the April 12 Longhorn City Limits recruiting event. Jeff Banks has also gone out to see Kent in person in Brunswick twice with the most recent stop taking place this past week, and the Longhorns are set up to receive the second to last official visit the June 13-15 weekend. Few programs could offer a better pitch on development with the amount of 12 personnel the Longhorns run in addition to the fact Texas has had a tight end selected in back to back NFL Drafts, and the Longhorns have made it clear to the Georgia native he's one of the top priorities this cycle. The Longhorns will have to beat out Georgia Tech, Miami, Florida, and Florida State before it's all said and done, but Horns247 believes Texas will be able to do it come Kent's decision date set for July 12. (SCRUGGS)

Offensive Line

Felix Ojo (Photo: Jordan Scruggs, 247Sports)
Mansfield (Tex.) Lake Ridge five-star Felix Ojo

Long considered to be the 'crown jewel' of the cycle for Texas regardless of position, Ojo heads into the summer with many projecting him to make that long-awaited announcement and cement his spot as the first five-star offensive tackle to join the Longhorns since Kelvin Banks Jr. and DJ Campbell did so in 2022.

To this point, no Crystal Ball forecasts have been placed in Texas' favor, and that's a credit to some tough, lasting competition in Ojo's recruitment. Oklahoma, Michigan, Ohio State, and Ole Miss will all see the nation's top tackle prospect throughout the next seven weeks, and there's still optimism at a select group of those schools, but again, a commitment to the Longhorns feels like the most likely outcome.

Klein (Tex.) three-star Nicolas Robertson

Robertson committed to the Longhorns on March 29 during an unofficial visit to the Forty Acres, and there's no reason to believe he'll be backing off that decision before pen hits paper in December. 

In talking about why he opted to make the decision early on, even when LSU, Houston, Texas A&M, and others were still pushing, Robertson claimed that in the last few months of his recruitment being open, he already knew that he wanted to play at Texas. To say the least, it would be surprising to see any other schools make true ground on a flip attempt. 

Melissa (Tex.) three-star Max Wright

Similar to Robertson, Wright is a prospect who feels pretty firmly entrenched in this class. From the time that Texas extended an offer to the 6-foot-6.5, 290-pounder, it was a foregone conclusion that he would eventually commit to the Longhorns, which he did in early February.

There's not much to say about this, and that's a good thing. Wright is not expected to take official visits elsewhere, and is on a solid track to move to Austin and join the program next January. 

Clearwater (Fla.) four-star Samuel Roseborough

When Texas offered Roseborough in December, some didn't think a ton of it. Yes, he's a highly-ranked offensive lineman, and Kyle Flood has done a better job at securing those than maybe anyone in the nation, but the Longhorns emerging as one of the leaders in his recruitment in the matter of a couple months wasn't exactly on the bingo card.

Part of the reasoning for Texas' success in pursuing Roseborough over the spring months is due to his mother living in Austin, just down the road from campus. Now, only time will tell if the potential of a few more years of home cooking helps the Longhorns down the stretch as they battle Florida State and Texas A&M, and Horns247 feels that Texas will, in fact, seal the deal this summer.

Fort Worth (Tex.) North Crowley four-star John Turntine III

Although Turntine could opt to commit as a program's prized tackle addition, whether that's with Texas A&M, Tennessee, or Michigan, all of who are still contending for the 6-foot-3.5 prospect,  a move to Austin where he would have the potential to play in a few different spots is a decision long in the making. Throughout his recruitment, Turntine has been at Texas more than any other school, and a connection to the school that dates back to his siblings attending gives the Longhorns some extra juice.

Texas has paired the Lone Star State's top two offensive lineman once before in Steve Sarkisian's tenure, and seem to be on track to do it again this cycle with Ojo and Turntine. (TURBOFF)

Defensive Line

Dylan Berymon (Photo: Mike Roach, 247Sports)
Fort Myers (Fla.) four-star Kendall Guervil

Contenders like Florida, Georgia, and Florida State have been near the top of Guervil's recruitment for much longer than the Longhorns have, but Horns247 doesn't expect that to be a major factor in Guervil's eventual decision.

After a trip to the Forty Acres in April, the 6-foot-3, 310-pound Florida product rated his time at Texas a perfect 10 out of 10, and as that was Guervil's last major unofficial visit, the Longhorns seem to be fresh on his mind, giving them some momentum heading into the summer.

Tupelo (Miss.) three-star JaReylan McCoy

To this point, McCoy is most notable to those following Texas' recruiting efforts from a decision earlier in the spring for the native of Mississippi where he swapped out Texas A&M for the Longhorns in both a top schools list and his official visit schedule.

Texas reportedly did a phenomenal job in making McCoy feel at home during an April visit, his first to Austin, and that's expected to be more than enough for the program to fully compete with, and eventually beat out Auburn, Florida, Ole Miss, and LSU, the latter of which he was once committed to.

Monroe (La.) Ouachita Parish four-star Dylan Berymon

Out of the defensive lineman listed in this group, Berymon has been connected to the Longhorns longer than any else. Since earning a Texas offer last June, the ultra-talented interior lineman has had a strong connection to Kenny Baker and a couple others with the program.

While LSU seemingly had the lead at one point this spring, they and other finalists like Purdue, Houston, and Texas A&M now seem to be taking a back seat to the Longhorns, and that likely won't change before he makes a decision following his official visits.

Richland (N.J.) St. Augustine Prep three-star Damari Simeon

Texas will battle two Big Ten powerhouses, Penn State and Ohio State, for Simeon over the summer, and while those two schools are much closer to his home in New Jersey, the Longhorns have been surging for Simeon ever since they offered last fall.

Simeon made it to campus in April, and subsequently set up an official visit for June 13-15, a weekend where the Longhorns are expected to host more than 25 other visitors, and while Horns247 expects that it did, it remains to be seen if that first visit gave Texas enough momentum heading into the summer. (TURBOFF)

EDGE

Jamarion Carlton (Photo: Hank South, 247Sports)
Temple (Tex.) four-star Jamarion Carlton 

Prineceton (N.J.) Hun School four-star Luke Wafle

Norcross (Ga.) Greater Atlanta Christian School three-star Dre Quinn

Texas continues to trend on the Crystal Ball for the No. 1-ranked defensive lineman in the 2026 class — Jamarion Carlton. It's far from a sure-thing, though. Carlton's recruitment has become very competitive with other programs like LSU, Baylor, and Texas A&M, among others. But as the elite edge rusher continue to get to know new EDGE coach LaAllan Clark, as well as gets back on campus for an official visit as we believe will happen, we feel Texas is best positioned in the long run. Wafle has been to campus on a few occasions, most recently last month. Texas is duking it out with Ohio State and Penn State, the latter is where his older brother recently transferred to. Despite the familial connection, the Nittany Lions don't appear to have any added advantage in the younger Wafle's decision. Texas has the East Coast standout on campus last for OVs June 20-22.

As for Quinn, Texas made a big jump in his process during a Longhorn City Limits visit with his parents last month. Quinn said top three, which is saying a lot considering the programs he's deciding from include Tennessee, Georgia, Notre Dame, Clemson, and others. The summer visit slate will likely determine things, but if Texas can ignite the magic once again June 13-15, we feel the Longhorns have as good a shot as any. (SOUTH)

Linebacker
Defensive Back

Jermaine Bishop (Photo: Jordan Scruggs, 247Sports)
New Orleans (La.) Edna Karr three-star CB Hayward Howard Jr. — Texas commit 

Westlake Village (Calif.) Oaks Christian four-star S Davon Benjamin

Houston (Tex.) North Shore four-star S Chace Calicut

Cornelius (N.C.) Hough four-star CB Samari Matthews,  

Willis (Tex.) four-star ATH Jermaine Bishop

Austin (Tex.) Anderson three-star S Yaheim Riley

This could be a special DB class for Texas, and it already kicked off last Friday with Howard announcing his pledge to the Longhorns. Who could join him? Texas is extremely high on Benjamin, who was on campus for a couple days last month. He can play any position in the secondary despite being ranked as a safety. Calicut was on the Forty Acres a couple times in the spring with his whole family. Add in the fact that Texas now has Mark Orphey, a North Shore alumni, on staff and we feel the Longhorns have the upper hand against Michigan, Ole Miss, and others. The Longhorns made a jump for Matthews, simply just by offering the North Carolina native this spring. UT is battling Clemson, South Carolina, and Florida State ahead of OV season. Bishop can play wide receiver or cornerback and is elite at both. He was on campus again for the fan appreciation day last month. Texas is quietly doing very well in this recruitment. Last but not least, Riley earned an offer this spring while committed to Houston. He's since backed off that pledge. We feel that he ends up in Burnt Orange as things stand at this point. (SOUTH)

 

 

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