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I don't follow recruiting, but saw some highlights on Derrek Cooper a few months ago and he looks pretty formidable. The posts look pretty current. Did he de-commit or something? Too young? Is this guy gonna be here next year or what? Check out his highlights...

The Texas Longhorns secured a commitment from Derrek Cooper, ESPN's No. 1 running back in the 2026 class, in July 2025, a major coup for Coach Sarkisian's staff, who later added local standout Jett Walker, a flipped commitment from Minnesota, to form a powerful 2026 backfield duo, notes ESPN, 247Sports, and USA Today. Cooper, a versatile, big-play threat from Florida, chose Texas over top programs, while Walker brings local talent and impressive high school stats, giving Texas two highly-touted backs for their future. 
Derrek Cooper (Class of 2026)
  • Status: ESPN's No. 1 RB and a top-30 national recruit.
  • From: Chaminade-Madonna Prep, Hollywood, Florida.
  • Key Factors: Running Back Coach Chad Scott, Sarkisian's vision for an all-purpose role, and comparisons to Bijan Robinson.
  • Why He Chose Texas: Over Miami, Georgia, Ohio State, and Florida State. 
This video discusses why Derrek Cooper chose the Texas Longhorns:
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Please god let us get a good RB in the portal. Love Wisner and he’s a good success story considering he wasn’t a big time recruit, but I can’t do another year of mostly 40 yard 3ypc games with a couple 150 yard games mixed in. 

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2 hours ago, SarksJuggs said:

Please god let us get a good RB in the portal. Love Wisner and he’s a good success story considering he wasn’t a big time recruit, but I can’t do another year of mostly 40 yard 3ypc games with a couple 150 yard games mixed in. 

Then you need to be praying to portal in about 3-4 stud offensive linemen.  With a competent OL, you’ll get about a dozen games from Wisner looking the way he does against aggy. 

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1 hour ago, EZ$ said:

Then you need to be praying to portal in about 3-4 stud offensive linemen.  With a competent OL, you’ll get about a dozen games from Wisner looking the way he does against aggy. 

Our offensive line was good last year and the same thing happened 

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51 minutes ago, BurgleBro said:

I think I'm going to miss Ethan Burke the most.  His ability to look unstoppable in big games will be missed.  

God speed at the next level. 

I think Jackson looks like he will be a star. I am not sure he will eclipse Burke's production next, but I do not think it will be a dramatic drop. Though that is the typical stupid fan opinion that every freshman will be an All-American by the time he is a sophomore. I am more worried about Safety. That is a position were knowing where to be is more important than talent. Though it is way too early to worry about anything. Have to see the portal playout first. 

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