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Blair Angulo CB'd Tufono to USC. 

He also thought Jake Smith was going to USC until right before the decision though. 

Feels to me like the sources on both sides are from the schools and both feel good about their chances. 

E: Demetric Warren too. If it's multiple then there might be something to it. 

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11 minutes ago, Bodacious Bevo said:

Blair Angulo CB'd Tufono to USC. 

He also thought Jake Smith was going to USC until right before the decision though. 

Feels to me like the sources on both sides are from the schools and both feel good about their chances. 

E: Demetric Warren too. If it's multiple then there might be something to it. 

Warren is an OU fan - he's almost Hamm-like in that his only worthwhile CBs are the ones for Texas

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17 minutes ago, Bodacious Bevo said:

Blair Angulo CB'd Tufono to USC. 

He also thought Jake Smith was going to USC until right before the decision though. 

Feels to me like the sources on both sides are from the schools and both feel good about their chances. 

E: Demetric Warren too. If it's multiple then there might be something to it. 

Probably USC, hoping to be surprised though 

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E.J. Holland: Quick hitters on Gbenda, Tufono

Texas defensive coordinator Todd Orlando had a good talk with David Gbenda this morning. UT is still making a strong push here and should get him on campus shortly following the dead period. TCU remains the biggest threat to Texas at this time, but the Longhorns have really turned up the heat, and I feel like they can close. Gbenda still wants to take it to December, but I would be surprised if that happens.

Texas is communicating with Hawaii linebacker Maninoa Tufono, and there still seems to be confidence and optimism from the UT side of things, so nothing has changed on my end. Orlando and Jake Langi, who has strong Polynesian ties, are going to continue to press him. As of right now, Tufono still hasn't informed schools of his decision (at least he hasn't told schools he's not coming). I also spoke to Steve earlier today, and he is still hearing that USC is confident as well. I'll have a better idea of where things stand in coming days. Right now, there doesn't seem to be any negativity from the Texas camp despite today's flood of CBs.

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11 minutes ago, Bodacious Bevo said:

Love this guy. Anybody have thoughts on Washington vs. Wright? I've wanted Wright to be  our 4th take but I know we might take 5

I'd like to land two of Wilson, Wright, Higgins, and Washington, more or less in that order, but even if it's just Higgins and Washington (who hasn't even visited), I'll be happy 

Ellis is a good prospect, but he might be redundant with Houston 

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12 minutes ago, Fud said:

I'd like to land two of Wilson, Wright, Higgins, and Washington, more or less in that order, but even if it's just Higgins and Washington (who hasn't even visited), I'll be happy 

Ellis is a good prospect, but he might be redundant with Houston 

Take all of em and sort it out later. Guys can always spin down to DL or OL. 

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Horns247 Staff: Texas Top 100 rankings: Nos. 25-1

With camp season mostly over and football season quickly approaching, Horns247 will be doing its own rankings of the Top 100 recruits in the state. The rankings are based on game, practice, 7v7, private workout and film evaluations. EJ Holland and Mike Roach combined their rankings and came up with this list.

25. QB Grant Tisdale, Allen (6-1, 204)

Evaluations: Game, practice, camp, private workout, film

The Skinny: Tisdale is a complete passer with elite level mechanics. The Ole Miss commit is accurate, poised in the pocket and has an extremely high football IQ. He can also make plays when his legs when he needs to and is underrated as a runner. Arm strength and ceiling are question marks. — Holland

24. QB Roschon Johnson, Port Neches-Groves (6-1, 192)

Evaluations: Game, practice, camp, film

The Skinny: Johnson put up video game numbers during his junior season at Port Neches-Groves. The Texas commit a dynamic runner with the ability to devastate defenses in the read-option game, and he has the arm talent to develop into a complete passer. — Roach

23. TE Baylor Cupp, Brock (6-6, 235)

Evaluations: Game, 7v7, film

The Skinny: Cupp, a Texas A&M commit, plays mostly in a blocking role in his offense, but his athleticism and length make him a dynamic receiving prospect. Cupp’s combination of size and speed along with his experience as a blocker equals a complete tight end prospect with a high ceiling. — Roach

22. WR Elijah Higgins, Austin Bowie (6-3, 214)

Evaluations: Camp, 7v7, film

The Skinny: Higgins’ large frame had many pegging him as a future tight end candidate, but his strong athleticism and speed make him a mismatch nightmare in many parts of the offense. He can be a physical possession wide receiver on the outside, and he can stretch the seam vertically from the inside. — Roach

21. DL NaNa Osafo-Mensah, Fort Worth Nolan Catholic (6-4, 231)

Evaluations: Practice, camp, 7v7, film

The Skinny: Osafo-Mensah was originally an outside linebacker prospect, but he’s bulked up so much that he will likely be a hand in the dirt player at the next level. The Notre Dame commit has maintained speed for his size and could be a terror as a traditional defensive end. — Holland

20. WR Arjei Henderson, Fort Bend Travis (6-1, 183)

Evaluations: Camp, 7v7, film.

The Skinny: Henderson’s burst and quickness make him a dangerous weapon as both an inside and outside receiver. The Oklahoma commit shows homerun ability along with the athleticism to make physical plays on the ball. Henderson’s most impressive attributes are his strong hands and big play ability. — Roach

19. WR Trejan Bridges, Hebron (6-1, 184)

Evaluations: Game, practice, camp, 7v7, private workout, film

The Skinny: Bridges, an OU commit, is one of the most reliable players in the state. A graceful long-strider, Bridges shows off insane body control to adjust to balls in-flight, and he rarely loses on jump balls. Bridges’ quick feet and excellent coordination allow him to make catches in tight windows when pinned to the sideline. — Roach

18. OL EJ Ndoma-Ogar, Allen (6-3, 322)

Evaluations: Game, practice, camp, private workout, film

The Skinny: Ndoma-Ogar played out of position last year when he lined up at tackle. The Oklahoma commit is a natural fit as an interior offensive lineman and is an absolute mauler in the running game. Ndoma-Ogar has plenty of brute strength and loves to finish off blocks with pancakes. — Holland

17. OL Branson Bragg, Crandall (6-4, 308)

Evaluations: Game, practice, camp, film

The Skinny: Bragg is one of the best interior line prospects to come out of Texas in the last few cycles. His athleticism at the point of attack and nasty demeanor make for a dangerous combination. Bragg is also incredibly intelligent which plays well as a center prospect. — Roach

16. ATH Jeffery Carter, Mansfield Legacy (6-0, 186)

Evaluations: Game, practice, camp, 7v7, private workout, film

The Skinny: Carter has an argument as the best cornerback in the state this cycle. He has nice height and great length to go along with elite level speed. The Texas A&M commit has shown more of a tendency to be physical this offseason as well. He also has the potential to move around in the secondary and see snaps at wide receiver. — Holland

15. QB Grant Gunnell, Houston St. Pius X (6-6, 222)

Evaluations: Camp, 7v7, film

The Skinny: When everything is working right for Gunnell, he has the ability to be an elite passer. With his prototypical size and arm strength, Gunnell has the ability to make throws to all levels of the field. The Arizona pledge is a better runner than he appears to be and could be a big production machine at the next level. — Roach

14. S Demani Richardson, Waxahachie (6-1, 209)

Evaluations: Game, camp, 7v7, private workout

The Skinny: Richardson is one of the best pure athletes in the state. He moves like a safety with the size of a linebacker. Richardson shows tremendous range in the secondary, and he loves to run and hit. The Texas A&M commit is a strong fit for a rover position where he can assist in coverage and support the run defense inside the box. — Roach

13. ATH Jordan Whittington, Cuero (6-1, 198)

Evaluations: Game, practice, camp, 7v7, film

The Skinny: It was tough to give Whittington an accurate ranking since he was injured the whole offseason. When he’s available, Whittington is a dynamic two-way athlete. The Texas commit has the skillset to play inside or outside receiver or stick at safety full-time. A small-school prospect, Whittington has plenty of upside. — Holland

12. ATH Marquez Beason, Bishop Dunne (5-10, 177)

Evaluations: Game, practice, camp, 7v7, private workout, film

The Skinny: Beason, an Illinois commit, was a national recruit as a slot receiver before making the transition to cornerback. That shows you the type of athlete he is. On the defensive side of the ball, Beason has tremendous natural ball skills and isn’t afraid to get physical. He is new to the corner position, so his upside is limitless. — Holland

11. S Jalen Catalon, Mansfield Legacy (5-9, 180)

Evaluations: Game, practice, camp, private workout, film

The Skinny: Catalon might be smaller in stature, but everything about his play is big-time. Catalon is a star on both sides of the ball because of his natural playmaking ability, but his fit is at nickel or deep safety where he can use his elite instincts to jump routes and intimidate receivers with his big hitting ability. — Roach

10. TE Austin Stogner, Prestonwood Christian (6-6, 235)

Evaluations: Game, practice, camp, private workout, film

The Skinny: Stogner is everything you want in a tight end prospect. The Oklahoma commit is a superb route runner and can flex out if needed. He has strong hands and is a mismatch nightmare for linebackers. Stogner can also put his hand in the dirt and be an adequate blocker. — Holland

9. S Lewis Cine, Trinity Christian Cedar Hill (6-2, 180)

Evaluations: Practice, camp, 7v7, film

The Skinny: Cine is an explosive downhill safety that loves to come up and make big hits. He has elite level closing speed and excels while playing in the box. Cine is also an intimidating presence as a deep safety due to his length and playmaking ability. Cine can improve on his man-to-man cover ability, but there is a lot to like here. — Holland

8. WR Theo Wease, Allen (6-3, 202)

Evaluations: Game, practice, camp, 7v7, private workout, film

The Skinny: Wease is a big, physical wide receiver on the outside. He is a major threat in the red zone and has an excellent knack for high pointing ball. The Oklahoma commit is also a very technical route runner with soft hands. Speed is the biggest question mark, but he should put up big numbers in OU’s offense. — Holland

7. S Brian Williams, Bishop Dunne (6-0, 211)

Evaluations: Game, practice, camp, 7v7, private workout, film

The Skinny: From a size and technique standpoint, Williams has everything you could want in a safety prospect. The Texas A&M commit can be physical in the middle of the field, and he reads defenses at a high level. Williams’ film shows the ability to break on passes and create big plays with turnovers. — Roach

6. OL Kenyon Green, Atascocita (6-4, 330)

Evaluations: Practice, camp, film

The Skinny: Green is one of the country’s most dominant offensive lineman. He could stick at tackle, but his shorter arms and frame make him a guard candidate at the next level. The Texas A&M commit is physical run blocker and shows great feet as a pass blocker. He will be a multi-year starter at the next level. — Holland

5. WR Dylan Wright, West Mesquite (6-4, 213)

Evaluations: Game, practice, camp, 7v7, private workout, film

The Skinny: Simply put, Wright has the most potential of any prospect in the state. He’s still working on the fundamentals of the receiver position, but his athletic upside gives him the ability to dominate games. Wright can push defenses vertically, and he’s impossible to cover in jump ball situations near the red zone. — Roach

4. OL Tyler Johnson, Conroe Oak Ridge (6-5, 308)

Evaluations: Game, practice, film

The Skinny: Johnson may not have the sky-high ceiling of most highly recruited tackle prospects, but he has a significantly higher floor. His great size and wingspan pair well with a strong understanding of technique. The Texas commit plays with a strong motor, and he’s devastating at the second level of defenses when he is on the move. — Roach

3. OLB Marcel Brooks, Flower Mound Marcus (6-3, 195)

Evaluations: Game, practice, camp, 7v7, film

The Skinny: Brooks is one of the most exciting linebacker prospects to come out of the state in recent years. The LSU commit is an explosive hitter and a terror coming off the edge as a pure pass rusher thanks to his elite level speed. Brooks needs to add some weight, but he has the potential to be a star in the SEC. — Holland

2. DL DeMarvin Leal, Converse Judson (6-4, 280)

Evaluations: Game, practice, film

The Skinny: Leal’s size and athleticism is elite and difficult to find. The Texas A&M commit is versatile enough to play the 5-technique, 4i and could possibly grow into a nose. His quickness off of the ball and violent hands make him the type of defensive lineman coveted by every program in the nation. — Roach

1. WR Garrett Wilson, Lake Travis (6-0, 181)

Evaluations: Game, camp, 7v7, film

The Skinny: Wilson was the state’s most impressive prospect this offseason. The Ohio State commit dominated every setting he competed in and clearly separated himself as the best player on the field. Wilson has excellent leaping ability, body control, route running ability and hands. Wilson is the complete package at wide receiver and is poised for a special career in college. — Holland

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Horns247 Staff: Texas Top 100 rankings: Nos. 25-1

 

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With camp season mostly over and football season quickly approaching, Horns247 will be doing its own rankings of the Top 100 recruits in the state. The rankings are based on game, practice, 7v7, private workout and film evaluations. EJ Holland and Mike Roach combined their rankings and came up with this list.

25. QB Grant Tisdale, Allen (6-1, 204)

Evaluations: Game, practice, camp, private workout, film

The Skinny: Tisdale is a complete passer with elite level mechanics. The Ole Miss commit is accurate, poised in the pocket and has an extremely high football IQ. He can also make plays when his legs when he needs to and is underrated as a runner. Arm strength and ceiling are question marks. — Holland

24. QB Roschon Johnson, Port Neches-Groves (6-1, 192)

Evaluations: Game, practice, camp, film

The Skinny: Johnson put up video game numbers during his junior season at Port Neches-Groves. The Texas commit a dynamic runner with the ability to devastate defenses in the read-option game, and he has the arm talent to develop into a complete passer. — Roach

23. TE Baylor Cupp, Brock (6-6, 235)

Evaluations: Game, 7v7, film

The Skinny: Cupp, a Texas A&M commit, plays mostly in a blocking role in his offense, but his athleticism and length make him a dynamic receiving prospect. Cupp’s combination of size and speed along with his experience as a blocker equals a complete tight end prospect with a high ceiling. — Roach

22. WR Elijah Higgins, Austin Bowie (6-3, 214)

Evaluations: Camp, 7v7, film

The Skinny: Higgins’ large frame had many pegging him as a future tight end candidate, but his strong athleticism and speed make him a mismatch nightmare in many parts of the offense. He can be a physical possession wide receiver on the outside, and he can stretch the seam vertically from the inside. — Roach

21. DL NaNa Osafo-Mensah, Fort Worth Nolan Catholic (6-4, 231)

Evaluations: Practice, camp, 7v7, film

The Skinny: Osafo-Mensah was originally an outside linebacker prospect, but he’s bulked up so much that he will likely be a hand in the dirt player at the next level. The Notre Dame commit has maintained speed for his size and could be a terror as a traditional defensive end. — Holland

20. WR Arjei Henderson, Fort Bend Travis (6-1, 183)

Evaluations: Camp, 7v7, film.

The Skinny: Henderson’s burst and quickness make him a dangerous weapon as both an inside and outside receiver. The Oklahoma commit shows homerun ability along with the athleticism to make physical plays on the ball. Henderson’s most impressive attributes are his strong hands and big play ability. — Roach

19. WR Trejan Bridges, Hebron (6-1, 184)

Evaluations: Game, practice, camp, 7v7, private workout, film

The Skinny: Bridges, an OU commit, is one of the most reliable players in the state. A graceful long-strider, Bridges shows off insane body control to adjust to balls in-flight, and he rarely loses on jump balls. Bridges’ quick feet and excellent coordination allow him to make catches in tight windows when pinned to the sideline. — Roach

18. OL EJ Ndoma-Ogar, Allen (6-3, 322)

Evaluations: Game, practice, camp, private workout, film

The Skinny: Ndoma-Ogar played out of position last year when he lined up at tackle. The Oklahoma commit is a natural fit as an interior offensive lineman and is an absolute mauler in the running game. Ndoma-Ogar has plenty of brute strength and loves to finish off blocks with pancakes. — Holland

17. OL Branson Bragg, Crandall (6-4, 308)

Evaluations: Game, practice, camp, film

The Skinny: Bragg is one of the best interior line prospects to come out of Texas in the last few cycles. His athleticism at the point of attack and nasty demeanor make for a dangerous combination. Bragg is also incredibly intelligent which plays well as a center prospect. — Roach

16. ATH Jeffery Carter, Mansfield Legacy (6-0, 186)

Evaluations: Game, practice, camp, 7v7, private workout, film

The Skinny: Carter has an argument as the best cornerback in the state this cycle. He has nice height and great length to go along with elite level speed. The Texas A&M commit has shown more of a tendency to be physical this offseason as well. He also has the potential to move around in the secondary and see snaps at wide receiver. — Holland

15. QB Grant Gunnell, Houston St. Pius X (6-6, 222)

Evaluations: Camp, 7v7, film

The Skinny: When everything is working right for Gunnell, he has the ability to be an elite passer. With his prototypical size and arm strength, Gunnell has the ability to make throws to all levels of the field. The Arizona pledge is a better runner than he appears to be and could be a big production machine at the next level. — Roach

14. S Demani Richardson, Waxahachie (6-1, 209)

Evaluations: Game, camp, 7v7, private workout

The Skinny: Richardson is one of the best pure athletes in the state. He moves like a safety with the size of a linebacker. Richardson shows tremendous range in the secondary, and he loves to run and hit. The Texas A&M commit is a strong fit for a rover position where he can assist in coverage and support the run defense inside the box. — Roach

13. ATH Jordan Whittington, Cuero (6-1, 198)

Evaluations: Game, practice, camp, 7v7, film

The Skinny: It was tough to give Whittington an accurate ranking since he was injured the whole offseason. When he’s available, Whittington is a dynamic two-way athlete. The Texas commit has the skillset to play inside or outside receiver or stick at safety full-time. A small-school prospect, Whittington has plenty of upside. — Holland

12. ATH Marquez Beason, Bishop Dunne (5-10, 177)

Evaluations: Game, practice, camp, 7v7, private workout, film

The Skinny: Beason, an Illinois commit, was a national recruit as a slot receiver before making the transition to cornerback. That shows you the type of athlete he is. On the defensive side of the ball, Beason has tremendous natural ball skills and isn’t afraid to get physical. He is new to the corner position, so his upside is limitless. — Holland

11. S Jalen Catalon, Mansfield Legacy (5-9, 180)

Evaluations: Game, practice, camp, private workout, film

The Skinny: Catalon might be smaller in stature, but everything about his play is big-time. Catalon is a star on both sides of the ball because of his natural playmaking ability, but his fit is at nickel or deep safety where he can use his elite instincts to jump routes and intimidate receivers with his big hitting ability. — Roach

10. TE Austin Stogner, Prestonwood Christian (6-6, 235)

Evaluations: Game, practice, camp, private workout, film

The Skinny: Stogner is everything you want in a tight end prospect. The Oklahoma commit is a superb route runner and can flex out if needed. He has strong hands and is a mismatch nightmare for linebackers. Stogner can also put his hand in the dirt and be an adequate blocker. — Holland

9. S Lewis Cine, Trinity Christian Cedar Hill (6-2, 180)

Evaluations: Practice, camp, 7v7, film

The Skinny: Cine is an explosive downhill safety that loves to come up and make big hits. He has elite level closing speed and excels while playing in the box. Cine is also an intimidating presence as a deep safety due to his length and playmaking ability. Cine can improve on his man-to-man cover ability, but there is a lot to like here. — Holland

8. WR Theo Wease, Allen (6-3, 202)

Evaluations: Game, practice, camp, 7v7, private workout, film

The Skinny: Wease is a big, physical wide receiver on the outside. He is a major threat in the red zone and has an excellent knack for high pointing ball. The Oklahoma commit is also a very technical route runner with soft hands. Speed is the biggest question mark, but he should put up big numbers in OU’s offense. — Holland

7. S Brian Williams, Bishop Dunne (6-0, 211)

Evaluations: Game, practice, camp, 7v7, private workout, film

The Skinny: From a size and technique standpoint, Williams has everything you could want in a safety prospect. The Texas A&M commit can be physical in the middle of the field, and he reads defenses at a high level. Williams’ film shows the ability to break on passes and create big plays with turnovers. — Roach

6. OL Kenyon Green, Atascocita (6-4, 330)

Evaluations: Practice, camp, film

The Skinny: Green is one of the country’s most dominant offensive lineman. He could stick at tackle, but his shorter arms and frame make him a guard candidate at the next level. The Texas A&M commit is physical run blocker and shows great feet as a pass blocker. He will be a multi-year starter at the next level. — Holland

5. WR Dylan Wright, West Mesquite (6-4, 213)

Evaluations: Game, practice, camp, 7v7, private workout, film

The Skinny: Simply put, Wright has the most potential of any prospect in the state. He’s still working on the fundamentals of the receiver position, but his athletic upside gives him the ability to dominate games. Wright can push defenses vertically, and he’s impossible to cover in jump ball situations near the red zone. — Roach

4. OL Tyler Johnson, Conroe Oak Ridge (6-5, 308)

Evaluations: Game, practice, film

The Skinny: Johnson may not have the sky-high ceiling of most highly recruited tackle prospects, but he has a significantly higher floor. His great size and wingspan pair well with a strong understanding of technique. The Texas commit plays with a strong motor, and he’s devastating at the second level of defenses when he is on the move. — Roach

3. OLB Marcel Brooks, Flower Mound Marcus (6-3, 195)

Evaluations: Game, practice, camp, 7v7, film

The Skinny: Brooks is one of the most exciting linebacker prospects to come out of the state in recent years. The LSU commit is an explosive hitter and a terror coming off the edge as a pure pass rusher thanks to his elite level speed. Brooks needs to add some weight, but he has the potential to be a star in the SEC. — Holland

2. DL DeMarvin Leal, Converse Judson (6-4, 280)

Evaluations: Game, practice, film

The Skinny: Leal’s size and athleticism is elite and difficult to find. The Texas A&M commit is versatile enough to play the 5-technique, 4i and could possibly grow into a nose. His quickness off of the ball and violent hands make him the type of defensive lineman coveted by every program in the nation. — Roach

1. WR Garrett Wilson, Lake Travis (6-0, 181)

Evaluations: Game, camp, 7v7, film

The Skinny: Wilson was the state’s most impressive prospect this offseason. The Ohio State commit dominated every setting he competed in and clearly separated himself as the best player on the field. Wilson has excellent leaping ability, body control, route running ability and hands. Wilson is the complete package at wide receiver and is poised for a special career in college. — Holland

 

So according to some Texas insiders, we have 1 lineman ranked among the top 25 players in Texas?

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