Recruiting Thread 2018

[Bwilk55]

Good news as we go into this major recruiting weekend. Having a QB in the fold will really help with the efforts this weekend. Having a QB who plays 7 on 7 with some major targets will also help.

As a player, we get a dual threat QB cut in the mold that Herman really prefers for his offense. Ideally Shane or Sam take the QB spot by the horns and Thompson has the benefit of a redshirt year. If neither QB can make it happen, Thompson will come in and compete for the spot next year.

 

[TexExSpur]

Things are about to pick up on the forty. Kick back and relax.

 

[Horns0501]

Things are about to pick up on the forty. Kick back and relax.

In terms of more commits?

 

[Bwilk55]

4 star RB out of Cali visiting Texas today. According to 247 rankings he is the highest ranked RB left on our recruiting board at this time. Could come away with an offer this weekend.

http://247sports.com/Player/Demetrious-Flowers-89576

 

[Bwilk55]

Post Spring Game Recruiting Big Board Update
Since Junior day, we landed two more recruits in Byron Hobbs and Casey Thompson. A handful of new offers have gone out and a few targets have committed, though not really anyone at the top of our list. I'll be keeping this updated so you can always come back to this post for up to date info. I'll probably post an update after the Spring Evaluation period (May 31st).

Committed players are highlighted in burnt orange if for the good guys and red if committed elsewhere. Looking at the offered players + who visited will give a good idea of the legitimate targets at this time. Feel free to offer up any edits.


QB: Class likely complete with 2 commits*
Justin Fields (Ga) 4 star - offered, uncommitted
6/6 - Decommitted from Penn State
Dorian Thompson-Robinson (NV) 4 star - offered, uncommitted
3/21 - Texas not included in Top 7
Tanner Mckee (Ca) 4 star - offered, uncommitted
- Will visit UT this fall
Justin Rogers (La) 4 star - offered, TCU
2/25 Junior Day Visit
3/23 - Texas offers
4/1 - unofficial visit
Joey Gatewood (Fl), 4 star- offered, Auburn Commit
Cam Rising (Ca) 4 star - Offered, Texas
4/15 - Spring game visit
Casey Thompson (Ok) 4 star - Offered, Texas
2/25 - Junior Day Visit
4/1 - unofficial visit planned
4/13 - Commits to TEXAS
4/15 - Spring Game visit
Spencer Sanders (Tx) 4 star - no offer, Okie St
Jaylen Mayden (Tx) 4 star - no offer, Miss St.
Tanner Mordecai (Tx) 3 star - no offer, OU
2/25 - Junior Day Visit
Zadock Dinkelmann (Tx) 3 star -Offered, BYU
More of a pro style QB vs the dual threat of Thompson.
Chance Amie (Tx) 3 star - no offer, UH
2/25 - Junior Day Visit
MJ Rivers (Tx) - no offer, uncommitted
3/25 - Unofficial visit

RB: Expected to take 1
Lorenzo Lingard (Fl) 5 star - Offered, Miami
Jaelen Gill (Oh) 4 star - offered, Ohio State
TJ Pledger (Fl) 4 star - Offered, Oklahoma
Harold Joiner (Al) 4 star - offered, uncommited
5/12 - unofficial visit planned?
5/12 - Texas listed in top 12
Keoantay Ingram (Tx) 4 star - offered, Texas
2/25 - Junior Day Visit
5/30 - Commits to Texas
Asa Martin (Al->IMG) 4 star - offered, uncommitted
Lyn-J Dixon (Tn) 4 star - offered, Tennessee
4/15 - Spring Game Visit
Craig Williams (Tx) 3 star - no offer, uncommitted
Tavion Thomas (Oh) 3 star - offered, OU
4/27 - Texas listed in top 10
Stanley Hackett (Tx) 3 star - no offer, BU
Demetrious Flowers (Ca) 3 star - no offer, ASU
4/14 - Unofficial visit
Ta'Zhawn Henry (Tx) 3 star - no offer, uncommitted
2/25 - Junior Day Visit
4/2 - Texas listed in top 12
4/15 - Spring game with Fast7v7 teammates
Howard Stewart (Fl) 3 star - offered, uncommitted

WR: Expected to take 4
Terrace Marshall (La) 5 star - offered, uncommitted
Would obviously be a huge get but would need to steal him away from LSU.
2/25 Junior Day Visit
6/10 - Texas listed in top 4 (LSU, TAMU, Miami)
Brennan Eagles (Tx) 5 star - offered, Texas
2/25 - Junior Day Visit
4/1 - unofficial visit
4/15 - Spring game visit
7/17 - Commitment planned
Kamryn Babb (Mo) 4 star - offered, uncommitted
Justin Watkins (Fl) 4 star - offered, uncommitted
Recruited to play slot. Told recruiting would be shut down at the position once he committed.
2/25 - Commits to Texas
6/21 - decommits from Texas
Jalen Preston (Tx) 4 star - offered, uncommitted
2/25 - plans to attend Junior Day (unable to make it due to playoff basketball game)
Jaylen Waddle (Tx) 4 star - offered, uncommitted (70%)
2/25 Junior Day Visit
4/15 - Spring game with Fast7v7 teammates
Al'vonte Woodard (Tx) 4 star - offered, Texas
2/25 - Junior Day Visit
3/25 - Unofficial Visit
3/31 - unofficial visit
4/4 - Texas listed in top 10
4/15 - Spring game visit
7/15 - Commit Scheduled
Joshua Moore (Tx -> IMG) 4 star - offered, Nebraska
2/25 - planned to attend Junior Day, did not make it
3/14 - Texas listed in top 10
4/2 - Unofficial Visit planned
CJ Moore (Ok) 4 star - offered, uncommitted
Tommy Bush (Tx) 4 star - offered, uncommitted
2/25 -Junior day visit
6/17 - Heat wave visit
Rondale Moore (Ky) 4 star - offered, TEXAS
6/6 - Texas listed in top 6
Gabriel Douglas (Tx) 4 star - no-offer, Texas Tech
Jaqualyn Crawford (Tx) 4 star - offered, OU
CB, WR, Return man in HS. Unsure of what position we are recruiting him for.
2/25 Junior Day visit
3/12 Lists Texas in top 10
4/13 - Unofficial visit
Montrel Parker (Tx) 4 star - no offer, TAMU
Ja'Marr Chase (La) 4 star - offered, Florida
Erik Ezukanma (Tx) 4 star - no offer, uncommitted
2/25 - planned to attend Junior day, I don't think he made it
4/15 - Spring Game visit
Joshua Fleeks (Tx) 4 star- no offer, Baylor
Miles Battle (Tx) 4 star - no offer, uncommitted
2/25 Planned to attend junior day but unable
4/15 - Spring game visit
Jermaine Eskridge (Fl) 4 star - offered, uncommitted
Drue Jackson (Tx) 3 star - no offer, uncommitted
4/1 - unofficial visit
Stanley Lambert (Tx) 3 star - offered, uncommitted
Kalon Barnes (Tx) 3 star - no offer, Baylor
2/25 Junior Day Visit
3/25 Unofficial Visit
Taye Barber (Tx) 3 star - no offer, Baylor
2/25 - plans to attend Junior Day
4/15 - Spring game visit

TE: Expected to take 1
Jeremy Ruckert (NY) 4 star - offered, Ohio St.
Luke Ford (Ill) 4 star - offered, uncommitted
7/14 Will visit Texas
Brevin Jordan (NV) 4 star - offered, Miami
Mustapha Muhammad (Tx) 4 star - offered, uncommitted (60%)
2/25 - Junior Day Visit
Malcolm Epps (Tx) 4 star - offered, uncommitted (90%)
1/15 Decommit from Alabama
2/25 Junior Day Visit
4/15 - Texas listed in top 10
Dominick Wood-Alexander (Az - JUCO) 4 star - offered, uncommitted.
Bralen Taylor (Tx) 3 star - no offer, Baylor
2/25 - Junior Day Visit
4/1 - Unofficial visit
4/15 - Spring Game visit
4/25 - Texas listed in top 4 (Baylor, Oregon, Ole Miss)

OT: Expected to take 2
Jackson Carman (OH) 5 star - offered, uncommitted
Nicholas Petit-Frere (Fl) 4 star - offered, uncommitted
Nana Asiedu (Va) 4 star - offered, PSU
Max Wray (Tn) 4 star - offered, Ohio St.
-3/10 decommits from Georgia
-3/19 Visits Texas
Richard Gouraige (Fl) 4 star - offered, uncommitted
5/17 - Texas offers
Darrell Simpson (Tx) 4 star - no-offer, uncommitted
Colten Blanton (Tx) 4 star - no-offer, TAMU
Rafiti Ghirmai (Tx) 4 star - offered, uncommitted (25%)
2/25 - Junior Day Visit
3/19 - Texas listed in top 10
4/15 - Spring game visit
6/13 - Unofficial Visit
Sione Angilau Jr. (Ut) 4 star - offered, uncommitted (50%)
4/13 - Unofficial Visit
Reese Moore (Tx) 3 star - offered, Texas
An interesting prospect from the panhandle. Plays TE/DE at 6'6" 265 pounds but is being recruited primarily at OT. As expected he is a good blocking TE and has enough speed/agility to allow him to be a successful pass catcher as well. Given his frame, it won't take much for him to put on another 30 lbs or so and still maintain his mobility.
2/25 - Plans to attend Junior Day, did not make it
3/25 - Unofficial Visit
4/12 - Texas listed in top 6
4/15 - Spring game visit
Connor Galvin (Tx) 3 star - no offer, uncommitted
Victor Curne (Tx) 3 star - no offer, uncommitted
3/25 - Visits Texas
Owen Condon (Ok) 3 star - no offer, UGA
- 4/7 - Visits Texas
Cameron Wire (La) 3 star - offered, LSU
4/15 - Spring Game visit, Offered
Trey Stratford (Tx) 3 star - offered, UCLA
2/25 - Junior Day Visit
Garrett Nickelsen (Tx) NA - no offer, uncommitted
Jeffrey Rose (Tx) NA - no offer, uncommitted

OG: Expected to take 2
Jamaree Salyer (Ga) 5 star - offered, uncommitted
Trey Hill (Ga) 4 star - offered, uncommitted
Dylan Wonnum (Ga) 4 star - no offer, uncommitted
2/25 Junior Day Visit
Luke Matthews (Tx) 4 star - no offer, TAMU
Chasen Hines (Tx) 4 star - offered, LSU
Top 5 of Texas, ATM, LSU, OU, TCU
2/25 Junior Day Visitor
3/19 Commits to LSU
Barton Clement (Tx) 4 star - offered, TAMU
2/25 - Junior Day Visit

 

[Bwilk55]

Post Spring Game Recruiting Big Board Update
Since Junior day, we landed two more recruits in Byron Hobbs and Casey Thompson. A handful of new offers have gone out and a few targets have committed, though not really anyone at the top of our list. I'll be keeping this updated so you can always come back to this post for up to date info. I'll probably post an update after the Spring Evaluation period (May 31st).

Committed players are highlighted in burnt orange if for the good guys and red if committed elsewhere. Looking at the offered players + who visited will give a good idea of the legitimate targets at this time. Feel free to offer up any edits.

DE: Expected to take 2
Xavier Thomas (SC) 5 star - no offer, Clemson
Max Wright (Tx) 4 star - offered, TAMU
Aggie lean but Texas gaining momentum. Win on the field and another Aggy collapse and he could be ours.
2/25 - Junior Day Visit
4/25 Spring Game visit
5/22 Texas listed in top 11
Ron Tatum (Ok) 4 star - offered, OU
2/17 - Visited Texas
4/15- Spring game visit
4/20 - Texas listed in top 5
4/26 - Commits to Texas
6/12 - Flipped to OU
Tyreke Smith (Oh) 4 star - offered, uncommitted
4/28 - Texas listed in top 12
Jarell Cherry (Tx) 4 star - offered, LSU
Ronnie Perkins (Mo) 4 star - offered, uncommitted
Joseph Ossai (Tx) 4 star - offered, uncommitted (50%)
2/25 Junior day visitor
4/15 - Spring game visit
6/13 - Unofficial Visit
Jarell Cherry (Tx) 4 star - offered, LSU
Jamarcus Chatman (Ga) 3 star - offered, Tenn
Daniel Carson (Mo) 3 star - offered, uncommitted
Tyler Lacy (Tx) 3 star - no offer, Ok St.
2/25 Junior Day Visit
Miles Emery (Ks) NA - no offer, Kansas
2/25 - planned to attend Junior Day, did not make it
Taylor Upshaw (Fl) 3 star - no offer, Florida
2/25 - planned to attend Junior Day, unable to make it
Iziah Filikitonga (Tx) - 3 star - no offer, uncommitted
2/25 Junior Day Visit

DT: Expected to take 1-2
Taron Vincent (Fl) 5 star - offered, Ohio St.
Keondre Coburn (Tx) 4 star - offered, uncommitted (80%)
2/25 - Junior Day Visit
3/25 - Unofficial Visit
4/15 - Spring Game visit
6/13 - Unofficial Visit
Bobby Brown (Tx) 4 star - offered, uncommitted (45%)
Trevor Trout (Mo) 4 star - offered, uncommitted
6/12 - Texas excluded from top 10 list
Calvin Avery (Tx) 4 star - offered, uncommitted
5/12 - Texas listed in top 12
Shabazz Dotson (Tx) 4 star - no offer, uncommitted
2/25 Junior Day Visit
Israel Antwine (Ok) 3 star - offered, Ole Miss (for now)
Jordan Redmond (Fl) 3 star - no offer, uncommitted
7/21 - plans to visit
Jordan Kelley (Ok) 3 star - no offer, uncommitted
2/25 Junior Day Visit
Josh Landy (Tx) 3 star - no offer, uncommitted
2/25 - Junior Day Visit
4/15 - Spring game visit

LB: Expected to take 2
Palaie Gaoteote (NV) 5 star - offered, USC
Teradja Mitchell (Va) 5 star - offered, OSU
Ayodele Adeoye (Mo) 4 star - offered, Texas
4/25 - Texas offers
5/12 - Texas listed in top 10
6/3 - Plans to unofficially visit Texas
Alston Orji (Tx) 4 star - offered, Vanderbilt
3/4 - Unofficial Visit
Bumper Pool (Tx) 4 star - no offer, Arkansas
Chad Bailey (Tx) 4 star - no offer, Missouri
Xavier Peters (Oh) 4 star - offered, Kentucky
Amari Gainer (Fl) 4 star - offered, FSU
4/2 - Texas listed in top 6
5/22 - Texas listed in top 4
Byron Hobbs (Tx) 4star - offered, Texas
2/25 Junior Day Visit
3/25 - Unofficial Visit
4/7 - Commits to Texas
4/15- Spring game visit
Deshaun White (Tx) 3 star - no offer, uncommitted
4/8 - unofficial visit planned
5/25 - Texas not listed in top 7
Tajh Brown (La) 3 star - no offer, Houston
2/25 Junior Day visit
3/25 - Unofficial Visit
Jacob Doddridge (Tx) 3 star - no offer, uncommitted
3/25 Unofficial Visit
Dakalen Goodson (Tx) - no offer, Houston
2/25 Junior Day visit

CB: Expected to take 2-3
Anthony Cook (Tx) 5 star - offered, uncommitted (70%)
2/25 - Junior Day Visit
3/25 - Unofficial Visit
4/8 - Unofficial Visit
Houston Griffith (Fl) 4 star - offered, uncommitted
6/14- Texas listed in top 7
Jalen Green (Tx) 4 star - offered, Texas
3/25 - Unofficial Visit
4/10 - Lists Texas in Top 13
4/15 - Spring game visit
Brendan Radley-Hiles (Fl) 4 star - offered, Nebraska
D'shawn Jamison (Tx) 4 star - offered, uncommitted (90%)
2/19 - Unable to attend Junior day due to ACT/SAT prep, visits early
3/25 - Unofficial Visit
4/1 - unofficial visit
4/15 - Spring game visit
Corione Harris (La) 4 star - offered, Kansas
Verone Mckinley III (Tx) 4 star - no offer, uncommitted
Trevon Meohring (Tx) 3 star - no offer, TCU
Gemon Green (Tx) 3 star - offered, Michigan
2/25 Junior day Visit
3/12 Offered by Texas
Tre Douglas (Ga) 3 star - offered, uncommitted
Trent Gordon (Tx) 3 star - no offer, Penn State
3/25 - Texas not listed in top 10
Starrland Baldwin (Tx) 3 star - no offer, Oklahoma
4/15 Spring game visit

S: Expected to take 2-3
BJ Foster (Tx) 5 star - offered, uncommitted (99%)
#1 safety in the nation. Early Top 5 Texas, TCU, Ohio St, Michigan, LSU
2/25 - Junior Day Visit
3/25 - Unofficial Visit
4/15 - Spring game Visit
5/12 - unofficial visit
6/5 - Commitment date
Caden Sterns (Tx) 4 star - offered, LSU
5/6 Unofficial Visit
5/7 Flips from LSU to Texas
Leon O'neal Jr (Tx) 4 star - offered, TAMU
2/25 - Junior Day Visit
4/1 - Texas listed in top 12
4/15 - Spring game with Fast7v7 teammates
Joshua Proctor (Ok) 4 star - offered, Ohio St.
2/25 Junior Day Visit
5/6 Unofficial Visit
DeMarvion Overshown (Tx) 4 star - offered, Texas
2/25 - Junior Day Visit
5/30 - Commits to Texas
Atanza Vongor (Tx) 4 star - offered, TCU Commit
Top 3: Texas, TCU, Baylor
2/25 - Junior Day Visit
3/11- Commits to TCU
Myles Sims (Ga) 4 star - offered, Michigan
Isaiah Humphries (Tx) 4 star - no offer, Penn State
Cam'ron Jones (Tx) 4 star - no offer, UCLA
Jordan Moore (Tx) 4 star- offered, TAMU
2/25 - Junior day Visit
4/1 - Plans to visit Texas
Tyrese Heard (Tx) 4 star - no offer, UAB
Trey Dean (Ga) 4 star - offered, uncommitted
Patrick Fields (Ok) 3 star - offered, OU
Prudy Calderon (Tx) 3 star - no offer, uncommitted
4/15 - Spring game visit

Kicker
Cameron Dicker (Tx) 3 star - Number 1 K in the nation

 

[CoachEmUp64]

Those are some good lists! Thanks

 

[Bwilk55]

Those are some good lists! Thanks

Thanks Coach. It helps me keep a broad view on who is out there and who the staff wants vs who seems interested in us.

 

[Bwilk55]

Become familiar with the guys in this picture. Texas is favored in all of their recruitments at this time. With some insiders giving 90+% chances for some of the guys including D'shawn Jamison, Alvonte Woodard, Jalen Green and BJ Foster. We lead for the others in the photo - Jaqualyn Crawford, Leon O'Neal and Keondre Coburn. Not pictured is Brennan Eagles who is also a strong Texas lean and Jaylen Waddle who is considered to be at about an 85% Texas lean.

 

[Bwilk55]

Max Wright was also in town and had a good time. He has been considered an ATM lean but Texas has recently picked up some momentum. Wright will likely commit over the summer but depending on how the seasons play out for Texas and ATM I could see him going with the team who is more successful.

 

[CoachEmUp64]

@Bwilk55 you post on TFB?

Also love that pic of the recruits with Herman. If we could get all those guys in that picture someone would have to pinch me. That's a lot of talent!

 

[Bwilk55]

@Bwilk55 you post on TFB?

Also love that pic of the recruits with Herman. If we could get all those guys in that picture someone would have to pinch me. That's a lot of talent!

Yep, not as much as here. I basically go there for free insider info. What's your username over there?

 

[CoachEmUp64]

Yep, not as much as here. I basically go there for free insider info. What's your username over there?

I don't post over there just like reading the info they put out and reading through the comments section they have.

 

[CoachEmUp64]

From 247:

Tom Herman’s staff was able to put together a successful recruiting weekend for the second time this spring. After operating a top-notch junior day in February, many of those same prospects returned to Austin for the Texas spring game. In speaking with a number of people present at the game it’s clear there was a strong buzz emanating once again. We’ve followed up with plenty of recruits following the game, but we also spoke with coaches and parents.

Houston Lamar recruiting coordinator and defensive back coach Theadis Reagins is becoming a familiar face in Austin. The Lamar secondary is loaded with talent, and Reagins also enjoys getting back to Austin to see his former players. Reagins gave us his take of the game both on and off the field. “I thought the first defense played well,” he said. “Being a defensive coach and rooting for my guyHolton HillI might be a little biased, but it was a great atmosphere with glimpses of a team that can make some noise this fall.” Reagins also had high marks for the recruiting effort on the visit. “The kids loved it,” he said. “The staff is really energetic and engaging.”

The highlight of the visit for many prospects on hand were the locker room updates, and specifically the new lockers the staff revealed. “I think there were some elite guys who enjoyed the new lockers more than most,” Reagins said. “All of the kids are really excited about the direction of the entire program.”

We also spoke with the parents of new Texas commitByron Hobbs. Hobbs brought the entire family down to Austin to with him, and his mother had nothing but glowing reviews afterwards. “It gave us a chance to watch the defensive schemes and evaluate how Byron would be used,” his father said. “We hope to catch a replay on the Longhorn Network to be able to really break it down with Byron. The environment was great. Being around the other parents we might spend the next 3-5 years with was awesome. Connecting with alumni and seeing the fan support was amazing.”

Byron’s mother has been one of the more outspoken parents on Twitter. She was also open to sharing her thoughts with us. “It was hot, but it was fun,” she said. “I really enjoyed meeting other parents. We had some great conversations and hopefully started some new relationships. I felt at home being in the stadium, and I’m ready to see them play this season.” Hobbs’ mother added that they didn’t get a chance to see much of the new upgrades since they were late getting to campus. “We got there a little late, so we didn’t get the chance to see the lockers in person,” she said. “I got a sneak peak of the unfinished product on the last visit. I’m all about the glitter, so I loved the lockers.”

It’s safe to say that Texas might have added a couple of ace recruiters in the form of Hobbs’ parents. (Roach)

***

Texas picked up one of its most important pieces to the puzzle last week. Four-star Southmoore (Okla.) quarterbackCasey Thompsongave the Longhorns a verbal commitment last Friday over offers from Miami, North Carolina, Tennessee and others. So what exactly is Texas getting in Thompson? His high school head coach, Jeremy Stark, broke it down. “Casey is one of the hardest working kids I’ve been around,” Stark said. “He’s not your typical player as far as knowledge of the game goes. He grew up around it and studies the game. He’s an avid film watcher. He knows the ins and out. Off the field, he’s a 4.0 student. He’s a great kid to be around.”

While Thompson has received endless praise for his high football IQ, Stark gave his quarterback glowing reviews for his on-field ability. “The IQ goes into some of that, but he’s very elusive when he runs the football,” Stark said. “Throwing the football, he has a strong arm. That’s underrated sometimes — his arm and his accuracy. He puts balls where only his guy can catch it.” When asked to compare Thompson to a college quarterback, Stark picked one of the best in the country. “MaybeDeshaun Watson,” Stark said. “He runs the ball well and throw the ball well. We do a lot of the read game. As a defensive guy, I’ve always hated guys that can run. He can run and throw, and it’s tough to defend all of that.”

At 6-foot-1, 184 pounds, Thompson is ranked as the No. 7 dual-threat quarterback in the country and No. 4 overall prospect in the state of Oklahoma, according to 247Sports Composite. (Holland)

 

[HornsRuleU]

From 247:
Texas picked up one of its most important pieces to the puzzle last week. Four-star Southmoore (Okla.) quarterback Casey Thompson gave the Longhorns a verbal commitment last Friday over offers from Miami, North Carolina, Tennessee and others. So what exactly is Texas getting in Thompson? His high school head coach, Jeremy Stark, broke it down. “Casey is one of the hardest working kids I’ve been around,” Stark said. “He’s not your typical player as far as knowledge of the game goes. He grew up around it and studies the game. He’s an avid film watcher. He knows the ins and out. Off the field, he’s a 4.0 student. He’s a great kid to be around.”

While Thompson has received endless praise for his high football IQ, Stark gave his quarterback glowing reviews for his on-field ability. “The IQ goes into some of that, but he’s very elusive when he runs the football,” Stark said. “Throwing the football, he has a strong arm. That’s underrated sometimes — his arm and his accuracy. He puts balls where only his guy can catch it.” When asked to compare Thompson to a college quarterback, Stark picked one of the best in the country. “Maybe Deshaun Watson,” Stark said. “He runs the ball well and throw the ball well. We do a lot of the read game. As a defensive guy, I’ve always hated guys that can run. He can run and throw, and it’s tough to defend all of that.”

At 6-foot-1, 184 pounds, Thompson is ranked as the No. 7 dual-threat quarterback in the country and No. 4 overall prospect in the state of Oklahoma, according to 247Sports Composite. (Holland)

Casey Thompson looks great in highlight reels, but don't they all? Even in those, he doesn't always make the right decision, though. He pulls it down and runs sometimes, even with an open receiver. He always carries the ball in his right arm -- never moves it over when running to the left. There are times when he should take the sack, but he throws it under severe pressure (and, of course, gets lucky or it wouldn't be in the reel). All correctable.

 

[Bwilk55]

Casey Thompson looks great in highlight reels, but don't they all? He doesn't always make the right decision. He pulls it down and runs sometimes, even with an open receiver. (Maybe from his angle the throw looked more dangerous?) He always carries the ball in his right arm -- never moves it over when running to the left. There are times when he should take the sack, but he throws it under severe pressure (and, of course, gets lucky or it wouldn't be in the reel). All correctable.

I am sure our coaches have seen complete game film on Casey but I wish more of that was available. You are exactly right about the highlight reels, they give a very biased picture.

 

[gordo107]

Ummmm... thats why they call them highlights? Maybe schools should ask for three sets of film. Highlights, lowlights, and the stuff in the middle.

 

[Bwilk55]

Ummmm... thats why they call them highlights? Maybe schools should ask for three sets of film. Highlights, lowlights, and the stuff in the middle.

Obviously. What schools ask for is full game film. I was just saying that I wish we had access to some complete games as well.

 

[HornsRuleU]

Obviously. What schools ask for is full game film. I was just saying that I wish we had access to some complete games as well.

Right, or all the passing downs would be helpful. Plus, since he's dual threat, a separate film with all the running downs.

 

[CoachEmUp64]

Per TFB:
– Transfer QB | Kyle Bolin: Texas is still in talks with a possible graduate transfer quarterback. Lousiville graduate transfer QB, Kyle Bolin tells me, “I talked on the phone with coach Beck and he told me the situation they have at UT and that he would keep in touch with me and hopefully get me down for a visit sometime in May”.

I know a lot of folks were impressed by Buechele and I spoke to someone on the Texas side who tells me that the staff really liked what they saw from him towards the end of the spring. But as everyone knows Herman is all about competition and bringing in an older, bigger quarterback could prove to be critical in a conference where you’ve got to score a lot of points. – (Super K)

– Staff On The Road: Expect to see the Texas staff on the road today as the Spring evaluation period began on Monday and some high schools in Texas are starting Spring practice. Usually the coaches head to their specific region first, and then to see specific targets. They can see each recruit twice during this period but they aren’t technically allowed to speak with the recruit but there is a “bump rule” where the coach can say hi if they happen to run into the recruit while at the school. – (Andrew)

– Offensive Line Recruiting: Texas only has three commits, but most positions in the 2018 class have a pretty clear picture on who the top targets are. One position that doesn’t have as clear of a picture at the moment is the offensive line. I was told Texas plans to take three OL in the 2018 class.

It looks like the top targets at the moment are Wakeland (TX) OT Rafiti Ghirmai, Seminole (TX) OT Reese Moore, and East (UT) OG Sione Angilau Jr. All three of those guys visited Texas over the weekend as well. One guy that I don’t think is a take for Texas in Allen (TX) OT Trey Stratford. Another guy that I was told the Texas staff isn’t very high on at all is FB Marshall (TX) OG Barton Clement. It’s interesting because most felt Clement was a Texas-Texas A&M battle but it sounds like TAMU is only planning to take their two current OL commits and nobody else, and with Texas not very interested we will see what happens with his recruitment down the line. Obviously things can change but that’s how things are looking as of right now.

Someone I will continue to keep my eye on down the line in terms of Texas offering is Katy (TX) OT Connor Galvin. He’s 6’6 and only around 260 pounds right now but you can tell he’s got the clear OT upside. Texas also recently offered East Ascension (LA) OT Cameron Wire but I don’t have a real feel on his recruitment just yet. – (Andrew)

– Another Offensive Line Name: Just to add to one Andrew said, another guy to keep an eye is Owen Condon (OKC). Condon recently visited Texas. He holds offers from schools like Georgia, Arkansas and TCU. He’s a guy coach Warehime has been in touch with for quite some time. – (Super K)

 

[CoachEmUp64]

Horns 247 Chat from yesterday:

I likely missed this in the past, but what is the deal with that OT Darrell Simpson? I haven't heard anything in regards to him. Does the staff simply not like him? Seems to have great size too.

I don't believe the staff likes him. He's a giant human but there are some questions I've had about his play that make me understand why everyone isn't in love with him.

If you had to pick 3 recruits this cycle who are must gets for the horns, who would you take?
Anthony Cook | Ron Tatum | Al'Vonte Woodard | Rafiti Ghirmai might be a close 4 due to the need and lack of bodies in the state at his position.

Who are 5 recruits you're close to changing your CB on (good or bad)?

Just changed mine on Barton Clement. I'm close to changing mine on Malcolm Epps to Texas. On the bad side I'm getting close to switching Keaontay Ingram to Ohio State.

How many more commits before June 1? Will any of them be what you consider a "big-time" get?

Decision timelines aren't really set in stone but it wouldn't totally surprise me to see Texas land a couple of guys before June 1. If they are the names we've been hearing behind the scenes I think you guys will be very happy.

Sleepers that are going to blow up with offers during spring evals?

I might go down with this ship but I believe in the talent of Rockwall Heath DB Tanner McAllister. I think when teams see him up close he will begin to pickup offers. Offensively I'd say TE Nic McTear out of Frisco Heritage

I've heard our biggest competition for Keaontay Ingram is Ohio State. Is this true, considering they already have two backs committed?
It's absolutely true. I was talking to a rock-solid Carthage source yesterday and we were told Texas is slipping there. Meanwhile, Urban Meyer is personally driving the recruitment for Ohio State. As for their two committed guys, one might be a slot.

What's going on with Barton Clement? I see Mike predicted him to Texas but he hasn't visited campus in a while and we don't seem to be actively going after him. Neither is A&M, his crystal ball leader? Has his stock dropped?
I'm not sure what he's up to. He's always been a quiet kid who prefers to stay out of the limelight. My CB pick was based on the fact that A&M doesn't appear to be taking any linemen at this time, and I believe Texas is willing to take Clement.

Any new news causing the flood of CB's for Jalen Green and Barton Clement or just a coincidence?
I mentioned Clement above, but I've felt good on Green for a while. Texas has done a great job, and some other schools have made mistakes with him.

Is everything still proceeding as planned in BJ Foster's recruitment? Assuming we do get Foster how big an impact will that have on other guys instate?
Texas is in a very good spot there. I'm not sure how much Foster will influence others. He's got a few friends in the Houston core group he's tight with, but he's not a guy like Leon O'Neal who talks to everyone. More than anything I think it will show that elite players are going to Texas which could generate momentum.

Here's a question for the staff or anyone that wants to answer. A caller called in to the Paul Finbaum show and gave a statement regarding the Texas A&M recruiting. The caller said A&M is focusing on Texas recruiting too much and that is the reason they are struggling with the SEC. He felt Texas players aren't built the SEC and They should expand to OOS recruiting more so than focusing on Texas. Do yall agree?
I think most schools in Texas could do more OOS recruiting, but it's a very hard thing to do if you're not winning at a high level. As far as Texas players not being built for the SEC, I'm not sure about that. A fair share of them went to SEC programs like LSU, Alabama and Ole Miss over the past few years.

With the change with the recruitment of Trey Stafford, who are our other OL targets? What positions does each recruit have the ability to come in and play?

I believe Clement to be a target for the interior. Right now I think Texas would like to take 3-4 guys, and JUCO could be in the cards with the need to find game-ready tackles. The problem is most of their board isn't ready to play early.

What is your preferred OL recruiting haul?

Rafiti Ghirmai is a guard/tackle combo who will need to add weight. Reese Moore is a tight end converting to tackle who will need to add weight. Cam Wire is a bit of a project who will need to add weight. He's really raw too. Barton Clement is a guard or center, and he's probably the guy best suited to play early.

Anybody you think Texas fans might feel confident in landing that has a good chance of going elsewhere?
Eagles, O'Neal and Ingram. Not sure I have a great read on who most fans feel confident in.

If you had to pick 3 recruits this cycle who are must gets for the horns, who would you take?
Leon O'Neal, Anthony Cook, BJ Foster

Why does E.J. give non-answers to our questions?
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Any clue (as of this moment) as too which way Malcolm Epps is leaning?
I would say 50/50 A&M and UT

Now that we have Casey Thompson on board is there any chance we offer his teammate Brey Walker and if so do you think we have a chance.
I don't think there is any chance there, so probably not.

Any news on Anthony Cook and his recruitment? For awhile there it seemed like Texas was in a good position to get him, but now it sounds like OSU is leading for his services.
On Cook: Texas was able to get him on campus last weekend before he went to Colombus. This one will go deep into the year, and if Texas has a successful season they will be in the mix.

EJ/Mike I know every kid is different but on average how early do most of these kids have there mind made up prior to their announcement/how early do you guys typically find out?
As you said it really differs. I think some guys have an idea in mind early. Most guys make a true decision within a couple of weeks of announcing. I say true decision because I believe in most cases these silent commits can change as time goes on. With Casey, for example, I found out a week before that he made it official.

Is the staff passing on Bralen Taylor? He's obviously big on Texas by checking his Twitter page alone and 6'7" TE doesn't seem to be a huge turnoff imo. Do they see him as a last resort if Epps/Mustapha go elsewhere? Passing 100% regardless?
At this time it appears so. Taylor is an intriguing athlete, but he's got a long way to go as a Tight End. They will evaluate him this spring, but I think they like Nic McTear more.

Has UT whiffed on the more highly ranked OL guys? Their list of options isn't very impressive.
The talent pool just isn't deep this year. They missed on Hines, and they are still working on the others.

Do you think we offer Demetrious Flowers from Cali? And would he be on commit watch once/if he does?
It will depend on if Drayton likes what he sees when he goes to evaluate him. If offered I believe he would be on commit watch.

 

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The fighting Khakis landed a couple CB's from Desoto. We had offered one and would probably offer the other one after more film from his senior season.

 

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Another one! Reese Moore chooses the good guys! 3* OT from Seminole

 

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Per 247:

At this time last year, Reese Moore did not envision himself playing for Texas.

But what a difference a year makes. The three-star offensive lineman out of Seminole pulled the trigger and gave the Longhorns a verbal pledge on Sunday afternoon.

“Every time I had gone up there, the atmosphere just didn’t feel right with Coach (Charlie Strong),” Moore said. “I just wasn’t feeling good about it all. Texas wasn’t even in my Top 5. But the new staff invited me in, and I decided to give them a chance.

“As soon as I went there, we hit it off . Coach (Tom) Herman is amazing. Now, the atmosphere is crazy. I felt at home. I feel like I was called to play there.”

Moore committed to Texas over offers from Baylor, Missouri, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, TCU, Texas Tech and a handful of others.

The intriguing West Texas prospect visited Texas for the annual spring game last weekend, where he met with Herman and offensive line coach Derek Warehime, who also visited him at school on Friday.

Warehime had a major impact in Moore’s recruitment and made him a top priority this offseason.

“I really like Coach Warehime a lot,” Moore said. “We have a great relationship. It’s easy to talk and communicate with him. I respect him. I would feel comfortable if he gets in my face and yells at me. I could see myself doing whatever he needs me to do.”

Moore added that he can’t wait to be a part of the revolution at Texas and is excited about the program’s future.

“I think it’s going to be restored to what Texas football used to be,” Moore said. “I think Texas is going to start winning a lot of games.”

Moore is ranked as the No. 30 offensive tackle in the country and No. 54 overall prospect in the state, according to 247Sports Composite.

Texas now has five commits in its 2018 class.

 

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At this time last year, Reese Moore did not envision himself playing for Texas.

But what a difference a year makes. The three-star offensive lineman out of Seminole pulled the trigger and gave the Longhorns a verbal pledge on Sunday afternoon.

“Every time I had gone up there, the atmosphere just didn’t feel right with Coach (Charlie Strong),” Moore said. “I just wasn’t feeling good about it all. Texas wasn’t even in my Top 5. But the new staff invited me in, and I decided to give them a chance.

“As soon as I went there, we hit it off . Coach (Tom) Herman is amazing. Now, the atmosphere is crazy. I felt at home. I feel like I was called to play there.”

Moore committed to Texas over offers from Baylor, Missouri, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, TCU, Texas Tech and a handful of others.

The intriguing West Texas prospect visited Texas for the annual spring game last weekend, where he met with Herman and offensive line coach Derek Warehime, who also visited him at school on Friday.

Warehime had a major impact in Moore’s recruitment and made him a top priority this offseason.

“I really like Coach Warehime a lot,” Moore said. “We have a great relationship. It’s easy to talk and communicate with him. I respect him. I would feel comfortable if he gets in my face and yells at me. I could see myself doing whatever he needs me to do.”

Moore added that he can’t wait to be a part of the revolution at Texas and is excited about the program’s future.

“I think it’s going to be restored to what Texas football used to be,” Moore said. “I think Texas is going to start winning a lot of games.”

Moore is ranked as the No. 30 offensive tackle in the country and No. 54 overall prospect in the state, according to 247Sports Composite.

Texas now has five commits in its 2018 class.

I was the biggest Strong supporter there was, bc I liked how he carried himself and cleaned up our program. He just didn't get it done on the field. But this is the first time I heard anything negative about how Strong was turning off recruits.... interesting. Trust in the Herman

 

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Per Holland @ 247:

If you win Houston this year, you win Texas. The bulk of top tier talent in the Lone Star State this year resides in H-Town, which bodes well for Tom Herman and staff. They had success at UH and developed a ton of relationships in the area. While the Longhorns don’t have a commitment from Houstonjust yet, Herman is laying the foundation for what could be a special class. I spent a couple of days in Houston with some of UT’s top targets.

My first stop was at Houston Lamar, which produces big-time talent year in and year out. When I walked into the gym, the first person I saw was actually D’shawn Jamison. The four-star prospect was rocking Texas wristbands from his spring game visit and a Longhorns backpack. Jamison has quickly evolved from a quiet kid to a guy that could be a leader for UT this cycle. He wasn’t shy about publicly naming Texas his leader and added that Herman is starting a revolution.

While TCU remains a threat, Texas has taken charge in that recruitment. According to a source close to Jamison, it would be surprising if the pick isn’t UT in the near future. The same goes for teammate and four-star wide receiver Al’vonte Woodard. Texas A&M has really taken a dip in his recruitment. He wants to see Ohio State and Ole Miss this summer, but it’s basically a forgone conclusion that Woodard lands at UT.

So what about five-star cornerback Anthony Cook? That recruitment is trickier. If I had to pick a school for Cook right now, it would be Ohio State. He loved his visit, trained with Jeffrey Okudah last year and is impressed with the Ohio State defensive backs going in the NFL Draft this year. But Texas is still very much in the mix. If the Longhorns do land Jamison and Woodard and win eight or nine games, Texas could very well be the pick. He will make his decision at the Army All-American Bowl in January.

My next stop was at Houston Heights, where I met with four-star cornerback Jalen Green. From talking to him and those around him, I now feel fully confident that Texas has a big lead in his recruitment. According to a source, TCU might actually be the biggest threat right now. Schools like Alabama, Oregon, Penn State and LSU are still on contact, but Texas is making the biggest push, and Herman is winning him over. I also stopped by ProFit Houston, where I got to spend even more time with Green and those around him. This isn’t really recruiting related, but it’s worth noting that Green is a great kid that enjoys doing community service in his spare time and would be an ambassador for the UT program.

My last stop was at Katy Taylor to meet with one of my favorite recruits in the class, four-star defensive end Max Wright. While he has been pegged a Texas A&M lean, I have always maintained that Wright has an affinity for UT, and he made it clear that the two schools are currently his co-leaders. Like with Cook, Wright’s recruitment is very much going to depend on what happens this season. If the Longhorns can have success on the field, they could pry Wright away from the Aggies, especially ifKevin Sumlinhas a rough year.

Quick Hitters

— From what I was able to gather from various sources, Herman has continued to impress coaches, trainers, recruits and parents with his energy, charisma and vision for the program.

— I spoke to a source that works on the 7v7 circuit, and he said he is not a big believer in Casey Thompson’s potential. The source added that he would more of a depth guy for the Longhorns.

— Herman is not putting off Texas high school coaches by going out-of-state to recruit like Charlie Strongdid. I know it’s somewhat of a double standard, but Herman’s relationships are so strong around the state.

— Explosive Houston Lamar athlete Ta’Zhawn Henry is still optimistic that a Texas offer will eventually come his way. According to a source, Henry would be the biggest influencer of the Lamar crew and would get others to jump on board.

— The 'revolution' wristbands Texas handed out at its spring game were a hit with recruits. I saw a number of prospects wearing them during my two days in Houston.

 

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Per 247:

— Texas will stop by Houston Lamar today to check in on five-star cornerback Anthony Cook, four-star cornerback D’shawn Jamison, four-star wide receiver Al’vonte Woodard and intriguing prospects Ta’Zhawn Henry and Joshua Landry.

— UT offensive coordinator Tim Beck is expected to be in Oklahoma on Tuesday to check in with quarterback commit Casey Thompson. I’m told that Oregon has been in contact with the four-star prospect and could be close to offering.

— Oklahoma isn’t giving up on Fort Worth Eastern Hills outside linebacker and UT commit Byron Hobbs. The Sooners will see him at school this week. Texas defensive coordinator Todd Orlando is slated to see Hobbs this week as well.

— I’m told Texas is still in a very good position for four-star Carthage running back Keaontay Ingram. But the team to watch in this race is Ohio State. The Buckeyes have made a surge in his recruitment, and he plans to visit soon.