2019 Recruiting Thread
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i heard he mighta been. but also it was brian carter and billy pittman. two different guys. i liked both of them. i'm glad we had them. but they played a position where the players are generally disposable. and these services have about 30 of them ranked in the top 100 every year.
agreed, definitely has a tom herman '18 class feel to jimbo and the aggys. hopefully we can show them W's on the field and aggy is gonna aggy
Would've been funnier: "...and don't call me Surely."
Better yet: "Feel free to call me Surly."
JR days next week. Since B Ball has left me frustrated, i decided to look at the 75 offers we have at the moment and put together a dream sheet for recruiting. Ill do 25 players since i know we can take that many.
QB
RB
WR
TE- only 3 offers out and one committed to Ok St
OL-
DT-Only 1 offer out
DE
LB
https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2019/maninoa-tufono-185066
CB
https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2019/derek-stingley-jr-181200
https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2019/erick-young-196248
S
https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2019/demani-richardson-184728
ATH-we all know he is playing WR but still
https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2019/jordan-whittington-180327
#26 pick
https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2019/david-ugwoegbu-204628
QB
RB
WR
TE- only 3 offers out and one committed to Ok St
OL-
DT-Only 1 offer out
DE
LB
https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2019/maninoa-tufono-185066
CB
https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2019/derek-stingley-jr-181200
https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2019/erick-young-196248
S
https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2019/demani-richardson-184728
ATH-we all know he is playing WR but still
https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2019/jordan-whittington-180327
#26 pick
https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2019/david-ugwoegbu-204628
Per Nahlin-
We've broad-brushed the recruiting landscape to set the table for this cycle. In short, it won't be encapsulated by Bob Ross and filled with happy trees and playful clouds, but rather more so Jude Law's creepy turn as a morbid photographer in the very underrated Road to Perdition.
Justin and I will hit that cycle-defining topic again in an upcoming podcast and we'll document it throughout the calendar, but in short, it's going to be a bloody turf war between Texas, A&M, and the Sooners.
Those battles will be fought over high-end prospects and each school will win its share of skirmishes.
Ever-premature to claim victory (so much better for the psyche than last minute defeat), A&M fans are already touting commitments from Bishop Dunne safety Brian Williams and others as a seismic-shift in the recruiting terrain. The problem there, is, neither Williams nor the others are a bellwether. For months and months I stated UT's class of 2018 defensive backs would be tough for the Texas staff to overcome in that recruitment. While I like Williams fine, there's a good chance he won't even be the best safety in the A&M class.
You're probably thinking of Waxahachie's Demani Richardson, however I'm discussing Fort Bend Bush's Erick Young.
Richardson is indeed a must-get for UT. Not only is he a fantastic safety prospect, his physical development may lead him to Rover, and we know how hard those are to find. Much of the current buzz surrounding Richardson is that A&M has made a great impression and he nearly committed to the Aggies after his recent visit. I'm sure he liked it, but until he visits Texas -- which he will this weekend -- nothing matters. He, and many other common targets, have been introduced to the likable Paul Rudd, but they're about to meet Paul Newman. Keep that in mind as another must get, Javonne Shepherd, makes his way to campus.
The North Forest product is probably the state's best o-line prospect. I understand Kenyon Green has been considered the headliner by most, but dating back to September I'm skeptical of that. I like Green fine -- he is definitely good -- but I don't think he has Shepherd's upside, and perhaps not even that of another must get: Oak Ridge's Tyler Johnson.
For Texas, this will be a big weekend with the potential book ends. I've long been bullish on UT's chances with Johnson, and Shepherd is about a coin-flip.
Sticking on that side of the ball, Texas must keep Austin stud Garrett Wilson a short distance from home. He's a must-get on his own, but inside receiver is a priority position following 2018. This not only increases his value but also makes the staff's sell that much easier.
I've also mentioned the need for a true outside receiver. Dylan Wright fits the bill, but I don't view him as a must-get, I just think somebody with that profile needs to be in the class. Many of the state's top receivers can play inside or outside, but I want a true outside guy in the way I coveted Reese Moore as a true tackle rather than as a guard/tackle prospect. Ideally the staff will identify the next CeeDee Lamb or Te'Vailance Hunt. Maybe they already have in Wright, we'll see.
One recruitment that may be winding down is that of Cuero's Jordan Whittington. In fact, he may prove to be the early harbinger of what's to come if he does stick to his early March announcement timeline. I don't view him as a must-get as a receiver, or as a safety, but as an all around player. He's the best pure football player in the state. I'm picking UT, though there seems to be some optimism in the College Station echo chamber.
Noah Cain teeters on must-get status for me, however Zachary Evans is superior in 2020 and I'm not keen on setting up road blocks in that recruitment because I view him as being that special. Not helping matters in this cycle is there's a dearth of running backs in-state. The staff should scout and move on offer candidates accordingly, though if we know Tom Herman, he'll believe landing both Cain and Evans will be a breeze.
Defensively, it's quite simple. The staff must land DeMarvin Leal from Converse Judson. If he does stay in-state I'm confident Texas will be the selection. While Todd Orlando has shown he can create havoc with three-star (not that I personally thought they were in high school) athletic upper-classmen, I bet he'd like to see what he can do with the Vitruvian Man of 4i candidates.
Dropping back a level, Marcel Brooks is a must get as long as the staff is going to recruit him. He's as athletically gifted as any linebacker this decade, including Malik Jefferson and Baron Browning, and you'd be hard pressed to find a better Rover candidate anywhere in the country, at least as far as physical traits go.
Last but not least, we have Jalen Catalon. Missing on defensive backs this cycle wouldn't be debilitating, but you never want to miss on elite talent when it's within your grasp. If D'shawn Jamison ends up at receiver -- not out of the realm of possibility, imo -- then Catalon becomes an even bigger priority because of his Nickel profile.
A&M is off to a hot start with Williams, Bobby Wolfe, and Kameron Brown. They're also in contention for many other prospects who would tuck neatly into UT's class (Marquez Beason, Jeffrey Carter, Marcus Stripling, T'Vondre Sweat, Erick Young, etc.), though the success of the 2019 Texas class will boil down to the must-gets mentioned above who don't have readily available replacements.
Obligatory: Yes, Roschon Johnson is a must-get but he's been gotten.
We've broad-brushed the recruiting landscape to set the table for this cycle. In short, it won't be encapsulated by Bob Ross and filled with happy trees and playful clouds, but rather more so Jude Law's creepy turn as a morbid photographer in the very underrated Road to Perdition.
Justin and I will hit that cycle-defining topic again in an upcoming podcast and we'll document it throughout the calendar, but in short, it's going to be a bloody turf war between Texas, A&M, and the Sooners.
Those battles will be fought over high-end prospects and each school will win its share of skirmishes.
Ever-premature to claim victory (so much better for the psyche than last minute defeat), A&M fans are already touting commitments from Bishop Dunne safety Brian Williams and others as a seismic-shift in the recruiting terrain. The problem there, is, neither Williams nor the others are a bellwether. For months and months I stated UT's class of 2018 defensive backs would be tough for the Texas staff to overcome in that recruitment. While I like Williams fine, there's a good chance he won't even be the best safety in the A&M class.
You're probably thinking of Waxahachie's Demani Richardson, however I'm discussing Fort Bend Bush's Erick Young.
Richardson is indeed a must-get for UT. Not only is he a fantastic safety prospect, his physical development may lead him to Rover, and we know how hard those are to find. Much of the current buzz surrounding Richardson is that A&M has made a great impression and he nearly committed to the Aggies after his recent visit. I'm sure he liked it, but until he visits Texas -- which he will this weekend -- nothing matters. He, and many other common targets, have been introduced to the likable Paul Rudd, but they're about to meet Paul Newman. Keep that in mind as another must get, Javonne Shepherd, makes his way to campus.
The North Forest product is probably the state's best o-line prospect. I understand Kenyon Green has been considered the headliner by most, but dating back to September I'm skeptical of that. I like Green fine -- he is definitely good -- but I don't think he has Shepherd's upside, and perhaps not even that of another must get: Oak Ridge's Tyler Johnson.
For Texas, this will be a big weekend with the potential book ends. I've long been bullish on UT's chances with Johnson, and Shepherd is about a coin-flip.
Sticking on that side of the ball, Texas must keep Austin stud Garrett Wilson a short distance from home. He's a must-get on his own, but inside receiver is a priority position following 2018. This not only increases his value but also makes the staff's sell that much easier.
I've also mentioned the need for a true outside receiver. Dylan Wright fits the bill, but I don't view him as a must-get, I just think somebody with that profile needs to be in the class. Many of the state's top receivers can play inside or outside, but I want a true outside guy in the way I coveted Reese Moore as a true tackle rather than as a guard/tackle prospect. Ideally the staff will identify the next CeeDee Lamb or Te'Vailance Hunt. Maybe they already have in Wright, we'll see.
One recruitment that may be winding down is that of Cuero's Jordan Whittington. In fact, he may prove to be the early harbinger of what's to come if he does stick to his early March announcement timeline. I don't view him as a must-get as a receiver, or as a safety, but as an all around player. He's the best pure football player in the state. I'm picking UT, though there seems to be some optimism in the College Station echo chamber.
Noah Cain teeters on must-get status for me, however Zachary Evans is superior in 2020 and I'm not keen on setting up road blocks in that recruitment because I view him as being that special. Not helping matters in this cycle is there's a dearth of running backs in-state. The staff should scout and move on offer candidates accordingly, though if we know Tom Herman, he'll believe landing both Cain and Evans will be a breeze.
Defensively, it's quite simple. The staff must land DeMarvin Leal from Converse Judson. If he does stay in-state I'm confident Texas will be the selection. While Todd Orlando has shown he can create havoc with three-star (not that I personally thought they were in high school) athletic upper-classmen, I bet he'd like to see what he can do with the Vitruvian Man of 4i candidates.
Dropping back a level, Marcel Brooks is a must get as long as the staff is going to recruit him. He's as athletically gifted as any linebacker this decade, including Malik Jefferson and Baron Browning, and you'd be hard pressed to find a better Rover candidate anywhere in the country, at least as far as physical traits go.
Last but not least, we have Jalen Catalon. Missing on defensive backs this cycle wouldn't be debilitating, but you never want to miss on elite talent when it's within your grasp. If D'shawn Jamison ends up at receiver -- not out of the realm of possibility, imo -- then Catalon becomes an even bigger priority because of his Nickel profile.
A&M is off to a hot start with Williams, Bobby Wolfe, and Kameron Brown. They're also in contention for many other prospects who would tuck neatly into UT's class (Marquez Beason, Jeffrey Carter, Marcus Stripling, T'Vondre Sweat, Erick Young, etc.), though the success of the 2019 Texas class will boil down to the must-gets mentioned above who don't have readily available replacements.
Obligatory: Yes, Roschon Johnson is a must-get but he's been gotten.
Junior Day attendee list for this weekend from 247:
QB Roschon Johnson
RB Deondrick Glass
RB Darwin Barlow
RB Jase McClellan (2020)
RB Seth McGowan (2020)
WR Arjei Henderson
WR Dylan Wright
WR Garrett Wilson
WR Ke'Andre Street
WR Jaylen Ellis
WR Demond Demas (2020)
WR Collin Sullivan (2020)
WR Ja'Lynn Polk (2020)
WR Troy Omeire (2020)
WR Jaxon Smith (2020)
WR Majik Rector (2021)
TE Hudson Henry (Maybe)
TE Jalen Wydermeyer
TE Baylor Cupp
TE Nolan Matthews
OL Javonne Shepherd
OL Darius Thomas
OL Stacey Wilkins
OL Jade Ashalintubbi
DL DeMarvin Leal
DL T'Vondre Sweat (Maybe)
DL Marcus Stripling (Maybe)
DL Carl Williams
DL Breylon Garcia
DL Jason Gold
DL Trace Ford
DL David Neil
DL Javasia Brunson
DL Peter Mpagi
DL Camron Jackson (2020)
OLB De'Gabriel Floyd
OLB Curley Young
OLB Marcel Brooks
CB Marcus Banks
CB Marques Caldwell
CB Xavier Player
CB Dwight McGlothern (2020)
CB RJ Mickens (2020)
CB Lorando Johnson (2020)
CB Tyrese Hardeman (2020)
S Demani Richardson
S Chris Thompson (2020)
S Darius Snow (2020)
S Jerrin Thompson (2020)
S Xavion Alford (2020)
ATH Jeffery Carter (Maybe)
ATH Tamauzia Brown
ATH Keshon Williams
ATH Ty DeArman
ATH Quin Bright (2020)
ATH Khalan Griffin (2020)
ATH Ty Jordan (2020)
QB Roschon Johnson
RB Deondrick Glass
RB Darwin Barlow
RB Jase McClellan (2020)
RB Seth McGowan (2020)
WR Arjei Henderson
WR Dylan Wright
WR Garrett Wilson
WR Ke'Andre Street
WR Jaylen Ellis
WR Demond Demas (2020)
WR Collin Sullivan (2020)
WR Ja'Lynn Polk (2020)
WR Troy Omeire (2020)
WR Jaxon Smith (2020)
WR Majik Rector (2021)
TE Hudson Henry (Maybe)
TE Jalen Wydermeyer
TE Baylor Cupp
TE Nolan Matthews
OL Javonne Shepherd
OL Darius Thomas
OL Stacey Wilkins
OL Jade Ashalintubbi
DL DeMarvin Leal
DL T'Vondre Sweat (Maybe)
DL Marcus Stripling (Maybe)
DL Carl Williams
DL Breylon Garcia
DL Jason Gold
DL Trace Ford
DL David Neil
DL Javasia Brunson
DL Peter Mpagi
DL Camron Jackson (2020)
OLB De'Gabriel Floyd
OLB Curley Young
OLB Marcel Brooks
CB Marcus Banks
CB Marques Caldwell
CB Xavier Player
CB Dwight McGlothern (2020)
CB RJ Mickens (2020)
CB Lorando Johnson (2020)
CB Tyrese Hardeman (2020)
S Demani Richardson
S Chris Thompson (2020)
S Darius Snow (2020)
S Jerrin Thompson (2020)
S Xavion Alford (2020)
ATH Jeffery Carter (Maybe)
ATH Tamauzia Brown
ATH Keshon Williams
ATH Ty DeArman
ATH Quin Bright (2020)
ATH Khalan Griffin (2020)
ATH Ty Jordan (2020)
The brainiacs confirmed Stripling would be there
IT said Tyler Johnson was coming Sunday
....and then there's this from EJ @ 247
— One of the most important recruits on campus this weekend will be four-star wide receiver Garrett Wilson. He prefers to play on the outside as opposed to in the slot, and that’s something the Longhorns really need to sell this weekend. While Texas has been pegged as the favorite, we are told Ohio State is a big threat in this recruitment. How he fits into his future offense is a big factor for Wilson.
— Fellow Austin-area wide receiver Elijah Higgins will not be in Austin due to 7v7 obligations. He is another local product most pundits expect to stay close to home. And it’s not hard to see why. He loves the Texas program and has a great relationship with the coaching staff. However, we are told Stanford is a legitimate threat. Higgins is a high-academic kid, so Stanford is obviously an appealing option.
— We put down four-star defensive lineman Marcus Stripling as a maybe for this weekend. I am told that Stripling is torn between visiting Texas or going up to Norman to check out Oklahoma. Either way, Texas should get him on campus this offseason. But there is some work to be done. Texas A&M is considered the early favorite.
Definitely a big weekend coming up. TAMU seemed to make some big moves with key recruits several weeks back after they had a big recruiting weekend. This is Texas' chance to swing back and get these recruits back in our favor.
I'm curious to see which OOS recruits show-up. That goes a long way in determining which OOS guys we have a legit shot at. I'll update my "Big Board" posts after this weekend once we know who made it in or not.
I'm curious to see which OOS recruits show-up. That goes a long way in determining which OOS guys we have a legit shot at. I'll update my "Big Board" posts after this weekend once we know who made it in or not.
From Justin Wells-
Texas hit a home run in Herman’s transition class when they landed Gary Johnson out of Dodge City Community College in Kansas.
The starting linebacker on the 40 Acres and defensive leader is one of the most well-respected members of the football program. So it makes sense for Todd Orlando to go back to the well and attempt to pull another linebacker out of Kansas.
Meet Lakia Henry. The 6-foot-2, 230-pound smasher of skulls is starting to get noticed on the recruiting scene for 2019’s class. When Alabama offers, that tends to happen.
When Johnson told the UT staff about this kid, it was only a matter of time.
“Texas is a big time school,” said Henry. “I’m definitely going to setup a visit.”
Henry sees what Johnson has done in less than a year in Austin and can’t help but be impressed. I watch Henry’s tape and think the same thing.
“I’ll probably be playing ILB,” Henry said, who has the versatility for Mac and Rover, just like I Hate QBs and RBs. “Wherever coach Orlando thinks I need to be.”
Good answer.
Henry is originally from Georgia (Vidalia), but had to go the JUCO route like many HS prospects do. Now, he just wants the opportunity to play at the D1 level, a similar mindset to Johnson.
His numbers in his freshman year were impressive - 110 tackles, 13 tackles-for-loss, three sacks, and one INT and PBU.
Joining Saban and Herman’s pursuit with offers are Arizona State, Iowa State, Ole Miss, Texas A&M, and Kentucky. That list is likely to increase.
He says he’s got two years to play two, so he’ll be ready to contribute as soon as he arrives. With good, quality linebackers becoming increasingly harder to find, Texas hitting the junior college ranks for one is not only unsurprising, but needed.
The tape tells all.
OB War Room (From Suchomel):
Texas will host a large number of top 2019 and 2020 prospects on unofficial visits this weekend for junior days on Saturday and Sunday. A look at some of the players who have confirmed they’ll be in town, as well as notes on some of the top targets …
2019 Prospects
QB Roschon Johnson – Port Neches-Groves – The Texas commitment will be on campus on Saturday and possibly on Sunday as well. His goal for the weekend is to do some recruiting on UT’s behalf. More on Johnson later in this column.
RB Deondrick Glass – Katy – Holds a UT offer and would be a terrific complement to a player like Noah Cain.
RB Darwin Barlow – Newton - Under the radar a bit but has a bunch of early offers.
RB Chux Nwabuko - Hutto
WR Arjei Hederson – Richmond Travis – One of the nation’s best and Texas is high on his list.
WR Garrett Wilson – Lake Travis – Local product is one of the country’s top players.
WR Dylan Wright – West Mesquite - Rivals250 member with a UT offer; has Texas high on his list.
WR Jaylen Ellis – Round Rock Cedar Ridge – Committed to Baylor.
WR Ke’Andre Street – John Tyler
TE Nolan Matthews – Frisco Reedy
TE Baylor Cupp - Brock
TE Jalen Wydermeyer – $#@!inson – Has some impressive early offers.
OL Javonne Shepherd – Houston North Forest – Holds a Texas offer.
OL Stacey Wilkins – Camden (AR) Fairview – Interesting visit here; holds several early offers, will be interesting to see if Texas extends an offer.
OL Jade Ashalintubbi – Elysian Fields
DL DeMarvin Leal – Converse Judson – Huge visit here; one of the nation’s top d-line prospects.
DE Marcus Stripling – Mayde Creek – Rivals100 member so if he makes it in (tried to confirm again on Thursday) that’ll be big for Texas.
DE Jason Gold – League City Clear Springs
DL T’Vondre Sweat – Huntsville – He said on Thursday he’s unsure if he’ll make it in. Took a UT visit in December.
DE Shemar Pearl - Plano West – Wouldn’t shock me if he picked up an offer.
DL Carl Williams – Lufkin – Another potential offer candidate.
DL Javasia Brunson - Lufkin
DE Peter Mpagi – Richmond George Ranch
LB Marcel Brooks – Flower Mound Marcus – One of the nation’s best; he’s been all over the map.
LB De’Gabriel Floyd – Westlake Village (CA) – Rivals100 member making his way in from California.
LB Curley Young – Pflugerville Hendrickson
DB Demani Richardson – Waxahachie – Another Rivals100 member with a UT offer; Texas is squarely in the mix and can really help itself this weekend.
DB Marcus Banks – Spring Dekaney – Possible big visit here; Banks plans to commit in a couple weeks. More on him later in the War Room.
DB Tra Fluellen – Gilmer
DB Jonathan McGill – Coppell -
DB Marques Caldwell – Alvin – Committed to Oregon but will visit UT this weekend.
DB Xavier Player – Cibolo Steele
ATH Jeffery Carter – Aledo – Former OU commitment who decommitted shortly after Texas offered.
ATH Keshon Williams - Longview
ATH Dekendrick Bender – Marshall
ATH Ty DeArman – Arlington Bowie
ATH Tamauzia Brown – Newton – Already holds more than 10 offers.
ATH Breylon Garcia - Lufkin
2020 Prospects
RB Zachary Evans – North Shore – One of the nation’s top prospects in his class.
RB Jase McClellan - Aledo
RB Ty Jordan - West Mesquite
RB Seth McGowan - Mesquite Poteet
WR Demond Demas – Houston North Forest – Already holds close to 50 offers, including one from UT.
WR Collin Sullivan – Round Rock
WR J.J. Sparkman – Longview Pine Tree
WR Ja’Lynn Polk – Lufkin
WR Troy Omeire – Fort Bend Austin
DL Cam’Ron Jackson – Haynesville (LA)
LB Kameron Mayfield – John Tyler
DB R.J. Mickens – Southlake Carroll – No Texas offer yet but that could very well change soon.
DB Isaiah Johnson – John Tyler
DB Darius Snow – Lewisville Hebron
DB Dwight McGlotheren - New Caney
DB Xavion Alford – Pearland Shadow Creek
DB Lorando Johnson - Lancaster
ATH Khalan Griffin – Tyler Chapel Hill
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Corner Marcus Banks will visit Texas this weekend, and the Spring Dekaney product told OB this week that he’ll be making a commitment on March 3. Obviously, this weekend’s visit could be key for the Longhorns (Banks will visit on Sunday).
“I prayed on it, and then my family told me one day I’m going to wake up and know where I want to go,” Banks said. “I’ve been getting signs also. I don’t’ want to stress on it, don’t want to play games, so I’m going to go ahead and do it.”
As for this weekend, Banks said he’s ready to have a good time, like he does every time he visits Texas.
“I’m just ready to see the family atmosphere. It’s always fun going to Texas,” Banks said. “I want to enjoy myself, see everything - just the usual thing, have fun.”
Banks stays in close contact with Texas cornerbacks coach Jason Washington, and said Washington even spends time recruiting his mother.
“I talk to Coach Washington all the time, at least twice a week,” Banks said. “He always puts pressure on me, tells me to come down, shows me a lot of love. He talks to my mom also. He really shows a lot of energy.”
Banks is up to 18 scholarship offers. He told OB this week that he’s considering Texas, Texas A&M, Florida, Michigan, Stanford, Oklahoma, LSU and Alabama. The Longhorns have an ally on their side in 2018 signee Malcolm Epps, Banks’ teammate at Dekaney.
“Epps is recruiting me hard. He said the other day if it’s not Texas, he’s going to be mad,” Banks said.
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Texas quarterback commitment Roschon Johnson will make his way to Austin on Friday and be on campus for UT’s junior day on Saturday. Johnson remains the only commitment in UT’s 2019 class, and said he’s going to work to change that this weekend.
“Really I’m just trying to get around some of the guys that are trying to check out the campus, see which guys we’re trying to recruit, see this 19 class,” Johnson said. “I’m bringing one of my teammates up there (OL Jaylen Garth), so I’ll be showing him around too.
“I have my eye on a few guys, like Garrett Wilson, Elijah Higgins. A lot of guys really. At this junior day, I’ll get the opportunity to talk to some of them face to face, see where they’re at. It should be a lot of fun.”
Johnson remains solid with his commitment to Texas. He said LSU and Stanford are the two programs that continue to recruit him the hardest. According to Johnson, he’s considering texting all non-UT coaches to inform them that he has completely shut down the recruiting process.
I’ll have a full report on Johnson posted on Friday.
Texas will host a large number of top 2019 and 2020 prospects on unofficial visits this weekend for junior days on Saturday and Sunday. A look at some of the players who have confirmed they’ll be in town, as well as notes on some of the top targets …
2019 Prospects
QB Roschon Johnson – Port Neches-Groves – The Texas commitment will be on campus on Saturday and possibly on Sunday as well. His goal for the weekend is to do some recruiting on UT’s behalf. More on Johnson later in this column.
RB Deondrick Glass – Katy – Holds a UT offer and would be a terrific complement to a player like Noah Cain.
RB Darwin Barlow – Newton - Under the radar a bit but has a bunch of early offers.
RB Chux Nwabuko - Hutto
WR Arjei Hederson – Richmond Travis – One of the nation’s best and Texas is high on his list.
WR Garrett Wilson – Lake Travis – Local product is one of the country’s top players.
WR Dylan Wright – West Mesquite - Rivals250 member with a UT offer; has Texas high on his list.
WR Jaylen Ellis – Round Rock Cedar Ridge – Committed to Baylor.
WR Ke’Andre Street – John Tyler
TE Nolan Matthews – Frisco Reedy
TE Baylor Cupp - Brock
TE Jalen Wydermeyer – $#@!inson – Has some impressive early offers.
OL Javonne Shepherd – Houston North Forest – Holds a Texas offer.
OL Stacey Wilkins – Camden (AR) Fairview – Interesting visit here; holds several early offers, will be interesting to see if Texas extends an offer.
OL Jade Ashalintubbi – Elysian Fields
DL DeMarvin Leal – Converse Judson – Huge visit here; one of the nation’s top d-line prospects.
DE Marcus Stripling – Mayde Creek – Rivals100 member so if he makes it in (tried to confirm again on Thursday) that’ll be big for Texas.
DE Jason Gold – League City Clear Springs
DL T’Vondre Sweat – Huntsville – He said on Thursday he’s unsure if he’ll make it in. Took a UT visit in December.
DE Shemar Pearl - Plano West – Wouldn’t shock me if he picked up an offer.
DL Carl Williams – Lufkin – Another potential offer candidate.
DL Javasia Brunson - Lufkin
DE Peter Mpagi – Richmond George Ranch
LB Marcel Brooks – Flower Mound Marcus – One of the nation’s best; he’s been all over the map.
LB De’Gabriel Floyd – Westlake Village (CA) – Rivals100 member making his way in from California.
LB Curley Young – Pflugerville Hendrickson
DB Demani Richardson – Waxahachie – Another Rivals100 member with a UT offer; Texas is squarely in the mix and can really help itself this weekend.
DB Marcus Banks – Spring Dekaney – Possible big visit here; Banks plans to commit in a couple weeks. More on him later in the War Room.
DB Tra Fluellen – Gilmer
DB Jonathan McGill – Coppell -
DB Marques Caldwell – Alvin – Committed to Oregon but will visit UT this weekend.
DB Xavier Player – Cibolo Steele
ATH Jeffery Carter – Aledo – Former OU commitment who decommitted shortly after Texas offered.
ATH Keshon Williams - Longview
ATH Dekendrick Bender – Marshall
ATH Ty DeArman – Arlington Bowie
ATH Tamauzia Brown – Newton – Already holds more than 10 offers.
ATH Breylon Garcia - Lufkin
2020 Prospects
RB Zachary Evans – North Shore – One of the nation’s top prospects in his class.
RB Jase McClellan - Aledo
RB Ty Jordan - West Mesquite
RB Seth McGowan - Mesquite Poteet
WR Demond Demas – Houston North Forest – Already holds close to 50 offers, including one from UT.
WR Collin Sullivan – Round Rock
WR J.J. Sparkman – Longview Pine Tree
WR Ja’Lynn Polk – Lufkin
WR Troy Omeire – Fort Bend Austin
DL Cam’Ron Jackson – Haynesville (LA)
LB Kameron Mayfield – John Tyler
DB R.J. Mickens – Southlake Carroll – No Texas offer yet but that could very well change soon.
DB Isaiah Johnson – John Tyler
DB Darius Snow – Lewisville Hebron
DB Dwight McGlotheren - New Caney
DB Xavion Alford – Pearland Shadow Creek
DB Lorando Johnson - Lancaster
ATH Khalan Griffin – Tyler Chapel Hill
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Corner Marcus Banks will visit Texas this weekend, and the Spring Dekaney product told OB this week that he’ll be making a commitment on March 3. Obviously, this weekend’s visit could be key for the Longhorns (Banks will visit on Sunday).
“I prayed on it, and then my family told me one day I’m going to wake up and know where I want to go,” Banks said. “I’ve been getting signs also. I don’t’ want to stress on it, don’t want to play games, so I’m going to go ahead and do it.”
As for this weekend, Banks said he’s ready to have a good time, like he does every time he visits Texas.
“I’m just ready to see the family atmosphere. It’s always fun going to Texas,” Banks said. “I want to enjoy myself, see everything - just the usual thing, have fun.”
Banks stays in close contact with Texas cornerbacks coach Jason Washington, and said Washington even spends time recruiting his mother.
“I talk to Coach Washington all the time, at least twice a week,” Banks said. “He always puts pressure on me, tells me to come down, shows me a lot of love. He talks to my mom also. He really shows a lot of energy.”
Banks is up to 18 scholarship offers. He told OB this week that he’s considering Texas, Texas A&M, Florida, Michigan, Stanford, Oklahoma, LSU and Alabama. The Longhorns have an ally on their side in 2018 signee Malcolm Epps, Banks’ teammate at Dekaney.
“Epps is recruiting me hard. He said the other day if it’s not Texas, he’s going to be mad,” Banks said.
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Texas quarterback commitment Roschon Johnson will make his way to Austin on Friday and be on campus for UT’s junior day on Saturday. Johnson remains the only commitment in UT’s 2019 class, and said he’s going to work to change that this weekend.
“Really I’m just trying to get around some of the guys that are trying to check out the campus, see which guys we’re trying to recruit, see this 19 class,” Johnson said. “I’m bringing one of my teammates up there (OL Jaylen Garth), so I’ll be showing him around too.
“I have my eye on a few guys, like Garrett Wilson, Elijah Higgins. A lot of guys really. At this junior day, I’ll get the opportunity to talk to some of them face to face, see where they’re at. It should be a lot of fun.”
Johnson remains solid with his commitment to Texas. He said LSU and Stanford are the two programs that continue to recruit him the hardest. According to Johnson, he’s considering texting all non-UT coaches to inform them that he has completely shut down the recruiting process.
I’ll have a full report on Johnson posted on Friday.
Texas Longhorns Recruiting Big Board - Offense (Post Junior Day Update)
As I did for the 2018 class, I'll attempt to keep up with Texas offers, interested prospects and commitments by position. This list is composed of all 4/5 stars from Texas, all Texas offers, and guys in which there is a serious interest (i.e. Junior Days, recruiting event invites, etc.). This list will be edited periodically. Please provide updates or information that you come across and I'll add to the list.
Bold Name = Mutual Interest
QB
Spencer Rattler - 5 star (0.9813) - Az - OU Commit
Grant Gunnel - 4 star (0.9720) - TX - No Offer
Roschon Johnson - 4 star (0.9292) - TX - TX Commit
- Roschon is an impressive dual threat QB who has thrived at Port-Neches Groves both throwing and running the ball. He is an effortless runner with very good speed. He also shows a good ability to throw the ball, including a good deep ball.
- Junior Day Visit 2/18
Grant Tisdale - 4 star (0.9063) - TX - Ole Miss (No offer)
RB
Trey Sanders - 5 star (0.9961) - Fl (IMG) - Offered
Quavaris Crouch - 5 star (0.9882) - NC - Offered
Noah Cain - 5 star (0.9842) - Fl (IMG), originally TX - Offered
- One of the absolute top RBs in the nation. Currently at IMG but originally from Denton, Tx. Texas has a legitimate shot at Cain but will have to fight off all of the top programs.
- 1/2018: Texas named as top program at this time
John Emery Jr - 4 star (0.9687) - La - Offered
Jerrion Ealy - 4 star (0.9666) - MS - Ole Miss Commit (Offered)
Devyn Ford - 4 star (0.9663) - Va - Offered
Daniel Carter - 4 star (0.9262) - Fl - Offered
Isaiah Spiller - 4 star (0.9256) - OU Commit (No Offer)
Deondrick Glass - 4 star (0.9249) - TX - Offered
- Junior Day 2/18
Titus Swen - 4 star (0.9215) - TX - No offer
Tyrion Davis - 4 star (0.9111) - La - LSU Commit (Offered)
Deion Hankins - 4 star (0.8967) - TX - No offer
Darwin Barlow - 3 star (0.8900) - TX - No offer
- Junior Day 2/18
Marcus Major - 3 star (0.8700) - Ok - Offered
Chux Nwabuko - NR - TX - No Offer
WR
Theo Wease - 4 star (0.9828) - TX - OU Commit (offered)
- Texas not in top 7 (1/2018)
Garrett Wilson - 4 star (0.9639) - TX - Ohio State (Offered)
Jordan Whittington - 5 star (0.9838) - TX - TEXAS COMMIT
- Tx visit 2/3/18
Devonta Lee - 4 star (0.9725) - La - Offered
Arjei Henderson - 4 star (0.9718) - TX - OU Commit (offered)
- Junior Day 2/18
Marquez Beason - 4 star (0.9710) - TX - Illinois Commit (Offered)
Marcus Washington - 4 star (0.9685) - Mo - Offered
Trey Palmer - 4 star (0.9619) - La - Offered
Jalen Curry - 4 star (0.9609) - TX - No Offer
Jashawn Sheffield - 4 star (0.9591) - Ga - Offered
Kam Brown - 4 star (0.9478) - TX - TAMU Commit (Offered)
Elijah Higgins - 4 star (0.9046) - TX - Offered
- Junior Day 2/18
- UOV 4/18
Jake Smith - 4 star (0.9532) - Az - Offered
Trejan Bridges - 4 star (0.9428) - TX - OU Commit (No Offer)
Demariyon Houston - 4 star (0.9341) - OK - Offered
- UOV to spring practice
Dylan Wright - 4 star (0.9270) - TX - Offered
- Junior Day 2/18
- UOV 4/2018
Tamauzia Brown - 4 star (0.9204) - TX (No Offer)
- Junior Day 2/18
Kenyon Jackson - 4 star (0.9013) - GA - TAMU (offered)
Genson Hooper-Price - 3 star (0.8861) - TX (No Offer)
Jaylen Ellis - 3 star (0.8628) - TX - Baylor Commit (No Offer)
- Junior Day 2/18
Ke'Andre Street - 3 star (0.8477) - TX - No offer
- Junior Day 2/18
Robbie Williams - NR - TX - No offer
- Junior Day 2/18
TE
Hudson Henry - 4 star (0.9777) - Ar - Offered
- Possible Junior Day Visit
Keon Zipperer - 4 star (0.9659) - Fl - Offered
Austin Stogner - 4 star (0.9602) - TX - OU Commit (No Offer)
Isaiah Foskey - 4 star (0.9459) - Ca - Offered
Grayson Boomer - 4 star (0.9399) - OK - OKSt. Commit (Offered)
Blake Hinson - 4 star (0.9147) - Ks - Offered
Brayden Liebrock - 3 star (0.8889) - Az - Offered
- UOV 3/2018
Baylor Cupp - 3 star (0.8739) - TX - TAMU (offered)
- Junior Day 2/18
- UOV 3/18
Larry Hodges - 3 star (0.8638) - Fl - Miami Commit (Offered)
Jalen Wydermyer - 3 star (0.8600) - TX - No Offer
- Junior Day 2/18
Jared Wiley - 3 star (0.8316) - Tx - Offered
- UOV 3/2018
Nolan Matthews - NR - Tx - No Offer
- Junior Day 2/18
OT
Kenyon Green - 5 star (0.9921) - TX - Offered
- Visit March 4th
- Texas in top 10
Tyler Johnson - 4 star (0.9797) - TX - Offered
- UOV 10/17
- Visit March 4th
Evan Neal - 4 star (0.9784) - FL (IMG) - No offer
- Visited Texas 2/12/18
Wanya Morris - 4 star (0.9770) - GA - Offered
Ray Parker - 4 star (0.9402) - LA - Offered
Darius Thomas - 4 star (0.9359) - Ar - Offered
- Junior Day 2/18
Javonne Shepard - 4 star (0.9054) - TX - Offered
- Junior Day 2/18
- Visit March 4th
- Texas in top 8
Stacey Wilkins - 4 star (0.8950) - Ar - Offered
- Junior Day 2/18
- Texas listed in top 10
Jack Buford - 3 star (0.8839) - Mo - Offered
Andrew Coker - 3 star (0.8763) - Tx- Offered
Brannon Brown - 3 star (0.8628) - TX - TCU Commit (No Offer)
Jade Ashalintubbi - NR - TX - No Offer
C/G
Kardell Thomas - 5 star (0.9864) - La - LSU Commit (Offered)
EJ Ndoma Ogar - 4 star (0.9343) - TX - OU Commit (Offered)
Branson Bragg - 4 star (0.9036) - TX - Offered
- Texas listed in top 8
- UOV 4/18
Vincent Murphy - 3 star (0.8739) - Fl - South Carolina Commit (Offered)
As I did for the 2018 class, I'll attempt to keep up with Texas offers, interested prospects and commitments by position. This list is composed of all 4/5 stars from Texas, all Texas offers, and guys in which there is a serious interest (i.e. Junior Days, recruiting event invites, etc.). This list will be edited periodically. Please provide updates or information that you come across and I'll add to the list.
Bold Name = Mutual Interest
QB
Spencer Rattler - 5 star (0.9813) - Az - OU Commit
Grant Gunnel - 4 star (0.9720) - TX - No Offer
Roschon Johnson - 4 star (0.9292) - TX - TX Commit
- Roschon is an impressive dual threat QB who has thrived at Port-Neches Groves both throwing and running the ball. He is an effortless runner with very good speed. He also shows a good ability to throw the ball, including a good deep ball.
- Junior Day Visit 2/18
Grant Tisdale - 4 star (0.9063) - TX - Ole Miss (No offer)
RB
Trey Sanders - 5 star (0.9961) - Fl (IMG) - Offered
Quavaris Crouch - 5 star (0.9882) - NC - Offered
Noah Cain - 5 star (0.9842) - Fl (IMG), originally TX - Offered
- One of the absolute top RBs in the nation. Currently at IMG but originally from Denton, Tx. Texas has a legitimate shot at Cain but will have to fight off all of the top programs.
- 1/2018: Texas named as top program at this time
John Emery Jr - 4 star (0.9687) - La - Offered
Jerrion Ealy - 4 star (0.9666) - MS - Ole Miss Commit (Offered)
Devyn Ford - 4 star (0.9663) - Va - Offered
Daniel Carter - 4 star (0.9262) - Fl - Offered
Isaiah Spiller - 4 star (0.9256) - OU Commit (No Offer)
Deondrick Glass - 4 star (0.9249) - TX - Offered
- Junior Day 2/18
Titus Swen - 4 star (0.9215) - TX - No offer
Tyrion Davis - 4 star (0.9111) - La - LSU Commit (Offered)
Deion Hankins - 4 star (0.8967) - TX - No offer
Darwin Barlow - 3 star (0.8900) - TX - No offer
- Junior Day 2/18
Marcus Major - 3 star (0.8700) - Ok - Offered
Chux Nwabuko - NR - TX - No Offer
WR
Theo Wease - 4 star (0.9828) - TX - OU Commit (offered)
- Texas not in top 7 (1/2018)
Garrett Wilson - 4 star (0.9639) - TX - Ohio State (Offered)
Jordan Whittington - 5 star (0.9838) - TX - TEXAS COMMIT
- Tx visit 2/3/18
Devonta Lee - 4 star (0.9725) - La - Offered
Arjei Henderson - 4 star (0.9718) - TX - OU Commit (offered)
- Junior Day 2/18
Marquez Beason - 4 star (0.9710) - TX - Illinois Commit (Offered)
Marcus Washington - 4 star (0.9685) - Mo - Offered
Trey Palmer - 4 star (0.9619) - La - Offered
Jalen Curry - 4 star (0.9609) - TX - No Offer
Jashawn Sheffield - 4 star (0.9591) - Ga - Offered
Kam Brown - 4 star (0.9478) - TX - TAMU Commit (Offered)
Elijah Higgins - 4 star (0.9046) - TX - Offered
- Junior Day 2/18
- UOV 4/18
Jake Smith - 4 star (0.9532) - Az - Offered
Trejan Bridges - 4 star (0.9428) - TX - OU Commit (No Offer)
Demariyon Houston - 4 star (0.9341) - OK - Offered
- UOV to spring practice
Dylan Wright - 4 star (0.9270) - TX - Offered
- Junior Day 2/18
- UOV 4/2018
Tamauzia Brown - 4 star (0.9204) - TX (No Offer)
- Junior Day 2/18
Kenyon Jackson - 4 star (0.9013) - GA - TAMU (offered)
Genson Hooper-Price - 3 star (0.8861) - TX (No Offer)
Jaylen Ellis - 3 star (0.8628) - TX - Baylor Commit (No Offer)
- Junior Day 2/18
Ke'Andre Street - 3 star (0.8477) - TX - No offer
- Junior Day 2/18
Robbie Williams - NR - TX - No offer
- Junior Day 2/18
TE
Hudson Henry - 4 star (0.9777) - Ar - Offered
- Possible Junior Day Visit
Keon Zipperer - 4 star (0.9659) - Fl - Offered
Austin Stogner - 4 star (0.9602) - TX - OU Commit (No Offer)
Isaiah Foskey - 4 star (0.9459) - Ca - Offered
Grayson Boomer - 4 star (0.9399) - OK - OKSt. Commit (Offered)
Blake Hinson - 4 star (0.9147) - Ks - Offered
Brayden Liebrock - 3 star (0.8889) - Az - Offered
- UOV 3/2018
Baylor Cupp - 3 star (0.8739) - TX - TAMU (offered)
- Junior Day 2/18
- UOV 3/18
Larry Hodges - 3 star (0.8638) - Fl - Miami Commit (Offered)
Jalen Wydermyer - 3 star (0.8600) - TX - No Offer
- Junior Day 2/18
Jared Wiley - 3 star (0.8316) - Tx - Offered
- UOV 3/2018
Nolan Matthews - NR - Tx - No Offer
- Junior Day 2/18
OT
Kenyon Green - 5 star (0.9921) - TX - Offered
- Visit March 4th
- Texas in top 10
Tyler Johnson - 4 star (0.9797) - TX - Offered
- UOV 10/17
- Visit March 4th
Evan Neal - 4 star (0.9784) - FL (IMG) - No offer
- Visited Texas 2/12/18
Wanya Morris - 4 star (0.9770) - GA - Offered
Ray Parker - 4 star (0.9402) - LA - Offered
Darius Thomas - 4 star (0.9359) - Ar - Offered
- Junior Day 2/18
Javonne Shepard - 4 star (0.9054) - TX - Offered
- Junior Day 2/18
- Visit March 4th
- Texas in top 8
Stacey Wilkins - 4 star (0.8950) - Ar - Offered
- Junior Day 2/18
- Texas listed in top 10
Jack Buford - 3 star (0.8839) - Mo - Offered
Andrew Coker - 3 star (0.8763) - Tx- Offered
Brannon Brown - 3 star (0.8628) - TX - TCU Commit (No Offer)
Jade Ashalintubbi - NR - TX - No Offer
C/G
Kardell Thomas - 5 star (0.9864) - La - LSU Commit (Offered)
EJ Ndoma Ogar - 4 star (0.9343) - TX - OU Commit (Offered)
Branson Bragg - 4 star (0.9036) - TX - Offered
- Texas listed in top 8
- UOV 4/18
Vincent Murphy - 3 star (0.8739) - Fl - South Carolina Commit (Offered)
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Texas Longhorns Recruiting Big Board - Defense (Post Junior Day Update)
I'll attempt to keep up with Texas offers, interested prospects and commitments by position. This list is composed of all 4/5 stars from Texas, all Texas offers, and guys in which there is a serious interest (i.e. Junior Days, recruiting event invites, etc.). This list will be edited periodically. Please provide updates or information that you come across and I'll add to the list.
Bold Name = Mutual Interest
DT
Ishmael Sopsher - 5 star (0.9988) - LA - Offered
Faatui Tuitele - 5 star (0.9862) - HI - Offered
- UOV 3/10
DeMarvin Leal - 4 star (0.9586) - TX - TAMU Commit (Offered)
- 1/2018 Texas listed in top 5 (Bama, TAMU, Clemson, OkSt)
- Junior Day 2/18
- UOV 4/18
Josh Ellison - 3 star (0.8889) - TX - TAMU Commit (No Offer)
Carl Williams - 3 star (0.8739) - Tx - No Offer
- Junior Day 2/18
DE
Kayvon Thibodeaux - 5 star (0.9986) - CA - Offered
Nathan Pickering - 4 star (0.9718) - MS - Offered
Stephen Herron - 4 star (0.9684) - KY - Mich Commit (Offered)
Kevin Harris - 4 star (0.9603) - Ga - Alabama Commit (Offered)
Nana Osafo-Mensah - 4 star (0.9558) - TX - Offered
- Tx listed in top 10
- Plans to visit texas May 4th
- UOV 4/18
Marcus Stripling - 4 star (0.9527) - TX - Offered
- Tx listed in top 8
- Junior Day 2/18
- UOV 3/2018
Justin Eboigbe- 4 star (0.9506) - Ga - Offered
Nelson Ceasar - 4 star (0.9475) - TX - No Offer
Lloyd Summerall - 4 star (0.9259) - Fl - Offered
Braylen Ingraham - 4 star (0.9199) - Fl - Offered
Hunter Spears - 4 star (0.9185) - TX - ND Commit (No Offer)
Jermaine Johnson - 4 star (0.9100) - KS JUCO - Offered
Gilbert Ibeneme - 4 star (0.9075) - TX - No Offer
- Junior Day 2/18
Jamie Ferguson - 4 star (0.9000) - TX - No Offer
Steven Parker - 4 star (0.9000) - TX - TTech Commit (No Offer)
Braedon Mowry - 4 star (0.8985) - TX - TAMU (offered)
- Tx listed in top 7
Marcus Hicks - 4 star (0.8937) - KS - Offered
- Visited Tx 2/3/18
- Texas in top 12
David Ugwoegbu - 3 star (0.8871 - Tx - Offered
Breylon Garcia - 3 star (0.8778) - TX - No Offer
- Junior Day 2/18
Jamond Gordon - 3 star (0.8750 - MS - Ole Miss Commit
Rian Davis - 3 star (0.8728) - FL - Offered
Zach Williams - 3 star (0.8600) - Ar - Offered
T'Vondre Sweat - 3 star (0.8567) - TX - Offered
- Junior Day 2/18
Peter Mpagi - 3 star (0.8416) - TX - No Offer
- Junior Day 2/18
Javasia Brunson - 3 star (0.8366) - TX - No Offer
- Junior Day 2/18
David Neil - NR - TX- No Offer
- Junior Day 2/18
Jason Gold - NR - TX - No Offer
- Junior Day 2/18
Trace Ford - NR - OK - No Offer
- Junior Day 2/18
LB
Owen Pappoe - 5 star (0.9961) - GA - Auburn (Offered)
- Plans to take OV
De'Gabriel Floyd - 4 star (0.9776) - Ca - TEXAS COMMIT
- Junior Day 2/18
- UOV 3/10
Mase Funa - 4 star (0.9612) - Ca - Oregon Commit (Offered)
Donte Starks - 4 star (0.9534) - LA - Offered
Marcel Brooks - 4 star (0.9526) - TX - LSU Commit
Maninoa Tufono - 4 star (0.9524) - Hi - Offered
Cade Stover - 4 star (0.9487) - Oh - Ohio State (Offered)
Kevin Harris - 4 star (0.9477) - GA- Offered
Anthony Solomon - 4 star (0.9445) - Fl - Miami Commit (Offered)
Lakia Henry - 4 star JUCO (0.9200) - GA - offered
Shammond Cooper - 4 star (0.9147) - MO - Offered
- Texas in top 10 (OU is likely favorite)
Rian Davis - 4 star (0.9123) - Fl - Offered
Avery Huff - 4 star (0.9000) - Fl - Offered
David Gbenda - 4 star (0.8967) - Tx - Offered
- UOV 2/2018
Makiya Tongue - 3 star (0.8900) - La - Offered
Spencer Lytle - 3 star (0.8789) - Ca - Offered
Curley Young - NR - TX - No Offer
- Junior Day 2/18
CB
Derek Stingley - 5 star (0.9876) - LA - Offered
- Texas in top 6 (LSU, Mich, Stan, Flor, UGA)
Chris Steele - 5 star (0.9838) - CA - Offered
- Texas in top 14
Mykael Wright - 4 star (0.9741) - Ca - Offered
Erick Young - 4 star (0.9391) - TX - Offered
- Junior Day 2/18
Devin Bush - 4 star (0.9324) - La - Offered
Jaden Davis - 4 star (0.9291) - Fl - Offered
- Tx listed in top 10
Christian Harris - 4 star (0.9216) - La - Offered
Bobby Wolfe - 4 star (0.9122) - TX - Offered
- Texas not listed as a top school
Elijah Blades - 4 star (0.9100) - Az JUCO - Offered
Chester Kimbrough - 4 star (0.9088) - LA - Offered
Chris Adimora - 4 star (0.9052) - CA- Offered
Marcus Banks - 4 star (0.8914) - TX - Offered
- Junior Day 2/18
- OV planned May 5th
Marques Caldwell - 3 star (0.8689) - TX - Oregon Commit (no offer)
- Junior day 2/18
Marcus Lafrance - NR - Fl - Offered
Xavier Player - NR - TX - No Offer
S
Brian Williams - 5 star (0.9885) - TX - TAMU Commit (Offered)
Daxton Hill - 5 star (0.9843) - OK - Offered
Lewis Cine - 4 star (0.9786) - Tx - Offered
- UOV 3/2018
Demani Richardson - 4 star (0.9448) - TX - TAMU (Offered)
Jalen Catalon - 4 star (0.9427) - TX - Offered
- Visited Tx 2/3/18, 3/2018
Jordan Battle - 4 star (0.9288) - Fl - Offered
Kenyatta Watson II - 4 star (0.9199) - GA - TEXAS Commit
- Visit 2/18
- Texas in Top 2 (ND)
- UOV 4/18
Jamal Morris - 4 star (0.9193) - TX - OU Commit (offered)
- Junior Day 2/18
- Texas in Top 3 (LSU, OU)
Noa Pola-Gates - 4 star (0.9026) - Az - Offered
Anfernee Orji - 4 star (0.8987) - TX - No Offer
Chris Adimora - 4 star (0.8977) - Ca - Offered
Jalyn Phillips - 4 star (0.8933) - GA - Offered
Jarrian Jones - 3 star (0.8739) - MS - OU Commit (Offered)
Athletes
Bru McCoy (WR/OLB) - 5 star (0.9939) - CA - Offered
Isaiah Williams (QB/WR/CB) - 5 star (0.9843) - MO - Offered
Jashawn Sheffield - 4 star (0.9434) - Ga - Offered
Christian Harris - 4 star (0.9392) - La - Offered
Jeffery Carter (WR/CB) - 4 star (0.9221) - TX - Offered
- Tx visit 2/3/18
- Texas in top 10
Jaren Mangham (RB) - 4 star (0.9090) - MI - Offered
- UOV 2/18
Velton Gardner (QB/KR) - 4 star (0.8927) - TX - No Offer
Dekendrick Bender (WR/CB) - NR - TX - No Offer
- Junior Day 2/18
Dylan Jantz (WR/S) - NR - TX - No Offer
- Junior Day 2/18
I'll attempt to keep up with Texas offers, interested prospects and commitments by position. This list is composed of all 4/5 stars from Texas, all Texas offers, and guys in which there is a serious interest (i.e. Junior Days, recruiting event invites, etc.). This list will be edited periodically. Please provide updates or information that you come across and I'll add to the list.
Bold Name = Mutual Interest
DT
Ishmael Sopsher - 5 star (0.9988) - LA - Offered
Faatui Tuitele - 5 star (0.9862) - HI - Offered
- UOV 3/10
DeMarvin Leal - 4 star (0.9586) - TX - TAMU Commit (Offered)
- 1/2018 Texas listed in top 5 (Bama, TAMU, Clemson, OkSt)
- Junior Day 2/18
- UOV 4/18
Josh Ellison - 3 star (0.8889) - TX - TAMU Commit (No Offer)
Carl Williams - 3 star (0.8739) - Tx - No Offer
- Junior Day 2/18
DE
Kayvon Thibodeaux - 5 star (0.9986) - CA - Offered
Nathan Pickering - 4 star (0.9718) - MS - Offered
Stephen Herron - 4 star (0.9684) - KY - Mich Commit (Offered)
Kevin Harris - 4 star (0.9603) - Ga - Alabama Commit (Offered)
Nana Osafo-Mensah - 4 star (0.9558) - TX - Offered
- Tx listed in top 10
- Plans to visit texas May 4th
- UOV 4/18
Marcus Stripling - 4 star (0.9527) - TX - Offered
- Tx listed in top 8
- Junior Day 2/18
- UOV 3/2018
Justin Eboigbe- 4 star (0.9506) - Ga - Offered
Nelson Ceasar - 4 star (0.9475) - TX - No Offer
Lloyd Summerall - 4 star (0.9259) - Fl - Offered
Braylen Ingraham - 4 star (0.9199) - Fl - Offered
Hunter Spears - 4 star (0.9185) - TX - ND Commit (No Offer)
Jermaine Johnson - 4 star (0.9100) - KS JUCO - Offered
Gilbert Ibeneme - 4 star (0.9075) - TX - No Offer
- Junior Day 2/18
Jamie Ferguson - 4 star (0.9000) - TX - No Offer
Steven Parker - 4 star (0.9000) - TX - TTech Commit (No Offer)
Braedon Mowry - 4 star (0.8985) - TX - TAMU (offered)
- Tx listed in top 7
Marcus Hicks - 4 star (0.8937) - KS - Offered
- Visited Tx 2/3/18
- Texas in top 12
David Ugwoegbu - 3 star (0.8871 - Tx - Offered
Breylon Garcia - 3 star (0.8778) - TX - No Offer
- Junior Day 2/18
Jamond Gordon - 3 star (0.8750 - MS - Ole Miss Commit
Rian Davis - 3 star (0.8728) - FL - Offered
Zach Williams - 3 star (0.8600) - Ar - Offered
T'Vondre Sweat - 3 star (0.8567) - TX - Offered
- Junior Day 2/18
Peter Mpagi - 3 star (0.8416) - TX - No Offer
- Junior Day 2/18
Javasia Brunson - 3 star (0.8366) - TX - No Offer
- Junior Day 2/18
David Neil - NR - TX- No Offer
- Junior Day 2/18
Jason Gold - NR - TX - No Offer
- Junior Day 2/18
Trace Ford - NR - OK - No Offer
- Junior Day 2/18
LB
Owen Pappoe - 5 star (0.9961) - GA - Auburn (Offered)
- Plans to take OV
De'Gabriel Floyd - 4 star (0.9776) - Ca - TEXAS COMMIT
- Junior Day 2/18
- UOV 3/10
Mase Funa - 4 star (0.9612) - Ca - Oregon Commit (Offered)
Donte Starks - 4 star (0.9534) - LA - Offered
Marcel Brooks - 4 star (0.9526) - TX - LSU Commit
Maninoa Tufono - 4 star (0.9524) - Hi - Offered
Cade Stover - 4 star (0.9487) - Oh - Ohio State (Offered)
Kevin Harris - 4 star (0.9477) - GA- Offered
Anthony Solomon - 4 star (0.9445) - Fl - Miami Commit (Offered)
Lakia Henry - 4 star JUCO (0.9200) - GA - offered
Shammond Cooper - 4 star (0.9147) - MO - Offered
- Texas in top 10 (OU is likely favorite)
Rian Davis - 4 star (0.9123) - Fl - Offered
Avery Huff - 4 star (0.9000) - Fl - Offered
David Gbenda - 4 star (0.8967) - Tx - Offered
- UOV 2/2018
Makiya Tongue - 3 star (0.8900) - La - Offered
Spencer Lytle - 3 star (0.8789) - Ca - Offered
Curley Young - NR - TX - No Offer
- Junior Day 2/18
CB
Derek Stingley - 5 star (0.9876) - LA - Offered
- Texas in top 6 (LSU, Mich, Stan, Flor, UGA)
Chris Steele - 5 star (0.9838) - CA - Offered
- Texas in top 14
Mykael Wright - 4 star (0.9741) - Ca - Offered
Erick Young - 4 star (0.9391) - TX - Offered
- Junior Day 2/18
Devin Bush - 4 star (0.9324) - La - Offered
Jaden Davis - 4 star (0.9291) - Fl - Offered
- Tx listed in top 10
Christian Harris - 4 star (0.9216) - La - Offered
Bobby Wolfe - 4 star (0.9122) - TX - Offered
- Texas not listed as a top school
Elijah Blades - 4 star (0.9100) - Az JUCO - Offered
Chester Kimbrough - 4 star (0.9088) - LA - Offered
Chris Adimora - 4 star (0.9052) - CA- Offered
Marcus Banks - 4 star (0.8914) - TX - Offered
- Junior Day 2/18
- OV planned May 5th
Marques Caldwell - 3 star (0.8689) - TX - Oregon Commit (no offer)
- Junior day 2/18
Marcus Lafrance - NR - Fl - Offered
Xavier Player - NR - TX - No Offer
S
Brian Williams - 5 star (0.9885) - TX - TAMU Commit (Offered)
Daxton Hill - 5 star (0.9843) - OK - Offered
Lewis Cine - 4 star (0.9786) - Tx - Offered
- UOV 3/2018
Demani Richardson - 4 star (0.9448) - TX - TAMU (Offered)
Jalen Catalon - 4 star (0.9427) - TX - Offered
- Visited Tx 2/3/18, 3/2018
Jordan Battle - 4 star (0.9288) - Fl - Offered
Kenyatta Watson II - 4 star (0.9199) - GA - TEXAS Commit
- Visit 2/18
- Texas in Top 2 (ND)
- UOV 4/18
Jamal Morris - 4 star (0.9193) - TX - OU Commit (offered)
- Junior Day 2/18
- Texas in Top 3 (LSU, OU)
Noa Pola-Gates - 4 star (0.9026) - Az - Offered
Anfernee Orji - 4 star (0.8987) - TX - No Offer
Chris Adimora - 4 star (0.8977) - Ca - Offered
Jalyn Phillips - 4 star (0.8933) - GA - Offered
Jarrian Jones - 3 star (0.8739) - MS - OU Commit (Offered)
Athletes
Bru McCoy (WR/OLB) - 5 star (0.9939) - CA - Offered
Isaiah Williams (QB/WR/CB) - 5 star (0.9843) - MO - Offered
Jashawn Sheffield - 4 star (0.9434) - Ga - Offered
Christian Harris - 4 star (0.9392) - La - Offered
Jeffery Carter (WR/CB) - 4 star (0.9221) - TX - Offered
- Tx visit 2/3/18
- Texas in top 10
Jaren Mangham (RB) - 4 star (0.9090) - MI - Offered
- UOV 2/18
Velton Gardner (QB/KR) - 4 star (0.8927) - TX - No Offer
Dekendrick Bender (WR/CB) - NR - TX - No Offer
- Junior Day 2/18
Dylan Jantz (WR/S) - NR - TX - No Offer
- Junior Day 2/18
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Good call. I'll fix that.
Also had to change Tyler Johnson's visit status. He did not make it to the event due to illness. Interestingly he did make it to OU on Saturday. Initial plan was to be in Austin on Sunday. Not sure if we should be reading anything into that, hopefully not. With Kenyon Green leaning strong to TAMU, landing Tyler Johnson is imperative as those two are the stud tackles in the state (and nation).
3 offers went out to Junior Days visitors
OL from Arky
TE from Brock
TE from temple (below) who is already getting CB's to us.
OL from Arky
TE from Brock
TE from temple (below) who is already getting CB's to us.
Tim Brewster at aggy was absolutely roasted on twitter by Texas, OU, TCU coaches and players. He makes it too easy.
I have a twitter and I only follow texas recruiting reporters. 5 minutes scrolling on twitter keeps me up to date. I like to write and posts things on the board about it to organize things in my own way.
Texas recently offered 5 star DT Faatui Tuitele out of Hawaii.
This would usually just seem like a shot in the dark type of offer but Faatui has announced that he plans to visit Texas this spring. It'll be a tough hill to climb to get him to play in Austin over the top west coasts schools but we are at least in that fight.
Jake Langi is a recruiting assistant and his presence has been huge with recruits who have polynesian backgrounds. Recent commit Junior Angilau is probably not in Austin without Langi and it seems he has been a huge reason Stacey Wilkins and now Tuitele have or will visit this cycle.
https://247sports.com/Player/Faatui-Tuitele-92994
This would usually just seem like a shot in the dark type of offer but Faatui has announced that he plans to visit Texas this spring. It'll be a tough hill to climb to get him to play in Austin over the top west coasts schools but we are at least in that fight.
Jake Langi is a recruiting assistant and his presence has been huge with recruits who have polynesian backgrounds. Recent commit Junior Angilau is probably not in Austin without Langi and it seems he has been a huge reason Stacey Wilkins and now Tuitele have or will visit this cycle.
https://247sports.com/Player/Faatui-Tuitele-92994
Other sites seem to think we have two silents that could drop at any time.
That would be the cherry on top! Those 7 wins last season could easily turn into 10+ with average/good/great OL play.
we SHOULD have won ok state, usc, and tech. only thing stopping those wins were, ummm, inexperienced plays at qb.
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