I have all of his rankings from all of the rankings published at the top of the article with mine at the very top.
Ketch you have fought the good fight regarding prospect rankings, but reading comprehension and objectivity are lacking on OB. Apparently, it actually is rocket surgery.
Heck, I'm so transparent that I will ID guys by the rankings that other networks give out.Ketch you have fought the good fight regarding prospect rankings, but reading comprehension and objectivity are lacking on OB. Apparently, it actually is rocket surgery.
7 of the 11 tight ends in the last 20 years from Texas ranked as 5.9 or above have were drafted and played in the NFL.
This kid's film/speed is sick on both sides of the ball. Wouldn't be surprised to see his ranking climb as he gets into senior year play. Hell of an athlete with jets and fantastic strike speed. Great pickup. LFG!
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Cliffs Notes: The Longhorns picked up one of its biggest and most important commitments in the 2025 cycle on Monday when Spring (Texas) Dekaney athlete Nick Townsend gave a verbal pledge to Steve Sarkisian and is staff.
Rankings: Here's the industry breakdown...
LSR (6.0): High 4 star, No.12 in Texas
Rivals: (5.8) Low 4-star, No.172 nationally, No.25 in Texas
ESPN: (81) Low 4-star, No.197 nationally, No.32 in Texas
On3: (92) Low 4-star, No.88 nationally, No.23 in Texas
247: (92) Low 4-star, No.108 nationally, No.20 in Texas
247 composite: (.9484) Mid 4-star, No.114 nationally, No.21 in Texas
Notable offers: Alabama (OV 6/7), Texas A&M (OV 6/14), USC (5/31), Arizona State (OV 4/26), LSU, Florida, Florida State, Michigan and Notre Dame
Evaluation: The evaluation of Townsend is pretty simple. He's a fantastic athlete who has the ability to stretch the field and make plays in the passing game on the offensive side of the ball, while also possessing the explosive skill set in a 6-3, 225-pound frame that at least gives him a chance to emerge into a Trey Moore-like player off the edge on the defensive side of the ball if all of the pieces came together. From my perspective, he's best suited on the offensive side of the ball and should give the Longhorns a potential JT Sanders threat at the H-back position because he absolutely has field-stretching ability as a receiver. What makes him slightly different than Sanders is that he brings a little more physicality and natural aggression to the position than Sanders did in his three seasons in Austin. As a defensive prospect, his burst off the edge will make your mouth water when you start thinking about his pass rush upside, but his frame makes him a classic edge tweener that historically doesn't pan out at a high level.
Why it matters: From my perspective, this is the second super-blue chip level prospect that the Longhorns have landed in the 2025 recruiting class. Landing a high end talent is something this class needs more of and Townsend helps get that momentum going in the right direction. He also projects at a position that desperately needs an injection of talent following the loss of Sanders and potentially the loss of the top 3 tight ends on the roster at the end of the 2024 season.
Expectations: Given the state of the tight end/H-back position, it would be shocking if Townsend isn't able to come in and carve out a role in his first couple of seasons in Austin, including a possible starting position by year two. Overall, he has the makings of a multi-year starting-level player with NFL upside,
Must See Junior Film: Enjoy.
Ketch I’ve also seen you speak very highly of Armstrong. Do you see Townsend or Armstrong as being the higher upside prospect?
I would rather have Armstrong, but both fall into a position in the rankings that suggests they have excelent shots at making it as NFL players.
Dating myself but he reminds me a lot of early eighties Longhorn, Terry Orr. Same build and athleticism. Orr played FB/ Tb for the horns but was better suited for TE/HB role as indicated by his eventual success with the Washington Redskins.
Founded by proud UT graduates (Garner, B.S. Geology and Chris BBA and MBA from McCombs), Mercury Exteriors is dedicated to helping Texans improve their homes. Whether it is repairing damage caused by bad weather or upgrading the exterior of a home, Mercury is trusted by Longhorn fans across the state (disclaimer: we will also help Aggies, Red Raiders and Horned Frogs, as long as they behave themselves).
For a free estimate, please contact us at 512-729-ROOF (7663) or info@mercuryexteriors.com.
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Cliffs Notes: The Longhorns picked up one of its biggest and most important commitments in the 2025 cycle on Monday when Spring (Texas) Dekaney athlete Nick Townsend gave a verbal pledge to Steve Sarkisian and is staff.
Rankings: Here's the industry breakdown...
LSR (6.0): High 4 star, No.12 in Texas
Rivals: (5.8) Low 4-star, No.172 nationally, No.25 in Texas
ESPN: (81) Low 4-star, No.197 nationally, No.32 in Texas
On3: (92) Low 4-star, No.88 nationally, No.23 in Texas
247: (92) Low 4-star, No.108 nationally, No.20 in Texas
247 composite: (.9484) Mid 4-star, No.114 nationally, No.21 in Texas
Notable offers: Alabama (OV 6/7), Texas A&M (OV 6/14), USC (5/31), Arizona State (OV 4/26), LSU, Florida, Florida State, Michigan and Notre Dame
Evaluation: The evaluation of Townsend is pretty simple. He's a fantastic athlete who has the ability to stretch the field and make plays in the passing game on the offensive side of the ball, while also possessing the explosive skill set in a 6-3, 225-pound frame that at least gives him a chance to emerge into a Trey Moore-like player off the edge on the defensive side of the ball if all of the pieces came together. From my perspective, he's best suited on the offensive side of the ball and should give the Longhorns a potential JT Sanders threat at the H-back position because he absolutely has field-stretching ability as a receiver. What makes him slightly different than Sanders is that he brings a little more physicality and natural aggression to the position than Sanders did in his three seasons in Austin. As a defensive prospect, his burst off the edge will make your mouth water when you start thinking about his pass rush upside, but his frame makes him a classic edge tweener that historically doesn't pan out at a high level.
Why it matters: From my perspective, this is the second super-blue chip level prospect that the Longhorns have landed in the 2025 recruiting class. Landing a high end talent is something this class needs more of and Townsend helps get that momentum going in the right direction. He also projects at a position that desperately needs an injection of talent following the loss of Sanders and potentially the loss of the top 3 tight ends on the roster at the end of the 2024 season.
Expectations: Given the state of the tight end/H-back position, it would be shocking if Townsend isn't able to come in and carve out a role in his first couple of seasons in Austin, including a possible starting position by year two. Overall, he has the makings of a multi-year starting-level player with NFL upside,
Must See Junior Film: Enjoy.
I think more than anything, they project of where the industry will eventually go. Again, see Lance Jackson.
What happened to JT’s aggressiveness? He doesn’t like contact when he tries to block? He seems deathly afraid. Was he afraid of getting hurt?
One of the first big receivers that I feel in love with that have proven as a prototype to be fulls gold.
Just glad he is representing his home state and not just another Texas school.
Kid does NOT run like a TE!👀 He can RUN! Sanders wasn’t quite that fast! Very similar player though IMO.
Founded by proud UT graduates (Garner, B.S. Geology and Chris BBA and MBA from McCombs), Mercury Exteriors is dedicated to helping Texans improve their homes. Whether it is repairing damage caused by bad weather or upgrading the exterior of a home, Mercury is trusted by Longhorn fans across the state (disclaimer: we will also help Aggies, Red Raiders and Horned Frogs, as long as they behave themselves).
For a free estimate, please contact us at 512-729-ROOF (7663) or info@mercuryexteriors.com.
******
Cliffs Notes: The Longhorns picked up one of its biggest and most important commitments in the 2025 cycle on Monday when Spring (Texas) Dekaney athlete Nick Townsend gave a verbal pledge to Steve Sarkisian and is staff.
Rankings: Here's the industry breakdown...
LSR (6.0): High 4 star, No.12 in Texas
Rivals: (5.8) Low 4-star, No.172 nationally, No.25 in Texas
ESPN: (81) Low 4-star, No.197 nationally, No.32 in Texas
On3: (92) Low 4-star, No.88 nationally, No.23 in Texas
247: (92) Low 4-star, No.108 nationally, No.20 in Texas
247 composite: (.9484) Mid 4-star, No.114 nationally, No.21 in Texas
Notable offers: Alabama (OV 6/7), Texas A&M (OV 6/14), USC (5/31), Arizona State (OV 4/26), LSU, Florida, Florida State, Michigan and Notre Dame
Evaluation: The evaluation of Townsend is pretty simple. He's a fantastic athlete who has the ability to stretch the field and make plays in the passing game on the offensive side of the ball, while also possessing the explosive skill set in a 6-3, 225-pound frame that at least gives him a chance to emerge into a Trey Moore-like player off the edge on the defensive side of the ball if all of the pieces came together. From my perspective, he's best suited on the offensive side of the ball and should give the Longhorns a potential JT Sanders threat at the H-back position because he absolutely has field-stretching ability as a receiver. What makes him slightly different than Sanders is that he brings a little more physicality and natural aggression to the position than Sanders did in his three seasons in Austin. As a defensive prospect, his burst off the edge will make your mouth water when you start thinking about his pass rush upside, but his frame makes him a classic edge tweener that historically doesn't pan out at a high level.
Why it matters: From my perspective, this is the second super-blue chip level prospect that the Longhorns have landed in the 2025 recruiting class. Landing a high end talent is something this class needs more of and Townsend helps get that momentum going in the right direction. He also projects at a position that desperately needs an injection of talent following the loss of Sanders and potentially the loss of the top 3 tight ends on the roster at the end of the 2024 season.
Expectations: Given the state of the tight end/H-back position, it would be shocking if Townsend isn't able to come in and carve out a role in his first couple of seasons in Austin, including a possible starting position by year two. Overall, he has the makings of a multi-year starting-level player with NFL upside,
Must See Junior Film: Enjoy.
