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Recruiting Thread 2017

Higdon:

Texas is set to take a class size of around 21 players for the class of 2017. Currently, they have seven verbal commitments including Montrell Estell, Xavier Newman, Kobe Boyce, Lagaryonn Carson, Major Tennison and Sam Ehlinger.

DB (4) – Montrell Estell and Kobe Boyce +2 moving forward
DE (3-4) – Lagaryonn Carson + 2-3 – This position will be the most interesting down the stretch run for me
DT (1) – None today +1 – Texas may only land one DT in 2017
LB (3) – None today +3 -- Lots of offers out and looking for the best three available – may surprise you
OL (3-4) – Xavier Newman + 2-3 moving forward – Outside circumstances will impact this position in 2017
QB (1) – Sam Ehlinger
RB (1) – None today +1 Also may surprise some, not everyone, but some
TE (1) – Major Tennison
WR (3) – Damion Miller +2 This one could be tricky though

*****Recruiting is very fluid as we all understand. Having said that, I can also tell you I feel better right now in June vs. any other June since Charlie has been at Texas. All that is left is to win some ball games.*****

Questions/Answers

What will it take for Charlie Strong to earn a contract extension this coming year?
Eight or nine wins and that should take care of itself in my mind. What do you believe he needs to do for the extension to arrive?

Of the recent visitors to campus, who did we make up the most ground on and how much did this weekend do as far as moving the needle for the 2017 class overall (slightly forward, the same, leap forward/back, etc.)?
Not much, slightly I think. I like how things went with a few players such as Kenneth Murray and Kary Vincent. As far as visits/camps/time with Charlie this is just the beginning – The tip of the iceberg if you will. They are just getting cranked up right now. I can tell you one thing for sure; I have not felt as good as I do right now at this same time vs. the last couple recruiting cycles as it pertains to Charlie Strong and his time at Texas. But that’s just me.

If Briles is back next season how is that going to affect recruiting for them and how much of black eye is for them?
The entire thought of him with a one-year suspension is a joke in my mind. It makes the situation worse. Any recruit with a sister? How is that family going to respond to that outcome? Forget about a recruit with a sister for a second. How are the moms going to react to this news? Who knows, but I would think it would get a lot worse before it gets better. They have ONE and ONLY one chance to get this right in my mind. The entire house must be cleansed from top to bottom. That is the only way they can put this behind them. I am dying for the decision they are going to make. I simply can’t wait for the day I can wake up and NOT see a Texas board dominated by Baylor discussion…Again, imo this is ONLY about the settlement but we shall see soon.

A question I've had since NSD is whether you thought the situation with Baylor and Hudson's NLI was strange. IF he is released from his NLI, do we find out the whole story or is there not much to see here?
Well, I reported on that situation the way I understood it unfolded. I honestly put the pervious class to bed the day after NSD so hard for me to remember exactly what went down without going back through all my notes. I have trained myself to put previous classes out of my mind entirely. This is new territory for me. Put the 2016 class to bed, but yet here we are again talking about some of the guys from last year due to the Baylor situation.

If this Baylor LOI thing is dragged out (and it seems that Texas has been upfront about not doing a package deal for the Duvernay brothers), what is the percentage that Texas gets Devin without Donovan?
Texas will take both players, sir.

How are things going with Taquon Graham's recruitment?
I think all the bread crumbs were pointing to Texas right before his announcement. The fact he moved it back can’t be viewed as a good thing but is not the determining factor in my mind. Anyone with any sense would look at this situation and say, Texas has lost ground or is in trouble possibly. I have never been convicted of having much sense though so I have that going for me.

I know it's early but can you make up a mock class of guys you see inking with Texas in the end?
I do not believe I could pull that off in June. Some players I feel Texas is in good shape with are as follows – in no particular order— Vincent, Hines, Browning, Graham, Beal and I think Walker Little –These are simply kids that I believe has Texas as one of their top two teams at this time. Mannie Netherly as well.

You mentioned yesterday (Monday) in regards to Marvin Wilson that you weren't paying attention to this situation at all. Last time you said something like that, you were talking about Jordan Elliot. Is this another of those whoever gets the last visit deals?
No, sir. This situation is entirely different and on it’s own. Marvin will take it to the wire, but unlike Jordan, Marvin is about to see a bunch of young DT’s with tremendous ability for Texas –Jordan did not have to worry about that at all. That in itself, depending on how those kids play could be a factor for Marvin.

What's the draw for Texas kids when it comes to Stanford? Obviously, the education is a clear one, but I'm curious as to what the other factors are.
Very prestigious university. A Stanford degree means a TON. Not suggesting that a Texas degree doesn’t, but a Stanford degree means a whole heck of a lot to kids – Kids that can get into Stanford have a hard time turning them down.

Is there a specific reason why the NCAA is trying to stay out of this Baylor situation?
There is a reason yes sir. I can tell you its not because they are a private school. I understand it won't make sense to a lot of folks.

Hey Jason, what's been the mentality of the class of 2016 since they've been on campus? How does it compare to the class of 2015?
Well its only been a short while these guys have been on campus and two of them have yet to arrive. They are mixing in very nicely with the 2015 class – The 2015 class was great no question, BUT the 2016 class has the same talent and a lot more of them. They are blending in nicely – they are some “Football Players,” and they will make a huge impact. Right now, most of them are just trying to get adjusted to the college lifestyle. The 2016 class will make a MUCH bigger impact on the season than the 2015 class did year one if you can imagine that.

Do the FR players have their jersey #'s already?
I am not positive because I have not asked but I will. I do not believe they have jerseys just yet, not the guys that just arrived on campus.

Is Tylan Wallace not an option? Think this kid is a baller
First of all, I agree with you because I also believe that this kid is a baller. I believe right now today Texas has guys like Mannie Netherly and Omar Manning that they are more than willing to go the distance with so to speak. Texas will keep things warm with 2-3 other WR’s as the process goes on but I believe the focal point will be on those two I mentioned.

Shavers commits to Bama...thoughts??
I think it’s an another great OOS WR pull for Saban and the Tide – They did the same thing with Amari Cooper from Florida a few year’s ago. That’s what Bama does. 4 of the last 7 National Titles and you get who you want for the most part.

What are top 5 WR candidates for 2017 still on the board w/out Shavers?
Top guys regarding offers are as follows: Mannie Netherly, Omar Manning, Hezekiah Jones, Camron Buckley, Devonta Smith and Jalen Reagor – In no particular order OTHER than the first two. Those are the guys to keep an eye on in my mind.

Jason is there any truth to the rumor that Beal would like to attend the same college like his sister? I don't think she is an athlete, though; I believe that she is a performing arts major, dance I believe. If so it looks a lot like the situation with Hudson from last year.
That was a lot of the talk early on with the Beal family. It still might work the same way, and they could end up at the same school. At this time, it is not the end all be all. They could end up at different schools. She could stay close to home year one and then transfer into the school where Beal ends up attending. Its not a big deal at this point in time. Beal will visit Texas within the next seven days, and I will have a lot more information to go on at that time.

What happened with Tyrell Shavers? Everything I read was he leaning to Texas, not gonna lie it stings to see a freak like him pick bama.
First of all, anytime Bama is in the mix with a kid it should never ever come as a surprise or sting you. That’s what happens when you win 4 of the last 7 National Titles; you get who you want when you want from where you want. Shavers liked Texas no question about it. Some real pro things with him and the Longhorns but his actions told us he was not favoring Texas at all I believe. Some times with these kids you need to watch what they do and not what they so, myself included.

Jason, outside of running backs, what position group do you feel will be the strongest assuming all the signees make it in?
If you are talking about the 2016 kids, the ones that just move in I am going to the DL – Even if Fowler and Southall don’t make it in, but I believe one will be for sure and both have a shot. If you are talking about the 2017 kids, I might go with the WR unit – LB unit. A lot of meat still left on that bone, though.

What about overall next year...offense or defense better?
I believe both sides of the ball will be MUCH better overall vs. last season. It’s hard to say who is better? They do different things so not sure how to compare them with each other. However, with the addition of Collin Johnson a few OL pieces, Shane AND having Foreman and Warren together I will lean with the offensive side of the ball relatively speaking.

In your opinion how crucial is winning the first game versus Notre Dame?
I think things are all relative, and it depends on honestly. Let's say Texas beats ND and then wins the UTEP game to start 2-0, but drops the next three vs. OkSt, Cal, and OU I think it is. Would anyone be talking about the 2-0 start and the win over ND? On the other hand, what if Texas drops the ND game? Spirits are low, here come the pitchforks, etc……and then Texas runs off wins vs. UTEP, OkSt, Cal and OU getting off to a 4-1 start but dropped the opener vs. ND – Again, no one would be talking about the ND game at all. Crucial is not the word I would use. I think it's very important for Texas to come out and play great on National TV and represent while showing the country this is a different team all together. It’s a long, long season and most of the time people place too much on one single game while important not the end all to the season.
 
A few quotes from Nations #1 prospect DT Marvin Wilson (Orangebloods):

"Texas is just Texas, that’s the thing. Coming from the home state, I always loved Texas, grew up watching Colt McCoy and Vince Young, especially with Vince being another guy from Houston," Wilson said. "He was the number one player in his class, I’m the number one player in my class and I might go to Texas, so you never know."

"The fact that at Texas you can come play for your home state team and blow it up," Wilson said of UT's recruiting pitch. "It’s the same thing like Malik (Jefferson) did, staying in state, now I can come up there and do the same thing he did."

"That resonates with me. I talk to Malik when I go up there to visit. Me and him playing together, me handling it up front and him cleaning up my mess, that’s a great thing to chill out to him."

"I just want to see them win a decent amount of games. That’s all I want to see," Wilson said. "If they’re successful, I just want them to do well. I just want to see progress."

Upcoming visits: Wilson plans to visit Ohio State this week, Florida State the following week and Southern Cal after that. He recently visited Alabama, which made a strong impression.

Return trip to Austin in the works?: Wilson said he'll probably take a summer visit to Texas, possibly for the Longhorns Under the Lights camp in July.


Jason Higdon of HornsDigest says that 5-star DE Robert Beal Jr. of IMG Academy (FL.) will visit Texas within a week.


Devin Duvernay just started following Gilbert, Charlie Williams, Traylor and Ehlinger,
 
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From 247: "Charlie Strong is real, that's why he owns recruiting in Texas"

Some great quotes from players, their parents, and a high school coach in there.

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Accompanying her son Jordan Elliott on a visit to Texas during the spring of 2015, Tamara Dean vividly remembers her first interaction with Longhorn head coach Charlie Strong. Strong pulled Dean and Elliott into his office and plopped his legs up on the couch. For 10 or 15 minutes the trio discussed subjects ranging from the campus to how Elliott’s junior year was going. They touched on a lot of topics – except football. “He had his little legs up on the couch in his office, and it was such an easy conversation,” Dean said. “It was just regular life stuff. I really, really liked him.” The dialogue eventually ambled to Strong’s vision for Elliott on the field, but the theme of the talk was crystalline for Dean – Strong cared about more than Elliott the football player. “I could trust him,” Dean said.

Strong, a 55-year-old head coach with almost nonexistent ties to the state of Texas when he arrived in Austin two years ago, has cobbled together two straight Top 11 recruiting classes in the 247Sports Composite rankings to start his Texas tenure. He’s done so in spite of an 11-14 overall record, the worst for any Texas head coach since prior to World War II. How? He wiggled his way into living rooms, charming, impressing and chopping it up with one family at a time. Reshaping Texas’ roster through dismissals and talented signing classes, Strong utilizes a seemingly simple stratagem in ‘crootin. He recruits the players and the family with a blend of blunt honesty and familial familiarity. “If he wants you, you’re going to end up with Coach Strong,” said Texas signee Jean Delance.

This is how a coach with rumors swirling about his job security in 2015 took back the recruiting mantle in Texas.

The Strategy

Strong held court following his 2016 haul on National Signing Day. An often reserved speaker at press conferences, especially following losses, Strong crackled with positive energy. The Longhorns had just signed 24 players, including 10 prospects committing in the last week of the process, and Strong grinned and joked his way through a 51-minute press conference – nearly twice the length of his normal pressers. “Today was a big step forward for our program,” Strong said.

Downright jovial, Strong boasted about his class and explained Texas’ process for recruiting players. “I just always try to find the angle,” Strong said. “In the recruiting process there’s always a broker. ... You find out who the decision maker is, and then you work them. I don’t take no for an answer.” Most of the time that decision maker is a parent or family member, and Strong focuses much of his attention on winning over mom, dad, grandma or whoever that influencer might be. But Strong also appeals to players for a variety of reasons. One of which is that he doesn’t push for commitments. “I just try and tell them that I don't need a commitment right now, you go ahead and visit where you want to,” Strong said. “We are still going to be here."

Winning over Players

Kyle Porter, a four-star running back from Katy, didn’t talk to Strong or Texas’ coaches much – or anyone really – during the recruiting process. Sure, the pair spent time together during Porter’s official visit – Strong even gave him a bit of a separate tour because Porter was sick – but Strong never touched much on Porter’s recruitment. Porter, an introvert, disliked nearly everything that came with the recruiting process. Strong respected that. “He never put any pressure on me, not even at the end,” Porter said. That helped.”

In an era where decommitments are commonplace, Strong encourages prospects to take their time. Actually, he’s told more than a few not to commit to him when the urge strikes. Delance, an elite left tackle from Mesquite, leaned toward going out of state for college. But Strong remained patient, and his persistence won over Delance in the end. “He’s going to give you time to breathe,” Delance said. “He’s not going to judge you because you committed to another school.”

Of Texas’ 24-man 2016 class, four were committed to other schools before eventually signing with the Longhorns. Of Texas’ initial 30-player 2015 class, the first full class Strong signed, another five were committed to other schools before Strong flipped them. Chris Daniels, a four-star defensive tackle from Trinity, originally committed to Oklahoma. But Strong and his staff persisted and eventually he flipped to Texas, which led to the quote of National Signing Day. “All I've got to say is that if you don't want to go to Texas, don't let him get on your couch,” Daniels said. “That man is very persuasive. He’s like an uncle to me. Uncle Charlie, for real.”

Texas offered Daniels one day prior to his commitment to Oklahoma in December – less than two months until signing day. But Strong wiggled his way on the couch with his feet up, of course, and showed he could be trusted. “Everything he says is 100,” Daniels said. “He told the truth about everything, and didn’t bash no other colleges. He just told me what he could do for me.”

Trust is important, but Strong also manages to come off as relatable. In spite of his multi-millionaire status, daily dose of khaki shorts and his trademark Birkenstocks, Strong connects with players on a level that goes beyond a player/coach relationship. “I can’t even explain it,” said Texas signee Denzel Okafor. “He’s a guy that just engages you. He’s just like another guy your age playing around with you. He has a fun side to go along with his serious side. He’s going to take care of you.”

Winning over Parents

The recruitments of four-star cornerback Eric Cuffee and Delance were similar. Both were in-state All-American prospects who looked heavily at other schools before eventually deciding around December to play at Texas. As for their parents, their minds were made up much before that. “Charlie Strong made a huge impression on me the first time I met him,” Eric Cuffee Sr. said. “We walked and talked going to Moncrieff, and from that point I knew I wanted Eric to go to Texas.” "The first conversation I had with (Strong), I knew I wanted Jean to attend that school,” Altavian Delance said. “We just kind of waited for that to come out in Jean.”

Strong’s approach with parents is rather pedestrian. It starts with a smile and a subject, anything really, from the weather to the University to food. Eventually, after the parents are comfortable, the conversation shifts to football. Education and player development are the priorities of these conversations. But Strong also pushes his core values, which were trumpeted at the beginning of his tenure, and they resonate with parents. “As a single parent, it’s like: ‘Where am I sending my son?’” Dean said. “His core values are about how to treat women and not doing drugs, and I like that.”

But no matter how engaging, those are just words. Cuffee Sr. said it’s Strong’s willingness to enforce those principals in the face of pressure – Strong dismissed nine players his first year for rules violations – that convinced him. “When you can put the win/loss record on the back burner and find players who not only can contribute, but are good people off the field. When you sacrifice your win/loss for that, it says a lot,” Cuffee Sr. said. Parents identify with Strong, and recruits appreciate his insistence on making their families feel like a part of the process.

Texas signee Andrew Fitzgerald said Strong would call his house once a week. He’d talk to Fitzgerald, yes, but he’d also ask to speak with mom, dad and ask how the rest of the family was doing. For Fitzgerald, and several other Longhorn signees, that personal touch influenced their final choice. “Your parents have a big impact on your decision,” Fitzgerald said. When they see how he is toward you, it’s definitely a big impact for recruits. It’s noticeable compared to if a coach just DMs you instead of calling to see how your whole family is doing. It’s a big thing for why you’d choose to go to that school.”

Strong vs. Other Coaches

There are few recruits more astute in the 2016 class than Jeffrey McCulloch. The Aldine Davis linebacker, ranked as the nation’s No. 59 overall player, finished in the Top 10 of his 756-person high school class. He also picked Texas over academic powers Stanford and Notre Dame. In other words, McCulloch is smart enough to know when a coach lied to him during the recruiting process. It happened a lot. “I definitely had some coaches lie to me,” McCulloch said. “They’d slip up and tell me the truth later.”

McCulloch wouldn’t go into specifics about who was dishonest, but his previous tweets and comments might provide some insight on the subject. As for Strong, McCulloch never worried about being lied to, because he said Strong never misrepresented anything. “He’s a real coach, and he’s not going to lie to you,” McCulloch said. “Basically, he’s not going to sugarcoat anything. He’ll tell you where you fit in, how he sees your future even those he’s not psychic or anything. That’s what makes people gravitate to him. It’s a lot different than some other coaches. I felt like some were just there for a paycheck. “

The world real comes up often in reference to Strong: “Texas’ coaches are real people,” Cuffee Sr. said. “There’s no telling you what you want to hear.” “He’s going to be real with you,” Jean Delance said. Those are just a few, and that opinion resonates on all levels from high school coaches – “I tell people all the time he had to get rid of some trash early. He wants to do it the right way,” said Aldine Davis head coach James Showers – to recruits and their parents. That level of earned trust helped Strong make up ground on a trio of programs within the state that positioned themselves well during Texas’ struggles this decade.

When Strong arrived in January of 2014, Texas A&M’s Kevin Sumlin had just reeled in a Top 5 recruiting class, Baylor’s Art Briles led the Bears to the their ever first Big 12 title and Gary Patterson was on the verge of a program rebuild at TCU. Briles, due to a sexual assault scandal at Baylor and his direct knowledge of the situation, is now out of the coaching picture. Patterson, a 56-year-old head coach with a long track record of success, is still doing well. But Strong has won many one-on-one battles between the two programs for recruits. Okafor, who picked Texas over TCU, explained why. “Only thing that was different was the head coach,” Okafor said. “I feel so much more comfortable with Coach Strong. He’s just a guy I feel comfortable around. Not as a coach, but as a guy in general. I can sit down and lay my feet up when I talk with him. I could do it with Coach Patterson, but it’s just not the same environment.”

Sumlin, for his part, is under just as much pressure as Strong to win. But while the 51-year-old head coach made a splash early in his tenure on the recruiting trail and with Johnny Manziel, things have shifted Strong’s direction in terms of momentum. Texas reeled in a higher ranked class than Texas A&M in both of Strong’s seasons on the Forty Acres, and the Longhorns have won many of the high-profile one-on-one battles between the two programs for recruits, including for current Texas stalwarts Malik Jefferson, Holton Hill and Kris Boyd. Additionally, the nation’s top safety, Brandon Jones, McCulloch, Cuffee and Delance each picked Texas despite strong pushes from Texas A&M last cycle. In that time, the Aggies have landed five-star quarterback Kyler Murry, who is no longer with the program, five-star defensive tackle Daylon Mack, four-star defensive end Justin Madubuike and the Anderson twins (Austin and Riley) over Texas.

A recruiting power shift in the state has occurred – Texas’ 2016 class finished 11th while Texas A&M ranked 19th – and a big part of that is the personality of the two head coaches, according to Cuffee Sr. “There is no comparison, no comparison. Period,” Cuffee Sr. said. “Coach Strong is real. What you see is what you get. But I won’t say any more than that (laughs).”

Strong, despite one of the worst starts in Longhorns history, is, perhaps, on the verge of taking back the state. He won National Signing Day, and his recruiting abilities have given him a cushion many coaches with two straight losing seasons would not garner. There’s no guarantee Strong’s recruiting success turn into wins; Mack Brown’s last four recruiting classes were ranked an average of sixth nationally and he still lost his job. But it’s certainly altered the recruiting foundation of the Lonestar State.

Erick Fowler, who flipped from Texas to LSU on National Signing Day, heard plenty of pitches from coaches across the country as a Top 100 recruit, and he compared the process to sales at a car lot. “Now a days with the recruiting process, it’s pretty much the best salesman. It’s like a car dealer,” Fowler said. “Most of the coaches will tell you what you want to hear.” So what does that make Strong in that scenario? “The owner,” Fowler said with a laugh. “He’s the owner. He’s a man of his word.”
 
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The Eyes of Texas: 2017 Recruiting (Horns247)

Shane Buechele spent the entire spring getting to work with Sterlin Gilbert, but Sunday marked the first time Texas QB commit Sam Ehlinger got to work with Gilbert on the field. Ehlinger, who has met with Gilbert upwards of 15 times since he was hired last December, said Gilbert had only seen him throw one other time prior to Sunday. Ehlinger didn’t do the 40-yard dash or any other testing. Instead, he started his work with the other quarterbacks at camp with routes on air and one-on-ones. After the camp, Ehlinger told Horns247 his first throwing session with Gilbert was a successful one. “To be coached by coach Gilbert, it felt natural,” Ehlinger said. “It felt good and I’m looking forward to the future. That was the main point of the camp was to get his coaching and so he could see me throw.”

The Austin Westlake product gets to work with one of the best high school offensive minds there is in Todd Dodge every day. In addition to his work with Dodge, Ehlinger has also worked under noted quarterback coach Steve Clarkson, the slew of Elite 11 counselors and coaches as well as former Texas offensive assistant coach Shawn Watson. The difference between how Gilbert teaches the position compared to other coaches he’s been around, Ehlinger said, is the former Tulsa offensive coordinator practices what he preaches in terms of speed being at the forefront of everything.

“It’s catch the ball, be quick, get the ball out of your hand fast and get the ball to the receiver as fast as possible,” Ehlinger said. “Other coaches might want you to take a drop and get to your progressions but with coach Gilbert it’s go now, get the ball out of our hand as fast as possible.” While going fast in the veer-and-shoot is key, Ehlinger said a lot of what he’s asked to do at Westlake under Dodge mirrors what Gilbert will ask of Buechele, Jerrod Heard, Tyrone Swoopes and the other Texas quarterbacks once the 2016 season gets underway. Ehlinger sees himself being able to fit nicely into GIlbert’s offense. “The RPO stuff and the quick game stuff goes hand-in-hand with each other,” Ehlinger said. “I’m looking forward to being in the system.”

Ehlinger has been in plenty of meetings with Gilbert, has seen the offense operate in practice and now he’s gotten to work with his future position coach and play-caller. After Sunday’s camp, everything Ehlinger has experienced with Gilbert and the veer-and-shoot offense led to him to giving a one-word answer when asked what he likes the most about what the Longhorns are doing offensively. “Win,” Ehlinger said. “You can just see it. The speed and the winning factor of the offense is exactly what I want. I’m looking forward to winning a lot of games here.” Ehlinger is the No. 153 overall prospect for 2017 according to the 247Sports Composite rankings and the nation’s No. 6-ranked dual-threat quarterback prospect. (Howe)

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While Texas seems to be in a really good position with Kennedale outside linebacker Baron Browning, one school is making things really interesting. Ohio State wowed Browning on his visit a few weeks ago, and the five-star prospect is planning to make a return trip in the near future. Texas holds the in-state edge for Browning, but UCLA and now Ohio State are also high on his mind.

Things could get really interesting with Browning and Ohio State if five-star South Grand Prairie safety and fellow Texas target Jeffrey Okudah lands there later in the process. Okudah is friends with Browning, knows his family and works with area defensive backs trainer Clay Mack, who is also helping out Browning. Okudah also joined Browning for his Ohio State visit. Right now, Ohio State seems to be the leader in Okudah’s recruitment, and it definitely wouldn’t surprise me if he ends up with the Buckeyes. Texas is still in the mix, but the Longhorns need to have a big season to really garner his attention.

Both Okudah and Browning are early enrollees, which means they will be making their final decisions at some point before January. I’m not saying that they are a package deal but if they do decide they want to go to the same school, Ohio State would have a leg up on the competition. Again, I still feel really good about UT’s chances with Browning — not so much with Okudah — but Ohio State is really turning up the heat there. (Holland)

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Lancaster wide receiver Omar Manning likes to stay quiet, but the four-star prospect agreed to answer some abnormal questions about the recruiting process. Here is our candid conversation with Manning.

EJ: What’s the best part of the recruiting process?

OM: I would say my peers. Going to camps and visits and getting to hang out with them is probably the best part of it.

EJ: What about the worst part?

OM: The decision-making. There are a lot great schools out there. If you are blessed to have a lot of offers like I do, the hardest part is just breaking it down.

EJ: Have you ever had a crazy recruiting experience?

OM: Well, there was one weird experience. But it was weird in a good way. There was this one Texas A&M fan that knew me. I was actually at a gas station, and he recognized me. I was like ‘wow.’ I didn’t think he would know me of all people.

EJ: What the best visit you’ve ever been on and why?

OM: Right now, I would probably say Texas A&M. We got to mingle with the players, and it was really fun. The highlight of the day was hanging out with Tate Martell and Mannie Netherly. It was cool to kick it with them.

EJ: Have you had a bad visit or bad experience with recruiting in general?

OM: I don’t want to name the school, but it was negative recruiting. I don’t like that at all. First of all, if another college is on the same level, you should just worry about yourself. You should give your point. You shouldn’t say what another school can or can’t do. I just don’t like that.

EJ: Schools invest so much money in new facilities. How much of a factor does that actually play in the recruiting process?

OM: It’s big because that’s where you spend most of your time. You’re always in the weight room or in the locker room. You get your nutrition in the field house. So it is pretty good.

EJ: Who is the best cornerback you’ve gone against in this class?

OM: Tre Brown or Darnay Holmes. They are both really good corners. I have a lot of respect for them.

EJ: There are a lot of good wide receivers in the state this year. Give me your own personal Top 5.

OM: I have to say myself first. Then I would go with Tyrell Shavers. Definitely Cartrell Thomas. Then I would go with Jalen Reagor and Charleston Rambo.

EJ: How do you approach things on social media?

OM: I’m usually a quiet person. I’m really chill and that’s how my social media is. I don’t talk about much.

EJ: You’ve gotten a lot of media attention since you’ve blown up. How do you handle dealing with reporters?

OM: I’ll take pictures and do interviews if they want. But I’m not really a loud person, so you know how it is. But I generally like them. Most of them are cool.

EJ: Am I the coolest reporter?

OM: Probably. You’ve got the J’s (Jordan shoes) and everything! (Holland)

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Lake Dallas cornerback Kobe Boyce was one of the spring’s biggest risers. Boyce held no offers in January but shot up recruiting boards everywhere. The three-star prospect earned offers from Baylor, Mississippi State, Ole Miss and others before pledging to Texas in April. So what led to Boyce becoming a hot commodity? “Part of it was the playoff run,” said Lake Dallas head coach Michael Young. “He played some really good games, especially against Everman and people saw some of that film. I think people see his height and ask how fast he is. He ran a 4.4 forty at his first camp. And that’s what people wanted to see.”

At 6-foot, 163 pounds, Boyce is a lengthy corner that has a nice blend of size and speed. But Young believes pundits and coaches underestimate one key attribute about Boyce. “I think after being here for a year, one thing that really stands out about him is versatility,” Young said. “We’re going to move him around in the secondary and play him at wide receiver on offense.” Boyce was a first team all-district selection as a junior and helped lead Lake Dallas to an appearance in the state semifinals.

The three-star prospect will only improve in his final season of high school football. And Young believes he could go on to be a special player at the next level. “He has all the tools for sure,” Young said. “His main spot is corner. He’s good at zone defense, which we run a lot. But he’s also good in man. He can get after people. I think Texas is a great fit for him. Texas is on the rise, and I think Kobe sees that.”Boyce is ranked as the No. 60 cornerback in the country and No. 78 overall prospect in the state, according to 247Sports Composite. (Holland)
 
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Inside Texas

THE STATE OF WIDE RECEIVER
[Note: The part of this pertaining to current players is posted in the Countdown to Kickoff thread.]

Devin Duvernay's TCU visit has been pushed back to this Saturday after originally being scheduled to visit yesterday. This was a wise move by the TCU staff. They've been on the road on the camp circuit - two days in Houston, then out in LA - but can now regroup and plan for the Duvernay hard-sell.

I had Duvernay ranked 5th overall in the state for two reasons: his speed and ability to make big plays early. I've had some HS coaches question his route running and state he's too one-dimensional but I'm not buying that. He has good hands, will go over the middle, and can exploit the smallest of mistakes. He's perfect for this offense and perfect for UT's immediate needs and this was all conveyed to him, much to his enjoyment.

My money is on Texas but we'll be in a holding pattern while Donovan's situation is figured out, and TCU is very much a legitimate threat. We do feel like Devin wants to be at Texas, but other considerations will affect his decision.

We should all gather and shoot Kalashnikov's into the sky if Texas lands him them.

Tyrell Shavers: I cannot tell a lie, Lewisville's Tyrell Shavers committing to Alabama caught me completely off guard and with Bama not even having a baseball coach we can put to bed the notion of whether or not baseball will play a factor in his final decision. Last year we saw Alabama pull surprises with Kendell Jones and Chris Owens. While losing Jones was a blessing in Hulk disguise, losing Owens was not. We need to be on high alert when Texas kids visit Tuscaloosa. Because of the depth in state at the position and UT's low number at the position I'm not sure the Texas coaches will put up much of a fight to flip Shavers.

The ideal finish: The preferred finish for Texas at this point is Damion Miller, Omar Manning, and Mannie Netherly.

Lancaster's Manning visited Texas this past weekend and I'm still angling for some behind the scenes info on that visit. There was a shake-up on Lancaster's coaching staff yesterday so I didn't want to hit my guy up about Manning. The visit did go well according to the UT side and they're now officially in the relationship building portion of the recruitment. This will come down to TCU and UT with TCU holding the current advantage.

Crosby's Netherly just trimmed his list down to Alabama, Auburn, LSU, A&M, Florida, and Texas. There's some fat on this list he could have trimmed further but this is how he wants the world to see it. I believe it's really down to Texas, A&M, and LSU, and that UT is probably in the best position to land him. This recruitment has run a little hot and cold but I think the staff will keep the heat on.

OFFENSIVE LINE

"They have one spot open and they're waiting." - Dennis Bardwell, Huffman Hargrave OT

You'll be more interested in what was said rather than who said it, but Bardwell's an intriguing kid. At 6-5, 277 he looks more like a bouncer than fat kid and he plays pretty pissed off. Bardwell committed to Houston yesterday over offers from Texas Tech, Mississippi State, Colorado, and others.

But, back to what he said.

Currently Texas has a commitment from Desoto's Xavier Newman on the offensive line and that's it. As I wrote in the Scoop on Friday, numbers were going to be interesting, not just because of the 2017 class but because of the Baylor imbroglio. I also wrote that could leave Will Farrar without a spot (he committed to Texas Tech over the weekend) and as of now that's the case.

'One spot open and they're waiting' obviously means they feel good about some offensive linemen who aren't committed because there's no way in hell Strong will take an OL class of two.

I know they feel really good on newly minted 5-star, Walker Little, and again, we have to see what happens with the Baylor situation.

Texas may only take three 2017 high school offensive linemen but that would just mean it scored a bonus one somewhere along the way.

UNDER THE LIGHTS

If you missed it in the Prospect Board I posted the UTL camp will be Saturday, July 16th. This camp has worked wonders for Texas in its previous two installments. When I saw Holton Hill and Kris Boyd shooting the s*** with Strong in 2014 I knew where both were likely to end up. When Strong walked the length of the field with Jordan Elliott with their arms over each other's shoulder we all knew what was up. This camp matters.

The only possible downfall to the camp is it comes just one week after The Opening and some parents may be travel weary but that's a minor concern.

REVISED LIKELY CLASS

QB Sam Ehlinger, Westlake

RB JK Dobbins, La Grange - I'm sticking to these guns despite the Ohio State commit being in Columbus as of this writing.

WR Damion Miller, John Tyler
WR Omar Manning, Lancaster
WR Mannie Netherly, Crosby

TE Major Tennison, Bullard

OL Xavier Newman, Desoto
OT Walker Little, Bellaire Episcopal
OT Stephan Zabie, Westlake

DT Marvin Wilson, Bellaire Episcopal (low confidence)

DE Taquon Graham, Temple (could count as a Fox)
DE Lagaryonn Carson, Liberty-Eylau
[would love to see K'Lavon Chaisson or Robert Beal in the class but don't see either happening yet. still a chance for each, though]

LB Baron Browning, Kennedale (yes, Ohio State scares me)
LB Anthony Hines, Plano East
LB Kenneth Murray, Elkins (I'll post an interview with him tomorrow - old fashioned three way duel with OU and A&M)

CB Kobe Boyce, Lake Dallas
CB Kary Vincent, PA Memorial
CB Chevin Calloway, Bishop Dunne

S Montrell Estell, Hooks
 
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E.J. Holland: BIG recruiting nuggets on key targets

I was at Michigan's camp, where I talked to a number of sources about some of UT's top recruits.

— I spoke to a source extremely close to four-star Lewisville wide receiver Tyrell Shavers. According to the source, he was surprised by Shavers’ decision to commit to Alabama on Monday and added that the Texas staff was also taken aback. The source said Charlie Williams immediately reached out about Shavers and will continue to pursue him. Shavers, however, seems sold on the Crimson Tide.

— I spoke to multiple people about former Baylor signee Devin Duvernay. I’ve heard his visit to Texas went extremely well and that the Longhorns are in a prime position to land him. TCU is another school in the mix for Duvernay, but I’m told a family member isn’t particularly high on the Horned Frogs. Despite ESPN’s report yesterday, Oklahoma still remains a big threat. A former teammate of Duvernay told me he thinks Duvernay lands with the Sooner because of his relationship with Kyler Murray — the two are cousins. With all of this said, it’s a hard situation to predict since Donovan has yet to be let out of his NLI.

— I spoke to a number of people in regards to four-star inside linebacker Anthony Hines. Basically, I’m hearing that it will more that likely come down to Oklahoma and Texas, but it appears the Sooners have earned the edge after his latest unofficial visit to Norman. Hines wants to make a visit to Texas this summer, and it is imperative for the staff to make a huge impression on him.

— Things are pretty stagnant in the recruitment of five-star Kennedale outside linebacker Baron Browning. But as I mentioned in The Eyes, Ohio State is trending in the right direction for him. Ohio State, UCLA and Texas are the big players in his recruitment. TCU is hanging around, but UT has the in-state advantage. I felt better about Browning a few weeks ago that I do now. But it's certainly not time for UT fans to panic. The same goes for Hines.

— Ohio State appears to be the leader for South Grand Prairie safety Jeffrey Okudah. If he doesn’t end up in Columbus, I'm hearing Stanford is next in line. According to a source, Texas defensive backs coach Clay Jennings needs to do a better job of winning over Okudah’s trainer, Clay Mack, if the Longhorns want to have a legitimate shot in his recruitment.

— I spoke to a source close to Lake Dallas cornerback Kobe Boyce. The Texas commit is still solid to the Longhorns, but Oklahoma is making a big push for him. The source said he thinks Boyce will stick with UT, but the three-star prospect will visit Norman and take a closer look at the program.
 
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SorryCheatingRebels247 on Kenneth Murray

Kenneth Murray is rapidly winding down his recruiting process. The 3-star linebacker out of Elkins High School in Missouri City, Texas, tells Rebels247 he plans to have a decision and announcement before the start of his senior season. Elkins holds 22 offers from the likes of Oklahoma, Texas, Texas A&M, Baylor, Houston, Michigan, Ole Miss, Arizona, Cal, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Mississippi State, Missouri, New Mexico, North Texas, Oregon State, Texas State, Texas-San Antonio, Tulane, Utah and Washington State. The 6-2, 210-pounder is rated as the nation's No. 59 outside linebacker prospect by the industry-generated 247Sports Composite index.

Ole Miss may have an inside lane to the finish line with Murray. His mother, Dianne Young Murray, is a native of Olive Branch, Miss., and as her son describes, a proud Ole Miss alum. "My mom was a Rebelette at Ole Miss," Murray shared. "In fact, she was the third black Rebelette ever at Ole Miss. She really likes Ole Miss, because she went there. I'm constantly getting a Hotty Toddy from her all the time. I have quite a few aunts and uncles who live in Mississippi, too. I like Ole Miss. My mom graduated from there. I like what Ole Miss has going on. I know they have a need at my position. It's just a matter of me getting down there and getting to know them better."

Murray has been on the Ole Miss campus once, when he was 12 years old. He plans to be in Oxford again before the summer's end, this time for a more serious look-see. "We've been trying to get there," he said. "I remember how nice the campus is from my last visit. We're definitely looking at getting down there before the summer is over. I'll probably take an official visit there, too." As far as schools currently standing out to Murray? "I really don't have any standing out right now. I just want to take a deeper look at everybody. You'll see a commitment from me before the start of the season," said Murray.

A versatile athlete, Murray lined up at linebacker, defensive end, safety and even receiver last season for his Elkins High team. Ole Miss defensive coordinator Dave Wommack and recruiting assistant Lee Wilbanks are recruiting Murray for the Rebels. "I talk a lot to Coach Wommack and Coach Wilbanks. I know they got a linebacker to commit yesterday (Josh Clarke). I understand it. I know they are only going to take a certain number of linebackers. We're good. We were on the phone or texting pretty much all day," Murray said.
 
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E.J. Holland: Latest on nation's top safety Jeffrey Okudah

South Grand Prairie defensive back Jeffrey Okudah is gearing up for a big decision. Okudah, the nation’s top safety, isn’t making a commitment, but he will be releasing his final six schools on July 11. Okudah named a Top 10 earlier this offseason, but things changed in his recruitment, which allowed schools like Texas to get back in the mix. This time around, Okudah wants a more permanent list. “When I release it, that’s it,” Okudah said. “Those are the schools that I’m going to focus on. That’s why I’m working as hard as I can to see these schools because once I release that list, I’m going to stick to those schools.”

This offseason, Okudah made unofficial visits to LSU, Ohio State, Oklahoma and Texas. He hopes to make trips to Clemson, Florida State and USC before he narrows down his choices. UT last hosted Okudah for junior day in February. The Longhorns hope to survive the cut and get the five-star prospect back on campus later this summer. “Coach (Clay) Jennings, Coach (Vance) Bedford and Coach (Charlie) Strong have all talked to me,” Okudah said. “They’re been telling me that they really want me to get down there. They want me to stay in-state and help them get back to where they used to be.”

The Texas coaching staff has clearly been making a big push. But they aren’t the only ones recruiting Okudah. Eric Cuffee, who signed with the Longhorns in February, trained with Okudah while he was in high school and communicates with him frequently. “I’ve been talking to Eric Cuffee every week to get his thoughts on the school,” Okudah said. “We were really close during his recruiting process. I kind of look at what he has to say and take it into account. I’m just taking it all in.” Okudah said he does not have a commitment date set at this time. His current plan is to make three official visits and come to a final conclusion at some point before January, so he can enroll early.
 
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Horns247 Wednesday VIP Recruiting Nuggets

— Five-star Kennedale outside linebacker Baron Browning originally planned to make a decision before his senior season. But it appears he is pushing back his commitment to November. That should give Texas some time to show Browning what it can do on the field this season and what the potential is for the future. As I mentioned yesterday, Ohio State, Texas and UCLA are the big players in his recruitment at this time.

— Five-star IMG Academy (Fla.) defensive end Robert Beal is expected to make an unofficial visit to Texas at some point next week. Alabama is in the lead for Beal, but Texas is in his top group along with Georgia and Notre Dame, where he was previously committed.

— Shawnee (OK) offensive lineman Creed Humphrey let me know that the next two schools he plans to visit this summer are Alabama and Texas. Humphrey has not set up a date with the Longhorns, but his trip will likely be in July. The four-star prospect last visited UT in early April.

— Right now, Texas still has work to do with four-star Mansfield athlete Paulson Adebo. Notre Dame is the clear leader in his recruitment at this time. He plans to camp at Stanford soon, and if the Cardinal offer, they would rise to the top of his list. TCU and Texas, however, are hanging around.
 
EJ Holland: Texas satellite camp preview

The wait is finally over. Texas is set to host its first two satellite camps in the Charlie Strong era over the next two days. The Longhorns coaching staff will hit the road on Thursday when they take part in The North Houston Camp hosted by Houston Baptist before traveling to Dallas, where they will headline the Showtyme Elite Football Camp. So what can be expected at these camps?

NCAA rules don’t allow Charlie Strong and other head coaches out on the road to recruit during the spring evaluation period, so this is the first time Strong will get to recruit off campus since February. It will also allow Strong to personally work with and engage with high school coaches and personal trainers in arguably the most talent-rich parts of the state. “You get a chance to go into different cities and you’re able to go off campus,” Strong said last week. “We’re going to bring our coaches and get a chance to work with the young men here in Houston and then we’ll go to Dallas the next day.”

The Houston camp should feature hundreds of recruits that are not only interested in Texas but Houston Baptist and Boston College, which will also have coaches at the camp, as well. Fort Bend Elkins outside linebacker Kenneth Murray confirmed that he would be at the camp but not work out. Expect at least a couple of other big names to hang out and meet with the coaches as well. The camp itself will mostly feature quite a few prospects with no shot at landing at UT, 2017 recruits trying to earn offers from the three participating schools and some talented 2018 prospects.

More of the same can be expected in Dallas, where underclassmen like four-star 2018 defensive backs Verone McKinley III and Isaiah Humphries will hit the field with the UT coaching staff. “A lot of the players know that they’re being recruited already, so they really don’t come in and get the work in that they need to get done during the satellite camp,” Strong said.

ShowTyme camp director Gerald Smith is excited about the opportunity to work with Texas after originally touching base with UT about a satellite camp in 2015. “I actually contacted them last year and at the time they weren’t interested in holding camps off campus,” Smith said. “They wanted to keep their brand on campus, which is understandable. But I contacted them again this year and told them we could do one in Dallas. The next thing I thing I know I got a call back saying that they wanted to do it, so we got everything filed and approved. We’re really excited.”

The key figure behind the camp’s setup was actually not Strong but rather Director of Player Personnel Mike Giglio. While Strong obviously picked Dallas as a location, Giglio was the man working behind the scenes with Smith. “To be honest, I haven’t spoken with Coach Strong,” Smith said. “I spoke with (Giglio) and gave him a rundown of how many staff members they needed to send down and how it would be marketed. I also assured them that they didn’t have to worry about quality. I’m taking care of everything. They just have to show up.”

The only other major recruiting event the staff has planned for the rest of the summer is the annual “Under the Lights” camp, which usually takes place in mid to late July. Smith said Texas will befit from this week’s satellite camps because it will not only help with recruiting by simply getting Strong in front of parents and kids. “Strong is building a great program,” Smith said. “I think he can build off coming here by just getting his face out there and interacting with the kids. I’ve been to UT’s practices, and the staff has a lot of energy. Strong is a teacher."
 
Horns247 Nightly Notes

Here are Wednesday's notes on Texas targets:

— Five-star Houston Bellaire Episcopal defensive tackle Marvin Wilson will make an unofficial visit to Florida State this weekend. Wilson recently named the Seminoles in his Top 10 along with Texas and other major programs.

— Four-star Crosby wide receiver Mannie Netherly made an unofficial visit to Alabama today. Netherly recently released a Top 6, which included Alabama, LSU, Texas, Texas A&M, Florida and Auburn.

— Four-star 2018 Sachse quarterback Jalen Mayden plans to camp with Texas this Friday in Dallas. Mayden is on UT's radar and is hopeful an offer will come his way.

— Rising 2018 Mesquite Horn cornerback Brodrick Calhoun will also camp with Texas this Friday in Dallas. Calhoun holds an early offer from SMU and is one to keep an eye on.

— UCLA extended an offer to four-star 2018 Yoakum athlete Jordan Moore, while Washington State put an offer on the table for four-star 2018 Yoakum wide receiver Joshua Moore. The brothers are high on UT.
 
E.J. Holland: Ex-Baylor commit Donovan Stiner nearing UT offer?

Donovan Stiner
is back on the open market. The three-star safety out of Houston Bellaire made a verbal commitment to Baylor last July but backed out of his pledge last month following the controversy surrounding the program and the dismissal of head coach Art Briles. Now, Stiner is searching for a new home. While he’s taking things slow, Stiner said Texas is definitely making an impression on him. “I’m really high on Texas, and I’m really interested in them,” Stiner said. “I like their coaching staff, and I like their great reputation of coaching defensive backs.”

Texas has yet to put an offer on the table, but Stiner is certainly on the Longhorns’ radar. He visited UT last summer and returned to campus on Sunday for Texas’ second summer minicamp. So how close is he to earning a scholarship? “I think I’m close to an offer,” Stiner said. “The camp went great. Coach (Clay) Jennings told me that he liked what he saw and liked that I listened. It was great working with him, and I feel that he’s a great coach.”

At 6-foot-2, 185 pounds, Stiner is ranked as the No. 72 safety in the country and No. 126 overall prospect in the state, according to 247Sports Composite. He holds offers from Baylor, Houston, Missouri, Oklahoma State, Rice, SMU and UTSA. Stiner said Oklahoma State, Houston and Missouri are sticking out to him the most from his offer sheet. He added that Oklahoma, Stanford, TCU and Texas are expressing strong interest. When asked how he’s handling the recruiting process after almost a year of being committed, Stiner gave a simple answer. “I’m open right now and just taking my time with everything,” he said.
 
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War Room:
Nothing new to report on the Baylor prospects who are hoping to get out of their letters of intent. I did get a call from a 2016 Baylor signee this week who told me and he and the other players are hoping to get word on their situations next week.

Based on what I heard on Thursday, don’t expect Baylor to grant any releases, unless something changes at the last minute. The player I spoke with said he’s been told by people in the Baylor football offices that there are no plans for the players to be given full releases.

If that happens, the next step for the players, should they decide to pursue it, will be to appeal to the National Letter of Intent Appeals Committee. If that happens, this one could drag out for a while.

From my perspective, this almost has the feel of both sides waiting to see if the other will cave. The players, understandably, are standing their ground. Baylor, for reasons I can’t really explain, does not seem to be willing to make it easy for the players who want to explore other options.

The player I spoke with this week said he’s ready to fight if that’s what it comes to.

“We don’t want to get lawyers involved, but if we have to, we’ve got someone and we’re ready,” I was told. (Suchomel)

Parrish Cobb: Just a quick note on 2016 Baylor signee, Parrish Cobb. I heard from an additional source who is close to the Cobb family that Texas is his likely destination if he is released from his NLI. I’m told OU is still in the discussion but it sounds like it’s trending Texas. – (Super K)

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A bit more information on the situation of Texas 2016 signee Erick Fowler.

As most of you all read on Wednesday night, Fowler, the five-star linebacker out of Manor, had good news to report.

"I got them back,” Fowler said of his SAT scores. “They called me with good news, saying I did a lot better," Fowler said. "I have to bring my official transcript up there tomorrow. They'll let me know for sure then, but they said I did really well on the test.”

We haven’t had a chance to follow up with Fowler to find out how his meeting went on Thursday, or if it happened, but I was told by a source on Thursday that those in the Texas program do expect Fowler to gain eligibility.

Obviously, they need to see his transcript and get it approved by the NCAA Clearinghouse before anything is official, but if the numbers line up the way people are thinking, Fowler should get in. From what I was told, Fowler is doing some summer school work, but that’s more as a precaution. Basically, to play it as safe as they can, Fowler is taking at least one summer school course if it turns out it’s not necessary. (Suchomel)

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Some quick-hitter recruiting updates as I type from a Houston hotel room after a trip down for what I’ll describe an uneventful UT satellite camp ...

There was a time when IMG linebacker Dylan Moses listed Texas out in front. He has backed off that stance. Not because he doesn’t still like Texas quite a bit, it’s just that Moses is trying to not put much focus into recruiting right now.

“Ever since then I haven't really been talking about it, thinking about it,” Moses said. “I've just been focusing on getting better, trying to build a better relationship with my team, focusing on the season.”

So what was it about Moses’ visit to Texas on April 2 that had him listing Texas as his leader, ahead of Alabama?

“It was just the conversation I had with the coaches. Before that time I didn't have actual conversations with the coaches because they were in the midst of their season,” Moses said. “So that was my first time actually seeing them in a while. That was the main thing.”

Moses’ thoughts on Charlie Strong …

“He's more of a good person. He has a really nice demeanor. He's all about business, but at the same time he's a player's coach. He'll be there for you, talk to you about anything and just be there for you.”

Moses said he doesn’t have a list of favorites at this time and doesn’t have any plans for summer visits. He’ll take his official visits in the fall and then decide before enrolling in January.

Will Texas an official visit?

“They probably will, but nothing is set right now,” Moses said. (Suchomel)

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Not much new to report for five-star offensive lineman Walker Little, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. This one still looks like it will come down to Texas, Stanford and Ole Miss. A lot of the focus from fans has been on Ole Miss because Little’s brother and sister are students there, but everything we’re hearing is that Stanford is actually UT’s biggest threat.

This summer, Little said he hopes to make visits to Texas, A&M, Florida State, LSU, Michigan and Alabama. When I talked to him last weekend, he didn’t have any trips set up, but was going to start reaching out to coaches soon to organize his summer schedule.

At the end of summer, Little said he wants to start narrowing his list “publicly.” UT, Stanford and Ole Miss are pretty much locks to make the cut.

“They're all great programs and I'm excited about having the opportunity to go to any of those three schools,” Little said.

Thoughts on Texas …

“I definitely talked a lot to coach (Matt) Mattox and coach (Charlie) Strong. I talk to those guys a lot,” Little said. “They definitely want me out there. They see me as a valuable piece and want me to stay home. I definitely love Texas. I've grown up around it, so they'll be a top school for me throughout the process.

“There's a lot of state pride in Texas already. It would be an awesome opportunity to be able to play for your state and the people you love are going to be all around you there.”

A quick note of interest … a few college coaches texted Little on the day he arrived in Atlanta for the Five-Star Challenge, but Strong was the only head coach who reached out. (Suchomel)

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Angleton DB B.J. Foster is the top-ranked player on the 2018 LSR 100. You’d think Foster would be celebrating and walking around with a chip on his shoulder after receiving that honor last week. Not quite. Foster was aware of the ranking, but he’s a pretty calm guy and he takes everything with a low-key approach. That includes recruiting, at least at this stage.

Foster has 26 offers. He wants to narrow his list during his season next fall. That’s about the extent of the details he was willing to give, although I do like where Texas sits in this one right now.

“They fit in pretty good. I'm pretty cool with them,” Foster said about Texas. “They'll be in my top 10 when it comes out.”

Quandre Diggs is UT’s biggest supporter in this one. According to Foster, Diggs always sings the praises of UT and the Texas coaches when the two talk.

The potential five-star prospect doesn’t have any summer plans as far as visits, but he said he’s considering a trip to see one and only one school.

“I might go visit Texas this summer. That might be it,” Foster said. (Suchomel)

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File away the name of Adrian Ealy as a player to watch as the recruiting process wears on. Ealy has been on UT’s radar for a while, so he won’t be new for some of you die-hards, but he’s a guy with whom things could very well heat up in the coming months.

Early, a Rivals250 member, said the Longhorns are “really in the picture” and he’s “really considering them.”

Texas was one of the first programs to offer Ealy, with only LSU having offered before. That early impact has made an impact on Ealy.

The Longhorns have been in touch with Ealy and if the 6-7, 295-pounder makes it to campus for a visit, either this summer or on an official visit, things could really take off. Schools Ealy plans to visit this summer are Mississippi State (that one is on the schedule for next week), Auburn, Texas, Florida, Florida State, Oklahoma and Miami visits.

No official visits are set in stone, but Ealy did say, as of this week, that Texas will get one of his five trips.

“I've talked to the offensive coordinator. He said they still really want me, they're still considering me, so I'm going up there,” Ealy said. “As of right now, I'm going to take an official there.” (Suchomel)

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On the surface, it may seem like Texas has very little chance with linebacker Tyler Taylor. He’s from Georgia, and every school in the Southeast is in hot pursuit. Most kids don’t leave the Southeast region of the country, and Taylor may not either, but we heard from multiple sources this week that Taylor is very much open to the idea of playing anywhere in the country.

In late May, Taylor took unofficial visits to Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and Texas, and we heard from a couple people this week that the Sooners and Longhorns will draw serious consideration for the Sugar Hill (GA) Lanier standout. In fact, coming into those visits, there’s some thought that everyone was chasing OU, but Texas did enough to put itself squarely in the mix.

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We mentioned this on Thursday afternoon, but the Longhorns are expected to get an unofficial visit from Norcross (Ga.) defensive end Robert Beal on Monday.

Beal said he has a top 10 in his head, but he’s not really putting it out there publicly because things change daily. The Longhorns are in the top half of that grouping.

“Texas is top five, I’ll give them that,” Beal said. “I loved it when I was there (fall of 2015). Even though it was hot, I still love it.”

Beal will visit Alabama, Florida, Notre Dame and Texas this summer. That will be it.

The Rivals100 member talks to most of the UT coaches through Twitter and text. He’s transferring to IMG this summer and was hoping to make a decision before he leaves for Florida in mid-July, but said he’ll now probably slow things down.

Alabama is believed to be the leader, but Texas is within striking distance and the upcoming visit could be huge for the Longhorns’ chances. (Suchomel)
 
Some '18 offers out to some kids who dominated the UT Dallas camp yesterday.

OLB


DT


Both kids already have several major offers.
 
Word is Patrick Hudson is thinking about staying with Baylor. I'd hate to think that Baylor is using Hudson's sister's scholarship to coerce his decision...
 
Word is Patrick Hudson is thinking about staying with Baylor. I'd hate to think that Baylor is using Hudson's sister's scholarship to coerce his decision...
But would it surprise you if they did? Baylor is as dirty as any program or college I can think of....ou is blushing.
 
IT -- Inside Scoop

By: Eric Nahlin, Tim Preston, and Justin Wells

This week's Scoop profiles the Longhorns satellite camps from this week. Eric was in Houston and Justin hits Dallas. We've got names, notes, quote, and who might be offer worthy. Plus, Preston looks at three new hoops offers from Shaka Smart and his staff as they start to build the 2017 class. The Inside Scoop is on the scene.

From: Eric Nahlin

KLEIN BEARCAMP

I wasted your time yesterday with an open thread from the Klein satellite camp, but I didn't waste my time by going. I made a couple of contacts I've been needing for a while, so that's good for all of us.

Klein Memorial didn't hold much intrigue, as you could tell by that thread, but it was fun to see the coaches work the camp. Charlie Strong was working the whistle as linebackers did bag drills. He was pretty quiet as he gave instructions, and spoke better than his Chuck F'n Twitter would have you believe. It was funny to see him walk off to go work with the defensive linemen and see Coach BJ immediately rip into the linebackers about their intensity.

Anthony Johnson's a pretty laid back RB coach, that was evident. He's certainly an encourager, which is a bit different from Tommie Robinson. Matt Mattox was keeping a keen eye on the offensive linemen but he deferred to the HBU coach when I watched the OL. Boston College's OL coach also hung on the periphery. Sterlin Gilbert was certainly in the mix with the quarterbacks and there were a couple of interesting arms in attendance (I'll make a Sunday post on that).

Richmond Foster's CeeDee Lamb was the most highly rated player in attendance and he didn't stick around long after making the hour drive. I'm not even sure if Texas talked to him but they did know he was there. Lamb has all the big boy offers - Bama, LSU, Florida, OU, etc. - so I was surprised to not see them make him a priority but I'm sure they have their reasons. Remember, Texas has a low number at receiver and they know who they want.

I'm not exactly sure what the purpose of the camp was. It kind of felt like they're having these just so they can say they had them. It shouldn't bother anyone, just understand this wasn't designed to be a big deal, sort of like on campus camps the previous two weekends. Maybe tonight in Addison will be different.

One player who did catch Strong's eye was Westfield DE/LB Josh Brown. Physically he definitely stood out (6-foot-2, 220 pounds) and he moved pretty well both in space and coming off the edge. He kind of reminds of Dravannti Johnson. I saw him when I went by his school in May but he had to sit out spring practice because he recently transferred from Dekaney. After the camp he traded contact information with Mike Giglio and Strong invited him to UTL on July 16th. Brown recently picked up a TCU offer while camping.

NORTH SHORE

I ran into a North Shore contact at the camp and chatted him up for a while. The takeaways:

- Texas invited blue-chip defensive end K'Lavon Chaisson but he was unable to make it because of "car issues." Never mind this contact brought a player with him.

- The contact told me Chaisson plays recruiting close to the vest (obviously) but does still have interest in Texas. It doesn't really seem that way. LSU is obviously a school he likes quite a bit.

- I asked the contact about the Mustangs staff's ties to LSU and he said it's no big deal. "North Shore has sent, what, two kids to LSU? Nobody's pushing kids in any direction. If anyone had a pipeline it was Texas when [David] Aymond was there."

- If K'Lavon doesn't make it to UTL it won't be a good sign, but I do think Texas has a chance to turn things quickly like it did with Chevin Calloway if they get him back to campus. He's perfect for this defense as a player who prefers to play a stand-up defensive end role.

FLORIDA CB'S

Texas had a couple of visitors last week I was unaware of. One of them, Blinn's Jhavontae Dean, is really turning heads on the camp circuit. I talked to him yesterday.

On his new offers:

"I went to the TCU and Alabama camp in Fort Worth and both staffs liked me and offered. They like my size (6-foot-2, 180 pounds) and my speed (4.4). I also picked up Florida. One of the coaches who was recruiting me while I was in high school is now at Florida and he remembered me."

On the Juco route:

"I was under-recruited because my grades were borderline. I signed with Cincinnati but barely missed on my grades. I was also hurt for a lot of my senior year. Now it just seems like everything is coming together; my grades are fine, I'm healthy, and I guess I just kind of flipped the switch and schools are noticing."

On his Texas visit:

"My teammate DJ Ivey from high school (Homestead, South Dade) was visiting so I went to hang out with him. The Texas coaches talked to me for a bit and told me they were going to check me out."

Dean will waste no time and make the trip out to Tuscaloosa this weekend. As a Florida native obviously the UF offer meant a lot to him and he has some friends already on the team. He did say if Texas shows interest he'll reciprocate and he has no issue playing away from home.

Ivey is searchable as Demetrius Ivey. He's another corner with good length at 6-foot-0. His best offers currently are West Virginia (great early indicator for a Florida DB), Louisville, and Kentucky, but he's a 2018 player. I have yet to talk to Ivey but I will, and I'll find out the story on how he's on UT's radar to the point he's already made the trip to campus.

KENNETH MURRAY

Fort Bend Elkins linebacker Kenneth Murray made the trip from Houston to Austin to College Station last week. Murray's really saw his interest pick up during the spring as coaches were able to see his nearly college ready build and athleticism that lends itself to versatility.

Here's the latest on him.

IT: I noticed you wore a Longhorn shirt to Texas but an Elkins one to College Station. Having seen you around a lot I know your closet is pretty orange.

KM: [laughing] Yeah, I had to switch it up when I got to A&M; I don't own an A&M shirt.

IT: It had to be nice being able to get in the car and go see two schools you like so close to home.

KM: Yes, that's definitely a good thing, being close to home is a plus.

IT: What were some of the differences you noticed between the two schools?

KM: Both were pretty much the same, the only difference was A&M had some good BBQ. [he didn't know where the BBQ was from, so we unable to verify if the BBQ was in fact good]

IT: What were some of things you did at Texas? Did you see the campus?

KM: Yes, I was able to tour the campus. I talked to coach Strong in his office for a good 45 minutes. I was supposed to leave around 11:00 or so but didn't leave until 12:30. On the tour I was with coach Strong and coach BJ. After that tour I came back to the stadium and hung with all the coaches again. My parents really liked it, and they liked the coaching staff.

IT: What were the coaches telling you about how they want to play you? You're a versatile guy.

KM: They said the same thing, they like I'm aggressive and athletic. They feel like I can play anywhere. Sumlin is saying that as well. They just want to get me to campus and play me where I'm most comfortable.

IT: Were you able to hang out with any of the players?

KM: At Texas I hung out with Malik, Cameron Townsend, Deshon Elliott and some others. At A&M I hung out with one of their linebackers.

IT: What other summer visits do you have planned?

KM: I'll probably get up to OU in July, then Under the Lights camp, and probably see A&M again. I'll see all of them again before I decide. I'm going to try to announce by the end of summer.

Since this interview, Murray has stated he'll announce on August 10th. I caught up with someone close to him and from that conversation I feel very confident in Texas. I know his mother went to Ole Miss and is from that area but I hear she'd prefer him closer to home than attend her alma mater. I think they may visit Oxford but Murray himself didn't even mention it to me. The only hiccup I foresee is if UT prefers he wait. They may prefer that but I don't think they'll slow play or stall him based on how much I know they like him.

DEVIN DUVERNAY

Saturday is the big day Devin Duvernay visit TCU so we're getting closer to some resolution on this one. I think a Tuesday or Wednesday announcement is most likely but nothing is set in stone.

Duvernay does have some reservations on each school, namely quarterback play, but we know Shane Buechele has been in his ear and that has to help. Shane's Spring game performance may have been more important than we thought. Getting that scheme on tape was good as well because it enabled Gilbert to illustrated how Duvernay would be used and how he's different than the inside receivers currently on roster.

Donovan's not an issue at this point, he'll have a place at either school when he eventually gets his release.

With sources on all three sides of this thing, I'm feeling *really* good about UT's chances currently but I'll have a better idea Saturday night or Sunday. TCU needs the perfect visit for this one to come together for them.


From: Justin Wells

More Texas satellite camp news and guys to watch at the Greenhill School in Addison today. I'll be on the scene.

1. PLAYERS TO WATCH in Dallas. The list of prospects should be deeper in Dallas than Houston for UT's satellite camp today. I expect a few offers to go out, notably Bobby Brown from Arlington Lamar. Tons of 2018 DB talent looks to make an impression on the Texas staff. There'll be a handful on Offer Watch today, even with Charlie Strong's hesitancy of extending early invitations. Satellite camps weren't made for programs like Texas, Alabama, and Ohio State. They've long benefitted the smaller schools, helping them secure under-the-radar talent. But they're trendy and gives UT exposure. So there's that.

Here's hoping they use these to build relationships with the best juniors in Texas for 2018. That's really the only benefit.

Bobby Brown, DT, Arlington Lamar (2018) - Oklahoma, A&M, UH offers in the last few weeks, Brown has 5-star potential and doesn't turn 16 until August. He's on Offer Watch.

Isaiah Humphries, S, Garland Sachse (2018) - Penn State, OU, Northwestern, UH offers. The son of a former PSU and NFL player is part of a loaded talent pool at Sachse.

Bumper Pool, LB, Lucas Lovejoy (2018) - Alabama, Michigan, A&M offers. Texas likes Bumper. We'll see how much this afternoon.

Alston Orji, LB, Rockwall (2018) - OU, A&M, Arkansas, Oklahoma State offers; Texas, Ohio State, Stanford interest. One of the state's best juniors, Alston attended UT's Junior Day in Feb. He's definitely on Offer Watch.

Anfernee Orji, DB, Rockwall (2019) - Little brother of stud, Alston. Both has immense D1 potential.

Shabazz Dotson, DT, Cedar Hill (2018) - Michigan, Iowa State offers. Good size, strength. Offer worthy.

Devodrick Johnson, ATH, Dallas Kimball (2018)- Miss State, Cal, TCU offers. The LB/S has athletic traits in spades. Eazy sees him projecting at LB at the next level. I can dig it.

MJ Rivers, QB, Plano Prestonwood (2018) - Iowa State offer. As more junior QB prospects appear, you'll see his name more often.

Jalen Mayden, QB, Garland Sachse (2018) - Ohio State, Miss State, Oregon State offers. You're very familiar with the lefty from DFW. He's visited Austin many times, notable at the Spring game. His big bro enrolled at Bama this month.

Judah Bell, WR, TK Gorman (Tyler) (2017) - UH, SMU, Missouri offers. Hooper-turned-wideout continues to fill out his 6-foot-3, 195-pound frame. Great hands, body control.

German Green, CB, Desoto (2018) - Colorado, Fresno State, New Mexico.

Gemon Green, CB, Desoto (2018)- Same offers as his brother, German. Just another athlete from the stock pond known as Desoto.

Kelan Walker, RB, Desoto (2018) - Colorado, Iowa State, and SMU offers. The 6-foot-0, 205-pound tailback has the size Strong covets.

Cameron Jones, DB, Euless Trinity (2018) - La Tech, UTSA, and Middle Tennessee State offers; Texas and A&M interest. Really like the potential with this 4-star at nickel or safety. Vahe and Daniels will help in his recruitment.

JaQualyn Greene, CB, Grand Prairie (2018) - SMU offer; Baylor interest. Only a matter of time before this kid's recruitment starts to shine.

Verone McKinley, CB, Plano Prestonwood (2018). Just told me he's coming. Lots of good DBs for this afternoon.
 
Hearing news that Lagaryonn Carson's chance of being able to come to Texas took some major hits the last few days. Know I'm not a regular, so take it for what it's worth.
 
I haven't heard anything and I'm not sure how anyone would have anything concrete considering he has yet to begin his senior campaign.

Edit-per da bomb. IT thinks Carson is fine.
 
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I haven't heard anything and I'm not sure how anyone would have anything concrete considering he has yet to begin his senior campaign.

Edit-per da bomb. IT thinks Carson is fine.
It goes far beyond just grades. We will see if I'm wrong or right on down the road!
 
Awfully vague, share what you've heard/read. Rumors are spread by fools. I haven't heard anything weird.
 
Awfully vague, share what you've heard/read. Rumors are spread by fools. I haven't heard anything weird.
In my position I can't give exact statements, but I'm telling you there are some serious issues going on there. But like I said originally, I'm not a regular so take it for what it's worth!
 
Hornsports guy says we are in good shape with Duverney and somewhat good shape with Cobb, but says it now looks like Hudson is gonna stay with baylor.
 
In my position I can't give exact statements, but I'm telling you there are some serious issues going on there. But like I said originally, I'm not a regular so take it for what it's worth!
Take what for what it's worth? You haven't given us anything, lol.
 
Take what for what it's worth? You haven't given us anything, lol.

Anything I've seen written on the issue has been very vague and alluded to it being more then grades but I've not seen anyone actually speculate what the issues are or may be. If anyone knows anything they didn't get it off a board
 
Anything I've seen written on the issue has been very vague and alluded to it being more then grades but I've not seen anyone actually speculate what the issues are or may be. If anyone knows anything they didn't get it off a board

You know if there was something concrete Aggie would be spewing it all over their boards considering his family ties.
 
You know if there was something concrete Aggie would be spewing it all over their boards considering his family ties.

Seems that anyone In the know is being very quiet about things or it could be nothing, however since the rumors seem to come from Texas mods on their respective boards it would appear that there is some merit to it. Who knows
 
The Eyes of Texas: Recruiting Notes (2017)

Texas' satellite camp in Dallas brought plenty of talent to the field and also allowed me to talk to various sources about UT recruiting.

Here are the 10 biggest things I heard at the event:

1. Houston overview — There really isn’t any other way to put it — UT’s satellite camp in Houston produced a terrible turnout. Only a handful of prospects that showed up were FBS level. A person close to the program described it as simply ‘awful.’ So what was the reason? According to a source, Texas didn’t partner with Houston Baptist until late in the evaluation period and wasn’t sure it was even going to have a satellite camp. HBU was in charge of promoting the camp and did a sub-par job doing so. It was Texas’ first go around at satellite camps, so the issue is understandable.

2. Dallas overview — The Dallas camp flowed like a regular satellite camp should. A handful of 2017 targets showed up, a multitude of 2018 recruits participated in the camp and the event resulted in a couple of offers. That’s all Texas can hope for when holding satellite camps. I personally thought the camp was well organized and was very productive. Texas partnered with Dallas Showtyme Elite, which has hosted satellite camps in the past for schools like Michigan and USC, and the company did a great job with promotion on social media and helping get kids on the field for the UT staff to see.

3. Parent takes — I spoke to a number of parents of highly touted 2018 recruits, including a couple with Texas offers. The consensus from the parents was they like Charlie Strong and want to continue to build a relationship with him. They like his discipline and structure. A couple of parents described Strong as ‘shy’ but didn’t use the term in a bad way. It’s obvious that Strong doesn’t have the personality of a Jim Harbaugh, but his methods work, and winning over parents is his best attribute on the recruiting trail. It’s still early for a lot of these recruits, and Strong is sure to make a bigger impression as the process runs its course.

4. Mixed reviews — Let me start of by saying that Strong’s image in Dallas has improved significantly over the last year. And he’s proven time and time again that he can land top recruits without winning over some high school coaches. But I did speak to a few coaches from some of the area’s prominent schools who were frustrated that the UT staff did not call them to invite their kids out to the camp. It’s clear there are still a few frustrated coaches, and I believe UT’s recruiting could be even better if Strong personally puts in a little more effort with the high school coaches, but again, his method works. On the positive side of the coin, I heard nothing but good things from the local trainers and coaches that worked the camp. This camp could really help UT in South Dallas. Even though the camp was held in Addison, a lot of the coaches/trainers have South Dallas ties.

5. Vacation — Don’t expect much action on the recruiting trail next week. From what we’ve heard the staff is taking a vacation now that their summer minicamps and satellite camps have come to an end. There will be a little bit of a lull in recruiting — outside of potentially Dylan Moses visiting — before the Longhorns host their annual Under The Lights Camp in mid to late-July. There is still no exact date set for it, but it will happen.

6. 2017 campers — The two 2017 prospects with the best chances of earning offers that participated in the Dallas satellite camp are Dayo Odeyingbo and Judah Bell. Odeyingbo is a versatile athlete that can ply multiple positions, but I’m not sure he showed the staff enough to earn an offer. UT originally liked him as a tight end but is now recruiting him as a defensive end. Bell is a big wide out from East Texas. He has the size and hands but still needs to improve his speed. The best 2017 performer was probably Frisco Centennial’s Kenny Nelson, but he’s more of a tweener that doesn’t exactly fit what Texas is trying to do. Plano West inside linebacker Mohamed Sanogo attended the camp but did not participate. He is a solid Plan B in case Anthony Hines decides to commit elsewhere.

7. 2018 campers — As predicted Texas sent out offers to linebacker Alston Orji and defensive tackle Bobby Brown. Next up might be Dallas Carter defensive end/outside linebacker Jarell Cherry, who really impressed the staff throughout the camp. Other guys like four-star defensive backs Isaiah Humphries and cornerback Verone McKinley III remain on UT’s radar and could receive scholarships down the line. The same goes for recruits like Sachse wide receiver Drue Jackson and Sachse quarterback Jalen Mayden. By the way, another quarterback Texas could look at is Hebron’s Clayton Tune. He visited UT for the spring game and had an impressive showing on Friday.

8. Lagaryonn Carson — He obviously wasn’t at the camp, but I heard from a source that Carson is doing much better in the classroom, outside of the classroom and on the field. Carson is currently attending summer school and has been to all of his classes. He has also attended all of Liberty Eylau’s voluntary summer workouts. This is extremely positive news from Texas considering I heard the exact opposite this spring. If Carson can continue working in a positive direction, he should be a part of the 2017 class when it’s all said and done.

9. Parrish Cobb — According to a source close to the family, Cobb is leaning towards going to Oklahoma or Texas. TCU is also in the mix. The source said that most reports have been based on speculation because the Cobb family’s primary concern at the moment is simply trying to get out of its NLI with Baylor. Once that’s over, they will start to focus more on recruiting. The source added that Cobb’s father has some things he really likes about Oklahoma and Texas. But, for right now, it’s more of a wait and see game.

10. Kobe Boyce — The Texas commit was in attendance for the camp, and I’m told his commitment is still strong despite his intentions to visit other schools. Alabama, Oklahoma, Ole Miss and TCU have all been in contact with Boyce, but he will more that likely stick with Texas unless he’s absolutely blown away on another visit or Texas has a full meltdowns this season. (Holland)

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Perhaps the most important nugget we picked up is Texas is in better shape with four-star defensive end K'Lavon Chaisson than most people think. The North Shore product has LSU and Texas A&M out front, but included in his Top 3 is Texas, per a source close to his recruitment. The Longhorns still have ground to make up, but they’re pushing and Chaisson knows defensive line coach Brick Haley well through a family connection.

As a bonus note, we heard from an administrator that IMG is attempting to lay the groundwork for a potential move into Texas down the line. It’s nothing serious right now – just establishing connections and attempting to recruit a few players – but we hear that is something the performance academy is interested in doing. Safe to say, the high school coaches we talked to were not at all pleased with the idea of IMG taking their players or entering the state. (Hummer)
 
Oh, look. More positive Carson news.

8. Lagaryonn Carson — He obviously wasn’t at the camp, but I heard from a source that Carson is doing much better in the classroom, outside of the classroom and on the field. Carson is currently attending summer school and has been to all of his classes. He has also attended all of Liberty Eylau’s voluntary summer workouts. This is extremely positive news from Texas considering I heard the exact opposite this spring. If Carson can continue working in a positive direction, he should be a part of the 2017 class when it’s all said and done.
 
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Seems that anyone In the know is being very quiet about things or it could be nothing, however since the rumors seem to come from Texas mods on their respective boards it would appear that there is some merit to it. Who knows
Seems like noise more than smoke. Tra must not be well connected to the situation.
 
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