It’s within the first few weeks of the offseason, where excitement begins to increase over the young players committed to making a difference at the University of Texas.
Outside linebacker and edge rusher Derrick Harris Jr. is an intriguing commitment in the Longhorns 2021 recruiting class. Harris is recognized at New Caney High School as an explosive freak athlete and threatening blitzer who recorded 181 tackles, 38.5 tackles for loss and 8.5 sacks over the past two seasons.
The importance of quick footwork in football players can’t be stressed enough. It impacts every change of direction, sprint, block or tackle. This shouldn’t be an issue for Harris when he arrives on the Forty Acres, as evidenced by the training video below.
6 Foot 3
220 lbs 💪🏾
Edge Rusher
New Caney HS
Class of 2021! @yaahboidj !Smart player on the field with a quick locator and the ability to read and react fast. pic.twitter.com/BO1A4ct7HX
— Footwork_King 🤴🏾 (@footwork_king1) January 3, 2020
Harris is a four-star recruit that is ranked by 247Sports as the No. 12 OLB in the nation and No. 29 overall player in the state of Texas. Adding bulk to his frame could lead to a bright collegiate career in Austin.