Texas could still be in the race for five-star running back Camar Wheaton, despite 247Sports’ crystal ball saying he is 100% towards Oklahoma. The Longhorns have not been heavily pursuing running backs in the 2021 class but cannot miss out on a great prospect.
247Sports posted an article that predicted where the top recruits left in the 2021 class would sign. Talking about Wheaton, the recruiting website says Alabama, LSU, Oklahoma, and Texas all “remain is good position” for the running back. SMU could pose a threat but are seen as an outsider at the moment.
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After signing Bijan Robinson in the last recruiting class, Texas was not expected to go after highly rated ball carriers. However, if the Longhorns can sign Wheaton, their depth at running back would become one of the best in the Big 12.
With SEC programs such as Alabama and LSU pursuing him as well, Wheaton is a hot commodity in this year’s recruiting class. A five-star on the 247Sports composite, the running back from Garland would be another in-state recruit for Tom Herman.
Dominating the state of Texas since becoming head coach, Herman would sign another top 10 in-state prospect. Ja’Tavion Sanders and Billy Bowman, No. 4 and No. 5 ranked in-state respectively, have already pledged toward the Longhorns.
It could be a dream for Longhorn fans to see a backfield of Robinson and Wheaton. Both a threat to go the distance every play, Texas’ running game would be in good shape for the next three to four years.
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