Texas desperately needs to gain some momentum on the recruiting trail.
Steve Sarkisian and his staff are facing an uphill battle for some of the top prospects on the board after suffering three consecutive losses. There are four regular-season games plus a potential bowl game left on the schedule to try and right the ship.
It was unrealistic to assume that Texas would play mistake-free football under a new coaching staff, but four losses was seen as the worst case scenario.
The Longhorns have proven that they can compete with the top teams in the country at times. However, they have clear weaknesses that Sarkisian must address within the next two recruiting classes.
From offensive line to wide receiver, to pass rush and even more offensive line, it’s clear that Texas needs to land a couple of big names over the next few months.
Here are five recruits that can turn around the state of the program.