Tag: 2020 cornerback

Ohio State CB Ryan Watts enters the transfer portal, Texas expected to be involved

A potential transfer target for Texas?

With all the buzz surrounding quarterback Quinn Ewers and where he will play next season, another talented Ohio State player has entered the transfer portal.

Former four-star cornerback Ryan Watts started the Buckeyes’ season opener against Minnesota before moving to a reserve role for the rest of the year. He finished the 2021 season with six tackles and two interceptions in six games played.

The 6-foot-3 defensive back will have three years of eligibility at his next destination and has shown the ability to play both corner and safety.

With the loss of Josh Thompson to the NFL, along with BJ Foster and Chris Adimora to the transfer portal, it would make sense for Texas to reach out to Watts as the Horns could use some depth in the defensive backfield.

During his original recruiting process, current Texas cornerbacks coach Terry Joesph had a relationship with Watts while at Notre Dame.

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WATCH: New Texas defensive back showcases impressive footwork

Four-star cornerback Jahdae Barron is one of the top recruits in head coach Tom Herman’s 2020 recruiting class.

Texas received a welcomed addition to their 2020 recruiting class when four-star cornerback Jahdae Barron was released from his national letter of intent with Baylor. Continue reading “WATCH: New Texas defensive back showcases impressive footwork”

2020 Recruiting Target: Ennis Rakestraw

The Texas Longhorns are wrapping up their 2020 recruiting class and are set to meet with three-star cornerback Ennis Rakestraw.

There is less than a week to go before the final National Signing Day of the 2020 recruitment cycle. One target that remains in the sights of the Texas Longhorns will be teammate of Ja’Quinden Jackson, Ennis Rakestraw. The two helped lead Duncanville to a state championship game. Rakestraw is currently ranked as a three-star cornerback.

The top three schools believed to be in the running for his recruitment are Alabama, Missouri and Texas. According to 247, they project that Rakestraw will sign with Alabama on February 5th. He is scheduled to meet with Texas on January 31st.

At this point of the recruiting cycle, John Tyler’s Kitan Crawford is the only other cornerback of the 2020 class. Rakestraw was named Dallas Morning News Defensive Player of The Year. At this point it seems all signs point to him joining Alabama but crazier things have happened on National Signing Day.