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Texas quarterback Hudson Card is widely projected to become Sam Ehlinger’s successor.
Texas quarterback Hudson Card has a great chance to become Sam Ehinger’s successor in 2021. Continue reading “WATCH: Texas quarterback Hudson Card showcases arm strength”
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”
Texas had an impressive recruiting class in 2020, but will any of the signees receive significant playing time this season?
Texas head coach Tom Herman concluded the 2020 recruiting trail with another top 10 class in the nation.
Five-star running back Bijan Robinson and five-star defensive end Alfred Collins lead the No. 1 class in the Big 12. There’s still about a dozen others with four-star rankings that have the potential to make an immediate impact at Texas. Of the 21 total players among this talented group, eight of them were early enrollees.
We’ve decided to take a look at each signee from this particular class and foresee their roles for the upcoming season. While some may compete for a starting job right away, others will be expected to redshirt their freshman year.
The signees are grouped by offense and defense beginning on the next page.
Each Longhorns Wire staff contributors chose which newcomer will have the biggest impact for Texas this season.
It’s time for another Longhorns Wire roundtable discussion. Continue reading “Which Texas football newcomer will make the biggest impact in 2020?”
Texas has their eyes set on an all-around student athlete out of the 2023 recruiting class.
Texas has their eyes set on a highly sought-after athlete out of Jacksonville, Florida. Continue reading “Texas offers Under Armour All-American from Florida”
On Saturday, Georgia football CB signee Kelee Ringo trained with 49ers CB Richard Sherman and Seahawks WR D.K. Metcalf.
Perhaps the most notable prospect from Georgia’s 2020 No. 1 recruiting class is cornerback Kelee Ringo out of Saguaro High School in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Ringo (6-2, 205) was rated as the No. 1 CB, No. 1 player in Arizona and the No. 4 player in the country in 2020. In his senior season, Ringo had 31 tackles, 4 TFL, 3 INTs, and even scored 13 touchdowns on offense.
On Saturday Ringo put his young talent to the test against some of the best players in the NFL in a training session with 49ers CB Richard Sherman, WR Josh Gordon and Seahawks WR D.K. Metcalf.
The #1 rated HS corner in the country in 2020 @KeleeRingo getting the words of wisdom today from the Best Corner in the @NFL @RSherman_25 during today’s on field session. The knowledge is priceless when the vision is clear and the people are Pure! #FSPCulture #WeJustWorking pic.twitter.com/efzQdQiEoF
— Tracy Ford (@TFordFSP) May 24, 2020
Big on Big! One doin big things in the NFL (@dkm14 ), one about to do big things down in the SEC at Georgia (@KeleeRingo) 📸: @KeithBakerLXVI #FSPFamily #Seahawks #GeorgiaBulldogs #GoodOnGood pic.twitter.com/LmgIuqof5k
— Frank Murdock (@Murdock_02) May 23, 2020
We can only imagine how much information Sherman, Gordon and Metcalf were able to pass on to the young CB. If Ringo was able to cover Gordon and Metcalf, he should have no problem with SEC receivers. Other than maybe George Pickens in practice.
With Ringo’s combination of size, speed and a knack for the ball, he could possibly be one of the best Georgia defensive backs ever.
Texas football is sitting just behind Alabama in blue chip ratio percentage for the 2020 recruiting class.
After the recent additions of defensive back Jahdae Barron and transfer wide receiver Tarik Black, we’ve decided to take a look at Texas’ updated blue chip ratio among other programs. Continue reading “Texas Football: 2020 class atop national rankings in blue chip talent”
The Texas Longhorns have officially added Michigan transfer Tarik Black and former Baylor signee Jahdae Barron to the 2020 roster.
It is official, the Texas Longhorns have added Tarik Black and Jahdae Barron to the 2020 roster. Tarik Black was a player that was rumored to receive interest from Tom Herman’s staff once he entered the transfer portal. The school announced on Monday that he is officially on the roster.
Welcome to the family @LetmeRockk_! 🤘#ThisIsTexas #HookEm pic.twitter.com/DUnh4EGpXy
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) May 11, 2020
The addition of Black comes as no surprise given that the team lacks experience at the wide receiver position. Especially after Devin Duvernay and Collin Johnson’s departures to the NFL. Brennan Eagles and Jake Smith have some experience at wide out and now add Tarik Black. Black was a highly touted wide receiver coming out of Connecticut but never really gained any kind of traction in Ann Arbor while playing for Michigan. He dealt with injuries and spotty quarterback play while a member of the Wolverines.
Last season was Black’s best with 25 receptions (40 in his career), 323 yards receiving and one touchdown. Those numbers won’t blow you away but he brings experience to a young group. He wore number seven up north and will likely wear it again for the University of Texas. That number is vacant on the offensive side of the ball and the graphic provided by UT shows him the seven jersey so that feels like a done deal. Along with Black, Smith, Eagles and Whittington that gives new offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich some toys to play with.
On the defensive side of the ball, Texas officially welcomes Jahdae Barron to the Longhorns family. Barron originally committed and signed to play for the Baylor Bears but the sudden departure by then head coach Matt Rhule opened the door for Texas. Barron requested to be released from his NLI and that is where Texas got involved.
“Jahdae is a highly-regarded prospect and talented young man who is a great addition to our 2020 signing class,” Herman said. “He’s a local player from Pflugerville who we’ve followed closely for a long time and is fulfilling a lifelong dream of playing for Texas.” -Tom Herman via Jeff Howe on 247 Sports
Welcome to the family @DAETHEREAPER! 🤘#ThisIsTexas #HookEm pic.twitter.com/b68LM4ykC1
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) May 11, 2020
Possesses the requisite corner build with adequate height and frame potential relative to the position. Plays smoothly and instinctive in coverage. Shows good ball skills for a DB. Flashes encouraging reactive quickness. Consistently stays in-phase with receivers while playing off coverage. No verified testing times, but owns a 10.95 100-meter time. Good long speed. Natural corner but could potentially provide position flexibility in college. Willing tackler with solid numbers in that department, but can improve technique and consistency. Needs to continue adding bulk and strength to combat bigger opponents in college. One of the top 2020 corners in Texas who could become multi-year starter with NFL Draft potential. – Gabe Brooks of 247 Sports
The addition of Barron brings depth to the position of cornerback and an eventual starter in the Chris Ash defense. It is hard to imagine with no spring football and the uncertainty surrounding when they will action get on the field to think otherwise. His addition is just another solid get by the staff for the 2020 recruiting class.
Notre Dame added a new cornerback in grad-transfer Nick McCloud on Monday. See McCloud’s best highlights from North Carolina State here.
North Carolina State graduate transfer Nick McCloud announced his commitment to Notre Dame on Monday. McCloud joins a secondary that will be going through an overhaul entering the 2021 season.
So what is Notre Dame getting in McCloud? We could write about him all day. In fact, Mike Chen already did after McCloud announced his commitment to Notre Dame earlier today. When you’re done checking that out you can also check out McCloud’s highlight tape during his time at North Carolina State below.
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The former three-star recruit to North Carolina State had 105 tackles and three interceptions during his time with the Wolfpack. McCloud played in just two games last season as the captain suffered a knee injury early on in the year.
The commitment of McCloud is the second big win for new defensive backs coach Mike Mickens in the past week as the Irish also landed a commitment from Philip Ryley from Florida.
Four-star defensive lineman Vernon Broughton will be ready for his freshman season when the time comes.
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, college athletes are forced to be creative by any means to stay in football shape. Continue reading “WATCH: Texas early enrollee Vernon Broughton showcases footwork”
