2020 Four-Star Wide Receiver Commits to Texas

On the eve of NSD, UT picked up another four-star prospect in the 2020 class. Kelvontay Dixon out of Carthage, TX committed late Tuesday.

On the eve of National Signing Day, the Longhorns picked up another four-star prospect to add to the 2020 class. Kelvontay Dixon out of Carthage High School in Carthage, TX committed to Texas late Tuesday night.

Listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 180 pounds, Dixon is officially listed as an athlete and is the 15th ranked player at his position. While he does not rank the best nationally at 342, he makes it inside of the top 50 in the state of Texas, coming in at 49th in the state.

Dixon had an outstanding senior season in 2019, recording a 1,000 receiving yard season. Securing 73 catches, he was able to have a total of 1,223 yards and 20 touchdowns. Dixon was also a threat on the ground, rushing for 232 yards and getting into the endzone three times. Winning the 4A-D1 State Championship, Dixon and Carthage High School had a perfect 16-0 season.

Baylor, TCU, and Oklahoma State were the only other teams in the Big 12 to offer Dixon, but according to 247, it was a three-team race between Houston, Texas, and UTSA.

Picking up the second wide receiver of the 2020 class as Dixon joins four-star Troy Omeire out of Sugar Land, TX. When Quentin Johnston de-committed from Texas before the early national signing period and went to TCU, it looked like only one wide receiver would come in this year’s class. Now, Dixon adds another four-star prospect to the 9th ranked class.

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Jerry Jones’ grandson Paxton Anderson commits to Texas

Highland Park product Paxton Anderson has announced his commitment to Texas.

Texas has added another commitment to head coach Tom Herman’s impressive 2020 recruiting class.

Jerry Jones’ grandson Paxton Anderson announced his final program of choice via Twitter this morning. Anderson is listed as a tight end prospect in the 2020 recruiting class, will join the Longhorns as a preferred walk-on.

Although a preferred walk-on signifies no financial assistance the first year, Anderson can earn a scholarship as early as his second season in the program.

The 6-4, 207-pound wide receiver-tight end caught 33 passes for 456 yards and five touchdowns as a senior.

Texas target, 2020 three-star cornerback lists Top Three schools

Texas is still in the hunt to land 2020 three-star cornerback Ennis Rakestraw.

As National Signing Day approaches on February 5, Texas is in great position to land a few of their top targets to finish out the 2020 recruiting class.

Currently ranked the No. 11 overall class in the nation, the Longhorns are hoping to still land several more prospects on Wednesday to bolster their defense.

Five-star defensive end Alfred Collins is undoubtedly the highest-rated target remaining for Texas, but four-star defensive end Princely Umanmielen and three-star cornerback Ennis Rakestraw would be significant additions.

While we’ve covered the remaining schools in the hunt to land Collins and Umanmielen, it appears Rakestraw has included Texas as one of his top remaining programs also.

The Duncanville, Texas native completed visits with Texas, Alabama, and Missouri in January. Rakestraw was named the 2019 Dallas Morning News Defensive Player of the Year, helped lead Duncanville High School to 15-1 records, state-runner up finishes as a junior and senior.

Alabama has been heavily recruiting the 6-0, 170-pound defensive back, but Texas’ late push to land Rakeshaw over the past month was enough to secure his final official visit before National Signing Day.

 

 

 

2020 Four-Star Defensive End Narrows Down His Top Four

Princely Umanmielen of Manor has narrowed down his top four schools. Will the four-star defensive end choose the Texas Longhorns?

The Texas Longhorns will be waiting to hear from a few prospects on February 5th to see who will be joining the rest of the 2020 class in Austin. Along with five-star defensive end Alfred Collins, the other big name that will making his announcement is Princely Umanmielen of Manor, Texas.

The four-star defensive end is considering Texas, Florida, Baylor and Auburn. The past two seasons, Princely has combined for 15.5 sacks and four forced fumbles. That kind of production is sorely needed in Austin as the Longhorns try and rebuild their pass rush.

Should he sign, that would give Texas two defensive ends with the name (Prince)ly.

Two Texas football prospects to watch for on National Signing Day

Texas will be paying close attention to two highly-rated defensive ends on National Signing Day.

Texas could potentially bolster their defensive line on National Signing Day.

New defensive coordinator Chris Ash has been successful in getting two highly-rated defensive ends on campus in Austin recently. Five-star defensive end Alfred Collins and four-star defensive end Princely Umanmielen will be announcing their program of choice on February 5.

The Longhorns currently have the No. 11 recruiting class in the nation for 2020, which would seemingly rise if Texas were to land both of these prospects.

Collins recently earned a five-star rating by 247Sports. The 6-5, 284-pound lineman is undoubtedly Texas’ top remaining target. Currently the No. 32 overall prospect in the nation, the Bastrop Cedar Creek native would be the third-highest graded recruit for the Longhorns in the 2020 class, trailing only running back Bijan Robinson and quarterback Hudson Card.

The three remaining programs in the race to land Collins are Texas, Oklahoma, and Alabama.

Umanmielen originally committed to Texas in August, but reopened his recruitment in October. The 6-4, 249-pound prospect is currently ranked as the No. 241 player nationally and the No. 38 overall prospect in Texas. Umanmielen has completed two visits in Austin over the past two weeks.

Auburn, Florida, Baylor, and Texas are the four finalists that remain in the hunt to land Umanmielen.

Four-star wide receiver Kelvontay Dixon and three-star cornerback Ennis Rakestraw are also considering Texas. Despite replacing both coordinators, the Longhorns have a quality list of solid players in this recruiting class.

 

 

Highest-rated signees from Texas football’s 2020 recruiting class

Get to know the five highest-rated signees from Texas football’s impressive 2020 recruiting class.

Texas has had an impressive 2020 recruiting class up to this point, currently rated No. 11 in the nation. National Signing Day on the first Wednesday of February could still increase their overall ranking among other programs.

Let’s get to know the five highest-rated signees who could make an immediate impact for the Longhorns this season, courtesy of 247Sports Composite.

Bijan Robinson, RB

  • No. 1 running back in the nation, No. 15 overall prospect
  • Five-star
  • Salpointe Catholic High School (Tucscon, AZ)
  • 6-0, 200 pounds
  • Pro comparison: Alvin Kamara
  • Signed Letter of Intent

Hudson Card, QB

  • No. 2 dual-threat quarterback in the nation, No. 57 overall prospect
  • Four-star
  • Lake Travis High School (Austin, TX)
  • 6-2.5, 179 pounds
  • Pro Comparison: Will Grier
  • Early enrollee

Ja’Quinden Jackson, QB

  • No. 3 dual-threat quarterback in the nation, No. 73 overall prospect
  • Four-star
  • Duncanville High School (Duncanville, TX)
  • 6-2, 219 pounds
  • Pro comparison: Dak Prescott
  • Signed Letter of Intent

Vernon Broughton, DT

  • No. 14 defensive tackle in the nation, No. 121 overall prospect
  • Four-star
  • Cy Ridge High School (Houston, TX)
  • 6-5, 286 pounds
  • Pro comparison: Chris Wormley
  • Early enrollee

Prince Dorbah, LB

  • No. 7 outside linebacker in the nation, No. 126 overall prospect
  • Four-star
  • Highland Park High School (Dallas, TX)
  • 6-2.5, 208 pounds
  • Pro comparison: D’Andre Walker
  • Signed Letter of Intent

Don’t forget about defensive end Alfred Collins. Currently graded as the No. 64 overall prospect in the country, Collins would be a significant addition to this class. He will be announcing his decision between Texas, Oklahoma, or Alabama on National Signing Day.

If Collins does in fact choose Texas, he would be the third-highest rated prospect in this class. Fortunately for the Longhorns, it’s at a critical position of need as well.

Ehlinger will be returning for his senior season, but the battle between Card and Jackson on who will be his successor will be an interesting one to watch.

Final 247 Rankings: Texas Have Number Two and Three Dual Threat Quarterbacks

The Texas Longhorns have signed the number two and three dual threat quarterbacks according to the 247 final rankings of 2020.

Recently 247 posted their final rankings for the 2020 recruiting class. Bijan Robinson was once ranked as the number two running back before being bumped up. Two other 2020 Texas Longhorns signees are in the top three at their position.

Hudson Card

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Former Austin Lake Travis quarterback Hudson Card finishes as the number two dual threat quarterback in the state and seventh overall. Card has drawn comparisons to former West Virginia and Florida quarterback Will Grier. Card has shown the ability to win from the pocket but don’t be fooled, Hudson can beat you with his legs and he has shown the ability to do it often.  Card was an Elite 11 finalist and was named to the Under Armour All-American game roster.

Ja’Quinden Jackson

Jackson is the second of the dual threat quarterbacks to sign with Texas as part of their 2020 recruiting class. Jackson played Duncanville in the Dallas-Ft Worth metroplex. He is the third-ranked dual threat quarterback and 10th overall in the state. Jackson was also on the roster for the Under Armour All-American game but a torn ACL ended his season in the state semifinal playoff game. Jackson has drawn comparisons to Vince Young and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.

For these two quarterbacks, their battle will begin in the spring of the 2021 Texas football season. Sam Ehlinger in place to start for the 2020 season and Jackson and Card will duke it out to see who will be the heir apparent in Texas. Quite the battle is ahead for the two of the top three dual quarterbacks in the state of Texas.

 

Potential Texas football signee now five-star prospect

Defensive end Alfred Collins will be choosing between Texas, Oklahoma, or Alabama on National Signing Day.

Although the early signing period in December of each year has become the norm for top athletes to officially commit to their program of choice, Texas head coach Tom Herman and his staff will be paying close attention to National Signing Day on February 5.

The Longhorns have been in consistent pursuit of the No. 32 overall prospect in the nation, defensive end Alfred Collins. According to 247Sports Composite final 2020 class rankings, Collins has earned his fifth star after an impressive showing at the All-American Bowl earlier this month.

The Bastrop Cedar Creek lineman is the No. 5-ranked prospect in the state of Texas. The Longhorns are fortunate to be one of three programs left in the hunt to land Collins, as it’s one of their primary positions of need.

 

If Collins does indeed choose Texas, he would be the first five-star defensive line prospect to sign in the Big 12 since Malcom Brown in 2012.

 

 

 

Texas signee ranked No. 1 running back in nation

According to 247Sports final 2020 class rankings, Texas signee Bijan Robinson is now the No. 1 running back in the nation.

As National Signing Day is approaching on the first Wednesday of February, 247Sports released their final rankings for recruits in the 2020 class.

Over the course of the years, there have become two primary signing days worth noting. In December of each year, known as the early signing period, top athletes can commit to their program of choice by signing National Letters of Intent.

Five-star running back Bijan Robinson took advantage of the early signing period, officially inking his commitment to Texas. Throughout much of the recruiting cycle, Robinson was ranked as the No. 2 running back in the nation behind Zachary Evans.

After impressive performances in the All-American Bowl and Polynesian Bowl, Robinson climbed to the top spot in 247Sports final class rankings. The margin is slim between Robinson and Evans, but Robinson is the total package both on and off the field.

The Tucson, Arizona native became the first running back in Arizona history to rush for more than 2,000 yards in three different seasons.

Robinson should make an immediate impact as a true freshman at Texas.

 

WATCH: 2020 Texas commit talks after winning state championship game

2020 commit Xavion Alford won the school’s first state championship Friday night. After the game, Alford caught up with a reporter to talk.

2020 four-star Texas commit Xavion Alford and the Shadow Creek Sharks won the school’s first state championship Friday night against Denton Ryan. With a final score of 28-22, the Sharks were able to stop a last-second hail mary attempt to win the game.

After the game, Alford caught up with a reporter to talk about his season and what it meant for him to win a championship.

“It’s unreal,” said Alford. “This season has been real emotional for me. I got hurt first game of the season.”

After falling short in 2018, Shadow Creek was able to win the 5A Divison 1 state championship in 2019. When asked what it meant to be a state champion, Alford said it meant “a lot.”

Here are Alford’s full comments:

Alford signed his national letter of intent with the Longhorns on National Signing Day. Playing safety, he is the sixth highest-rated prospect in the 2020 class for the Longhorns. Alford joins two other secondary players in the class, as Jerrin Thompson is another safety, while Kitan Crawford is listed as a cornerback.

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