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Six recruits that Texas should push for before National Signing Day

National signing day will take place just under a week from now on Feb. 3 and here are six recruits that Texas should push for.

National signing day is approaching on Feb. 3. Texas will be attempting to lock in a few more prospects to their rather lackluster 2021 recruiting efforts. Steve Sarkisian has been on the trail since he was announced as the Texas head coach on Jan. 2.

There are plenty of names still on the board for the Longhorns to chase. Some come from Tom Herman’s tenure, while a few others have generated interest because of the staff Sarkisian has put together in Austin. Either way, it’s going to be a busy day for the Longhorns.

As things stand, Texas ranks as the No. 17 overall class in the country and No. 2 in the Big 12 — well below expectations. Sarkisian wasn’t expected to come in and immediately turn around recruiting, but he should be able to attract a couple of names that Herman may not have been able to.

Here are the six recruits Texas should push for before national signing day.

Four-star safety Andrew Mukuba announces commitment date

Andrew Mukuba, a four-star safety, has announced he will be committing on Oct. 1. Texas is seen as one of the favorites alongside Clemson. 

Andrew Mukuba, a four-star safety in the 2021 recruiting class, has announced he will be committing on Oct. 1. Texas is seen as one of the favorites alongside Clemson.

Mukuba dropped a top 12 school list on May 20, consisting of Alabama, Arizona State, Arkansas, Auburn, Clemson, Georiga, LSU, Michigan State, Missouri, Texas, TCU, and UCLA.

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Not only is Mukuba an in-state prospect but the four-star is from the city of Austin. Defensive coordinator Chris Ash and cornerbacks coach Jay Valai have been the main recruiters for the Longhorns.

On the 247Sports composite, Mukuba squeaks inside the top 250 players, ranked No. 242. The safety ranks at No. 14 at his position, plus No. 43 within the state of Texas.

If Mukuba does commit to the Longhorns, he would be the fourth defensive back commit of the 2021 class. Ishmael Ibraheem headlines the position group, with J.D. Coffey and Jamier Johnson behind him. Mukuba would be the third highest-rated of the four.

On the 247Sport crystal ball, Clemson, Texas, and Oklahoma all have predictions. The Longhorns lead the way at 71% with a confidence level of five.

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