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Texas Football Recruiting: Top 2022 quarterback target commits to Texas A&M

Steve Sarkisian will need to get the 2022 quarterback right. Another option is off the table as Conner Weigman committed to Texas A&M.

One of the first major decisions that Steve Sarkisian will have to make in the recruiting world will be at quarterback for 2022. Of course, Quinn Ewers is the ultimate goal, but the five-star Southlake Carroll product has shown no signs of backing off of his commitment to Ohio State.

Another option is now off the table as four-star quarterback Conner Weigman committed to Texas A&M on Thursday. Not only is he expected to play football during his time in college station but baseball as well. Weigman could even be a better prospect on the diamond.

On the 247Sports composite, Weigman ranks as the No. 5 dual-threat quarterback and the No. 93 overall player in the country. Within the state of Texas, he is the No. 16 prospect and the second-highest ranked quarterback.

The Aggies now have four commits in their 2022 cycle and rank as the No. 8 class in the country. Each commit is an in-state prospect and top 160 talent. The early momentum is in thanks to their Orange Bowl-winning season that finished with a 9-1 record.

Texas now has three quarterback offers who are still uncommitted. Cade Klubnik and Maalik Murphy are the main names the Longhorns are targeting, while Ty Simpson will be announcing his decision on Feb. 19.

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Texas re-offers 2022 four-star quarterback Cade Klubnik

Steve Sarkisian and Texas have re-offered four-star QB Cade Klubnik. The Austin native was initially offered by Herman’s staff on Oct. 31.

Steve Sarkisian and Texas have re-offered four-star quarterback Cade Klubnik. The Austin native was initially offered by Tom Herman’s staff on Halloween night and is now one of the biggest names on the Longhorns’ 2022 board.

Klubnik was recently on the national stage after leading Austin Westlake to a 6A-DI state championship. He earned the offensive MVP after going 18 of 20 with 223 yards and a touchdown in the air plus 97 yards and two touchdowns on the ground.

According to Horns247’s Mike Roach, Klubnik accomplished all of that while playing on an injured shoulder, but fortunately the injury will not require surgery. Regardless, it makes Klubnik’s accolades in the state championship game that much more jaw-dropping.

Klubnik ranks as the No. 6 pro-style quarterback on the 247Sports composite. The Chaparral’s star is the No. 24 player within the state of Texas and No. 155 nationally. After his outstanding season, Klubnik is due to move up in the rankings.

If the Longhorns are not able to get back in the Quinn Ewers sweepstakes, Klubnik could be the next answer. Auburn, Georgia, and LSU are some of the other big-name schools to offer him, but in-state rival Texas A&M recently extended an offer on Tuesday night.

The last signal-caller to come from Austin Westlake turned out to be quite the fan favorite. With Klubnik in Texas’ backyard, it’s crucial that Sarkisian and company do not let another quarterback leave for an SEC program.

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Texas makes top 10 for No. 2 dual-threat quarterback in 2022 class

Since then, trying to find a replacement for Ewers has become nationwide. An option could be a four-star dual-threat prospect in Ty Simpson.

Recruiting a quarterback in the 2022 class has been difficult for Texas. First, Tom Herman thought he had struck gold by getting five-star Quinn Ewers to commit. Then, the No. 1 overall player in the country flipped to Ohio State, causing panic within the Longhorns’ program.

Since then, trying to find a replacement has become a nationwide search. An option could be a four-star dual-threat prospect Ty Simpson. The Tennessee native has put Texas in his top 10, alongside Alabama and Florida.

Lincoln Riley and Oklahoma are the only other Big 12 school to make the cut. The Longhorns’ in-state rival, Texas A&M, is also in play.

Rating

Stars Overall State Position
247 4 90 5 2
Rivals 4 36 2 3
ESPN 4 27 2 2
247 Composite 4 43 2 2

Vitals

Hometown Martin, Tennessee
Projected Position Quarterback
Height 6-2
Weight 185

Recruitment

  • Offered on May 4, 2020
  • No visit yet

Offers

  • Alabama
  • Auburn
  • Clemson
  • Florida
  • Oklahoma
  • Tennessee
  • Tennessee-Martin
  • Texas
  • Texas A&M
  • Ole Miss

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Texas Football Recruiting: Dual-threat quarterback receives offer from Longhorns

Four-star quarterback Conner Weigman picked up a Texas offer on Thursday. The Longhorns will be trying to replace five-star Quinn Ewers.

Entering the season, it seemed as if quarterback was not going to be an issue in Texas’ 2022 recruiting class. Five-star Quinn Ewers was committed and possibly taking the Longhorns’ program to a different level.

A couple of mistakes later, Tom Herman lost the generational talent to the Ohio State Buckeyes. A lifelong Horns fan, Ewers, will be the next example of elite prospects leaving the state of Texas.

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Luckily, the state still has two elite quarterback prospects the Longhorns can duke it out for. Cade Klubnik is a four-star pro-style quarterback out of Westlake High School.

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On Thursday, dual-threat quarterback Conner Weigman joined the mix. Weigman is a four-star prospect, and Texas will be heavily invested in trying to sign both.

Rating

Stars Overall State Position
247 4 78 14 4
Rivals 4 189 24 5
ESPN 4 178 29 7
247 Composite 4 136 21 7

Vitals

Hometown Cypress, Texas
Projected Position Quarterback
Height 6-1
Weight 205

Recruitment

  • Offered on Nov. 19, 2020
  • No visit yet

Offers (18 total)

  • Arkansas
  • Auburn
  • Baylor
  • Florida
  • Michigan State
  • Oklahoma
  • Oklahoma State
  • Ole Miss
  • SMU
  • TCU

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Texas Football Recruiting: Longhorns offer 2022 Austin QB

The Texas Longhorns have offered Austin-Westlake quarterback Cade Klubnik of the 2022 recruiting class.

The Texas Longhorns needed to find a replacement for the loss of Quinn Ewers in the 2022 recruiting class. They did not have to look far as they have offered Cade Klubnik out of Austin-Westlake. He is highly touted and already has 25 scholarship offers from schools all over the country. If he were to commmit to Texas, Klubnik would be the third Austin quarterback on the roster by the time he enrolls.

Rating

Stars Overall State Position
247 4 220 30 7
Rivals 3 – 37 7
ESPN 4 197 27 7
247 Composite 4 258 36 10

Vitals

Hometown Austin, TX
Projected Position Quarterback
Height 6-2.5
Weight 178

Recruitment

  • Offered on Oct. 31, 2020
  • No visits currently allowed during NCAA dead period

Offers (25 offers total)

  • Arizona State
  • Auburn
  • Georgia
  • North Carolina
  • Texas

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Texas Recruiting: Top ranked 2022 quarterback commits to Texas

The number one ranked quarterback in the country commits to Texas. Quinn Ewers is the number one recruit in the 2022 class.

The quarterback position has been one for years that the Longhorns haven’t had the same level of luck recruiting compared to other spots on the team. Since recruiting Vince Young and Colt McCoy, they haven’t been at that level. Garrett Gilbert was their last five-star quarterback and expected to fill the void left by McCoy, but he didn’t pan out and transferred.

The likes of Case McCoy, David Ash led mediocre teams. Many wondered how a high profile school such as Texas couldn’t find a top tier passer. Shane Buechele provided excitement but he wasn’t able to hold down the spot with Sam Ehlinger in the fold. However, attention now turns to life beyond Sam.

Ehlinger will move on following the season and many wonder who lead the team upon his departure. The Longhorns have Casey Thompson, Hudson Card and Ja’Quinden Jackson in house with Jalen Milroe en route. Could there be another name?

Quinn Ewers is the most sought after quarterback in the 2022 recruiting class. The number one overall prospect in the class could be a game changer for the Texas Longhorns. Ewers was named sophomore of the year by MaxPreps and those won’t be the only accolades that he will earn by the time he leaves Southlake Carroll.

With Ewers now in the fold, the battles starting in 2022 will be must watch TV. Ewers along with Milroe, Jackson and Card should be an intense battle for quarterback supremacy. By the time it happens Card or Jackson could be the starter but with a quarterback the caliber of Ewers, how long can they hold him off?