Tag: 2022 Texas Longhorns Recruiting

Former Texas QB Sam Ehlinger spotted working out with 2022 five-star Quinn Ewers

Sam Ehlinger spotted working out with five-star QB Quinn Ewers.

Four-year starter Sam Ehlinger came a tad short of bringing Texas back, but his time as a Longhorn will forever be remembered.

He set the program up to succeed even after his time ended, and he is now fighting to earn the backup spot for the Indianapolis Colts after being selected in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL draft.

Photos surfaced on Thursday of Ehlinger working out with the top quarterback prospect in the 2022 recruiting class, Quinn Ewers. Texas fans are all too familiar with Ewers. He was once committed to the Longhorns. Ehlinger appears to be offering his knowledge and guidance to the young signal-caller as well.

Ewers, a Southlake native, is the No. 1 overall prospect for the 2022 cycle according to 247Sports. At the moment, he appears confident in his commitment to Ohio State.

Whether Ehlinger was selling the Longhorns to Ewers to get him to reconsider where he will play is unknown, but what we do know is Ewers certainly has the skills to have an incredible collegiate career. Having a mentor such as Ehlinger could only increase that likelihood.

Four-star wide receiver C.J. Williams announces top five schools

Four-star WR C.J. Williams announced the final five schools left in his recruitment.

Steve Sarkisian is looking to strike gold out of California once again.

There’s another stud out of Mater Dei High School that the Longhorns have been targeting for several months now.

Four-star wide receiver C.J. Williams has all the top schools in the nation vying for his services. 247Sports’ Greg Biggins’ player comparison for Williams is Los Angeles Chargers star wide receiver Keenan Allen.

The 6-foot-2, 193-pounder is rated the No. 3 overall prospect from the state of California and the No. 47 recruit in the country for the 2022 class according to 247Sports.

On Wednesday, Williams announced the final five schools left in his recruitment. Notre Dame, USC, Stanford, and Alabama made the cut alongside Texas.

Williams, who also runs track at Mater Dei, would be a huge get for Texas’ 2022 class, which currently holds only one wide receiver commit in Armani Winfield. Texas is also in the mix for five-star Evan Stewart.

Williams currently has two crystal ball predictions that have him going to Notre Dame, but Texas still has time to make some moves that might help change Williams’ mind.

He recently took a visit to Austin on June 19.

Steve Sarkisian’s recruitment history points toward success for the Longhorns

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian has a history of success in the recruiting world.

Head coach Steve Sarkisian kicked off his career at the University of Texas with the No. 17 overall recruiting class according to 247Sports. If history tells us anything, his recruiting classes are going to get better and his team’s records will do the same. Continue reading “Steve Sarkisian’s recruitment history points toward success for the Longhorns”

Texas Football Recruiting: Three targets make USA TODAY Sports HS All-American Team

USA TODAY Sports released their high school All-American team with three Longhorn hopefuls making the team led by Ja’Tavion Sanders.

In the game of high school football it is king in the Lone Star State. We love our football in the south. USA TODAY Sports has released their high school pre-season All-American. Some of the players named are well known around Texas football recruiting analysts. In fact, two are commits to the Longhorns while one other is a target they are actively pursuing.

First Team

L.J. Johnson: Running Back, Cy-Fair (Cypress, TX)

Johnson is one of the top targets for the Texas Longhorns and he made the first team at running back. Over the last two seasons, he has put up monster production. A former USA TODAY Sports All-American in Bijan Robinson has been heavily involved in getting Johnson to the Forty Acres.

Year Att Yards Avg TDs
2019 206 1,951 9.5 37
2018 164 1,139 6.9 20

*stats courtesy of 247Sports

Ja’Tavion Sanders: Athlete, Ryan (Denton, TX)

Sanders was the first commitment to the 2021 Texas football recruiting class. While listed as an athlete, the five-star recruit is expected to play defensive end for the Longhorns. Sanders plays both ways for Denton-Ryan but most feel is best suited to play the “Jack” role when Joseph Ossai moves on to the NFL.

Year Tackles TFL Sacks
2019 39 20 11
2018 54 23 9.5

Second Team

Quinn Ewers: Quarterback, Southlake Carroll (Southlake, TX)

Ewers became the second recruit from the 2022 class to commit to Texas. The number one quarterback in the class is as close to a can’t miss prospect as they come. He could be a program changing recruit and all eyes will be on the gunslinger over the next two years of high school football.

Year Comp Att Yards TDs
2019 291 402 4,003 45