Tag: 2023 linebacker

BOOM: Texas lands commitment from three-star LB S’Maje Burrell

Texas picks up its third commitment in the class of 2023.

Texas added a key piece to its 2023 recruiting class on Saturday with the commitment of three-star linebacker S’Maje Burrell.

The Longhorns have gotten a jump on the defensive side of the ball in the 2023 cycle. Burrell joins defensive back Jamel Johnson and defensive lineman Dylan Spencer as the only members of Texas’ 2023 class thus far.

Burrell had a fantastic junior season, totaling over 100 tackles with 13 tackles for loss along with five forced fumbles. He has a knack for being around the football and brings strong playmaking ability at a position of need.

The North Crowley product has racked up an impressive offer list including many big-name programs such as Texas, Ohio State, Oklahoma and USC.

Texas may not be done making some noise this weekend as the Horns are hosting many elite prospects for visits.

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Four-star LB S’Maje Burrell announces top schools, Texas makes the cut

Texas is starting to gain some momentum for the 2023 cycle.

Texas is starting to gain some momentum for the 2023 cycle. Continue reading “Four-star LB S’Maje Burrell announces top schools, Texas makes the cut”

Five-star LB Anthony Hill releases his top six schools

Texas makes the cut for one of the top players in the 2023 class.

One of the top prospects in the 2023 recruiting class, five-star linebacker Anthony Hill, announced the final six schools left in his recruitment on Monday.

Texas, Texas A&M, Alabama, Oklahoma, Miami and USC all made the cut for the state of Texas’ top linebacker prospect.

247Sports ranks Hill as the No. 2 player in Texas and No. 9 overall. Recruiting analyst Gabe Brooks had glowing remarks about Hill in his scouting report:

Capable of consistent sideline-to-sideline pursuit with proven blitzing ability. Tone-setter for an FBS-loaded Texas 5A D-I state championship defense as only a sophomore. Produced good numbers despite playing on a unit with a lot of mouths to feed, so to speak. Adequate in-space athleticism in coverage but at his best playing downhill. Owns valuable offensive reps as a short-yardage battering ram with the ball. Shows promising pass-rush instincts despite primary role being off-ball. Main question is position in the long term, but physical tools suggest highest ceiling as an edge player. Regardless, one of the most dynamic defensive prospects in Texas and the country for his class through the 2020 season. Projects as an impact high-major starter with long-term early-round NFL Draft potential.

Adding a player as talented as Hill would be a massive get of any school in the country. Texas has built a bit of a pipeline through Denton Ryan high school that could give them an advantage in his recruitment.

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Texas extends an offer to four-star LB Leviticus Su’a out of Mater Dei

Texas is targeting standout linebacker Leviticus Su’a — take a look at his ratings here.

Steve Sarkisian’s first full recruiting cycle for Texas is currently rated the No. 3 class in the nation. Continue reading “Texas extends an offer to four-star LB Leviticus Su’a out of Mater Dei”