Tag: 2023 recruiting class

Texas extends an offer to 2023 four-star linebacker out of Hawaii

On Saturday, four-star linebacker Liona Lefau announced that he had received an offer from the University of Texas.

On Saturday, four-star linebacker Liona Lefau announced that he had received an offer from the Longhorns. He was one of the many recruits in Austin over the weekend for a visit and participated in the Texas camp.

Lefau is rated as the No. 2 overall prospect from the state of Hawaii in the 2023 recruiting class according to 247Sports. The Kahuku product currently attends Sammamish High School in Washington, where he is a two-way player at wide receiver and middle linebacker.

His recruiting has started to pick up steam as he currently holds a dozen offers from programs such as Arizona State, Michigan, Nebraska, and Maryland.

Rating

Stars Overall Position State
247 4 220 23 2
Rivals – – – –
ESPN – – – –
247 Composite – – – –

Vitals

Hometown Kahuku, Hawaii
Projected Position LB
Height 6-1
Weight 210

Recruitment

  • Offered on June 12, 2021

Primary Offers

  • Texas
  • Michigan
  • Nebraska
  • Arizona State
  • Oregon
  • BYU
  • Utah
  • Washington

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Texas brought in several former players for big recruiting weekend

Texas pulled out all the stops for the biggest recruiting weekend in program history.

This weekend has been full of pageantry and big names on the Forty Acres.

First-year head coach Steve Sarkisian and his staff have made sure to pull out all the stops in order to host a group of what could be program-changing recruits.

The Texas football name is hot on the recruiting trail again, and this weekend the program looked to impress some of the biggest names in high school football.

Five-star quarterback Arch Manning headlined the group as he and his family toured the campus, along with some other five-star players such as 2022 linebacker Harold Perkins, 2023 wide receiver Jalen Hale, and 2023 running back Rueben Owens. One of the top 2023 wide receivers, Johntay Cook II, was seen catching passes from Manning on Saturday.

Here is a video of Manning’s 70+ yard pass to a streaking Cook.

Along with some gummy bears for Perkins, Texas made sure that some of the most elite alumni that walked through the Forty Acres were on sight in order to help showcase what being a Longhorn is about.

Some of those on sight included “Minister of Culture” and famous actor Matthew McConaughey, former players Vince Young, Jamaal Charles, Michael Huff and Earl Campbell. Take a look below to see the elite group.

This type of effort will likely impress recruits and possibly make them reconsider if they are already committed elsewhere, or it can put Texas in position to be the favorite of their recruitment.

For Texas to get a few commitments out of this weekend, it would be astronomical for the program and allow for them to build off this preseason success, with some in season success as well. Their 2022 recruiting class now sits at No. 8 in the nation according to 247Sports rankings, while the 2023 class is No. 2 in the nation with Owens as the lone commit.

The Longhorns are hoping this weekend changes that, and gives both classes a boost to the top.

WATCH: Arch Manning throws to Johntay Cook and Rueben Owens at Texas camp

Texas brought top juniors out to DKR to run drills. Arch Manning was able to show off his arm in front of the UT coaches for the first time.

With five-star quarterback Arch Manning in town, the buzz in Austin is palpable. Top prospects from across the country have come down to the 40 Acres, making it one of the biggest recruiting weekends Texas has had in a long time.

Before posing for pictures in uniforms, the Longhorns brought players out to DKR to run some drills. Manning was able to show off his arm in front of Texas coaches for the first time.

First, the five-star connected with Johntay Cook. The four-star DeSoto wide receiver went by a defensive back, while Manning hit him in stride over 50 yards down the field. A quarterback-wide receiver duo Texas fans could get used to seeing.

You can see the video below:

Next up was current Texas running back commit Rueben Owens. The five-star won on a double move, while Manning threw a perfect over-the-shoulder touch pass.

Watch the two ’23 five-stars connect below:

Cook, Manning, and Owens seem to have spent a lot of time together this weekend. With the running back already locked down, securing commitments from the other two will be the next step in Sarkisian’s master plan for the 2023 class.

From there, the sky is the limit. Texas would have the elite-level quarterback they have been craving for years, while the offensive identity changes instantly with Cook and Owens.

Just now finishing their sophomore years, there is a ton of time left in all three recruitments. But so far, Sarkisian and his staff have hit it out of the park.

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Texas offers rising 2023 four-star ATH Rico Flores

The Longhorns recently extended an offer to four-star athlete Rico Flores out of Folsom, California.

Four-star athlete Rico Flores was recently on the Forty Acres to participate in one of Texas’ camps and take an unofficial visit. Continue reading “Texas offers rising 2023 four-star ATH Rico Flores”

LOOK: First glimpse of five-star QB Arch Manning on Texas visit

The top quarterback prospect in the country for the 2023 recruiting class, Arch Manning, is currently in Austin.

Texas football is currently hosting one of the biggest recruiting weekends in history.

A plethora of blue-chip prospects from the 2022 and 2023 recruiting class are currently on the Forty Acres for either an unofficial or official visit. The group includes numerous five-star recruits from each class, headlined by the nation’s top quarterback prospect in the 2023 cycle, Arch Manning.

Manning visited Clemson last weekend and has visits scheduled with Alabama and Georgia to close out the month of June. The top overall prospect from Louisiana is expected to be in Austin for three days.

On Saturday morning, Inside Texas released the first glimpse of Manning on his visit in Austin. He is seen alongside Texas quarterbacks coach A.J. Milwee below.

Five-star running back Rueben Owens, the Longhorns’ only commit in the 2023 class at the moment, is also on campus with Manning this weekend and has reportedly been doing some recruiting on his own over the last few months to try and lure the five-star quarterback to Austin.

First-year head coach Steve Sarkisian and his staff are putting their best foot forward to try and make a great impression this weekend. Former Texas stars such as Vince Young, Jamaal Charles, Earl Campbell and Brian Orakpo are on campus to interact with the recruits, while Matthew McConaughey is involved as well.

Manning is a rare elite-level prospect who will be valued by all but available to few.

LOOK: Texas targets post pictures from official and unofficial visits

Recruiting has picked up and UT is beginning one of its most important weekends of the summer. Check out photos prospects have posted here.

Recruiting has picked up and Texas is beginning one of its most important weekends of the summer. A loaded list of prospects is expected to be on campus over the next two days, headlined by five-star quarterback Arch Manning.

Recruits began to filter into Austin on Thursday night, attending local camps as well. Steve Sarkisian and A.J. Milwee have been seen posing for pictures for some of the Longhorns’ top targets. Current players have also gotten involved.

As the weekend progresses, more photos will be released and hopefully, videos from any camps Texas is putting on. Seeing Rueben Owens in an icy white jersey again will be nice, while key 2022 targets such as Cole Hutson, Jacob Sexton and Harold Perkins will be on their official visits.

Take a look at some pictures from prospects on official and unofficial visits this weekend on the next slide.

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Texas Football: Most important recruits that are expected to be on campus this weekend

This weekend will be a monster one for the Texas football program as they’re expected to host numerous top 2022 and 2023 recruits.

Texas’ football program is gearing up for a monster weekend on the Forty Acres. Continue reading “Texas Football: Most important recruits that are expected to be on campus this weekend”

Texas offers 2023 four-star CB from Washington

Texas recently extended an offer to an elite 2023 West Coast cornerback from Steve Sarkisian’s old stomping grounds.

On Tuesday, four-star cornerback Caleb Presley announced via Twitter he had picked up an offer from the University of Texas.

According to 247Sports, Presley is the No. 3 overall prospect from the state of Washington and a top-120 prospect in the nation for the 2023 recruiting class. The Sammamish native comes from one of Washington’s powerhouse high schools, Eastside Catholic.

Although it’s still fairly early in his recruitment, Presley holds 18 offers from well-respected programs such as Notre Dame, USC, Washington and Alabama.

While at Eastside Catholic High School, Presley helped his team win the Washington 3A state championship.

Rating

Stars Overall Position State
247 4 126 12 4
Rivals 4 – – –
ESPN – – – –
247 Composite 4 119 12 3

Vitals

Hometown Sammamish, Washington
Projected Position CB
Height 6-0
Weight 170

Recruitment

  • Offered on June 8, 2021

Primary Offers

  • Texas
  • USC
  • Notre Dame
  • Alabama
  • Washington
  • Washington State
  • Oregon
  • Utah
  • Auburn

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Texas RB commit Rueben Owens announces summer visit plans

Rueben Owens is seen as solid to Texas, the RB is still making unofficial visits this summer. He will step foot on seven different campuses.

Even when prospects are 1000% committed to programs, their recruitments are never over. Especially when no in-person visits have occurred thanks to COVID-19. With the NCAA lifting the dead period, everything in the world of recruiting is about to change.

In the case of Texas, their sole commitment in the ’23 class has been five-star running back Rueben Owens for three months now. He has been a vocal leader early on, developing relationships with some of the best players in the country.

Even though Owens is seen as solid to the Longhorns, the running back is still planning on making unofficial visits this summer. According to Nick Harris of 247Sports, Owens will step foot on seven different campuses. Texas will have a full weekend in June, while local rivals will only get one day.

You can see Owens’ full schedule below:

  • Clemson – June 2-3
  • LSU – June 5
  • Alabama – June 8-9
  • Texas – June 11-13
  • Ohio State – June 15
  • Oklahoma – June 18
  • Texas A&M – June 24

Before committing to Texas, Red River rival Oklahoma was seen as the biggest competitor for Owens. Counting out Alabama would be foolish as well. The Crimson Tide find a way to land the top backs in the country on a yearly basis.

On the 247Sports composite, Owens is the No. 23 player and No. 2 running back in the country. Longhorn targets Anthony Hill (DE), Jalen Hale (WR), and David Hicks (DT) are the only prospects ranked ahead of the running back within the state of Texas.

Texas offers Lebbeus Overton, the No. 1 player in 2023 recruiting class

Texas is finally getting in the game for the No. 1 prospect in the ’23 class. On Monday, UT offered five-star strongside DE Lebbeus Overton.

Texas is finally getting in the game for the No. 1 prospect in the 2023 recruiting class. On Monday, the Longhorns offered five-star strongside defensive end Lebbeus Overton.

Much like quarterback target Quinn Ewers, Overton is rated a perfect 1.000 on the 247Sports composite. Overton has been the No. 1 player ever since the 2023 class rankings debuted in August 2020.

To say family connections go against the Longhorns would be… generous. Overton’s father, Milton, played college football across the Red River from 1991-1994. Five years later, he was the Associate Athletic Director at Texas A&M until 2009. One 247Sports crystal ball has been inserted for Overton in favor of the Sooners.

Pete Kwiatkowski’s scheme would see Overton project more as a defensive tackle than a defensive end. He is about 20 pounds lighter than Alfred Collins coming out of high school but is only a sophomore and will have plenty of room to grow. Overton is athletic as well, even playing tight end last season.

Rating

Stars Overall Position State
247 5 1 1 1
Rivals 5 1 1 1
ESPN – – – –
247 Composite 5 1 1 1

Vitals

Hometown Alpharetta, Georgia
Projected Position Defensive end
Height 6-3
Weight 265

Recruitment

  • Offered on May 24, 2021
  • No visit yet

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