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Where Devon Campbell ranks among Texas offensive line signees since 2000

Talents like Devon Campbell are difficult to come by.

Texas made a huge splash in the second signing period landing five-star offensive lineman Devon Campbell over rival Oklahoma.

The importance of landing a player of Campbell’s pedigree can not be understated. He is the type of talent who could be anchor on the offensive line for the next 3-4 years. Something Texas has been desperately missing for a long time.

Offensive line coach Kyle Flood has built one of the nation’s elite offensive line classes. The Horns locked up seven talented big men, headlined by five-stars Campbell and Kelvin Banks.

The Campbell and Banks duo marks the first time Texas has signed two five-star offensive linemen since 2009. Needless to say, the future of Texas’ offensive line is in great shape.

Campbell instantly becomes the highest-rated player in Texas’ No. 5 ranked recruiting class and will have the chance to make an early impact on the Texas offense.

Let’s take a look at where Devon Campbell ranks among Texas offensive line signees since 2000.

Top 20 rated Texas football offensive recruits of all time

Texas has had plentiful top-level prospects come through Austin. Here are the top 20 offensive commitments in the history of UT football.

When it comes to recruiting in the state of Texas, none have been better than the Longhorns. Over the past 22 cycles, Texas has finished either first or second in the Big 12 all but once.

Since the 247Sports composite began in 2000, 35 five-star prospects have landed in Austin. Most notably, 1.000 rated quarterback Vince Young in the 2003 class. He ended up as the most famous Longhorn of all time, winning the national championship in 2005.

Texas’ 2000 wide receiver class was one of the best on paper, signing three five-stars. B.J. Johnson headlined the group, with Roy Williams closely behind him.

Here are the top 20 offensive commitments in the history of the Texas football program.