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Derrick Brown, Bryce Anderson and other priority recruits are expected to be in Austin at the end of July for a BBQ/Pool party.
Texas is preparing to host numerous priority recruits for a barbecue and pool party on July 30. Continue reading “Texas Football: Four-star EDGE Derrick Brown, others expected to be on campus in July”
Texas is still in the mix for four-star defensive lineman Hero Kanu out of California.
Texas is still in the mix for one of the top defensive lineman in the 2022 recruiting class.
Four-star defensive tackle Hero Kanu announced the top nine schools left in his recruitment on Friday. The 6-foot-5, 293-pound California native is rated the No. 13 player at his position and the No. 82 overall prospect for the 2022 cycle according to 247Sports.
Alabama, LSU, Clemson, Ohio State, USC, Oklahoma, Georgia and Washington made the cut alongside Texas.
My personal top 10‼️ @PPIRecruits @BCollierPPI @CoachRouz @Hayesfawcett3 pic.twitter.com/BSrNZJfWAr
— Hero Kanu (@HeroKanu) July 9, 2021
Kanu is originally from Germany and grew up playing soccer. He’s only been playing football for two years and participated in his first high school game in the United States in March for Santa Margarita Catholic (Rancho Santa Margarita, CA).
Over the month of June, Kanu took unofficial visits to LSU and Texas A&M. With proper coaching and development, he could easily become a starter at a Power Five program thanks to his natural athleticism.
Duncanville’s Cameron Williams will announce his commitment on July 1. Texas, Oregon, Oklahoma, and Miami are the final schools remaining.
Four-star offensive tackle Cameron Williams will be announcing his commitment on Thursday, July 1. Continue reading “Four-star offensive lineman Cameron Williams announces commitment date”
Texas extended an offer to versatile four-star athlete Jahlil McClain on Friday.
Texas recently extended an offer to a versatile four-star athlete in the 2023 recruiting class. Continue reading “Texas offers 2023 four-star ATH Jahlil McClain out of California”
He’s the No. 3 RB in the 2023 cycle and a top five overall prospect from the state of Georgia.
On Wednesday, one of the top running back prospects for the 2023 cycle announced that he received an offer from the University of Texas.
Justice Haynes is rated the No. 3 running back for the 2023 recruiting class and the No. 5 overall prospect out of the state of Georgia according to 247Sports.
In 2020, Haynes carried the ball 176 times for 1,744 yards and 23 rushing touchdowns for Blessed Trinity Catholic. He added five receptions for 98 yards and two touchdowns. The 5-foot-10, 185-pound playmaker has compiled offers from Ohio State, Georgia, Alabama, Texas A&M and Florida among others.
| Stars | Overall | Position | State | |
| 247 | 4 | 83 | 4 | 8 |
| Rivals | 4 | 78 | – | – |
| ESPN | – | – | – | – |
| 247 Composite | 4 | 64 | 4 | 5 |
| Hometown | Roswell, GA |
| Projected Position | RB |
| Height | 5-10 |
| Weight | 185 |
After a great talk with @StanDraytonUT I am blessed to receive an offer from The University of Texas 🟠⚪️!! #HookEm pic.twitter.com/KtDeFxak8E
— Justice Haynes (@justicehaynes6) June 23, 2021
Multi-sport athlete, top RB in Louisiana. His 2020 stats will make you stop in your tracks: 271 carries for 2,709 yards and 44 touchdowns.
Texas recently extended an offer to an intriguing multi-sport athlete out of Farmerville, Louisiana. Continue reading “Texas extends an offer to 2023 four-star running back Trey Holly”
Texas recently jumped Oklahoma in the 2022 recruiting class rankings and now have the top class in the Big 12.
Texas recently jumped Oklahoma in the 2022 recruiting class rankings. Continue reading “Updated look at where Texas’ 2022 recruiting class ranks in the nation”
Texas recently jumped Oklahoma in the 2022 recruiting class rankings and now have the top class in the Big 12.
Texas recently jumped Oklahoma in the 2022 recruiting class rankings. Continue reading “Updated look at where Texas’ 2022 recruiting class ranks in the nation”
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”
According to 247Sports crystal ball predictions, three 2022 prospects have significant interest in Texas.
Two four-star prospects and one three-star recruit from the 2022 recruiting class reportedly have significant interest in Texas.
Brenen Thompson, Sebastian Cheeks and Jeremy Patton each recently had crystal ball predictions entered in favor of the Longhorns. Thompson is the highest rated of the four prospects and is the No. 11 wide receiver in the 2022 cycle. Cheeks is rated just behind Thompson and is considered the No. 4 inside linebacker from Illinois.
Crystal ball predictions are not a sure-shot of where a player will commit to, but it serves as a strong indicator of the interest between the player and the program.
Take a look at each of their ratings and crystal ball predictions below.
| Stars | Overall | Position | State | |
| 247 | 4 | 163 | 23 | 27 |
| Rivals | 4 | 42 | 2 | 9 |
| ESPN | 4 | 91 | 7 | 22 |
| 247 Composite | 4 | 86 | 11 | 17 |
| Stars | Overall | Position | State | |
| 247 | 4 | 153 | 18 | 4 |
| Rivals | 4 | 109 | 12 | 4 |
| ESPN | 4 | 158 | 19 | 4 |
| 247 Composite | 4 | 125 | 14 | 4 |
| Stars | Overall | Position | State | |
| 247 | 3 | – | 67 | 80 |
| Rivals | 3 | – | – | – |
| ESPN | 4 | – | 38 | 59 |
| 247 Composite | 3 | 665 | 67 | 96 |
