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Texas receives crystal ball prediction for speedy four-star receiver Brenen Thompson

This would be a monster win for Sarkisian and his staff if they can pull it off.

The Longhorns potentially received great news in the recruiting world on Monday.

Texas’ offense has not been as dynamic as many predicted would happen when offensive guru Steve Sarkisian took the head coaching job. While the offensive line has been a reoccurring issue for the most part, one of the main reasons the offense has struggled are the inconsistences from the wide receivers.

While players like Xavier Worthy and Jordan Whittington have both shown flashes of being studs, they have also both had games where they are practically irrelevant. The duo is clearly the best on the roster up to this point, but they need to produce and catch passes more consistently.

Wide receiver has been one of Sarkisian’s main concerns even dating back to the offseason, and he and his elite staff of recruiters have hit that position hard on the recruiting trail recently.

On Monday, Texas received a crystal ball prediction for one of the fastest receivers in the nation for the 2022 recruiting class, four-star Brenen Thompson. The speedster is ranked the No. 14 overall prospect from the state of Texas and the No. 87 recruit in the country, according to 247Sports composite.

If the Longhorns secure Thompson, they are getting a dynamic playmaker who is a two-sport athlete in football and track and field. He won the Texas 3A 200-meter title (21.27) as a junior, and also earned a silver in the 100-meter (10.40).

Landing Thompson would boost Texas’ 2022 recruiting class, which currently sits at No. 5, to the No. 2 class in the nation. He would also be Texas’ highest rated commitment in the class.

Having him and soon-to-be star Xavier Worthy flying all over the field will make life miserable for opposing defenses.

Five-star LB Harold Perkins, four-star WR Brenen Thompson will visit Texas on Saturday

Texas will have a couple of highly rated recruits on campus for the Rice game on Sept. 18.

Two highly rated prospects in the 2022 recruiting class will be on campus Saturday as Texas takes on Rice in Week 3. Continue reading “Five-star LB Harold Perkins, four-star WR Brenen Thompson will visit Texas on Saturday”

Texas target, four-star WR Brenen Thompson to “miss significant time” due to injury

Texas target Brenen Thompson will be sidelined for the foreseeable future.

Steve Sarkisian’s recruiting plan is beginning to unfold but there are still a couple of holes to fill, especially at wide receiver. Five-star Evan Stewart remains one of the most important targets left on the board. Alongside him is Brenen Thompson.

The four-star Panhandle prospect plays for Spearman High School and began the season with a 2-1 non-district record. Now, Thompson will be out for a significant portion of the season.

According to Kale Steed of Press Pass sports, Thompson is going to “miss significant time” due to an undisclosed injury. There is no set time for the wide receiver to return to the field.

Thompson adds to the list of Texas targets/commits not playing a significant amount of time their senior season. Three-star linebacker Trevell Johnson is undergoing surgery, while four-star running back Jaydon Blue opted out to focus on training for the collegiate level.

Recent commit Jaray Bledsoe will not play this season either. After transferring to Marlin High School, UIL ruled him ineligible.

As for Thompson’s recruitment, he currently has a top four of Oklahoma State, Texas, and Texas A&M. He is supposed to be in Austin for an official visit this weekend per 247Sports. Impressing the four-star and his family will be crucial for Sarkisian.

On the 247Sports composite, Thompson ranks as the No. 87 overall prospect and the No. 15 player from the state of Texas. He is the No. 11 wide receiver in the country and was hoping to break into the top 10 with solid senior season tape.

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Five recruits that Texas should fill out their 2022 class with

With the way scholarships work on a yearly basis, Texas has somewhere around five left. Here is who they should fill their 2022 class out with.

Monday was a giant swing in momentum for Texas’ recruiting before the season began. Jaray Bledsoe and J’Mond Tapp, both four-star defensive linemen, announced their commitments on Monday, nearly putting Bo Davis on a heater. “Balls back,” as they say.

With 20 commitments now in the class, Texas is up to No. 6 in the 247Sports composite rankings*. Penn State, Notre Dame, Georgia, Ohio State, and Alabama are the only programs ahead at the moment.

*It’s important to note Texas’ average recruit rank is the second-lowest of any team in the top 10 and fourth lowest of anybody in the top 15.

With the way scholarships work on a yearly basis, the Longhorns have somewhere around five left. Numbers can shift around, especially with two special team products contributing to the count at the moment.

If five is truly the number, Texas must hone in on a few elite prospects to take the class to a different level, especially on the offensive side of the ball. Steve Sarkisian not capitalizing on the great in-state offensive talent would be a disappointment.

Here are five recruits Texas should fill their 2022 class out with.

Four-star wide receiver Brenen Thompson includes Texas in top three schools

On Friday afternoon, Thompson released his top three schools.

In case you have not heard, Steve Sarkisian is a big fan of speed at the wide receiver position. Lucky for the head coach, Texas is in the thick of it for one of the fastest players in the 2022 class.

Brenen Thompson has numbers to back up his speed, winning a state championship on the track in the 200 meters at 21.27 seconds. He also set a personal record in the 100 meters at 10.38 seconds.

Alongside five-star Evan Stewart, the two wide receivers should be at the top of Texas’ priority list. As mentioned before, speed is needed within the wide receiver room. Both guys will restructure what Tom Herman built over the past four years.

On Friday afternoon, Thompson released his top three schools of Oklahoma State, Texas, and Texas A&M. The first two hosted the four-star wide receiver on official visits during the summer, while the Longhorns are set to host Rice weekend.

Going on gut feeling, this feels like another Texas vs Texas A&M Lone Star Showdown. Sarkisian has already struggled to win these with big-time recruits in four-star safety Bryce Anderson.

Everyone knows how Thompson’s mother feels about staying within the state, especially to help the flagship university after five-star quarterback Quinn Ewers commented on top players not picking Texas.

If Sarkisian can impress the Thompson family during the official visit, Texas should be in a good position. Until then, all that can be done is stay the course.

On the 247Sports composite, Thompson is the No. 87 overall player and the No. 11 wide receiver in the country. Within the state of Texas, he ranks as the No. 15 prospect, just behind a trio of Texas A&M commits.

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Four-star WR Brenen Thompson announces top six schools

Brenen Thompson, one of the top wide receiver prospects on Texas’ board for the 2022 cycle, released his top six schools.

One of the top wide receiver prospects on Texas’ board for the 2022 cycle announced the final six schools left in his recruitment. Continue reading “Four-star WR Brenen Thompson announces top six schools”

LOOK: Four-star WR Brenen Thompson on his unofficial visit to Texas

Highly sought-after 2022 wide receiver Brenen Thompson is on the Forty Acres for an unofficial visit.

It’s a monster weekend of visits for Texas wide receivers coach Andre Coleman. Continue reading “LOOK: Four-star WR Brenen Thompson on his unofficial visit to Texas”

Texas Football: Three recent 247Sports crystal ball predictions in favor of the Longhorns

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.

Brenen Thompson, WR/ATH (Spearman, TX)

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

Sebastian Cheeks, LB (Evanston, IL)

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

Jeremy Patton, LB (Tenaha, TX)

Stars Overall Position State
247 3 – 67 80
Rivals 3 – – –
ESPN 4 – 38 59
247 Composite 3 665 67 96

Texas Football Recruiting: Evaluating remaining 2022 wide receiver targets

Wide receiver recruiting is exciting to think about for Texas fans right now. Here are the remaining targets at the position.

Wide receiver recruiting is exciting to think about for Texas fans right now. Even from the outside perspective, it is easy to understand why.

Over the past two NFL drafts, Steve Sarkisian is expected to have been the offensive coordinator for four first-round draft picks plus the Heisman Trophy winner in DeVonta Smith. High school recruits will naturally follow that kind of reputation.

Four-star prospects Evan Stewart and Armani Winfield have already cemented their place in Texas’ 2022 recruiting class. The latter gave his commitment in the middle of Alabama‘s national championship performance, while Stewart’s pledge still stands as the biggest win in Sarkisian’s early days as a recruiter in Austin.

Texas is expected to take at least two more wide receivers before the 2022 class is all said and done. Even a fifth could be added if the fit is right. Sarkisian and Andre Coleman want to revitalize the position room, making it one of the best in the country. Hopefully, Casey Thompson/Hudson Card/Maalik Murphy will be thanking them for years to come.

Here is an in-depth look at the remaining targets at wide receiver for the 2022 class.

First, an in-state speedster

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Top 2022 Texas athlete puts the Longhorns among his top schools

The Texas Longhorns were among 11 other schools on the top list for 2022 four-star elite athlete Brenen Thompson of Spearman, Texas.

One of the top recruits in the state for the 2022 recruiting cycle has put out his top 12 schools. Along with the Texas Longhorns, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, and Texas Tech make up the rest of the Big 12 teams to make his list. Brenen Thompson is listed as an athlete who plays wide receiver and cornerback for Spearman in the Texas panhandle.

Thompson is a dynamic athlete who can create in open space. ESPN recruiting has him listed as the No. 3 athlete in the country. The Longhorns currently only have one player committed to the 2022 class with Port Arthur-Memorial’s Jaylon Guilbeau.

Rating

Stars Overall State Position
247 4 149 23 11
Rivals 4 27 6 4
ESPN 4 26 5 3
247 Composite 4 59 10 7

Vitals

Hometown Spearman, Texas
Projected Position Athlete
Height 5-10
Weight 165

Recruitment

  • Offered on April 7, 2020
  • no visit scheduled at this time

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