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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”
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”
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 |
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.
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.
| 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 |
| Hometown | Spearman, Texas |
| Projected Position | Athlete |
| Height | 5-10 |
| Weight | 165 |
BREAKING: 4 🌟 ATH Brenen Thompson is down to 1️⃣2️⃣ Schools!
The 5’10 165 ATH from Spearman, TX is ranked as a Top 60 Player in the Class of 2022 (#7 ATH)
Where Should He Go?🤔👇🏽 pic.twitter.com/SRpJegmwrX
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) December 24, 2020
The Irish gain their first class of ’22 football commit along with offering two elite players in the same class.
The biggest news out of the 2022 Irish recruiting class was the commit of Joey Tonana yesterday, but he wasn’t the only player the Notre Dame staff was after this weekend. Two more offers in the ’22 class were given out, both of them ranking inside the Top 100 prospects for the cycle.
Beyond blessed to receive an offer from Norte Dame☘️ @WittenAaron @CoachLT39 #AGTG #GoIrish pic.twitter.com/rmfIXdyesa
— Brenen Thompson (@BrenenT11) July 24, 2020
The first player to report an offer was Texas’ athlete Brenen Thompson, the 5-foot-10-inch and 165-pounds player is ranked as the 77th overall prospect according to the 247Sports composite. The Irish join Alabama, Michigan, Oklahoma, USC and others vying for his commitment.
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Thompson plays quarterback for his Spearman High team, but due to his size he doesn’t project to play there in college. What Thompson does possess is great vision and burst. The offensive side of the ball is where Thompson projects, but it remains to be seen if it’s at wide receiver or running back.
Blessed to receive a offer from Notre Dame #ndfootball #goirish #fightingirish🍀🟢⚪️ pic.twitter.com/Q9nXsIhI95
— Jalon Walker (@JalonWlaker) July 24, 2020
North Carolina’s Jalon Walker was the other reported offer, the linebacker is an imposing figure at 6-foot-2-inches and 220-pounds for the rising junior. Already holding offers from LSU, Ohio State, Oregon, Clemson and others, Walker is a nationally recruited prospect. It makes sense as he is rated as the 36th overall player by the 247Sports composite.
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Walker plays a lot of coverage for his Salisbury High team but when he arrives for the tackle, he brings it. A ferocious hitter may need to refine his pass rushing skills but as a run stopper and in coverage, Walker is already ahead of the game. He has the size already for the collegiate game and shows enough speed to potentially move back into the secondary and be a hard-hitting safety.
It has been quite in regards to the 2022 class for Brian Kelly and his staff but this weekend was a step in the right direction. Getting their first commit in offensive tackle Joey Tanona and offering Walker and Thompson is positive movement of the Irish.
Alabama football recruiting updates delivered to you weekly from Roll Tide Wire!
We here at Roll Tide Wire have decided to start bringing Alabama football fans weekly recruiting updates with which high school players are getting an offer from the Crimson Tide!
Since this will be a weekly update, there will typically be multiple players included, so this is the perfect summary type of article to check back on each and every week.
Blessed to receive an offer from the University Of Alabama #RTR 🙏🏾 🐘 pic.twitter.com/obvySxiGcg
— Mykel Williams (@MykelW_50) April 7, 2020
Class: 2022
Hometown: Columbus (Ga.)
High school: Hardaway
Height/weight: 6-5, 245
247Sports rating: 4-star (No. 77 overall / No. 8 SDE / No. 9 GA)
Rivals rating: 4-star (N/A)
Other top offers: Georgia, LSU, Auburn, Florida, USC
Spearman (Tex.) four-star athlete Brenen Thompson landed an offer from Alabama on Wednesday.
It’s been a busy week for Brenen Thompson. The 2022 four-star athlete out of Spearman (Tex.) has landed offers from some of the nation’s top football programs, including Auburn, Oklahoma Michigan and Texas A&M.
In addition, Thompson also landed an Alabama offer on Wednesday, which he announced via his Twitter account:
I am beyond blessed to receive an offer from THE University of Alabama‼️@CoachJeffBanks @WittenAaron @series_legend @806hssc @simplyCoachO #AGTG #RollTide @den_ath pic.twitter.com/G2uPptEIQC
— Brenen Thompson (@Brenen_11) April 8, 2020
Those listed only make up a handful of the 16 total offers Thompson has at the moment, but when you watch the 5-foot-10, 165-pound playmaker, it’s easy to see why he’s getting so much attention.
Thompson’s highlights are loaded with clips of him lining up at a variety of positions, including quarterback, running back, wide receiver, cornerback and safety. He’s also been an impact player as a return man.
So, what’s the first thing that stands out? He’s absolutely electric with the ball in his hands, and it looks like that’s exact where Alabama wants him on the next level.
Whether that’s at receiver, as a returner or both, Thompson is a capable player with the potential for a lot more growth.
According to 247Sports, Thompson is rated as the nation’s No. 239 overall prospect for the class of 2022. He’s also rated as the No. 26 athlete and No. 28 player from the state of Texas.
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