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The top 10 in-state recruits and where Texas stands with them

Tom Herman and UT have made in-state recruiting a priority. Here are the top 10 in-state recruits and where Texas stands with each of them:

Since Tom Herman took over as head coach in 2017, he has made in-state recruiting a priority. In Texas’ 2019 class, all but one signee was an in-state prospect, giving the Longhorns another top-ranked class in the Big 12.

This year’s recruiting cycle is no different: Nine of the 11 commits are from Texas. The Longhorns want to not only going after the best players but also do so within their area of expertise.

Looking at the top 10 in-state players of 2020, the Longhorns have struggled. They have commitments from only three, and rivals such as Oklahoma and Texas A&M have seen opportunities to swoop in. If Texas wants to make late pushes for the recruits, the recruiting staff will have to fight off some of the best in the game.

Here are the top 10 in-state recruits and where Texas stands with each of them:

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Brockermeyer Twins Announce Official Visits

The Brockermeyer twins announced where they will be making their official visits, Texas is on the short list.

Tommy and James Brockermeyer have announced where they will be making their official visits, and it appears the Longhorns have made the cut. The twins out of Fort Worth, TX will be visiting Alabama, Auburn, LSU, and Texas. Having offers from tens of schools, both Tommy and James have narrowed it down.

With Tommy ranked a top-five player in the country, James comes in at No. 3 ranked center in the 2021 class and No. 40 overall in the state of Texas. Expected to be a package deal in which school they choose, whoever lands the twins will be getting two of the best offensive lineman in this year’s recruiting cycle.

According to 247Sports, Tom Herman and the Longhorns are currently favorites to sign both Tommy and James. The Crimson Tide are slowly gaining momentum though, up to 30% on Crystal Ball.

Texas already has an offensive tackle commit in the 2021 class with four-star Hayden Conner. Those three players would make up the future of the offensive line for Texas, filling the unit with blue-chip talent. Whoever emerges as the successor of Sam Ehlinger will be in good hands going forward.

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Five star OT and top-three overall prospect Tommy Brockermeyer releases his top-5 schools – is Texas included?

The Texas Longhorns are in the running to secure the talents of a top-three overall player in the 2021 class

Texas has enjoyed good to great offensive line play in recent years. Center Zach Shackelford has been a stalwart presence in the middle of the line throughout his time as a Longhorn and was named first-team All-Big 12. Tackle Samuel Cosmi earned second-team All-Big 12 honors as well as a nomination for Banner Society’s Piesman award (say it out loud, it will make sense). Could Tommy Brockermeyer be the next elite lineman to come through Texas?

The five-star OT Brockermeyer is one of the highest-ranked players in the 2021 class. 247Sports has him ranked as the top overall player in Texas, the top offensive tackle in the country, and the third overall player in the nation. This resume has garnered interest from all the top programs in college football, but Brockermeyer has narrowed it down to only five: Texas, LSU, Clemson, Alabama, and Auburn.

What sets Texas apart from the other schools Brockermeyer’s connections to the Longhorns. If you thought the name sounded familiar, you were spot on. Tommy’s older brother Luke is a linebacker currently playing for Texas, and his dad, Blake Brockermeyer, was an elite tackle at Texas and had a successful career in the NFL.

Though Brockermeyer has narrowed his choices down to five schools, his Longhorn roots should have Texas fans feeling good. Brockermeyer is a top-end talent that Texas can build around, and we all hope to see him sporting the burnt orange on Saturdays.