Tag: defensive lineman

Texas lands commitment from 2022 four-star edge rusher J’mond Tapp

Bo Davis is on fire!

Texas defensive line coach Bo Davis has gained a ton of momentum on the recruiting trail over the last two weeks.

On Monday, Texas added two four-star prospects to their 2022 recruiting class. In the early afternoon, four-star defensive lineman Jaray Bledsoe announced his commitment. Just hours later, four-star edge rusher J’Mond Tapp joined the party.

Tapp is rated the No. 9 prospect in the state of Louisiana and the No. 9 edge for the 2022 cycle according to 247Sports composite. The Ascension Catholic product chose Texas over LSU, Alabama, and others.

The three-sport athlete has compiled an impressive list of offers up to this point including Florida, Georgia, LSU, Alabama, Texas A&M, and USC. However, Tapp only took two visits throughout the month of June, an unofficial to LSU and an official to Texas.

In 2020, Tapp recorded 64 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks and one safety. He becomes one of the highest rated defensive commits in Texas’ 2022 class, behind only four-star safety Bryan Allen Jr. and Bledsoe.

Bledsoe and Tapp’s commitments on Monday catapulted Texas from the No. 10 class in the nation to the No. 6.

Four-star DL Jaray Bledsoe commits to Longhorns over Texas A&M

The Longhorns added another four-star defensive lineman to their 2022 recruiting class on Monday.

Texas defensive line coach Bo Davis has found some momentum on the recruiting trail.

The Longhorns added another four-star defensive lineman to their 2022 recruiting class on Monday. Jaray Bledsoe, the No. 23 prospect in the state of Texas, announced his commitment via Twitter.

Bledsoe only took two official visits in June. Texas and Texas A&M each hosted the Marlin High School product. The 6-foot-4, 270-pound lineman played at Bremond prior to his senior season and was a first-team all-district selection at both running back and defensive line as a junior.

Bledsoe becomes Texas’ fifth defensive lineman to commit for the 2022 cycle. Steve Sarkisian’s first full recruiting class in Austin is currently rated the top class in the Big 12 and within the top 10 nationally.

Here’s what 247Sports recruiting analyst Gabe Brooks had to say about Texas’ latest commit.

“Physical player with general suddenness and violence to his game. Extensive experience on both sides of the ball with outstanding production during junior season (100-plus tackles, 1,000-plus rushing yards). A natural talent with functional athleticism well beyond his size. Likely fits multiple roles and schemes. Projects to the high-major level with the potential to become an impact starter who possesses a ceiling beyond college.”

Texas offers four-star defensive lineman Kelby Collins

The Longhorns recently extended an offer to one of the top 2023 prospects from the state of Alabama.

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The Longhorns recently extended an offer to one of the top 2023 prospects from the state of Alabama. Continue reading “Texas offers four-star defensive lineman Kelby Collins”

Report: Four-star DL Quency Wiggins plans to visit Texas next week

He’s 6-foot-6 and is a two-sport athlete in football and basketball.

Steve Sarkisian and his staff will have a chance to impress one of the top defensive lineman in the 2022 recruiting class next week. Continue reading “Report: Four-star DL Quency Wiggins plans to visit Texas next week”

Four-star defensive lineman lists Texas among top schools

The 29th overall prospect in the 2022 recruiting class according to 247Sports.

One of the top defensive lineman in the 2022 recruiting class is now down to 10 schools.

Four-star defensive lineman Khurtiss Perry announced the final schools left in his recruitment on Sunday. Texas made the cut alongside Alabama, Ohio State, Miami, UCF, Michigan, Oregon, Auburn, Tennessee and LSU.

Perry is rated the No. 29 overall prospect for the 2022 cycle and the No. 2 overall recruit from the state of Alabama according to 247Sports. At his position, he is listed as the No. 7 defensive lineman in the class.

In 2020, Perry earned Alabama Sports Writers Association 6A first-team all-state selection as a defensive lineman. The 6-foot-3, 267-pound playmaker totaled 173 tackles, 58 tackles for loss and 15 sacks as a junior.

The Longhorns extended an offer to Perry on January 22. In June, he took an unofficial visit to Alabama and one 247Sports crystal ball prediction has been entered in favor of the Crimson Tide.

Four-star defensive lineman Hero Kanu puts Texas among top schools

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.

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.

Four-star defensive lineman Justice Finkley announces top schools

On Sunday, highly sought-after defensive lineman Justice Finkley announced the final three schools left in his recruitment.

On Sunday, highly sought-after defensive lineman Justice Finkley announced the final three schools left in his recruitment. Continue reading “Four-star defensive lineman Justice Finkley announces top schools”

Three-star DL Keahnist Thompson commits to UCF over Texas, Miami

Texas, UCF and Miami were the three final programs left in his recruitment.

Three-star defensive lineman Keahnist Thompson officially announced his commitment to the University of Central Florida on Wednesday.

Texas, UCF and Miami were seen as the favorites to land the Lakeland, Florida native. Over the month of June, Thompson officially visited each of the three programs. The Longhorns were the last school to host Thompson on June 25, but UCF was able to hold off a strong push from Steve Sarkisian’s staff.

Thompson is rated the No. 54 defensive lineman in the 2022 recruiting class and the No. 46 overall prospect from the state of Florida according to 247Sports.

Outside of the final three programs listed above, Thompson compiled an impressive list of Power Five offers including Florida, Auburn, Florida State, Ole Miss, Penn State, USC and Alabama.

The Longhorns are still in great shape for the 2022 cycle and are in the mix for several highly rated defensive lineman, such as four-star prospect Justice Finkley who is expected to announce his top schools this weekend.

Three-star DL Keahnist Thompson commits to UCF over Texas, Miami

Texas, UCF and Miami were the three final programs left in his recruitment.

Three-star defensive lineman Keahnist Thompson officially announced his commitment to the University of Central Florida on Wednesday.

Texas, UCF and Miami were seen as the favorites to land the Lakeland, Florida native. Over the month of June, Thompson officially visited each of the three programs. The Longhorns were the last school to host Thompson on June 25, but UCF was able to hold off a strong push from Steve Sarkisian’s staff.

Thompson is rated the No. 54 defensive lineman in the 2022 recruiting class and the No. 46 overall prospect from the state of Florida according to 247Sports.

Outside of the final three programs listed above, Thompson compiled an impressive list of Power Five offers including Florida, Auburn, Florida State, Ole Miss, Penn State, USC and Alabama.

The Longhorns are still in great shape for the 2022 cycle and are in the mix for several highly rated defensive lineman, such as four-star prospect Justice Finkley who is expected to announce his top schools this weekend.

Three-star defensive lineman Keahnist Thompson announces commitment date

It’s a busy week in the recruiting world for Texas. Another prospect that the Longhorns are in the mix for announced his commitment date.

Once again, Texas is riding a wave of momentum on the recruiting trail. Continue reading “Three-star defensive lineman Keahnist Thompson announces commitment date”