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Watch: Texas Longhorns football signee’s dunking skills

Texas Longhorns’ 2020 signee can be a menace in harassing quarterbacks, but Prince Dorbah can also throw it donw on the court.

The Texas Longhorns football team is ready to see what Highland Park’s Prince Dorbah has in store on the gridiron. Dorbah is a highly touted Dallas area star as an outside linebacker and pass rusher. Apparently he can show off his skills on the court as well. He put the exclamation point on the Scot’s win with serious throw down.

With the injury bug hitting the Longhorns men’s hoops teams, makes you wonder if Dorbah could help out head coach Shaka Smart?

Texas Longhorns’ Sam Ehlinger Among The Best Quarterbacks in 2020

247 analyst Brad Crawford lists the 10 best quarterbacks in 2020, Sam Ehlinger checks in as the highest rated signal caller in the Big 12.

When it comes to any football team there isn’t any more important position than the quarterback. For the Texas Longhorns in 2020, their success begins and ends with the quarterback and Sam Ehlinger. Brad Crawford of 247 has ranked the top 10 quarterbacks to take the field in 2020. There are two quarterbacks on the list with Texas ties.

Coming in at number 10 is former teammate of Ehlinger, Shane Buechele of Southern Methodist University.

Why he’s in the Top 10: Forward-thinking a bit here, but Buechele’s senior-season numbers at SMU could dwarf 2019’s stats — and those were awfully impressive (3,929 yards passing, 34 TDs). The language won’t change and Buechele will have full grasp of Sonny Dykes’ power spread as a Year 2 starter, even with the arrival of new OC Garrett Riley. The former Texas transfer gets all of his offensive linemen back and the arrival of two weapons at wideout will soften the blow of James Proche’s exit. SMU floundered late this fall, but the Mustangs could very much be a Top 25 mainstay once again in 2020 under Buechele’s guidance.

The highest rated quarterback on the list from the Big 12 and the state of Texas is Sam Ehlinger.

Why he’s in the Top 10: We’re watching one of the top quarterbacks in program history star for the Longhorns, but he still feels underappreciated nationally. He’ll back back for his final season in 2020 with one last opportunity to get Texas back to the forefront as a national title contender. Ehlinger’s best has come in spotlight opportunities against nationally-ranked competition, the mark of a true competitor. The guy has accounted for 80 touchdowns over his last 27 games, the second-most in college football during that stretch (Joe Burrow, 88).

Not only has Ehlinger been a huge factor in bowl game upsets against Georgia and Utah but he is setting himself up to become one of the two best quarterbacks in Texas history, statistically. The Austin Westlake product is already second in passing yards but how close can he get to Colt McCoy’s record?

Ehlinger is already top-ten in rushing for the Longhorns, with another big season running the ball could pass Marty Atkins for second all-time in rushing yards for a Texas quarterback only trailing Vince Young. Young’s record is virtually untouchable at this point for Ehlinger but being second to Young isn’t anything to feel bad about.

WATCH: ESPN Discusses if it will all click for Texas in 2020

ESPN college football analysts Cole Cubelic and Mike Golic Jr discuss whether or not 2020 will be the year of the Texas Longhorns.

The annual question that seems to be near the forefront of everyone’s mind always is “Texas back”? ESPN college football analysts Cole Cubelic and Mike Golic Jr make their case on if in fact, this is the year it all clicks for the Texas Longhorns and head coach Tom Herman.

Both Golic and Cubelic made valid points on the Texas Longhorns in 2020. Outside of the wide receivers, the team has plenty of talent returning in 2020.  Sam Ehlinger is poised to have the best season of his collegiate career with some uncertainty at wide receiver. The team has leading-rusher Keaontay Ingram coming back with Roschon Johnson, Jordan Whittington and freshman Bijan Robinson.

For the defense they welcome back Joseph Ossai, Caden Sterns, B.J. Johnson and D’shawn Jamison. The incoming freshman duo of Prince Dorbah and Alfred Collins look to make some noise in their first year on campus. Golic is obviously a bit jaded because we have all heard it before but could this be a different Texas team?

With an influx of talent and new coaches in play for the Longhorns, it just might be. They will find out relatively early just where they stand with a visit to Death Valley in a matchup with the defending National Champions. As Cubelic stated, it might be the year that Texas finally takes back over the Big 12 and gets on the national stage in pursuit of a college football playoff appearance.

Only time will tell but this team has all the makings to get it done. It will be put up or shut up time come the fall of 2020.

 

Watch: Texas Longhorns Commit Billy Bowman Jr Highlight Reel

Texas Longhorns’ 2021 commit Billy Bowman Jr has posted his highlight reel from his junior season at Denton Ryan.

The Texas Longhorns 2021 Commit Billy Bowman Jr posted his highlights from his junior year for Denton Ryan. Bowman is the seventh ranked athlete in the nation and the 15th ranked prospect in the state of Texas according to the 247 composite rankings.

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Bowman committed to the Longhorns back in July to join teammate Ja’Tavion Sanders as Texas commits ahead of their junior seasons.

Bleacher Report’s Top 25 2021 Recruits: Texas Targets

Bleacher Report has come out with their top 25 recruits of the 2021 class. The Texas Longhorns have six targets among the list.

Bleacher Report college football writer Tyler Brooke has come out with his list of the top 25 recruits in the 2021 class. There are more than a few names on the list that have offers from Texas.

24. Atiye Hall, Wide Receiver, IMG Academy (Bradenton, FL)

MG Academy produces elite athletes across a number of different sports, and Agiye Hall is no different. At 6’3″ and 190 pounds, Hall is listed as the No. 1 receiver in the country with 43 FBS offers already on the table. His commitment is scheduled for March 14. Alabama, Arizona State, Clemson and LSU are among those in on him.

Hall has an offer from the University of Texas but teams listed in the post have the inside track on his commitment in 2021.

21. Troy Franklin, Wide Receiver, Menlo-Atherton (Menlo Park, CA)

An explosive playmaker that plays in all three phases of the game, Troy Franklin will be a big-time wide receiver in college. His wiry 6’2″, 170-pound frame still has plenty of room left to grow into, and his potential is through the roof. Alabama’s Jeff Banks and Oregon’s Jim Mastro are already hard at work trying to lure Franklin to their respective programs.

While Alabama, Oregon, Tennessee and Utah are among his top offers, the Texas Longhorns are right there in the mix for the five-star wide receiver who is ranked the number one receiver of the class. Composite rankings have him as number two receiver in the country and 23rd overall.

13. Landon Jackson, Weakside Defensive End, Pleasant Grove (TX)

At 6’6″ and 240 pounds, it’s not surprising to anyone that Landon Jackson already has 27 FBS offers. The Texas native is such a prized recruit that even Ohio State head coach Ryan Day has been personally involved in his recruitment. Jackson is putting up video-game numbers in high school, and there’s a whole season left for him to generate even more buzz

The Texas product has a wealth of offers on the table including from the Longhorns. 247 has him at 67 percent to the Aggies. It would be a great get for Texas if they can flip him to Austin. Jackson has yet to commit to a program early on in the cycle, but his 36.5 sacks in three seasons shows the level of disruption that he can create. He is rated the number one WDE in the nation.

10. Savion Byrd, Offensive Tackle, Duncanville (TX)

As 6’5″ and 265 pounds, Texas’ Savion Byrd has plenty of room to grow and already looks like one of the top offensive tackle prospects in the country. He hasn’t committed anywhere yet, but in-state schools like Texas and SMU have a strong chance to bring him in.

The defending National Champions in LSU are among the top teams in pursuit of the state’s second-best offensive tackle recruit. Byrd was tasked with protecting Texas’ signee Ja’Quinden Jackson and he could be doing that in the future. He is projected to sign with the Longhorns in 2021.

8. Tony Grimes, Cornerback, Princess Anne (Virginia Beach, VA)

Is there a chance an in-state school can snag the No. 1 recruit in Virginia? Top-ranked cornerback Tony Grimes is already drawing interest from the likes of Alabama, Clemson and Georgia thanks to his lengthy frame and smooth play at cornerback. It’ll be tough for Virginia or Virginia Tech to pull it off, but it would be a huge win for either program.

Grimes has received an offer from the Texas Longhorns but it seems like the number one rated cornerback in the country might be out of reach. He is likely to sign with Virginia Tech with the Aggies also in the running.

2. Tommy Brockermeyer, Offensive Tackle, All Saints Episcopal (Ft Worth, TX)

Being the top offensive tackle in the country is a huge honor for any recruit. For Brockermeyer, that’s the expectation given his family. Tommy’s father, Blake Brockermeyer, was an offensive tackle in the NFL and for the Texas Longhorns. His brother Luke is a linebacker with the Longhorns. It’s no guarantee that Brockermeyer follows his family’s footsteps because he’ll have a lot of top-tier schools heavily recruiting him over the coming year.

While the Longhorns do have the inside track on Brockermeyer, it doesn’t feel like it is a foregone conclusion. However with his broker Luke already in Austin, that could bode well. Another note is that Tommy’s twin brother James is the third-rated center in the country and is likely to join Luke in Austin.

 

Texas Longhorns Make Top Five For 2021 Offensive Guard

The Texas Longhorns were listed among the top five schools for Katy offensive guard Bryce Foster who is ranked second in the state.

The 2021 recruiting is in full swing with the 2020 cycle now but behind us. For the Texas Longhorns, they will need to continue rebuilding their offensive line to open holes for the running game and protecting the eventual heir to Sam Ehlinger. One of the top offensive lineman released his top five schools on Monday.

Bryce Foster is listed as the second rated offensive guard in the country according to his 247 profile. The four-star rated recruit is also listed as the 11th ranked Texas product and 68th nationally. Foster is yet to take a visit with the Longhorns and crystal ball projections have him linked to Texas A&M where his brother attended.

The Longhorns would be well on their way to another top tier class if they could secure his commitment. He is a physical mauler in the middle of an offensive line. Foster’s recruitment is one to keep an eye on over the next several months leading up to the early signing period for the Texas.

Three 2021 Recruits to Look Out For

After another top 10 recruiting class in the 2020 cycle, all eyes are now focused on the 2021 class. Here are three recruits to look out for

After another top 10 recruiting class in the 2020 cycle, all eyes are now focused on the 2021 class. Already having seven commitments, the Longhorns are currently ranked fifth in the overall rankings. The best 2021 class to date in the Big 12, Oklahoma at No. 18 is the closest team in the conference to Texas.

This year, all but one of the Longhorns’ commitments were from the state of Texas. 2021 will be more of the same, as Texas continues to dominate in the state. Some of the best players according to 247Sports are instate and the Longhorns are already favorites to sign them. Not only competing with other Big 12 schools, but the SEC will also be competition for UT.

Here are three recruits from the 2021 class to look out for:

OT – Tommy Brockermeyer

Already listed as a five-star recruit, Brockermeyer is currently the fourth-ranked prospect in the 247Sports Composite. Coming out of All Saints Episcopal in Fort Worth, TX, he has a family history of playing football for Texas. His father Blake and brothers Luke and James all played in Austin, two as offensive lineman and one as a linebacker.

Listed at 6 feet 6.5 inches and 283 pounds, Brockermeyer has NFL caliber size. Having offers from every big-time college football program, it will be a heated battle for the Longhorns between some of the best schools in the country. With so much potential, he would be a huge pick up for Texas, making it the fourth year in a row a five-star prospect committed.

WR – Quaydarius Davis

The 6-foot wide receiver out of Skyline High School is one of 23 wide receivers that have been offered in the 2021 class. Davis is one of the best players in Texas, being ranked 13th in the state. Overall, he is a four-star recruit ranking inside of the top 100 at 73rd. If Davis were to commit, he would be the latest prospect to join the ‘Dallas to Austin’ movement.

Within the Big 12, the Longhorns will be competing with Kansas and Oklahoma State for his signature. SEC schools have also offered Davis, as Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, LSU, Ole Miss, Tennessee, and Texas A&M have all given him offers. If he were to come to Austin, Davis would be playing with a brand new quarterback, starting a new offensive era on the 40 acres.

S – JD Coffey

Beginning his varsity career as a freshman, Coffey has played and improved each season. While his interception numbers dropped from six to two in 2019, he had 30 more tackles and five more tackles for loss. A quick player with good hands for a defensive back, Coffey has the ability to be a ball-hawking defensive back for the Longhorns.

Ranked fourth at his position, the four-star prospect is currently 100% leaning towards Texas according to 247Sport’s Crystal Ball. Since Jan 2020, Coffey has received eight offers, including one from Big 12 rival Baylor. A prospect that is on the rise, if Texas can secure Coffey’s commitment early, he will continue to rise in the rankings.

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A Texas’ fan rooting guide to the College Football Playoff

With the CFP on Saturday, Texas fans can fill the gap between the Alamo Bowl by watching. Here is who Longhorns fans should be rooting for.

Going into the 2019 season, many thought Texas had a real shot at making the College Football Playoff. After a 7-5 season, the Longhorns are not in the playoff and are watching from the outside.

With the Alamo Bowl not happening until Dec. 31, Texas fans have to wait to watch their team play. To fill that time, they can watch the College Football Playoff semi-final games on Saturday as LSU plays Oklahoma and Ohio State squares off against Clemson.

Here is who Texas fans should be rooting for in Saturday’s semi-final games:

Peach Bowl – No. 1 LSU vs No. 4 Oklahoma

The Longhorns played both of these teams, hosting LSU in the second week of the season while playing Oklahoma in the annual Red River Shootout. They lost to both teams but played the Tigers closer than they did the Sooners. Quarterbacks Joe Burrow and Jalen Hurts are phenomenal quarterbacks that should make this game exciting.

When it comes down to who Longhorn fans should be cheering for, the answer is simple. There is no conference pride when it comes to this game, LSU is the team to root for. Not only to see arch-rival Oklahoma lose but to potentially have a non-conference matchup against the defending national champion Tigers in September next season. As Coach Ed Orgeron would say “Go Tigers.”

Who to root for: LSU

Fiesta Bowl – No. 2 Ohio State vs No. 3 Clemson

Ohio State and Clemson square off in what should be one of the best playoff games in the CFP era. Texas has never faced the Tigers, but they have had some historic matchups against the Buckeyes. In the 2005 championship season, the Longhorns traveled to Colombus for a top-five matchup early in the season. The next year, it was No. 1 Ohio State vs No. 2 Texas in Austin, but the Buckeyes won that one.

The only other matchup between the two schools also came in the Fiesta Bowl. After both missing out on conference championships, Texas and Ohio State met for a classic BCS Bowl game. The Longhorns won via a Quan Cosby touchdown in the final minute, ending the 2008 season on a high note.

Since the Longhorns have played in some fun games against the Buckeyes, they are a good team to root for. Another key reason to root for Ohio State is that Texas just hired passing game coordinator Mike Yurcich as their offensive coordinator. Go Buckeyes!

Who to root for: Ohio State

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