Tag: Four star

Texas Football Recruiting: Four-star OLB Derrick Brown announces top two schools

Baylor or UT will be the choice for four-star edge Derrick Brown. Both Big 12 schools have gotten weekend OVs over the course of June.

The race for one of the most underrated prospects in the country is expected to come to an end on July 20. Derrick Brown is going to make his commitment and is down to his final two schools.

Baylor or Texas will be the choice for the four-star edge prospect. Both have gotten official visits over the course of June. Brown finished up in Waco over the weekend, while his first visit of the summer was in Austin.

Brown released a top eight list back on June 8. Arizona State, Florida State, Ole Miss, Oklahoma, TCU, and Texas Tech are no longer in the race.

When looking at the composite, Brown is not the highest-rated. He is the No. 300 player in the country and No. 46 within the state of Texas. Make no mistake, Brown will end up being one of the best prospects of either Baylor or Texas’ class.

Pete Kwiatkowski could fit him right into the jack position, rushing the passer as often as possible. Brown finished with 20 tackles for a loss and six sacks during his junior season at Texas High in Texarkana.

With a decision coming towards the end of July, the coaching staff maintaining the relationship will be important. A post-visit high could give Baylor a short-term lead, but Texas should be considered the favorites heading into the commitment date.

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Report: Four-star RB Jamarion Miller making an official visit to Texas

Texas still has big names flooding to ATX for official visits.

Three weekends into summer visits, Steve Sarkisian and his staff have done an excellent job showcasing their vision for the programs. Reviews have been A+ from players and parents.

With one more weekend to go, Texas still has big names flooding to ATX for official visits. A big-name running back just so happened to be added to the list.

According to Justin Wells of Inside Texas, Jamarion Miller is going to be making an official visit to Austin this weekend. The four-star running back has already seen Florida and Texas A&M officially.

Getting Miller on campus is a win amongst itself. Other running back targets were thought to be more realistic options for Stan Drayton. If whiffing and possibly burning a bridge, Texas is now going full blitz after the east Texas running back.

Texas’ running back recruitment is a bit murky right now.

Jaydon Blue is still currently committed but questions have come up about the four-star. He opted out of his senior season, wanting to prepare for college football. The first to do so at the high school level. Nobody is quite sure how Sarkisian and his staff feel about the decision.

Either way, Blue remains in the 2022 class. The search for another running back was going to continue.

De’Anthony Gatson was thought to be the guy but he ended up committing to USC on Tuesday. Although he may not have been option No. 1, it felt like a recruitment Drayton was going to win. Gatson must not have heard that Californians are coming to Austin, not Texans to Los Angeles.

Closing the gap on Miller would be big time for Texas. Even if Blue happens to cycle out of the class, Miller could easily be the headline running back. Speed on the outside is where the four-star shines, something we know Sarkisian will love.

Four-star edge Derrick Brown receives crystal ball in favor of Texas

The crystal ball predictions for Derrick Brown have begun to shift towards Texas. Mike Roach inserted one with a confidence level of seven.

Official visits got off to a hot start for Texas last weekend, hosting some of their top priorities. Texarkana native Derrick Brown was one of them. The four-star edge rusher walked away impressed, saying Austin “felt like home” and reiterated that he would be back.

Brown’s ability on the outside makes him one of the most vital defensive recruits in front of Pete Kwiatwkoski. His Jack/X-back positions are going to be running thin past this season. A player with Brown’s ability would be a major addition for the future.

Oklahoma and Texas A&M have seemed to be the big competitors for Brown. The Sooners have former teammate Clayton Smith from the 2021 class, while Jimbo Fisher has done a great job bringing top in-state to College Station.

Early 247Sports crystal ball predictions came in favor of Oklahoma. Now, Texas has begun to take over. Mike Roach of Horns247 gave a confidence level of 7 for Brown ending up in Austin.

Brown is the No. 302 overall player and No. 15 edge on the national level. Within the state of Texas, the four-star is ranked No. 46.

His junior season was dominant, mixing it up between outside linebacker and rushing the quarterback. Brown finished with 67 tackles, 20 tackles for a loss, six sacks, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and an interception.

Landing Brown would instantly boost Texas’ pass rush moving forward. If Ja’Tavion Sanders ends up on the defensive side of the ball, he and Brown could create a dangerous duo.

Texas Football Recruiting: Four-star RB/OLB Ish Harris releases top five schools

Texas has still been looking for another RB to add to the 2022 class. Ish Harris could be an option after putting UT in his top five.

Texas has locked down one of the best running backs in the 2022 class with four-star Jaydon Blue. Stan Drayton has continued to look for another back to add to the class, with another in-state option closing in on his decision on Saturday.

Ish Harris is a prospect without a set position, playing both running back and across the defense. 247Sports has classified him as an outside linebacker after his junior season. Cornerback could be an option as well. He finished with 44 tackles and five interceptions on top of 1,788 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns.

Harris released a top five consisting of Miami, Michigan, Oklahoma, Texas, and Texas A&M. The Wolverines offered the two-way player 19 minutes before Harris released his top five, barely making the cut.

The Longhorns remain in the hunt for some of the top running backs in the country. Harris could present himself as a prospect who commits as a running back but eventually moves over to play with Pete Kwiatkowski. Versatility is always a plus and the Pilot Point native offers exactly that.

Rating

Stars Overall Position State
247 3 – 33 52
Rivals 4 227 14 37
ESPN 3 – 26 78
247 Composite 4 357 27 52

Vitals

Hometown Pilot Point, Texas
Projected Position RB or OLB
Height 6-3
Weight 195

Recruitment

  • Offered on Feb. 12, 2021
  • No visit yet

Top Five

Crystal Ball

No crystal ball at the time of posting.

Film

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Texas Football Recruiting: Four-star RB/OLB Ish Harris releases top five schools

Texas has still been looking for another RB to add to the 2022 class. Ish Harris could be an option after putting UT in his top five.

Texas has locked down one of the best running backs in the 2022 class with four-star Jaydon Blue. Stan Drayton has continued to look for another back to add to the class, with another in-state option closing in on his decision on Saturday.

Ish Harris is a prospect without a set position, playing both running back and across the defense. 247Sports has classified him as an outside linebacker after his junior season. Cornerback could be an option as well. He finished with 44 tackles and five interceptions on top of 1,788 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns.

Harris released a top five consisting of Miami, Michigan, Oklahoma, Texas, and Texas A&M. The Wolverines offered the two-way player 19 minutes before Harris released his top five, barely making the cut.

The Longhorns remain in the hunt for some of the top running backs in the country. Harris could present himself as a prospect who commits as a running back but eventually moves over to play with Pete Kwiatkowski. Versatility is always a plus and the Pilot Point native offers exactly that.

Rating

Stars Overall Position State
247 3 – 33 52
Rivals 4 227 14 37
ESPN 3 – 26 78
247 Composite 4 357 27 52

Vitals

Hometown Pilot Point, Texas
Projected Position RB or OLB
Height 6-3
Weight 195

Recruitment

  • Offered on Feb. 12, 2021
  • No visit yet

Top Five

Crystal Ball

No crystal ball at the time of posting.

Film

Twitter

Texas offers four-star OLB Lander Barton, top player from Utah

Texas’ recruiting migration toward the west coast ventured into Utah on Thursday. OLB Lander Barton has picked up an offer from Jeff Choate.

Texas’ recruiting migration toward the West Coast ventured into the Beehive State – this time with linebackers coach Jeff Choate.

Lander Barton, the No. 1 prospect in Utah, picked up an offer from the Longhorns on Thursday. The outside linebacker has 14 offers, mainly from the Pac-12. Michigan, Notre Dame and Virginia are the only schools east of the Mississippi.

Pete Kwiatkowski can place outside linebacker recruits either along the defensive line with the Jack/X positions or convert them to more traditional inside linebackers. Since Barton stands at 6 feet, 4 inches and weighs in at 215 pounds, he could be a candidate to play up the middle. DeMarvion Overshown shares similar attributes to the high school senior.

It has been awhile since Texas landed a prospect from the state of Utah. Starting offensive lineman Junior Angilau was the last player. He was a member of the 2018 recruiting class. Van Fillinger was committed during the ’20 cycle but ended up with the Utes.

Rating

Stars Overall Position State
247 4 184 15 1
Rivals 4 – 30 1
ESPN 4 – 33 4
247 Composite 4 245 18 1

Vitals

Hometown Salt Lake City, Utah
Projected Position Outside linebacker
Height 6-4
Weight 215

Recruitment

  • Offered on April 8, 2021
  • No visit yet

Offers

  • Arizona State
  • Colorado
  • Michigan
  • Nebraska
  • Notre Dame
  • Oregon
  • Stanford
  • Texas
  • UCLA
  • USC
  • Utah
  • Virginia
  • Washington
  • Washington State

Crystal Ball

Film

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Texas offers four-star OLB Lander Barton, top player from Utah

Texas’ recruiting migration toward the west coast ventured into Utah on Thursday. OLB Lander Barton has picked up an offer from Jeff Choate.

Texas’ recruiting migration toward the West Coast ventured into the Beehive State – this time with linebackers coach Jeff Choate.

Lander Barton, the No. 1 prospect in Utah, picked up an offer from the Longhorns on Thursday. The outside linebacker has 14 offers, mainly from the Pac-12. Michigan, Notre Dame and Virginia are the only schools east of the Mississippi.

Pete Kwiatkowski can place outside linebacker recruits either along the defensive line with the Jack/X positions or convert them to more traditional inside linebackers. Since Barton stands at 6 feet, 4 inches and weighs in at 215 pounds, he could be a candidate to play up the middle. DeMarvion Overshown shares similar attributes to the high school senior.

It has been awhile since Texas landed a prospect from the state of Utah. Starting offensive lineman Junior Angilau was the last player. He was a member of the 2018 recruiting class. Van Fillinger was committed during the ’20 cycle but ended up with the Utes.

Rating

Stars Overall Position State
247 4 184 15 1
Rivals 4 – 30 1
ESPN 4 – 33 4
247 Composite 4 245 18 1

Vitals

Hometown Salt Lake City, Utah
Projected Position Outside linebacker
Height 6-4
Weight 215

Recruitment

  • Offered on April 8, 2021
  • No visit yet

Offers

  • Arizona State
  • Colorado
  • Michigan
  • Nebraska
  • Notre Dame
  • Oregon
  • Stanford
  • Texas
  • UCLA
  • USC
  • Utah
  • Virginia
  • Washington
  • Washington State

Crystal Ball

Film

Twitter

Four-star 2023 defensive end Ashton Porter picks up offer from Texas

Texas offered four-star DE Ashton Porter on Wednesday. It is the fourth program to offer Porter, just behind ASU, Colorado, and SMU.

Defensive end is a position Texas has fallen behind on in the 2022 recruiting class. Omari Abor and Ernest Cooper, two of the best within the state, have moved on from the Longhorns in favor of other national programs. If Bo Davis wants to land a top in-state defensive end, it will have to be from the 2023 class.

The seventh offer to a 2023 defensive end was made on Wednesday to four-star Ashton Porter.

Texas is the fourth program to offer Porter, behind Arizona State, Colorado and SMU. Cypress is in the greater Houston area, meaning Texas A&M will be in the mix sooner rather than later.

In Porter’s sophomore season, he recorded 32 tackles, 11.5 of which were for a loss. Four sacks and two fumbles led to him being unanimously named  Texas 16-6A first-team all district.

247Sports is the only recruiting website to have Porter ranked. Listed as a strong side defensive end, he is the No. 23 player at his position. Nationally, Porter lands at No. 178 and is ranked as the No. 21 prospect within the state of Texas.

With the NCAA dead period potentially being lifted, recruits are going to be allowed on campuses to see when they would possibly be spending the next three to four years of their lives. Four-star running back Rueben Owens, Texas’ only 2023 commit, has begun to round up names to see Austin.

Alabama offers 2022 4-star RB Nicholas Singleton

Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide continue to hit the recruiting trail. Yesterday, they offered a four-star running back from Pennsylvania.

The reigning national champions continue to try and climb their way up the 2022 recruiting class rankings. They currently rank No. 15 in the nation with only four recruits committed, according to 247Sports.

Now, they’ve offered a four-star running back from the class of 2022. Nicholas Singleton, from Pennsylvania, ranks as the No. 5 running back in his class.

He holds offers from other high-profile schools such as Penn State, Notre Dame and Ohio State.

Experts at 247Sports predict Singleton will choose Penn State. However, with this new Crimson Tide offer, things could change.

Many NFL running backs call Alabama their former home. With names such as Derrick Henry, Mark Ingram, Kenyan Drake and others having played under Nick Saban, a young running back may want the same coaching.

Four-star wide receiver Evan Stewart commits to Texas over Alabama, Oregon

Texas has landed one of its most important targets in the 2022 class.

Steve Sarkisian and Texas have landed one of its most important targets in the 2022 recruiting class.

Four-star wide receiver Evan Stewart announced his commitment to the Longhorns late Thursday night. Texas was able to beat out schools such as Alabama, LSU, Georgia, Notre Dame, Oregon, Texas A&M, and USC.

The Frisco, Texas, native is the No. 8 overall in-state prospect. Stewart is ranked the No. 40 overall player and the No. 5 wide receiver in the country. Securing a top 10 prospect from within the state of Texas is exactly what Sarkisian needed to continue the momentum in the 2022 class.

Stewart runs track alongside playing football and competes in the 100 meters and 200 meters sprint. Pure speed is one way to describe his playing style, something Sarkisian has identified as a big need on the roster.

Having the ability to line Stewart up anywhere makes the four-star prospect an even bigger threat. Blowing by defensive backs and racking up yards after the catch is the name of his game. Seeing him in a Sarkisian based offense will terrify opposing defenses.

During his junior season, Stewart caught 46 passes for 913 yards and nine touchdowns. The wide receiver only played in nine of Frisco Liberty’s games, missing two with an injury.

You can watch his full highlights below.

As for Texas’ 2022 class thus far, Stewart is the second wide receiver to commit. Four-star Armani Winfield committed in the middle of the national championship game after seeing what Sarkisian’s offense looked like.

With the quarterback position locked down in five-star Maalik Murphy, a special offensive class is being developed. The Longhorns are expected to take at least two more wide receivers, another running back, and a handful of offensive linemen. The power of Sarkisian’s offensive mind is going to strike gold.