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Texas to host four-star TCU commit Warren Roberson this weekend

Texas is hoping for a flip of the TCU commit.

Texas is set to host 2023 four-star defensive back Warren Roberson for a visit this weekend, according to a report from Inside Texas.

Roberson is a long-time TCU commit but chose not to sign with the Horned Frogs in the early signing period. He chose TCU over the likes of Oklahoma State, Florida, SMU and USC back in October. Steve Sarkisian and the Longhorns’ staff have not given up on the talented defenive back.

247Sports composite ranks Roberson as the No. 22 safety and a top 300 player in the country for the 2023 cycle.

Texas hopes to flip Roberson from its Big 12 Conference rival ahead of the February signing period. USC and Arizona State are two others schools trying to get into the mix late in the process.

The Longhorns currently hold the nation’s No. 3 ranked class for the class of 2023.

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Texas makes the top eight for four-star CB Makari Vickers

The two-sport star excels on the football field and the track.

Four-star Makari Vickers is one of the top defensive prospects in the nation. 247Sports ranks the Florida product as the No. 78 player and No. 5 defensive back in the 2023 cycle.

The two-sport star excels on the football field and the track, and has racked up an impressive 21 offers up to this point.

Vickers named the top eight schools in his recruitment via Twitter on Friday. Texas made the cut along with the likes of Alabama, Florida State, Georgia, Miami, Michigan, Oklahoma and Oregon.

Texas is looking for some momentum in the 2023 recruiting class. The Longhorns have five commits so far, good for the No. 19 ranked group in the country.

Vickers is set to visit Oklahoma during the first week of June. Getting the speedy defensive back on campus for a summer visit would provide a huge boost to Texas’ chances in this recruitment.

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The Oklahoma Sooners extend an offer to four-star DB Jordan Pride

Brandon Hall continues his journey to land his first 2023 or 2024 commit and offers four-star safety Jordan Pride from Florida.

Brandon Hall is still looking for his first commit in the 2023 or 2024 classes as the safeties coach for the Oklahoma Sooners. He’s been active on the recruiting trail going after anyone he sees as a fit for the Sooners’ defense. Even if they are committed elsewhere.

Enter four-star defensive back Jordan Pride, a member of the 2024 recruiting class who is currently committed to Florida State. Late last week, the Sooners made an offer to the multi-sport athlete out of Florida.

Pride is a two-way player for his high school and earned all-state recognition as a wide receiver. However, his true calling is as a defensive back where he was credited with 28 tackles and 2 interceptions this past season. Pride becomes Hall’s latest target as he expands Oklahoma’s safety offers list to 15 in total. The Sooners seem to be casting a wide net in terms of safety prospects under Brent Venables and hopefully, sooner than later it will pay off.

Jordan Pride stands at 6-foot-2 and is just under 200 pounds but his athleticism and ability to cover like a corner make him an intriguing prospect for Hall as projects better as a safety at the college level because of his long speed.

Though Pride is committed to Florida State, it remains to be seen how significant or solid that commitment is as he’s been offered by the Sooners, Miami Hurricanes, and reigning national champion Georgia Bulldogs in recent months too. His offer list may not amaze you but it’s clear to see his recruitment is about to switch into another gear with the caliber of programs giving him attention.

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Four-star 2024 DB Jaydan Hardy keeping options open early in recruiting process

Lewisville’s season opened up with a 50-7 win over Arlington Bowie. LonghornsWire was able to catch up with four-star safety Jaydon Hardy after.

Lewisville’s season opened up with a dominating 50-7 win over Arlington Bowie. Division I talent played on both sides of the ball but sophomore Jaydan Hardy could have been the best.

Playing safety and wide receiver for the Farmers, Hardy finished the night with one reception for seven yards. He broke passes up when Bowie attempted to push the ball downfield, while also returned punts.

Getting a win to start the year was important to Hardy. Lewisville has high expectations for the season and going 1-0 was just the beginning.

“It felt great (to win). Just coming out here and showing people the talent we have.”

For personal goals, Hardy just wants to contribute to the team any way he possibly can. Whether it is at wide receiver or safety, being versatile and becoming a team leader is the priority of the four-star 2024 prospect.

As for Lewisville, the 2020 season ended with a second-round loss to Arlington Martin. Hardy and his teammates have different expectations this season. Not only making it to AT&T Stadium is the goal but lifting hardware is the only acceptable option.

“The goal for the team is state,” said Hardy. “We are not going to settle for less.”

After picking up his first Divison I offer back in mid-January, 10 other offers came throughout May and June. Big-time programs such as Alabama, LSU, Oklahoma, Texas, and Texas A&M have reached out.

Hardy went to three camps over the summer in College Station, Oxford, and Tuscaloosa. It’s only a few months into his recruitment, but the four-star has been enjoying everything so far.

“It was amazing going out and seeing colleges and being able to just experience it all and getting into the recruiting process. I love it, it’s amazing.”

Despite also playing on offense, Hardy is going to be recruited as a defensive back. The District 6-6A Defensive Newcomer of the Year had 61 tackles and two interceptions as a freshman.

For Texas, Blake Gideon has been the point of contact. Hardy has “talked to” and stayed in close contact” with the safety coach after receiving the offer back on June 2.

Being so early in the recruitment, Hardy is not rushing into anything. Just a sophomore, there is plenty of time to go through the process. For now, getting results on the field is the main focus.

“I am keeping my options open, just coming out here and playing football.”

On the 247Sports composite, Hardy is the No. 37 overall prospect in the 2024 class. He ranks at No. 4 among sophomore safeties and No. 6 within the Lone Star State.

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Four-star defensive back Bryce Anderson announces top two schools

The delayed recruitment of Bryce Anderson has taken another step forward Sunday. He announced Texas and Texas A&M are his final two schools.

The delayed recruitment of Bryce Anderson has taken another step toward a commitment.

After originally saying he would shut it down on July 4, Anderson decided to push his decision back. Coming off an official visit to Texas the final weekend of June, the four-star defensive back seemed destined for an in-state battle.

On Sunday, Anderson announced that would be the case: Texas and Texas A&M are his final two schools. You can tell how important both head coaches are taking this recruitment, with Steve Sarkisian and Jimbo Fisher attempting to lock him down during the official visits.

No timeline has been given by Anderson. Trimming his list to two was the next step after removing LSU, Michigan and USC from his top five.

Texas brought Anderson and four-star cornerback commit Jaylon Guilbeau down for the same weekend. Texas ex Michael Huff was there to pose for a few photos as well. The full-court press was on; the Longhorns need a win over Texas A&M.

Anderson is one of the most important remaining targets on the board after Texas missed on Kelvin Banks. A top-50 prospect on the composite, Anderson is the No. 3 safety in the country.

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Former Oklahoma target gets released from Letter of Intent

Former Oklahoma Sooners target in the 2021 class, Kendal Daniels of Beggs, Oklahoma, has been released from his LOI with Texas A&M.

The recruiting trail for the 2021 class doesn’t appear to be over just yet. According to multiple reports former Oklahoma Sooners target, Kendal Daniels has been released from his LOI with the Texas A&M Aggies. Daniels is a four-star recruit and one of the top safeties in the country according to his 247Sports profile. The Oklahoma native is likely back on the radar for the Sooners defense.

Daniels is the No. 1 player out of the state of Oklahoma and his profile shows that the Sooners, as well as the Oklahoma State Cowboys, are at the top of the list for him. It would be quite an addition to the 2021 recruiting cycle for Lincoln Riley and Alex Grinch. Daniels would be another defensive back that could find his way into the rotation in 2021 and beyond.

Rating

Stars Overall State Position
247 4 41 1 4
Rivals 4 133 1 9
ESPN 4 172 2 8
247 Composite 4 101 1 5

Vitals

Hometown Beggs, Oklahoma
Projected Position Safety
Height 6-4
Weight 190

Recruitment

  • Offered on Jun. 13, 2019
  • On May 14, 2020, Daniel listed Oklahoma among the top four schools

Offers

Crystal Ball (Prior to getting out of LOI)

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Former Oklahoma target gets released from Letter of Intent

Former Oklahoma Sooners target in the 2021 class, Kendal Daniels of Beggs, Oklahoma, has been released from his LOI with Texas A&M.

The recruiting trail for the 2021 class doesn’t appear to be over just yet. According to multiple reports former Oklahoma Sooners target, Kendal Daniels has been released from his LOI with the Texas A&M Aggies. Daniels is a four-star recruit and one of the top safeties in the country according to his 247Sports profile. The Oklahoma native is likely back on the radar for the Sooners defense.

Daniels is the No. 1 player out of the state of Oklahoma and his profile shows that the Sooners, as well as the Oklahoma State Cowboys, are at the top of the list for him. It would be quite an addition to the 2021 recruiting cycle for Lincoln Riley and Alex Grinch. Daniels would be another defensive back that could find his way into the rotation in 2021 and beyond.

Rating

Stars Overall State Position
247 4 41 1 4
Rivals 4 133 1 9
ESPN 4 172 2 8
247 Composite 4 101 1 5

Vitals

Hometown Beggs, Oklahoma
Projected Position Safety
Height 6-4
Weight 190

Recruitment

  • Offered on Jun. 13, 2019
  • On May 14, 2020, Daniel listed Oklahoma among the top four schools

Offers

Crystal Ball (Prior to getting out of LOI)

Film

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Texas Football Recruiting: Four-star safety Landon Hullaby names top 10

Landon Hullaby has released his top 10 schools with Texas making the cut. The safety is the brother of current UT player Jaden Hullaby.

Landon Hullaby, a four-star prospect in the 2022 class, has released his top 10 schools with Texas making the cut. The safety is the younger brother of current Longhorns player Jaden Hullaby.

Baylor, Oklahoma State, and TCU are the other three programs present in Hullaby’s final school list. Teams from the SEC and Pac-12 remain in the race as well.

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Stars Overall State Position
247 3 – 55 23
Rivals 3 – 50 27
ESPN 4 204 33 22
247 Composite 4 306 38 17

Vitals

Hometown Mansfield, Texas
Projected Position Cornerback
Height 6-0
Weight 185

Recruitment

Top 10

  • Auburn
  • Baylor
  • California
  • Mississippi State
  • Nebraska
  • Notre Dame
  • Oklahoma State
  • Oregon
  • Texas
  • TCU

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Texas Football Recruiting: Four-star safety Zion Branch lists top 11 schools

Texas is still in the running for four-star safety Zion Branch out of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Texas is still in the running for four-star safety Zion Branch. The Las Vegas, Nevada, native plays for Bishop Gorman High School — one of the premier football programs in the entire country.

Four Pac-12 programs are included among his top 11 schools, as well as traditional powerhouses such as Alabama, LSU, and Ohio State. It’s worth noting that Jeff Banks is listed as Branch’s main recruiter for the Crimson Tide. Banks is expected to join Steve Sarkisian’s staff in Austin.

Texas already has one defensive back in the 2022 class in four-star cornerback Jaylon Guilbeau. If the Longhorns end up being the destination for Branch, it would be another great defensive back added to their rich history.

Rating

Stars Overall State Position
247 4 50 2 4
Rivals 4 43 1 4
ESPN 4 91 2 6
247 Composite 4 53 2 3

Vitals

Hometown Las Vegas, Nevada
Projected Position Safety
Height 6-2.5
Weight 190

Recruitment

  • Offered on April 8, 2020
  • No visit yet

Top 11

Crystal Ball

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Texas makes top 10 for No. 2 dual-threat quarterback in 2022 class

Since then, trying to find a replacement for Ewers has become nationwide. An option could be a four-star dual-threat prospect in Ty Simpson.

Recruiting a quarterback in the 2022 class has been difficult for Texas. First, Tom Herman thought he had struck gold by getting five-star Quinn Ewers to commit. Then, the No. 1 overall player in the country flipped to Ohio State, causing panic within the Longhorns’ program.

Since then, trying to find a replacement has become a nationwide search. An option could be a four-star dual-threat prospect Ty Simpson. The Tennessee native has put Texas in his top 10, alongside Alabama and Florida.

Lincoln Riley and Oklahoma are the only other Big 12 school to make the cut. The Longhorns’ in-state rival, Texas A&M, is also in play.

Rating

Stars Overall State Position
247 4 90 5 2
Rivals 4 36 2 3
ESPN 4 27 2 2
247 Composite 4 43 2 2

Vitals

Hometown Martin, Tennessee
Projected Position Quarterback
Height 6-2
Weight 185

Recruitment

  • Offered on May 4, 2020
  • No visit yet

Offers

  • Alabama
  • Auburn
  • Clemson
  • Florida
  • Oklahoma
  • Tennessee
  • Tennessee-Martin
  • Texas
  • Texas A&M
  • Ole Miss

Crystal Ball

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