Texas Longhorns Recruiting: Andrew Mukuba commits to Clemson over LSU, Texas

Tom Herman has struck out on another 2021 recruit in Andrew Mukuba. A four-star prospect, Clemson won the safety over LSU and Texas.

Texas has struck out on another 2021 recruit, this time in Andrew Mukuba. A four-star prospect, Mukuba comes of out LBJ High School in Austin, Texas. Dabo Swinney and the Clemson Tigers won the safety over LSU and Texas.

Mukuba announced his decision on Thursday night on Instagram Live.

On the 247Sports composite, Mukuba ranks as the No. 13 safety in the country. Inside the state of Texas, he is the No. 43 player and ranks as the No. 242 player in the country.

The safety measures in at 6-0 and 185 pounds. Mukuba has been compared to current Longhorns’ strong safety Chris Brown by Gabe Brooks of 247Sports.

The Tigers’ 2021 recruiting class has no other secondary recruits. Mukuba is the No. 14 recruit in Clemson’s class. Swinney will be getting a safety with good range and excellent ball skills. Once on campus at Clemson, he will need to add some weight to play in the ACC.

Mukuba is apart of multiple targets the Longhorns have whiffed on in the 2021 class. It began with the Brockermeyer twins, James and Tommy, to Alabama. It continued on the offensive line with multiple three-star tackles.

After a rare miss for cornerback coach Jay Valai, Texas’ class is now nearly complete. Running back L.J. Johnson and outside linebacker Terrance Cooks could complete the 2021 recruiting class for the Longhorns.

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Four-star safety Andrew Mukuba announces commitment date

Andrew Mukuba, a four-star safety, has announced he will be committing on Oct. 1. Texas is seen as one of the favorites alongside Clemson. 

Andrew Mukuba, a four-star safety in the 2021 recruiting class, has announced he will be committing on Oct. 1. Texas is seen as one of the favorites alongside Clemson.

Mukuba dropped a top 12 school list on May 20, consisting of Alabama, Arizona State, Arkansas, Auburn, Clemson, Georiga, LSU, Michigan State, Missouri, Texas, TCU, and UCLA.

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Not only is Mukuba an in-state prospect but the four-star is from the city of Austin. Defensive coordinator Chris Ash and cornerbacks coach Jay Valai have been the main recruiters for the Longhorns.

On the 247Sports composite, Mukuba squeaks inside the top 250 players, ranked No. 242. The safety ranks at No. 14 at his position, plus No. 43 within the state of Texas.

If Mukuba does commit to the Longhorns, he would be the fourth defensive back commit of the 2021 class. Ishmael Ibraheem headlines the position group, with J.D. Coffey and Jamier Johnson behind him. Mukuba would be the third highest-rated of the four.

On the 247Sport crystal ball, Clemson, Texas, and Oklahoma all have predictions. The Longhorns lead the way at 71% with a confidence level of five.

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