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Five-star linebacker Harold Perkins down to seven schools

The top linebacker of the 2022 class, Harold Perkins lists the LSU Tigers among the final seven schools on his list.

The LSU Tigers received some good news on Thursday night as the No. 1 linebacker in the country, Harold Perkins of Cypress released his top seven. The Texas product is No. 14 overall according to 247Sports composite rankings and No. 4 in the state.

The two-way player is viewed as a linebacker at the next level. Currently plays both linebacker and running back. The Tigers currently have one linebacker committed to the 2022 cycle with DeMario Tolan of Orlando pledged to join the team.

Currently viewed as a three-team race between and LSU and two teams from his home state, Texas and Texas A&M. The Aggies currently seem like the lead dog in this race. Alabama, Florida, Oregon, and USC are the remaining teams to make Perkins’ top seven schools.

No timetable has been set for the five-star linebacker to narrow down his list even further.

Harold Perkins’ Recruiting Profile

Rating

Stars Overall State Position
247 4 16 4 2
Rivals 4 43 10 4
ESPN 5 9 3 1
247 Composite 5 14 4 1

Vitals

Hometown Cypress, Texas
Projected Position Linebacker
Height 6-2
Weight 210

Recruitment

  • Offered on Apr. 10, 2020
  • Unofficial visit on Jun. 21, 2021

Offers (Final Seven)

  • LSU
  • Alabama
  • Florida
  • Oregon
  • Texas
  • Texas A&M
  • USC

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Texas brought in several former players for big recruiting weekend

Texas pulled out all the stops for the biggest recruiting weekend in program history.

This weekend has been full of pageantry and big names on the Forty Acres.

First-year head coach Steve Sarkisian and his staff have made sure to pull out all the stops in order to host a group of what could be program-changing recruits.

The Texas football name is hot on the recruiting trail again, and this weekend the program looked to impress some of the biggest names in high school football.

Five-star quarterback Arch Manning headlined the group as he and his family toured the campus, along with some other five-star players such as 2022 linebacker Harold Perkins, 2023 wide receiver Jalen Hale, and 2023 running back Rueben Owens. One of the top 2023 wide receivers, Johntay Cook II, was seen catching passes from Manning on Saturday.

Here is a video of Manning’s 70+ yard pass to a streaking Cook.

Along with some gummy bears for Perkins, Texas made sure that some of the most elite alumni that walked through the Forty Acres were on sight in order to help showcase what being a Longhorn is about.

Some of those on sight included “Minister of Culture” and famous actor Matthew McConaughey, former players Vince Young, Jamaal Charles, Michael Huff and Earl Campbell. Take a look below to see the elite group.

This type of effort will likely impress recruits and possibly make them reconsider if they are already committed elsewhere, or it can put Texas in position to be the favorite of their recruitment.

For Texas to get a few commitments out of this weekend, it would be astronomical for the program and allow for them to build off this preseason success, with some in season success as well. Their 2022 recruiting class now sits at No. 8 in the nation according to 247Sports rankings, while the 2023 class is No. 2 in the nation with Owens as the lone commit.

The Longhorns are hoping this weekend changes that, and gives both classes a boost to the top.

Five-star LB Harold Perkins shows off hotel room for Texas visit, elated over gummy bears

Harold Perkins put a video up on his IG story, showing the entrance to his Austin hotel room. You can watch his hilarious reaction here.

Taking official visits has to be the best experience as a top-level recruit. Traveling to a college you most likely have never seen, the red carpet is rolled out. Especially when the school covets you as one of their top priorities.

At the beginning of the weekend, a surprise prospect decided to take an official visit to Texas. Five-star linebacker Harold Perkins, who has been seen as a Texas A&M lean, made his way to Austin. A big visitor for Steve Sarkisian and Pete Kwiatkowski to say the least.

First impressions are everything, especially for a new coaching staff. Texas football and Perkins could not have gotten off to a better start before even coming face to face.

The Cypress native put a video up on his Instagram story, showing the entrance to his Austin hotel room. A ton of gear and personalized memorabilia is laid out, but Perkins notices a Longhorn-themed cake first.

Soon thereafter, Perkins notices a big bag of Haribo gummy bears sitting next to his official pass and a gift bag. To say he was elated would be an understatement.

You can watch the hilarious moment below:

Even looking back on it, Perkins thought the moment was hilarious himself, reacting to the video on Twitter.

Moving back to the football field, Perkins is one of the best defensive players in the 2022 class. On the 247Sports composite, he ranks as the No. 14 overall player and No. 1 linebacker in the country.

Within the state of Texas, he is the No. 4 player. Only Quinn Ewers, Denver Harris, and Devon Campbell rank higher.

Perkins’ official visit is just getting underway. A full weekend of interacting with Sarkisian and Kwiatkowski is hopefully going to leave a good impression of the five-star. Whether or not Texas can become a serious contender in the recruitment is yet to be seen.

Texas Football: Most important recruits that are expected to be on campus this weekend

This weekend will be a monster one for the Texas football program as they’re expected to host numerous top 2022 and 2023 recruits.

Texas’ football program is gearing up for a monster weekend on the Forty Acres. Continue reading “Texas Football: Most important recruits that are expected to be on campus this weekend”

Red River Rivalry: Five-star linebacker to choose between a visit at OU or Texas

Five-star linebacker to choose between a visit to Oklahoma or Texas this summer.

With the NCAA’s dead period being lifted in the month of June, there have been plenty of announcements for recruiting visits. The Oklahoma Sooners are gearing up for their annual ‘ChampU’ event where they will host plenty of top prospects from around the country.

One of the top players in the country is setting up his visits for the summer with the Oklahoma Sooners in the mix. The only issue being the date set will be on June 18th and he is choosing between the Sooners or their biggest rivals for that date, the Texas Longhorns.

Perkins is the No. 1 outside linebacker in the country and No. 12 overall prospect according to 247Sports composite rankings.

The Cy Park linebacker has set up visits to the Florida Gators, Southern California Trojans, and to the Texas A&M Aggies. Everything seems to be trending the way of the Aggies but don’t count out the Sooners who have seen their defense become one of the better units in all of college football.

Perkins would be a great addition to the Sooners top-five class so far in the process. They also have Gabriel Brownlow-Dindy of Lakeland, Florida, in the fold. The five-star defensive tackle has been trending to Norman for quite a while. The Sooners could complete the trio of top defenders if they also land five-star defensive end Omari Abor of Duncanville.

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Five-star OLB Harold Perkins deciding between visiting Texas or Oklahoma

Five-star outside linebacker Harold Perkins is deciding between visiting Texas or Oklahoma on June 18.

Texas is hoping to have the opportunity to host five-star outside linebacker Harold Perkins for a visit on June 18. Continue reading “Five-star OLB Harold Perkins deciding between visiting Texas or Oklahoma”

Five-Star linebacker set to take unofficial visit to Oklahoma

2022 five-star linebacker from Cypress, Texas set for an unofficial visit to Norman

After a year hiatus, high school recruits will be able to take visits once again after it appears that the NCAA’s dead period will come to an end. Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, the dead period prevented any face-to-face contact between coaches and prospective recruits. With that coming to an end, there is no need for a Sooners Summit type deal as players will be able to visit schools once again.

A recent report showd that 2022 five-star linebacker Harold Perkins is lining up a visit to Oklahoma and Texas as well in June.

Harold Perkin’s Recruiting Profile

Rating

Stars Overall State Position
247 4 18 4 1
Rivals 4 35 6 5
ESPN 4 28 6 3
247 Composite 5 14 4 1

Vitals

Hometown Cypress, Texas
Projected Position Outside Linebacker
Height 6-2.5
Weight 200

Recruitment

  • Offered on April 10, 2020
  • Unofficial visit set for June

Offers

  • Oklahoma
  • Alabama
  • Arizona
  • Arkansas
  • Texas
  • Texas A&M

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Five-star linebacker expected to visit Texas in June

The No. 1 outside linebacker in the 2022 recruiting class will be on the Forty Acres soon.

The No. 1 outside linebacker in the 2022 recruiting class will be on the Forty Acres soon. Continue reading “Five-star linebacker expected to visit Texas in June”

Freeman at it again as Notre Dame offers 5-Star Outside Linebacker

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Marcus Freeman spoke with Texas 5-Star outside linebacker Harold Perkins and then received an offer.

There is a different feel to the Marcus Freeman era, specifically on the recruiting trail. With the prestige of the Notre Dame program, it’s given the new defensive coordinator a lot more pizzaz on the recruiting trail. That showed this evening when Texas’ Harold Perkins spoke with Freeman and subsequently received an offer.

Perkins checks in as the 19th best player in the country and the best outside linebacker according to the 247Sports composite. Standing six-feet-three-inches and weighting 200-pounds, this offer is significant.

There seems to be a changing in philosophy regarding who the Irish give out offers. Freeman has been going after high level players like Perkins, certainly a difference from when Clark Lea was making the offers.

There obviously was a difference in talent levels when the Irish ended up losing their final two games of the season to Clemson and Alabama. Perkins has the ability to play for any school in the country. Now the Irish have put their offer into the mix and a changing of the guard has been made. Only good things can come from Freeman and Brian Kelly in their newfound recruiting philosophy.