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Texas Longhorns add four-star linebacker Jonathan Cunningham

The Texas native chose the Longhorns over TCU and Utah

After weeks of anticipation, four-star linebacker Jonathan Cunningham committed on Friday. The Texas native chose the Longhorns over TCU and Utah. After missing out on a few top recruits recently, Texas had a reason to celebrate as their defense improved.

The Longhorns have added a talented player at a premium position in Cunningham. Rivals ranked him as the No. 56 player in the state and the No. 24 linebacker in the 2025 class. With Cunningham now in the fold, Texas has two linebackers in its 2025 class.

In his junior season for North Crowley, Cunningham recorded 38 tackles, including nine for a loss. He added one sack to his resume and helped the Panthers to a 14-1 record and 6A State semifinals run. With Cunningham making life difficult for opposing offenses, North Cowley was hard to score on.

Although Texas still has room to add, their 2025 class has 14 commitments. Three have come this month, including four-star edge rusher Smith Orogbo and four-star cornerback Kade Phillips. The Longhorns have been focusing heavily on their defense.

While Cunningham’s collegiate debut is still months away, excitement is building for what he will bring to Austin. The focus for the Longhorns will be to continue adding talent to a recruiting class full of potential.

Texas adds to big class, lands 4-star Jonathan Cunnigham

Jonathan Cunningham commits to Texas.

Jonathan Cunnigham stayed in-state, committing to Texas on Friday.

A four-star linebacker in the class of 2025, Cunningham picked Texas from a final group of schools that included TCU and Utah. He also had offers from Arizona State, Baylor, Houston, Kansas, Miami, Missouri, Oklahoma State and Oregon State among others.

A 6-foot-3, 190-pound outside linebacker at North Crowley (Forth Worth, Texas) had 38 total tackles as a junior and nine tackles for a loss along with a sack. He also had two passes defended and a fumble recovery.

According to Rivals, Cunningham is a four-star and the No. 24 outside linebacker in the nation. He is also the No. 56 player in Texas this recruiting cycle.

 

With the commitment of Cunningham, Texas now has the No. 15 recruiting class in the nation according to On3. They are ranked eighth in the SEC for the 2025 recruiting cycle.

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Texas recruiting target, Jonathan Cunningham sets commitment date

On July 12,  three-star linebacker Jonathan Cunningham who the Longhorns are pursuing will make his final decision

As the Texas Longhorns prepare for the 2024 campaign, they also have their eyes on the future.

On Jul. 12,  three-star linebacker Jonathan Cunningham, a Longhorn target,  will make his final decision. The Fort Worth native has narrowed down his top three schools to TCU, Texas, and Utah. He was offered a scholarship in February, and the Longhorns hosted him for an official visit in June.

At the moment, the Longhorns have one linebacker commitment in the 2025 class in Elijah Bo Barnes. The addition of Cunningham would provide a boost to the defense. During his high school career, Cunningham has made life difficult for opposing offenses.

While Cunningham is not a five-star prospect, he has drawn interest from schools nationwide. He is currently the ranked No. 35 linebacker in the nation and the No. 49 overall player in the state, according to 247Sports. Over the last few months, he has visited Kansas, TCU, and Utah.

After missing out on recruits such as Zion Williams, Riley Pettijohn, and Dakorien Moore, getting Cunningham would be a welcome sign. The Longhorns did add four-star cornerback Kade Phillips in July, but lately, they have not had much success on the recruiting trail.

While a lot can change in the coming weeks, the Cunningham situation will be watched closely by many in Austin. With his deadline set for July 12, fans will frequently check their phones over the next few days as Cunningham weighs all his options.