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Running back Jonathon Brooks and versatile athlete Ja’Tavion Sanders each received an extra star in 247Sports updated 2021 rankings.
Two-way athlete Ja’Tavion Sanders and running back Jonathon Brooks have added an extra star next to their name. Continue reading “Two Texas signees gain an extra star in latest 247 rankings”
Texas signee Jonathon Brooks was named Mr. Texas Football Highschool Player of the Year on Tuesday.
On Tuesday, Dave Campbell’s Texas Football and the Mercari Texas Bowl announced the recipient of the 2020 Mr. Texas Football High School Player of the Year. Continue reading “Longhorns signee named Mr. Texas Football High School Player of the Year”
The newest Texas Longhorns signee Jonathon Brooks had a historic night for Hallettsville in the 3A state championship game.
On Wednesday Hallettsville running back Jonathon Brooks became one of the 19 recruits to sign their letter of intent to become part of the next class of Texas Longhorns. On Thursday he was back on the field in Arlington, Texas at AT&T Stadium to attempt to lead his team to their first-ever Texas 3A state championship.
The unfortunate part is that Hallettsville would fall to Jim Ned 29-28 in overtime. Brooks would be named the game MVP for his effort. He set a 3A state record with 299 yards rushing in the game. He would score three of the four touchdowns for his team, including the opening score of the game and their overtime touchdown.
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According to Horns247, that wasn’t the only milestone that Brooks would achieve on the night. He would pass former Longhorns running back Cedric Benson on the all-time rushing list in the state of Texas. His 3,565 career rushing yards put Brooks just ahead of Benson (3,526) from his time in Midland.
His 69 total touchdowns during the senior campaign were second all-time to Jonathan Gray, another former Texas Longhorns running back. Horns247 had a full breakdown of all his accomplishments throughout his high school career. The next step for Brooks is graduating high school and heading to the Forty Acres to join Bijan Robinson, Roschon Johnson, and Keaontay Ingram in the backfield for the Longhorns.
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Texas signee Jonathon Brooks didn’t even let the ink dry on his LOI before scoring the opening touchdown in the Texas state title game.
Just one day following Hallettsville running back Jonathon Brooks signing his letter of intent with the Texas Longhorns, he was on the field for the state championship. Continue reading “WATCH: Texas running back signee scores opening touchdown in state title game”
The Newest Texas Longhorns signee Jonathon Brooks put up huge numbers this season. The burnt orange faithful will enjoy watching him play.
If you have followed the Texas 3A playoff run, then you would have seen the name Jonathon Brooks of Hallettsville. The newest Texas Longhorns 2021 signee has put up some video game type numbers in their current stretch. Hallettsville will play Jim Ned for the state championship this week. Continue reading “Newest Texas signee Jonathon Brooks has video game type numbers”
The early signing period has arrived and the Texas Longhorns look to secure another top 20 recruiting class under Tom Herman. Meet the class
The early signing period for the 2021 Texas Longhorns recruiting cycle began Wednesday. Over the next three days, prospects will be submitting their national letters of intent to become the next class of Longhorns to continue their football playing careers on the Forty Acres.
Prior to signing day, head coach Tom Herman and his staff received commits from 18 athletes. According to 247Sports, their class ranking among the nation sat at No. 17. The last three classes finished No. 3, No. 3, and No. 8 from 2018-2020.
Can the Longhorns find a way to get this year’s class into the top 10 once again under Herman? It remains to be seen but as we have seen over the years, never say never.
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Let’s take a look at the class who have signed during this early signing period.
UT has landed another commitment in the 2021 class, this time from Jonathon Brooks. The 3* prospect is the first RB in this year’s class.
The Longhorns have landed another commitment in the 2021 class, this time from Jonathon Brooks. The three-star prospect is the first running back in this year’s class, after signing Bijan Robinson in 2020. Brooks will now join the top-rated class in the Big 12.
Continue reading “Texas land commitment for 2021 three-star running back”
