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Report: Five-star QB Arch Manning planning to enroll early at Texas

Five-star quarterback Arch Manning is set to enroll early and arrive on campus in Jan. of 2023.

Five-star quarterback Arch Manning is set to enroll early and arrive on campus in Jan. of 2023.

Getting the nation’s No. 1 prospect in Austin for the spring semester is massive news for Steve Sarkisian and the Texas staff. Having the opportunity to partake in winter workouts and spring practice gives Manning an advantage in his development.

The future Longhorn is in the middle of a record-breaking senior season at Isidore Newman High School. Manning recently passed up his uncles Peyton and Eli’s records for both passing yards and touchdowns. He has all the tools needed to have success at the collegiate level.

Manning is the leader of Texas’ 2023 recruiting class that currently sits at No. 6 in the county according to 247Sports’ composite rankings. He is set to join Quinn Ewers, Hudson Card and Maalik Murphy, making up one of the most talented quarterback units in college football.

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Texas RB commit Cedric Baxter to take an official visit to Florida State

The Seminoles are doing everything they can to keep the star running back in-state.

Four-star running back Cedric Baxter is one of Texas’ top-rated commits in the 2023 recruiting class. 247Sports’ composite rankings list Baxter as the No. 4 running back and No. 48 overall prospect in the nation.

Despite his verbal commitment to Texas, the Florida product is still being pursued by many premier college football programs. Alabama, Florida and Florida State are still in consistent contact with Baxter.

Baxter is set to take an official visit to Florida State over the final weekend of October. The Seminoles are doing everything they can to keep the star running back in-state.

Keeping Baxter in the class must be a significant priority for Steve Sarkisian and running backs coach Tashard Choice. The Longhorns are proving they can develop players at the position as shown by the success of Bijan Robinson and Roschon Johnson.

Baxter is off to a great start to his senior season at Edgewater High School. He averages nearly 10 yards per carry and is up to 11 total touchdowns through seven games.

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LOOK: Arch Manning and Colton Vasek enjoying their Texas visit

Arch Manning and Texas are still working to flip the Oklahoma commit.

Texas hosted a few star-studded visitors over the weekend for its matchup against Iowa State. Five-star quarterback Arch Manning and four-star EDGE Colton Vasek spent some time together during the Longhorns’ 24-21 win over the Cyclones.

Steve Sarkisian and the Texas staff are not giving up its purist of Vasek despite his commitment to rival Oklahoma. Vasek had a front-row seat for Texas’ dismantling of Oklahoma in the Cotton Bowl a week ago. Getting him on campus this weekend could signify that Vasek is still considering the Longhorns.

Manning is the unquestioned leader of Texas’ 2023 recruiting class. He has been highly vocal about getting other top talents to join him in the burnt orange.

Texas’ class currently sits at No. 6 in the nation according to 247Sports’ composite rankings. A potential flip of Vasek would provide a massive piece to the puzzle for the Longhorns.

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Texas offers 2023 four-star ATH Jelani McDonald out of Waco

Texas is eyeing on a potential flip of the Oklahoma State commit.

Steve Sarkisian and his staff have extended an offer to four-star athlete Jelani McDonald. The Waco product is one of the quickest rising prospects in the class of 2023.

Texas has some ground to make up in this recruitment as McDonald verbally committed to Oklahoma State back in July.

247Sports’ composite rankings list McDonald as the No. 15 athlete and a top 300 player nationally.

McDonald is a true do-it-all player on the football field. He plays in all three phases of the game for Waco Connally High School. McDonald is the primary quarterback, defensive back and even serves as the team’s main punter.

He is a multi-sport star who excels on both the basketball court and the track.

Texas hopes to add McDonald to the visitor list for its matchup against Iowa State on Oct. 15. The Longhorns are looking to flip the four-star from Big 12 Conference foe Oklahoma State.

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Texas CB commit Malik Muhammad to visit two SEC schools

Muhammad is still being pursued hard by Nick Saban and Jimbo Fisher.

Texas cornerback commit Malik Muhammad has not totally shut down his recruitment. The four-star is set to take official visits to both Alabama and Texas A&M this fall.

Muhammad is still being pursued hard by Nick Saban and Jimbo Fisher despite his commitment to Texas in July. He will take the trip to Tuscaloosa on Oct. 22 and follow that up with a College Station visit on Oct. 29.

247Sports Composite rankings list Muhammad as the No. 5 cornerback in the nation and the No. 7 prospect in the state of Texas. He is an elite athlete with the versatility to play all over the secondary at the next level.

Steve Sarkisian and his Texas staff are going to have to fight to keep the South Oak Cliff product in its 2023 recruiting class. Keeping Muhammad in the fold is a major priority for Texas’ program.

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Report: Four-star WR Deandre Moore planning official visit to Texas

The Louisville commit is expected to take an official visit to Texas.

Texas is still in pursuit of Lousiville wide receiver commit Deandre Moore. Continue reading “Report: Four-star WR Deandre Moore planning official visit to Texas”

Johntay Cook still recruiting five-star LB Anthony Hill to Texas

Johntay Cook is still working to get Anthony Hill to Texas.

Five-star linebacker Anthony Hill is among the best defensive players in the 2023 recruiting cycle.

The Texas A&M commit is listed as the No. 1 linebacker in the nation and the No. 3 player in the state of Texas according to the 247Sports composite rankings.

Even though Hill is verbally locked in with A&M, Texas wide receiver commit Johntay Cook is not giving up his pursuit. Cook went to Twitter to remind Hill a flip to Texas is still an option on the table.

Texas A&M is coming off an embarrassing home loss to Appaclan State over the weekend while Texas put up a strong performance against No. 1 Alabama.

Hill is too talented of a player to give up on in the recruiting trail. Expect Texas to continue its push for the superstar linebacker up until national signing day.

Texas currently sits at No. 2 in the overall team recruiting rankings for the 2023 cycle. The Longhorns have three five-stars committed to its class led by Arch Manning, Derek Williams and Johntay Cook.

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Texas to host a number of top prospects against Alabama this weekend

Here is a look at some of the biggest names making the trip to Austin for the Alabama game.

Steve Sarkisian and the Texas staff are enjoying plenty of success on the recruiting trail this cycle. Continue reading “Texas to host a number of top prospects against Alabama this weekend”

2024 four-star WR Hunter Moddon commits to Texas

Moddon is one of the top wide receivers in the 2024 class.

Texas adds a major piece to its 2024 recruiting class with the commitment of four-star wide receiver Hunter Moddon.

The Houston product is an ideal fit for Steve Sarkisian’s offensive scheme. Moddon brings dynamic speed to the football field as both a wide receiver and kick returner. He was a state qualifier on the track as a sophomore in the spring.

247Sports ranks Moddon as the No. 13 player in the state of Texas and a top 150 national prospect in the 2024 cycle. He has picked up 15 offers, including Baylor, Georgia, LSU and Texas. Wide receiver coach Brennan Marion is certainly happy to have a talent like Moddon in the fold this early.

Texas’ 2024 class is off to a good start. Moddon is the third four-star to commit to the Longhorns. Steve Sarkisian and his staff continue to keep their foot on the gas on the recruiting trail.

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Texas makes top 10 schools for 2024 four-star RB Bryan Jackson

2024 running back Bryan Jackson released his top 10 schools on Thursday afternoon.

Four-star running back Bryan Jackson released his top 10 schools on Thursday afternoon. Texas made the cut for the talented McKinney product.

247Sports composite rankings list Jackson as the No. 42 player in the state of Texas and a top 300 prospect nationally for the 2024 class. He has picked up 30 offers for top programs across the country and taken summer unofficial visits to Texas A&M and Oklahoma.

Jackson earned first-team all-district honors as a sophomore for McKinney High School. He proved himself as a workhorse back, running for 973 yards and 13 scores on 203 carries.

Texas received good news on the recruiting front at the running back position earlier this week as 2023 four-star Cedric Baxter announced his commitment to the Longhorns on Wednesday.

Jackson is one of Steve Sarkisian and Tashard Choice’s top targets in the 2024 cycle. Texas currently has two players committed in its 2024 recruiting class.

Here is a look at all 10 teams Jackson is focusing on in his recruitment.