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247Sports’ Cody Nagel sees Malik Muhammad as a potential rising star in the SEC.
Texas cornerback Malik Muhammad is on the fast track to becoming an impact player for the Longhorns. Continue reading “Texas CB Malik Muhammad named one of 247Sports’ rising stars”
From defensive MVP to newcomer, here are the midseason awards for Texas through the first six weeks.
The No. 9 Texas Longhorns are 5-1 through the first six weeks of the season. Believe it or not, Texas still has a great chance to make the Big 12 conference championship game and the College Football Playoff.
The Longhorns are scoring an average of 35 points per game while allowing only 16.3 points on the defensive side, a significant improvement from last year’s nearly 23 points per game.
Over the past six weeks, we have seen significant improvements in the team’s mindset and performance on the field compared to last year.
This Texas team feels different, and although they were handed their first loss last week, the Longhorns still control their own destiny and will look to achieve a conference championship in December.
From monsters on the defensive line to newcomers, here are my midseason awards for seven Texas players.
Watch several Texas signees in the Under Armour All-America game at 4 p.m. CT on Tuesday.
Texas’ 2023 recruiting class is well-represented across several all-star games this month. Continue reading “Texas signees to watch in the All-America game on Tuesday”
“Bringing that 214 tradition to the 512.”
Johntay Cook and Malik Muhammad are two of many Texas signees representing the Longhorns at the Under Armor All-American game in Orlando this week.
Cook has been cooking opposing defensive backs in the practice portion of the camp. The five-star wide receiver has a knack for creating separation and making big plays.
Muhammad is impressive with his athleticism and instincts in Florida so far. He snagged an interception during Friday’s scrimmage and showed off some great reps vs. elite wide receiver talents.
The two are coming off state championship runs for DeSoto and South Oak Cliff, respectively. Cook and Muhammad are ready to bring their championship pedigree to Texas.
Tune in to EPSN at 4 p.m. CT to watch the 2023 Under Armor All-American game. It is the last chance Texas signees have to showcase their skills before arriving on campus.
🎥 @GHamilton_On3 speaks with Texas signees Malik Muhammad and Johntay Cook at @UANextFootball #hookem pic.twitter.com/Gp3KHt2J6P
— Inside Texas (@InsideTexas) December 29, 2022
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Five Texas commits won state championships over the weekend.
The 2022 UIL Texas state championships wrapped up over the weekend after some exciting games.
Texas was well represented with five commits participating in the action.
Muhammad and Walton anchored a strong defensive performance to guide South Oak Cliff to its second straight state title. Muhammad took home defensive MVP after hauling in a crucial pick-six to ice the game.
Aledo continued its run of dominance with a 52-14 victory over College Station. Allen had four tackles and a pass breakup in the win.
DeSoto capped off the weekend with a 42-17 win over Austin Vandergrift. The dynamic duo of Johntay Cook and Tre Wisner was a force from start to finish.
Here is a look at some of the highlights from the future Longhorns in the Texas state titles games.
Malik Muhammad and Arch Manning will be on campus this weekend.
Texas may gain some momentum on the recruiting trail after the 49-0 dismantling of the Oklahoma Sooners last weekend. Continue reading “Texas commit, four-star CB Malik Muhammad to visit for Iowa State game”
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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Texas’ 2023 class put together a big weekend.
Texas kicked off its 2022 season over the weekend with a dominant 52-10 victory over UL Monroe. Continue reading “Highlights from Arch Manning and Texas’ 2023 class over the weekend”
ESPN has updated its top 300 recruiting rankings for the 2023 cycle.
ESPN has updated its top 300 recruiting rankings for the 2023 cycle. A total of 11 Texas commits saw their ranking adjusted in the ESPN300.
Defensive back Derrick Williams and defensive lineman Sydir Mitchell took massive leaps up the list. Williams’ jump from No. 76 to No. 52 proved to be enough to make him a 247Sports composite five-star. Mitchell rose from No. 148 all the way to No. 83.
Quarterback commit Arch Manning lost his top spot in the ESPN300 as he fell to No. 2 on the list. The conscious five-star still ranks at the top of the other major publications prospect boards.
Wide receiver Johntay Cook and cornerback Mailk Muhammad remain inside the top 50, just outside of five-star status. The two will have the opportunity to make that jump with good senior campaigns.
Texas’ 2023 recruiting class currently sits at No. 4 in the nation and tops in the Big 12 conference. Here is a look at where each Longhorns commit is listed in the updated ESPN300.
Malik Muhammad isn’t just another four-star recruit for the Texas Longhorns.
Malik Muhammad is more than a four-star recruit. He is the best cornerback prospect Texas has landed a commitment from in a long time.
According to CJ Vogel, Texas last signed a corner as gifted as Muhammad three coaches ago. And with what little film I have seen of the Dallas defensive back, he might even be underrated.
What he brings to Texas is not simply better coverage ability. The Longhorns certainly need that, having been as effective as unlocked turnstiles at times in preventing receivers from making plays downfield. He brings way more than ball skills.
As a tackler, Muhammad uncoils like a rattlesnake before delivering a knockout blow. His ability to punish bubble screen blockers on the outside is fun to watch.
CB Malik Muhammad (0.9800) becomes the highest rated cornerback to commit to #Texas since 2007 and is now the 2nd highest ever per the 247Sports composite rankings.
— CJ Vogel (@CJVogel_TFB) July 20, 2022
Take away the team class rankings of past seasons, and look at individuals that Texas has signed the past two cycles. Can you picture either of Steve Sarkisian’s last two predecessors routinely signing elite players at quarterback, offensive line, wide receiver or cornerback? They are now, and they may not be done.
Elite players at premium positions have chosen Alabama, Ohio State, Texas A&M, Oklahoma and LSU over Texas in past years, even within the Longhorns’ own state. Now they are committing to Texas.
The Longhorns will now look to build a formidable program around their talents.
