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The Longhorns could land a couple of these prospects in the very near future.
Texas couldn’t possibly get any hotter on the recruiting trail. Continue reading “Five uncommitted 2023 recruits that are trending towards Texas”
Malik Muhammad may be trending toward the Longhorns.
Four-star cornerback Malik Muhammad might be trending toward the Longhorns. Sam Spiegelman of On3 Sports predicted Muhammad to Texas with 75% confidence on Tuesday.
Spiegelman is not the first to predict the top defensive back to Steve Sarkisian’s squad. Yesterday, On3 national recruiting analyst Gerry Hamilton put in a 60% confidence pick that the Oak Cliff native would join the Longhorns. Additionally, Geoff Ketchum of Orangebloods sent in a Rivals FutureCast for Muhammad in favor of Texas.
The Longhorns have had great success with safeties of late, but have not fared as well with elite cornerback prospects. The top 50 player from South Oak Cliff would be a massive addition to Pete Kwiatkowski’s defense. Clearly, Terry Joseph, Blake Gideon and company are having a strong offseason on the recruiting trail.
Texas 📈 pick for Malik Muhammad (🏈)
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2023 CB
✍️ By Sam Spiegelman
🎚️ 75% (Confidence)#On3 #ALLGAS23 #AllGasNoBrakes ⛽️🙅♂️🛑 #HookEm 🤘🐂— Texas Crystal Ball 🤘🔮 🧙♂️ 📈 (@texcrystal_ball) June 28, 2022
Individually, On3 Sports ranks Muhammad the No. 2 cornerback and No. 26 overall player in the nation. He is the No. 5 cornerback and No. 50 player in the On3 consensus, which accounts for ratings from 247Sports, Rivals, and ESPN as well.
The Manning family is pushing to bring Anthony Hill to Texas.
Arch Manning is pushing hard to build a championship roster at the University of Texas.
Five-star linebacker Anthony Hill appears to be one of Arch Manning’s primary targets. Hill’s recruitment to Texas seems to be a family effort by the Manning family.
Hill would figure to be one of the cornerstone players for Texas in the 2023 class. On the defensive side, Texas is pushing for a few more highly coveted recruits. Gerry Hamilton of Inside Texas placed another prediction in favor of Texas for four-star cornerback Malik Muhammad.
Texas is in the hunt for a major potential secondary haul that at the top end could include Muhammad, Jordan Matthews, and Javien Toviano. The trio would be a lethal combination to add to five-star safety commit Derek Williams Jr.
The back end of the 2023 defensive class could be taking shape soon. If Texas can bring in more talent on the defensive line, they have the foundation of a strong defense heading into the SEC.
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Numerous recruits enjoyed their weekend in Austin.
It’s no secret that June is a massive month for Steve Sarkisian and his staff when it comes to the 2023 recruiting class. Continue reading “LOOK: Photos of several Texas targets during their visit over the weekend”
June 17-19 is a MASSIVE weekend for Steve Sarkisian and his staff.
The upcoming weekend of June 17-19 will be a massive few days on the Forty Acres for Steve Sarkisian and his staff. Continue reading “Every 2023 recruit taking an official visit to Texas this weekend”
Texas A&M Football Recruiting Profile: 2023 CB, Malik Muhammad
Malik Muhammad is one of the top 10 defensive back prospects in the 2023 recruiting class and has been a top target for the Aggies since he first came on the scene during his 2020 sophomore season. Muhammad is going into his senior season with South Oak Cliff High School in Dallas, Texas, and looking to capitalize off of what was a highly successful 2021 junior season, recording 68 total tackles, 6 pass breakups, and 3 interceptions with 1 returned for a touchdown. Muhammad is a two-sport athlete, participating in track and field as well as football, performing in the 100 meters, relays, long jump, and triple jump events. He also comes from a long line of high-level athletes, most notably his cousins A.J Green and Jabbar Muhammad (former Oklahoma State cornerbacks), and his younger cousin, Abdul Muhammad, a fellow cornerback prospect in the 2023 recruiting class.
As a prospect, Malik Muhammad is one of the most athletic and versatile defensive back players in the class, with the ability to play on the boundary and in the slot, and also flex out to the safety position. he consistently transitions well out of his backpedal, has great hip fluidity in his turns, and shows good burst and quickness against a variety of receivers. He displays fantastic play speed and is a solid man defender while showing great instincts in zone coverage.
Overall, Muhammad is one of the toughest defenders in the class and doesn’t show away from contributing in run defense, and never gives up in coverage.
| Stars | Overall | State | Position | |
| 247 | 4 | 49th | 8th | 6th |
| Rivals | 4 | 70th | 10th | 9th |
| ESPN | 4 | 38th | 7th | 6th |
| On3 Recruiting | 4 | 26th | 2nd | 2nd |
| 247 Composite | 4 | 35th | 6th | 6th |
| Hometown | Dallas, Texas |
| Projected Position | Cornerback |
| Height | 6-0 |
| Weight | 170 |
| Class | 2023 |
Dallas (TX) SOC 2023 standout CB and Texas A&M target Malik Muhammad has his top 6 and is working on his OV schedule as his attention turns to the summer months.@Returnof7 | @SOCGoldenBearFB | @SOCFootball1 | @CoachWarden | @coach_traylor | @TA_Recruiting #GigEm pic.twitter.com/ypsnIyL16M
— Jason Howell (@Jason_Howell) May 21, 2022
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Uber-talented 2023 defensive back Malik Muhammad made his way to Austin on Saturday for an unofficial visit.
Uber-talented 2023 defensive back Malik Muhammad made his way to Austin on Saturday for an unofficial visit.
247Sports composite ranks Muhammad as the No. 8 prospect from the state of Texas and the No. 42 overall player in the country.
National recruiting analyst Cooper Petagna sees Muhammad as a future difference-maker at the college level.
Projects to a high level multi-year starter at a Power Five program with the ability to develop into an all-conference player at the next level. Will add value on multiple special teams units and wouldn’t be surprised if he sees the field sooner than later collegiately.
The South Oak Cliff product has racked up an impressive 43 total offers from some of the nation’s top programs. Muhammad recently narrowed down his recruitment to six schools. Texas made the cut along with Alabama, Florida, Miami, Michigan and Texas A&M.
Muhammad would be a key piece of the puzzle in Texas’ 2023 recruiting class.
‘23 @SOCGoldenBearFB 4*, On3 Consensus No. 2 CB Malik Muhammad on his unofficial to Texas. #HookEm #AllGas23 pic.twitter.com/qkyVGOkRJX
— Justin Wells (@justinwells2424) May 7, 2022
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Florida made four-star cornerback Malik Muhammad’s top six on Wednesday.
Florida made the cut for four-star cornerback [autotag]Malik Muhammad[/autotag]’s list of top six schools, even though head coach [autotag]Billy Napier[/autotag] and staff haven’t hosted him since they’ve taken over the Gators program. They were included along with Texas A&M, Alabama, Michigan, Texas and Miami.
Muhammad hails from Dallas, and the 247Sports composite rankings have him as the sixth-best cornerback prospect and as the 42nd best player overall.
He told On3 that Florida made the cut because of Napier and cornerbacks coach [autotag]Corey Raymond[/autotag]. The former LSU assistant is regarded as one of the best defensive backs coaches in the country and was likely the largest factor in Florida making his list.
So far this year, Muhammad has visited the Crimson Tide three times, the Hurricanes twice and the Aggies once.
Florida likely has other targets higher on its board like [autotag]Cormani McClain[/autotag], [autotag]AJ Harris[/autotag] and [autotag]Tony Mitchell[/autotag]. However, the Gators could turn up the heat if they don’t land one of their top prospects above.
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Texas makes the cut for one of the top defensive backs in the state.
Four-star 2023 cornerback Malik Muhammad is one of the most sought-after prospects in the state of Texas.
247Sports ranks Muhammad as the No. 8 player in the state and a top 50 player in the nation. He has picked up an impressive 43 offers from some of the premier programs around the country.
The South Oak Cliff product announced he is narrowing down his recruitment to six schools. Alabama, Florida, Miami, Michigan, Texas A&M and Texas all made the cut for the talented defensive back.
BREAKING: 2023 CB Malik Muhammad is down to 6️⃣ Schools, he tells @On3Recruits
The 6’1 175 CB from Dallas, TX is ranked as the No. 26 Player in the ‘23 Class (No. 2 CB)
More Here (FREE): https://t.co/ukovGcsGf6 pic.twitter.com/pR0CkCfytU
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) April 21, 2022
Muhammad went into more detail with On3Sports’ Hayes Fawcett about what stands out about his final schools. Here is what he had to say about Texas.
“I feel like they are on the rise with the new coaching of Coach Sark and the rest of the staff,” Muhammad said. “They also have one of the largest NIL platforms and they are an in-state school.”
Texas is doing a great job of selling the upwards trajectory of the program to recruits along with using NIL to its advantage.
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Things are starting to heat up on the recruiting trail! #GoBlue
While Michigan football appears to be slow jamming the 2023 recruiting cycle, several of its top targets are still on the board. That means that the class the program is hoping to build will certainly be filled out later, rather than sooner.
On Wednesday, the Wolverines got some good news about one of its targets down in the Lone Star state.
2023 Dallas (Tex.) South Oak Cliff four-star cornerback Malik Muhammad is rated by On3 as the No. 26 player in the country, regardless of position. At 5-foot-11, 172-pounds, he’s not the tallest corner, but On3 reports he has a 6-foot-3 wingspan.
While the Wolverines weren’t getting mentioned by many in the national sphere, Michigan ended up making Muhammad’s top six, along with perceived favorite Texas A&M, Florida, Texas, Alabama, and Miami.
BREAKING: 2023 CB Malik Muhammad is down to 6️⃣ Schools, he tells @On3Recruits
The 6’1 175 CB from Dallas, TX is ranked as the No. 26 Player in the ‘23 Class (No. 2 CB)
More Here (FREE): https://t.co/ukovGcsGf6 pic.twitter.com/pR0CkCfytU
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) April 21, 2022
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More on what Muhammad brings to the table, according to On3:
Long-armed corner who excels in press-man coverage with the ball skills to create turnovers. Shows off his ball skills with the ability to high point the football while playing receiver. Has a 6’3”+ wingspan despite being around 6-feet in height. Ran an electronically-timed 4.61 40-yard dash in 2021, showing good speed relative to other corner prospects. This speed and burst translates to the track as well as he participates in the 400m/800m/1600m relays as well as the high jump, long jump and triple jump. One of the most natural corners in the country that will need to add more mass to his frame in order to hold up with the physicality of the game at the next level. Helped his high school team to a historic state title as a junior.
Muhammad is being recruited by ace Steve Clinkscale. Both On3 and 247Sports indicate that Texas A&M is in the lead for his services.
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