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Where Texas stands among Big 12 championship contenders

Looking at the five conference contenders most likely to make the Big 12 championship game.

The Big 12 championship picture got clearer on Thursday night. The West Virginia Mountaineers handed the Baylor Bears their second conference loss of the season. With that loss, Baylor fell from the ranks of conference title favorites.

No team in the conference is yet eliminated, but there’s a significant separation between the bottom and top half of the league. Oklahoma and Iowa State are both 0-3 in conference, while Baylor, Texas Tech and West Virginia have already lost twice. Barring chaos, those five likely won’t make the championship game.

Texas stands at 2-1 in conference play heading into their home game against Iowa State. The Cyclones could be the Longhorns’ least difficult remaining game, but shouldn’t be considered an easy win.

Let’s look at the five conference contenders most likely to make the Big 12 championship game.

Texas continues to trend for four-star WR DeAndre Moore Jr.

Moore is the No. 81 overall player and No. 14 WR in the On3 consensus.

The Alabama Crimson Tide dealt Texas a tough loss on the recruiting trail this week. Nick Saban won out for talented Longview wide receiver Jalen Hale.

It appears it only took the Longhorns a couple of days to get over the loss.

Steve Sarkisian and company are trending for a big time wide receiver in the 2023 class. Current Louisville commit DeAndre Moore Jr. appears to be keeping his options open, and Texas is squarely in the mix.

Gerry Hamilton of Inside Texas entered a prediction in favor of the Longhorns on Thursday.

The elite receiver hails from St. John Bosco, a California private school you have probably heard if you follow recruiting closely. A win would be huge for Sarkisian as he tries to build a pipeline from California to Texas in recruiting.

Here is what On3 Sports had to say about Moore.

Has strong long speed, running a wind-legal 10.90 in the 100 meters as a junior. … Uses his burst to quickly get upfield after the catch. Shows good contact balance with the ability to bounce out of and break tackles at the second level.

Moore is the No. 81 overall player and No. 14 wide receiver in the On3 consensus.

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A look at the top 10 recruits in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Chris GIlbert is helping Texas turn Dallas burnt orange this recruiting cycle.

Texas is turning Dallas burnt orange this recruiting cycle and Chris Gilbert has been a huge part of it. Continue reading “A look at the top 10 recruits in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex”

Five-star RB Raleek Brown makes commitment

Five-star Mater Dei High School running back Raleek Brown, a 2022 recruit, has committed to the Oklahoma Sooners

Five-star running back Raleek Brown has committed to the Oklahoma Sooners. Brown is in the class of 2022 and is ranked as the No. 3 running back in his class.

Raleek Brown is diminutive in size, but very talented. LSU’s Clyde Edwards-Helaire helped prove that smaller running backs can still make a huge impact. Brown is a junior and plays at football powerhouse Mater Dei High School in California.

Raleek Brown will look to be the next player from Mater Dei to make the NFL. Brown has received interest from major college football programs across the country. He picked Oklahoma over Georgia, Alabama, USC, Oregon, Michigan, LSU and more.

The five-star running back was favored to attend Oklahoma. His decision did not shock too many folks.

Raleek Brown has impressive highlights. He flashes insane short-area quickness and speed. Oklahoma Sooner fans should be very excited to secure a commitment from the Mater Dei product. Check them out (per MaxPreps):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QV00KpL_h70

These highlights are from his freshman year, before he transferred to Mater Dei. Raleek Brown will compete for the No. 1 running back ranking in the class of 2022.

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UGA, OU football vie for commitment from five-star RB

The Georgia Bulldogs and Oklahoma Sooners are looking to land a commitment from five-star Mater Dei running back Raleek Brown.

The Georgia Bulldogs and Oklahoma Sooners are looking to land a commitment from five-star running back Raleek Brown. Brown is a member of the class of 2022 and is ranked as the No. 3 running back in his class.

Brown is short but very talented. He plays at football powerhouse Mater Dei High School in California.

Both Matt Barkley and Matt Leinart played at Mater Dei. Will Brown be the next player from Mater Dei to make the NFL? Georgia’s starting quarterback, J.T. Daniels, played there as well.

Brown has received interest from elite college football programs across the country. Now, Brown has set his commitment for Feb. 5. He will decide among Georgia, Oklahoma, Alabama, USC, Oregon, Michigan and LSU.

The five-star running back is favored to attend Oklahoma.

Brown has some incredible highlights. He flashes insane short-area quickness and speed. Check them out (per MaxPreps):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QV00KpL_h70

These highlights are from his impressive freshman year, before he moved to Mater Dei. He will be fun to watch in college!

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Jan. 1, 2018; Pasadena: Georgia Bulldogs running back Sony Michel (1) runs in a touchdown against Oklahoma Sooners safety Chanse Sylvie (28) in the third quarter in the 2018 Rose Bowl college football playoff semifinal game at Rose Bowl Stadium. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

UGA recruiting target 4-star Jeremiah Williams sets commitment date

Four-star 2021 defensive end recruit Jeremiah Williams will pick from the Georgia Bulldogs, Auburn Tigers, and more.

The Georgia Bulldogs made Jeremiah “Scooby” Williams’ top four schools. Williams is a member of the class of 2021 and narrowed his list to Georgia, Auburn, Florida and Oklahoma earlier this year.

Williams will have plenty of time to make his decision. He is projected to join the Auburn Tigers, but anything can happen in SEC recruiting battles. Georgia faces the Tigers before his commitment date, so maybe that will influence his decision.

It was surprising to see him trim the Crimson Tide from his top schools. Notably, he plays with another elite defensive lineman (Tim Keenan), who has committed to Alabama.

Williams is a four-star defensive, who plays at Ramsay High School and is from Birmingham, Alabama. Williams announced his upcoming commitment date of Oct. 10 via his Twitter account:

The Georgia Bulldogs have 15 commitments in the class of 2021. Kirby Smart, Dan Lanning and the Bulldog defense have one edge rusher commitment at the moment. Georgia recently lost a commitment from edge player Elijah Jeudy, who had committed to UGA in the spring.

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UGA football in top schools for 4-star DE Jeremiah Williams

The Georgia Bulldogs, Auburn Tigers, and more made Jeremiah Williams’ latest list of top schools.

The Georgia Bulldogs have made Jeremiah Williams’ latest list of top schools. Williams is a member of the class of 2021 and narrowed his list down to his top four.

Williams is a four-star defensive, who plays at Ramsay High School and is from Birmingham, Alabama. Williams announced his final four schools on Twitter:

Williams puts Oklahoma, Auburn, Georgia, and Florida in his final schools. Where will Williams play college football?

Williams will have plenty of time to make his decision. He’s projected to join the Auburn Tigers, but anything can happen in SEC recruiting battles. It is surprising to see him trim the Crimson Tide from his top schools as he’s one of the top recruits in Alabama.

The Georgia Bulldogs currently have 13 commitments in the class of 2021. Kirby Smart, Dan Lanning, and the Bulldog defense have two edge rusher commitments at the moment. You can never have too many pass rushers, especially in the SEC! Go Dawgs!

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Four-star CB Isaiah Johnson makes commitment

Georgia Bulldogs recruiting target Isaiah Johnson has committed to the Arizona State Sun Devils.

The University of Georgia offered a scholarship to defensive back Isaiah Johnson back in September. Johnson is a lengthy defender (6-foot-2), who would excel in Dan Lanning’s defensive scheme in Athens.

Unfortunately for the Bulldogs, Johnson has committed to the Arizona State Sun Devils.

Johnson is a four-star recruit who is rated as a five-star on some sites.ย  He is a member of the class of 2021. Johnson played football at Bluefield High School in West Virginia, but recently transferred to St. Bernard High School in Playa Del Rey, California.

Johnson put the Georgia Bulldogs, Arizona State Sun Devils, USC Trojans, LSU Tigers and Oklahoma Sooners in his top five. Now, he’s headed to Tempe.

Johnson missed his junior season of high school with an ankle injury, but could be in for a big season in 2020 (if high school football is played). In fact, California high school football has already been pushed into the spring of 2021.

The Bulldogs recruiting class currently features 11 commitments. UGA has a five star and eight four stars in the talented class. Georgia’s latest commitment is Jared Wilson, who has had an odyssey of a recruiting journey.

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Georgia football in top schools for elite DB

Cornerback Isaiah Johnson is a four-star recruit he’s put the Georgia Bulldogs, USC Trojans, Oklahoma Sooners, and more in his top schools.

The University of Georgia offered a scholarship to defensive back Isaiah Johnson back in September. Johnson is a lengthy defender (six-foot-two), who would excel in Dan Lanning’s defensive scheme in Athens.

Cornerback Isaiah Johnson is a four-star recruit and is rated as a five-star on some sites.ย  He is a member of the class of 2021. Johnson played football at Bluefield High School in West Virginia, but has recently transferred to St. Bernard High School in Playa Del Rey, California.

Johnson released his top schools via Twitter. He puts the Georgia Bulldogs, Arizona State Sun Devils, USC Trojans, LSU Tigers, and Oklahoma Sooners in his top five. We’ll track the latest developments throughout his recruitment.

Johnson missed his junior season of high school with an ankle injury, but could be in for a big season in 2020 (if high school football is played). In fact, California high school football has already been pushed into the spring of 2021.

The Bulldogs recruiting class currently features ten commitments. UGA has a five-star and eight four-stars in the talented class. Georgia’s latest commitment is CJ Washington, an in-state prospect that’s a member of the class of 2022.

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UGA, Auburn in top schools for 4-star DE

The Georgia Bulldogs and Auburn Tigers are both in the top six for 4-star 2021 defensive end Jeremiah Williams.

The Georgia Bulldogs made Jeremiah Williams’ list of top schools. Williams is a member of the class of 2021 and narrowed his list down to his top six.

Williams is a four-star defensive, who plays at Ramsay High School and is from Birmingham, Alabama. Williams announced his final six schools on Twitter:

Williams puts Alabama, Oklahoma, Auburn, Georgia, LSU, and Florida in his final schools. Where will Williams play college football? His caption implies that he’s a dog, but that doesn’t necessarily mean he’ll end up as a Georgia Bulldog.

Williams will have plenty of time to make his decision. He’s projected to join the Auburn Tigers, but anything can happen in SEC recruiting battles.

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