Could the Longhorns sign the nation’s top running back in consecutive recruiting classes?
It’s a legitimate possibility. Five-star running back Camar Wheaton took an unofficial visit to Texas this week. A high-profile prospect out of Garland Lakeview Centennial, Wheaton traveled to Austin on Tuesday according to Burnt Orange Nation.
Wheaton currently holds dozens of offers, but Oklahoma and Texas appear to be two of his top destinations. The Longhorns only signed one running back in the 2020 recruiting class in five-star prospect Bijan Robinson.
According to 247Sports Composite, Wheaton is the No. 16 overall player in the 2021 recruiting class. Although the 5’11, 190-pound playmaker is the highest-rated prospect at his respective position, he’s the No. 2 overall player in the state of Texas behind offensive tackle Tommy Brockermeyer .
Wheaton has accounted for over 3,000 rushing yards and 40 rushing touchdowns throughout his high school career thus far.
Rating
| Stars | Overall | State | Position | |
| 247 | 4 | 42 | 7 | 4 |
| Rivals | 5 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| ESPN | 4 | 41 | 4 | 3 |
| 247 Composite | 5 | 16 | 2 | 1 |
Vitals
| Hometown | Garland, TX |
| Projected Position | RB |
| Height | 5-11 |
| Weight | 190 |
Recruitment
- Unofficial visit March 10, 2020
- Attended Junior Day at Texas on February 16, 2019
Offers
- Texas
- Oklahoma
- Alabama
- LSU
- Georgia
- Florida
- Michigan
- Kansas
- Ohio State
- Nebraska
- Notre Dame
- Oklahoma State
- Stanford
- TCU
- Texas A&M
- USC
Film
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