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Texas commits are pushing hard to recruit other elite uncommitted prospects via social media

Putting in work! The 2022 commits are advocating hard for Texas across all social media.

Even with their season coming to close and nothing to show for it but a disappointing 5-7 record, Texas’ football program has a prime opportunity to bring in some of the nation’s top talent.

Texas currently holds the No. 7 class in the nation according to 247Sports’ 2022 class rankings. However, the Longhorns have the chance to jump into the top five if they’re able to land a few more blue-chip prospects.

Some of their top 2022 commits like running back Jaydon Blue, Brenen Thompson, Derrick Brown, and Justice Finkley among others have been advocating on behalf of Texas to recruit other elite uncommitted prospects to Austin.

There have been frequent tweets from the current Texas pledges, which is often a reminder to other recruits that they believe Austin is the place to be.

Brown and a slew of commits, and even current players such as running back Bijan Robinson and wide receiver Xavier Worthy, joined in on an Instagram Live video on Sunday evening to chat with recruits who they are trying to convince to come to the Forty Acres.

Whether Texas is able to snag any of these recruits is yet to be seen, but the efforts from the commits in the current class are unlike any other Texas class in the past.

The class of 2022 seems to take a lot of pride in trying to be the class that brings Texas back, and they very well seem like they have the hype and enthusiasm that will bring the program success.

Where Texas commits rank in the new On3 consensus rankings

Two players rank inside the top 100!

Steve Sarkisian and his staff are about to be in the thick of recruiting within the 2022 class. There are still plenty of prospects left on the board Texas will be going after, plus a couple who are committed elsewhere.

Everybody is always concerned as to where the Longhorns and their commits are ranked compared to other programs. Three websites have traditionally done that for us, but now, there is a new database rolling out.

On3 has built a new player database with recruits being involved. Alongside their own rankings, they have introduced the On3 consensus — similar to the 247Sports composite. It takes the rankings from 247Sports, ESPN, Rivals, and On3 and combines them into one rating.

For Texas, they have two players inside the top 100. Wide receiver Brenen Thompson (No. 48)  and running back Jamarion Miller (No. 98) are the highest on the offensive side of the ball, while Jaray Bledsoe (No. 196) is top of the defense.

Here is where all Texas’ prospects rank in the new On3 consensus.

Texas lands two crystal ball predictions for three-star ATH Arlis Boardingham

Two Horns247 experts have inserted crystal ball prediction for Arlis Boardingham. He is expected to play on the offensive side in college.

Who likes a little west coach action? Steve Sarkisian, that’s who.

Not many head coaches in the Big 12 will head out west quite like Sarkisian will. The former USC and Washington head coach has kept his connections and hired assistant coaches with ties such as Jeff Choate and Pete Kwiatkowski.

Texas has gone hunting for some of California’s biggest prospects, including landing four-star quarterback Maalik Murphy. On Thursday night, there were two predictions for the Longhorns to land another prospect from California.

Nick Harris and Mike Roach of Horns247 have both inserted crystal ball prediction for three-star athlete Arlis Boardingham. The Birmingham High School product has been featured on both sides of the ball but is expected to play on the offensive side in college.

Boardingham currently has two official visits scheduled in Texas and Arizona State. Herm Edwards will have the opportunity to impress first on June 18. One week later, Boardingham will be in Austin.

California played a shortened spring season thanks to COVID-19. Boardingham played in six games, totaling 24 receptions for 450 yards and six touchdowns. On defense, he recorded 21 total tackles and 8.0 tackles for a loss.

Based on Sarkisian’s offense at Alabama, wide receivers are usually on the smaller side. Jerry Jeudy, Henry Ruggs, DeVonta Smith, and Jaylen Waddle (all who turned into first-round picks) were all 6-foot-1 or shorter.

Boardingham currently stands at 6-foot-4 and weighs in at 220 pounds. If he ends up signing with Texas, Sarkisian and his offensive staff could test the three-star at different positions.

On the 247Sports composite, Boardingham ranks as the No. 450 player and No. 38 athlete in the country. Within the state of California, he is the No. 36 player.

Texas Football Recruiting: 2022 class commitment tracker

Steve Sarkisian’s first recruiting class will be one that shapes his tenure. Here is the recruiting tracker for Texas’ pivotal 2022 class.

One of the primary reasons that Texas chose to part ways with Tom Herman was due to the drop off in recruiting. The 2021 group finished as the No. 17 class in the country and second in the Big 12 behind Oklahoma.

Now that head coach Steve Sarkisian has taken over, recruiting has instantly been revitalized. The momentum began just one day after Sarkisian’s national championship win with Alabama, when four-star wide receiver Armani Winfield announced his commitment on Jan. 12.

In his first month on the Forty Acres, Sarkisian has landed a total of five commitments to the 2022 class and it’s currently rated the No. 7 class in the country according to 247Sports.

The coaching staff recently released the cycle’s motto as #22EFFECT. Sarkisian is aware that this recruiting class will have a lasting effect on the foundation that he is building with the Longhorns.

Here is the recruiting tracker for Texas’ pivotal 2022 class.

Last updated on Feb. 13, 2021

Texas Football Recruiting: Top targets for 2022 offensive class

Texas has the chance to pull a special class on the offensive side of the ball. Here are the top targets UT will be after in the 2022 class.

The 2021 recruiting cycle is officially over and Texas can look forward to Steve Sarkisian’s first class as the head coach. Continue reading “Texas Football Recruiting: Top targets for 2022 offensive class”

Texas Football Recruiting: Armani Winfield announces top 9

Four-star WR Armani Winfield is down to nine schools, with Texas making the cut. UT is the only Big 12 school in the race for Winfield.

Four-star wide receiver Armani Winfield is down to nine schools, and Texas made the cut. Though he was once favored to commit to Oklahoma, the Sooners did not make the top nine. The Longhorns are the only Big 12 school still in the race for Winfield.

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Stars Overall State Position
247 4 115 20 15
Rivals 4 94 13 11
ESPN 4 49 10 10
247 Composite 4 72 12 12

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Hometown Lewisville, Texas
Projected Position Wide receiver
Height 6-2
Weight 180

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