Tag: texas longhorns recruiting

How Texas fared in head-to-head recruiting battles with Oklahoma

Oklahoma took second place to Texas in recruiting and on the field this year.

We have reached the final months of the 2023 recruiting cycle and the picture for each team is clearer than it was prior to Wednesday’s signatures. Texas solidified a significant portion of its recruiting class on the day.

The Longhorns and their rival Sooners have accumulated impressive recruiting classes that both figure to finish in the Top 10 of the 2023 team recruiting rankings.

Due to proximity, there is plenty of overlap in the players to which each team has offered scholarships. Many of each team’s targets hail from the state of Texas.

While the Sooners have put up an impressive class in Brent Venables’ first full cycle, they haven’t fared as well with players who Texas also offered. Even the state’s top quarterback Jackson Arnold did not receive a scholarship offer from Texas.

Here’s a look at how the two teams fared with players that each team offered.

Texas commits indicate Longhorns could make moves on Wednesday

Texas commits hint at more talent pledging to the Horns.

The Texas Longhorns are set to make a splash on Wednesday according to recruiting analysts. Commits from the 2023 recruiting class indicated they agree.

Wide receiver Johntay Cook indicated as much on Tuesday, stating that the Longhorns could be moving up. Offensive line recruit Payton Kirkland indicated there could be movement in the class as well.

There are a handful of recruits Texas could push for on Wednesday. Tyler Scott, Jelani McDonald and current Louisville commit DeAndre Moore could pull the trigger on an early commitment or signing.

The Longhorns could potentially add another tight end with Ka’Morreun Pimpton as a possible target.

Presently the class is headlined by a host of elite talents in Arch Manning, Anthony Hill, Cedric Baxter, Malik Muhammad, Johntay Cook, Derek Williams, Ryan Niblett and Colton Vasek. Whether or not Steve Sarkisian and company add to the class or simply earn letter of intent signatures from players already committed, the team is set to have a huge day.

[mm-video type=playlist id=01eqbz52bnpekkafqb player_id=01eqbvp13nn1gy6hd4 image=]

Evan Stewart and Texas commit Johntay Cook spark intrigue on Twitter

Johntay Cook joins the speculative fun about Evan Stewart.

Texas A&M wide receiver Evan Stewart has Texas’ attention. Now the burnt orange faithful are wondering if the feeling is mutual following a vague Stewart tweet. Continue reading “Evan Stewart and Texas commit Johntay Cook spark intrigue on Twitter”

Texas receives projections to land DeAndre Moore and Jelani McDonald

Texas could be on its way to receiving two more Top 150 recruits in the next few days.

The Texas Longhorns are generating some buzz on the recruiting trail. Recruiting experts are taking notice. Continue reading “Texas receives projections to land DeAndre Moore and Jelani McDonald”

Texas commit Billy Walton III quietly has outstanding season

Billy Walton III made his mark on the Texas High School Football season.

Billy Walton III might not receive the shine or recognition that other recruits have received. Nevertheless, he was one of the more productive Texas commits in the 2023 recruiting class.

Walton put up crazy numbers for state champion South Oak Cliff Golden Bears. He finished the season with 18 sacks, 100 total tackles and 32 tackles for loss in 14 games played.

Walton concluded his high school career with 39 sacks. As a sophomore he totaled 9 sacks before compiling 12 sacks last season.

The productive edge rusher is rated as a three-star and the No. 466 overall player in the On3 consensus. Albeit, it’s productive players like Walton that become the next Jaylan Ford or Jonathon Brooks at their respective positions.

Without placing expectations on Walton, it’s still reasonable to keep an eye on the talented player. While measurable traits are important to projecting a player, sometimes projection might be as simple as recognizing which players produced at the high school level.

[mm-video type=playlist id=01eqbz52bnpekkafqb player_id=01eqbvp13nn1gy6hd4 image=]

Contact/Follow us @LonghornsWire on Twitter, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas news, notes and opinions.

Texas Football: Reliving the Red River Shutout

Venables doesn’t push all the right buttons quite like Lincoln Riley did.

As 2022 comes to a close, one highlight comes to mind. This season, Steve Sarkisian and company produced the blowout nobody saw coming. Continue reading “Texas Football: Reliving the Red River Shutout”

Players to watch as Texas closes its 2023 recruiting class

Somehow this recruiting class can get even better.

Steve Sarkisian and company are picking up steam on the recruiting trail following a massive recruiting win with Anthony Hill.

Hill and Sarkisian shocked the world by announcing they would join forces after an in-home visit on Thursday night. Now, the Texas Longhorns have recruits buzzing about the potential of playing in Austin.

Make no mistake, regardless of where this class finishes in the final recruiting rankings it is one of the best the Longhorns have ever compiled.

The 2023 recruiting class checks nearly all of the boxes for the ideal class. Even so, the Texas staff looks far from finished on the recruiting trail.

Let’s look at a few players to watch as Steve Sarkisian’s staff closes the 2023 recruiting cycle.

Where Texas’ 2023 recruiting class ranks after Anthony Hill’s commitment

Anthony Hill vaults Texas four spots higher in the On3 consensus recruiting rankings.

When the Texas A&M Aggies originally earned five-star linebacker Anthony Hill’s commitment, I wrote A&M landed a haymaker on Texas. In flipping Hill from the Aggies, Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian landed a knockout punch.

The win on the recruiting trail skyrocketed the Longhorns up the recruiting rankings and gave Texas yet another impact player for the 2023 class.

The Longhorns now have the No. 3 recruiting class in the On3 consensus. The consensus combines the rankings from all four major recruiting websites.

Texas has eight Top 100 players committed according to On3. Among the Longhorns’ Top 100 players are the No. 1 quarterback, No. 1 running back, No. 1 linebacker, two elite wide receivers, the No. 5 cornerback, the No. 3 safety and an elite pass rusher.

Here’s a look at the top 10 recruiting classes in the country for the 2023 cycle.

Flip Season: Rivals’ Nick Harris hints at a potential recruiting flip

It looks like one talented Denton player will pick a new team soon.

All eyes are on Denton, Texas after Rivals recruiting expert Nick Harris tweeted about a potential flip. Continue reading “Flip Season: Rivals’ Nick Harris hints at a potential recruiting flip”

Texas Football: Looking at why it’s quiet on the recruiting front

Texas is looking to hold onto elite recruits while adding elite talent like Anthony Hill.

Things are fairly quiet in recruiting on the Forty Acres right now. It’s not hard to deduce why the Longhorns aren’t making a ton of noise. Texas is all in on keeping its class intact and bringing in five-star linebacker Anthony Hill.

The Longhorns would love to sign elite receivers DeAndre Moore and Ja’Kobe Lane and I don’t mean to diminish their efforts there. However, Texas has a chance to fill a need at linebacker with what would be its best talent at the position since Derrick Johnson.

The 2023 class is already stacked with players who could make an impact and perhaps even start right away. Arch Manning, Cedric Baxter, Johntay Cook and Ryan Niblett should have Texas fans on the edge of their seats when they take the field.

On the defensive side, Texas has excellent recruits on every level. That said, Hill could be the piece that sets the Longhorns’ defensive class over the top.

Here’s a look at highlights from a few guys Texas already has in the boat.