Tight end has been a position of mystery in Austin for years now. Before Cade Brewer stepped on campus, no player Texas has recruited at the position has had more receiving yards than M.J. McFarland’s 178 yards in three seasons (2011-2013).
Andrew Beck, who signed and played as an inside linebacker originally, had 435 yards in three seasons as a tight end.
With the hiring of Jeff Banks, the thought would be top tight end recruits would want to play for the former Alabama assistant. Especially within the state of Texas, where he used to be a successful tight ends coach with Texas A&M.
However, that has proven to be unsuccessful early on, especially for one top in-state prospect in particular.
Donovan Green is the top in-state tight end and rated a four-star on the 247Sports composite. He locked down his commitment to Texas A&M in January, adding to the list of Houston area players for Jimbo Fisher.
With on-campus visits opening up for recruits, Green was on Twitter contemplating where he should take his five official visits. His top six schools before committing were Florida, Ole Miss, Oklahoma, Texas, Texas A&M, and USC. “Could new blood be in the water?” he asked.
Less than 45 minutes later, he shot down the notion that the Longhorns will be getting an official visit.
“Just so it’s known UT is not looking at me so there will be no visits to Austin,” said Green.
Just so it's known UT is not looking at me so there will be no visits to Austin.
— Donovan Green ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (@Donovangreen23) April 13, 2021
Green never seemed to be the biggest fan of the Sarkisian hire, showing his emotions through Twitter once again after the former Alabama offensive coordinator was hired.
He claimed there was “no action at TE” when asked about the reigning national champions.
— Donovan Green ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (@Donovangreen23) January 14, 2021
The Texas-Texas A&M rivalry continues to roll, even if there is no scheduled matchup in sight. Recruiting will be where the displeasure for each other will be held, especially through petty social media battles.
Banks will continue to look for a tight end to be a member of his first recruiting class at Texas. Safe to say that Green will not be one he continues to pursue.