Three-star offenisve tackle Cameron Williams “100% committed to Oregon”

“I am 100% committed to Oregon until further notice.”

It’s easy to spot Cameron Williams out of a crowd. The 6-5, 360-pound offensive lineman spent the night making his presence known against DeSoto. Most times, the Eagles did not even try to send a rusher his way, letting Williams find his own target.

Texas was in after the three-star offensive tackle hard over the summer. Willaims’ decision came down to the Longhorns, Oklahoma, and Oregon. To much surprise, the west coast school ended up being the winner. At the time, it was the latest of many moves the Ducks have made inside the state of Texas.

Offensive line coach Alex Mirabal was a big reason Oregon ended up being the choice. The two are close to each other and get to speak consistently. A proven track record of getting people to the next level appealed to Williams as well.

“We talk every day,” said Williams. “[Mirabal] knows a lot. He put a lot of people in the league, I like that.”

Mirabal was in attendance on Friday night to see his offensive tackle commit play in person. They caught up during the pregame warmup before turning the focus on the game. From there, the offensive line coach followed nearly every play from the right tackle.

Williams appreciated the gesture of making it down from Eugune to Dallas on a Friday night.

“It was a blessing just for him to fly down here, knowing they got a game tomorrow,” Williams said. “It was a blessing.”

Oregon has had a big week off the backs of a road win against Ohio State. The program has ascended to No. 4 in the AP poll, its highest regular-season ranking since 2014.

When asked about the win over Ohio State, Williams instantly lit up with excitement. The offensive line “looked pretty” as the Ducks rushed for 269 yards and three touchdowns. Everything seemed to check the boxes from the three-star’s end.

“It was crazy, everybody was doubting them hard but I already knew they were going to win,” he said.

Williams is scheduled to visit Eugune again over the Thanksgiving holiday to see the Oregon-Oregon State matchup better known as the Civil War. Texas-Oklahoma in Dallas is the only other game on the schedule. All five official visits have already been made.

From a Texas perspective, it seems as if there is a steep hill to climb if a flip is wanted. Williams has no plans at the moment to go see Austin for a game weekend. The Red River Shootout could be the last opportunity to get face time.

“To be honest, I do not even know [what it would take for a decommitment].”

“I am 100% committed to Oregon until further notice.”

Texas linebacker commit Trevell Johnson forgoing senior season due to injury

Trevell Johnson announced he will be forgoing his senior season due to an injury. The three-star linebacker is planning on getting surgery.

High school football got off to a flying start on Thursday night. Throughout the weekend, some of the best prospects in the country played in the state of Texas.

Sadly, the season is over for one of the Longhorns’ top defensive recruits from the 2022 class after just one game back on the field.

Arlington Martin’s Trevell Johnson announced he will be forgoing his senior season due to an injury Monday morning. The three-star linebacker is planning on getting surgery.

Whether or not he will enroll early and be on Texas’ campus just after the New Year is yet to be known.

You can read his full statement via Twitter here:

I will be forgoing my senior season due to an injury that requires surgery. It is in my best interest to do what’s best for me right now and that is to focus on my physical health, school and future.

Martin’s defense takes a major blow with Johnson out for the year. The three-star linebacker was the leading tackler last season with 109. His sophomore season saw 99 tackles and 12 tackles for a loss.

After opening the season up with a loss to Lake Travis, the Warriors were expected to push through for another playoff run. Losing someone like Johnson severely hurts the chances.

Luckily, there is still plenty of talent on the field. Four-star edge and Stanford commit Ernest Cooper should be the star of the front seven, while 2023 five-star cornerback Javien Toviano is one of the best corners in the country.

For Texas, they now have two 2022 commits who will not be playing their senior season of high school football. Four-star running back Jaydon Blue announced in May he would not be playing for Klein Cain to prepare for the next level. For Johnson, his case is different with an injury causing the opt-out.

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Three-star DL Aaron Bryant announces commitment date

Aaron Bryant announced his commitment date would be on Thursday, Aug. 26.

Just because the season is less than two weeks away does not mean recruiting is going to slow down any time soon. Texas is trending in a downward direction and will take any kind of positive tick that they can.

A chance will present itself this week with Aaron Bryant. The three-star defensive lineman wants to get his commitment out of the way before Southaven (MS) High School’s season begins on Friday.

Bryant announced his commitment date would be on Thursday, Aug. 26, around 1 p.m. CDT.

Back in June, Bryant released a top five list of Alabama, Georgia, LSU, Texas, and Texas A&M. One school not included that seems to still be in the race is the hometown Ole Miss Rebels.

In a showdown of former Alabama offensive coordinators, this one seems to be Steve Sarkisian vs Lane Kiffin.

 

Bryant has taken two unofficial visits to Oxford this year, while Georgia and the two Texas schools got official visits. If the race is truly Texas vs Ole Miss, and the Longhorns win, Bo Davis will have to continue to recruit Bryant until national signing day.

No position group is deeper in Texas’ 2022 recruiting class than the defensive line. Davis has done an excellent job locking down prospects from across the country, especially on the interior.

Adding Bryant to a list of Kristopher Ross and Zac Swanson would be a successful year one for the defensive line coach. Count those as wins in the states of Mississippi, Texas, and Arizona as well.

On the 247Sports composite, Bryant ranks as the No. 431 overall player and the No. 65 defensive linemen in the country. Within the state of Mississippi, the three-star is the No. 10 prospect.

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Three-star LB Jeremy Patton announces commitment date, crystal ball comes in

Jeremy Patton announced he will be committing on July 31. He will be in Austin the day before, giving Sarkisian another chance to close on a coveted prospect.

Steve Sarkisian added to his first class on Wednesday with four-star cornerback/safety Austin Jordan. Of the 15 commitments Texas has, seven are from the defensive side of the ball.

Another couple of players have the chance to put their names in the class on July 31. After delaying his announcement, Derrick Brown will be committing on the final day of the month. He will be joined by three-star linebacker Jeremy Patton on the same day.

A time for the decision is still to be determined.

Patton announced he will be in Austin the day before his commitment for the pool party/BBQ Bash. Sarkisian will have the last shot at the linebacker, getting another opportunity to close down on a top target.

Patton currently sports a top five list of Arkansas, Baylor, LSU, Michigan, and Texas. The two in-state schools were thought to be the favorite, but the Wolverines seem to be trending in a positive direction.

Sam Webb of TheMichiganInsider put in a crystal ball in favor of Michigan, with a confidence score of six.

Texas still leads overall in the crystal ball category, having three out of the five predictions with a confidence score of seven.

On the 247Sports composite, Patton is the No. 590 prospect in the country and No. 83 within the state of Texas. At the linebacker position, the three-star ranks at No. 63.

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WATCH: Anthony Jones shares the moment he commits to Texas

Few moments are bigger in a young man’s life than deciding where to attend college. Watch new commit Anthony James’ big announcement here.

Very few moments are bigger in a young man’s life than deciding where to attend college. When you’re a top football recruit, the moment is that much bigger.

Texas had an extravagant weekend for some 2022 prospects and a ton of 2023 guys. Arch Manning may have been the headline visitor, but Anthony James may have stolen the show by announcing his commitment late Saturday night.

Jones was out at dinner when he decided to tell everyone of his decision. He stood in the middle of the room, with a big smile eager to make his announcement.

“I just want to say thank you to Coach Sark, Coach PK (Pete Kwiatkowski)… for giving me a chance and believing in me. With that being said, I would like to announce my commitment to the University of Texas.”

Jones was quickly congratulated by coaches, friends, and family to celebrate the moment.

You can watch the full video below from Jones’ Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CQCtpdxnHGl/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

Jones and Kwiatkowski have gone way back, as the three-star prospect was once committed to Washington. Texas offered in early April, locking Jones into the class in under two months.

Another outstanding defensive pickup for the Longhorns.

On the 247Sports composite, Jones is the No. 567 overall prospect and No. 11 player in the state of Nevada. Listed as an athlete, he is at No. 48 in the country. Tight end is where other schools seem to have been recruiting Jones, making the “athlete” tag necessary.

If Kwiatkowski has convinced a potential jack/x-backer to commit to him twice, the talent is there. Add Derrick Brown to the 2022 class and Texas is going to be cooking with fire on the edge going forward.

Three-star running back DeAnthony Gatson releases top five schools

Stan Drayton has been looking for a second running back in the class. On Friday, three-star De’Anthony Gatson released his top five schools.

Texas’ running back situation became a bit more confusing on Thursday. Four-star Jaydon Blue announced he was optioning out of his high school senior season. Whether or not his commitment will be affected is yet to be seen.

Even with the Blue situation, Stan Drayton has been looking for a second running back in the class. Names such as Tre’von Citizen and JaMarion Miller have emerged but another smaller school back could be heading to Austin.

On Friday, three-star De’Anthony Gatson released his top five schools, with Texas making the cut. Gatson announced Colorado, Iowa State, Minnesota, Texas, and USC are still in the race. The Longhorns extended their offer on May 11. No crystal ball predictions have been inserted.

Gatson weighs in 5-10 and 198 pounds. The Newton native rushed for 1,974 yards and 29 touchdowns during his junior season. He was named the District 12-3A-II Overall MVP at the end of the year. On the receiving end, Gatson caught six passes for 97 yards and two touchdowns.

On the 247Sports composite, Gatson is ranked the No. 42 running back in the country. Nationally, he breaks the top 600 at No. 561 and is No. 84 within the state of Texas.

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Texas Football Recruiting: Carthage’s three-star OLB Kip Lewis receives offer

The Longhorns sent an offer to three-star outside linebacker Kip Lewis out of Carthage, Texas.

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Texas recently offered three-star outside linebacker Kip Lewis.

The Longhorns are just the latest team to offer the exploding defender. The Carthage, Texas, native has received offers from some of the biggest programs in the country since his 4A-DII state championship with Carthage. Oklahoma offered the outside linebacker on Wednesday, while LSU and Texas A&M extended offers on Thursday.

The junior had a breakout season where he recorded 140 tackles and 17.0 of those were for a loss. He added on four sacks, one pass breakup, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries, and one interception. Lewis is rightfully getting the recognition that he deserves.

Rating

Stars Overall State Position
247 3 81 42
Rivals
ESPN
247 Composite

Vitals

Hometown Carthage, Texas
Projected Position Outside linebacker
Height 6-2
Weight 200

Recruitment

  • Offered on Jan. 21, 2021
  • No visit yet

Offers

  • Arkansas
  • Houston
  • LSU
  • Oklahoma
  • Oklahoma State
  • Texas
  • TCU
  • Texas A&M
  • Texas Tech
  • USC

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Texas Football Recruiting: Longhorns offer in-state three star offensive lineman

Texas’ search for a 2021 OL search continued on Thursday with Remington Strickland. A three-star UT is the third Big 12 school to offer him.

Texas’ search for a 2021 offensive lineman search continued on Thursday with Remington Strickland. A three-star prospect out of Sugar Land, Texas, the Longhorns are the third Big 12 school to offer Strickland.

This marks offensive lineman No. 22 offered by Herb Hand in the 2021 cycle. Ever since losing out on the Brockermeyer brothers, James and Tommy, the Longhorns have been struggling to fill their spots.

Rating

Stars Overall State Position
247 3 101 7
Rivals 3 75 50
ESPN 3 118 10
247 Composite 3 592 84 9

Vitals

Hometown Sugar Land, Texas
Projected Position Center
Height 6-4
Weight 292

Recruitment

  • Offered on Nov. 12, 2020
  • No visit yet

Offers (31 total)

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Texas offers 2021 three-star offensive tackle, former TCU commit

Texas has offered 2021 offensive tackle Jacoby Jackson out of Arlington. A three-star prospect, Jackson was committed to TCU until Aug. 31.

Texas has offered 2021 offensive tackle Jacoby Jackson out of Arlington. A three-star prospect, Jackson was committed to TCU until Aug. 31.

The Longhorns have been in the market for another offensive lineman since losing the Brockermeyer brothers to Alabama. Baylor currently leads the way on the 247Sports crystal ball.

Rating

Stars Overall State Position
247 3 150 81
Rivals 3
ESPN
247 Composite 3 1061 163 92

Vitals

Hometown Arlington, Texas
Projected Position Offensive tackle
Height 6-6
Weight 320

Recruitment

  • Offered on Sept. 7, 2020
  • No visit yet

Offers (40 total)

  • Baylor
  • Florida State
  • Iowa State
  • Kansas
  • Oklahoma State
  • Ole Miss
  • SMU
  • Texas
  • Texas Tech
  • Utah

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