Texas’ new coaching staff has made their presence felt early on in the recruiting world.
The 2021 transition class between Tom Herman and Steve Sarkisian was ranked the No. 16 class in the country according to 247Sports. Now that he’s in the middle of compiling his first full class as the head coach for Texas, Sarkisian is hoping to live up to the “All Gas, No Brakes” mantra that he consistently preaches.
ESPN’s Craig Hubert (subscription required) recently touched on how the 2022 recruiting cycle is looking for Texas. As of now, the Longhorns have the No. 9 class in the nation and the second spot in the Big 12 behind the Oklahoma Sooners.
Texas could realistically land a few more highly sought-after recruits within the next month, which should certainly catapult them to the top class in the Big 12.
Take a look at Hubert’s analysis of Texas’ class below.
Top offensive recruit: RB Jaydon Blue (82nd overall)
Top defensive recruit: S Bryan Allen Jr. (77th overall)
After guiding one of the most high-powered attacks in college football as offensive coordinator at Alabama, Steve Sarkisian is now assembling his first full class as head coach at Texas. Offense defines this group early on. The Longhorns went to California for their quarterback, Maalik Murphy, a prospect with limited high school game experience thus far but someone who possesses some impressive physical traits, including a big arm. The class also features some big-play offensive targets from in-state: top-15 wide receiver Armani Winfield and Blue, the No. 5 running back who is an explosive runner with good ball skills. Defense is not being overlooked either, and the Longhorns added one of the top defensive back prospects in the state in Allen, a top-five safety who is fluid with good instincts.
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