Savion Byrd
Rating: Four-star, 0.9756
Position: Offensive tackle
Hometown: Duncanville, Texas
Analysis: Another offensive lineman the Longhorns will be making a late push for is Savion Byrd. Once a highly rated five-star offensive tackle, Byrd has fallen down in the 247Sports composite. However, the race for his signature has been anything but.
Recently releasing a top five consisting of Auburn, LSU, SMU, Oklahoma, and Texas. The Sooners and Mustangs have both led the race for Byrd, with Lincoln Riley currently holding a slight edge. This might be Herb Hand’s biggest priority on the recruiting trail at the moment.
Byrd spent most of his junior season playing defensive tackle, proving he has the ability to play both sides of the ball. However, the potential at offensive tackle is just too much to pass up. With Samuel Cosmi off the NFL after this season, a spot will be open for Byrd to come to compete for in the spring.