Since Tom Herman took over as head coach in 2017, he has made in-state recruiting a priority. In Texas’ 2019 class, all but one signee was an in-state prospect, giving the Longhorns another top-ranked class in the Big 12.
This year’s recruiting cycle is no different: Nine of the 11 commits are from Texas. The Longhorns want to not only going after the best players but also do so within their area of expertise.
Looking at the top 10 in-state players of 2020, the Longhorns have struggled. They have commitments from only three, and rivals such as Oklahoma and Texas A&M have seen opportunities to swoop in. If Texas wants to make late pushes for the recruits, the recruiting staff will have to fight off some of the best in the game.
Here are the top 10 in-state recruits and where Texas stands with each of them: