When you’re one of the most sought-after recruits in the country, it’s important to pay close attention to where other top prospects choose to continue their playing careers.
Occasionally there’s a top player who wants to attend a particular program with hopes of turning it around. On the flip side, other recruits strive to join a program that’s ready to compete for a championship immediately.
It’s exactly why you see current players and commitments putting their recruiting skills to work on social media. One primary example for Texas is Bijan Robinson. He was the No. 1 running back in the country out of the 2020 recruiting class, but he’s been working on recruiting four-star running back LJ Johnson to Texas in hopes of creating a dangerous duo in the backfield.
Five-star quarterback Quinn Ewers officially announced his commitment to Texas on Friday. Not only is he the top player at his position out of the 2022 recruiting class, he’s one of the highest graded recruits in history according to 247Sports.
The only other player to compare to Ewers’ perfect 1.0000 rating is former Texas legend Vince Young. It’s without a doubt the top prospect that head coach Tom Herman has ever landed, but Ewers’ commitment alone will have a significant impact on the decisions of other players.
In fact, the ripple effect of Ewers’ announcement has already been evident. Take a look at a few reactions from the top 2022 recruits on the next page. Perhaps Ewers is just the spark of what’s to come?