2013 Texas Longhorns Recruiting Thread

[TFloss32]

Update on scholarship numbers. I was going through the roster this morning out of curiosity and Texas currently sits at 69 scholarship players (if I'm counting correctly). Both WR Cade McCrary and DS (deep snapper) Nate Boyer were awarded scholarships for last season, but I don't know if they'll count towards the numbers for 2013 so I'll leave them out for now.

Graduation
RB Jeremy Hills
RB DJ Monroe
FB Ryan Roberson
WR Marquise Goodwin
TE Barrett Matthews
TE DJ Grant
OL Luke Poehlmann
DE Alex Okafor
S Kenny Vaccaro
P Alex King (Master's degree)

Attrition
TE Trey Graham (forgoing fifth year of eligibility, graduated)
OL Thomas Ashcraft (forgoing fifth year of eligibility, graduated)
DT Kyle Kriegel (forgoing fifth year of eligibility, graduated)
DT Brandon Moore (NFL Draft)

Factor in the the 13 commitments from the 2013 class and you're sitting at 82 scholarship players for fall camp as of this morning. At least 15 of those guys are entering their last year of eligibility so it looks like Texas is preparing to take a large 2014 class of 20+. LB Jordan Hicks may have two more years to play if he's awarded a medical redshirt for this past season.

[TFloss32]

JUCO LB De'Vondre Campbell took an official visit to K-State this past weekend. That was his fourth and he has one to go. I didn't catch on when it happened before Christmas, but Sal Sunseri (former Tennessee defensive coordinator) is now the DEs coach at Florida State. Since Campbell was originally committed to Tennessee and he's from Florida, this could be something to look out for.

[TFloss32]

JUCO QB Nick Marshall has committed to Auburn.

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, WR Sebastian LaRue has been offered by Darrell Wyatt. He's still looking into an official visit to Austin the first weekend of February assuming his schedule stays the same (A&M on the 18th and Notre Dame on the 25th).

[Bloeddyr10]

Just random information.

'14 commitments Daniel Gresham, Demetrius Knox, Jerrod Heard and Lorenzo Joe are all planning on being at Junior Day Feb. 10. Hebron S Jamal Adams needs to check with his father. Anybody else been mentioned or said that they would attend?

[TFloss32]

Just random information.

'14 commitments Daniel Gresham, Demetrius Knox, Jerrod Heard and Lorenzo Joe are all planning on being at Junior Day Feb. 10. Hebron S Jamal Adams needs to check with his father. Anybody else been mentioned or said that they would attend?

24/7 saying that Texas offered 2014 OG/C Terrell Cuney of Japer this morning. He can't make the February 10th Junior Day but he'll be at the second one on the 23rd. That's the fourth offensive line offer for 2014 with OL Demetrius Knox (committed), OL Cameron Robinson of West Monroe, LA and OL Braden Smith of Olathe, KS.

[Bloeddyr10]

24/7 saying that Texas offered 2014 OG/C Terrell Cuney of Japer this morning. He can't make the February 10th Junior Day but he'll be at the second one on the 23rd. That's the fourth offensive line offer for 2014 with OL Demetrius Knox (committed), OL Cameron Robinson of West Monroe, LA and OL Braden Smith of Olathe, KS.

Cuney is a beast. Saw his highlights back in November, and I really like his meanstreak! I'm glad that the coaches, as of right now, are only offering elite players, and a darn good Cuney at the offensive line. Wasn't there some talk about that mammoth of a man Orlando Brown of Peachtree Ridge, GA.?

[TFloss32]

Cuney is a beast. Saw his highlights back in November, and I really like his meanstreak! I'm glad that the coaches, as of right now, are only offering elite players, and a darn good Cuney at the offensive line. Wasn't there some talk about that mammoth of a man Orlando Brown of Peachtree Ridge, GA.?

Yes, he has said he will visit either Florida State or Texas soon depending on his family's schedule. Hard to tell if he has an official offer from Texas but he's definitely a target and he speaks with Knox quite a bit.

[TFloss32]

Check out UNLV's plans for a new stadium. Surprising considering they're just not a good program:

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2013/jan/11/unlv/

[Sisk]

Check out UNLV's plans for a new stadium. Surprising considering they're just not a good program:

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2013/jan/11/unlv/

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQtXA1iF3Or-91L3enuZ7JA5HModeNXotCGkDCHx0Yfokoso6N5

[DesignatedT]

TCU LB A.J. Hilliard has transferred to A&M.

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods reporting that RB Peyton Barber of Alpharetta, GA will be visiting UT this weekend. He was a recruit of Larry Porter when he was at Arizona State. He's currently committed to Ole Miss. Profile and film below:

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Peyton-Barber-135543

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/310949/#peyton-barber

[TFloss32]

Bad news on JUCO LB De'Vondre Campbell. That K-State defensive depth chart is looking really good to him with the loss of 10 starters. See the quote below from his junior college coach:

"He told me that he really enjoyed himself on the visit. He said that right now, he was leaning toward Kansas State, but he wants to take one more visit."

[TFloss32]

Quotes from the high school coach of RB Peyton Barber (OrangeBloods):

"He's a big back and he runs well. He's an 11-flat 100 meter guy. He's about 6-foot, 215 or 220," DeCristofaro said. "He's very thick, very strong. He power cleans 340, benches 375, squats 575. He's just a big, strong back."

"When coach Porter left and went to Texas, he talked to Mack Brown and they talked about any running backs he had been recruiting. (Barber) is committed to Ole Miss, but he's always been intrigued by Texas. He's always liked Texas."

"I think he wants to play in the SEC which is huge. The SEC has done so well last seven or eight years. And he has family in the Oxford area. But apparently has some kin in the Austin area, so that's intriguing for him."

"All our kids are great kids. All the kids come lift, do what they're asked. But especially those two. As good as they are, they're here every single day," DeCristofaro said. "(Barber) is a quiet kid. He's a good character kid, a very spiritual kid. Those two don't cuss, don't drink. They're just gym rat kids."

[Blake]

Matt Wallerstedt has turned down Texas Tech's offer to be defensive coordinator and will remain LB coach at A&M. Very good news for us.

Doh! Someone told you wrong.

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, Mack Brown is on the road recruiting today and he'll check on a bunch of 2014s: OL Demetrius Knox, RB/FB Daniel Gresham, QB Jerrod Heard, S Jamal Adams and DE Solomon Thomas. Wyatt and Davis already saw Thomas this morning and it sounds like he's the prospect being recruited the hardest right now. Some of them will probably be pulled out of class briefly but the coaches can't sit down and have a conversation with them about future plans. Pretty much everything goes through the high school coaches in these situations. Mack has never done this for juniors so it's another sign that Texas is trying to get some recruiting momentum back and hold on to the guys they already have.

[DesignatedT]

Doh! Someone told you wrong.

Y'all have a sick staff up there! Kingsbury knows so many people!

[TFloss32]

24/7 reporting that Texas offered WR Dannon Cavil (family member of Kwame Cavil) of San Antonio Madison this morning, but were told it was too late. He switched from Cal to Oklahoma yesterday and was committed to Ole Miss at one time. He's leaving for Norman tomorrow since he's an early grad.

[TFloss32]

TE Durham Smythe will be visiting Oregon this week, according to Rivals.

[Blake]

Y'all have a sick staff up there! Kingsbury knows so many people!

Is that sarcasm?

[Sisk]

Daeshon Hall is visiting A&M this weekend. His recruitment has been so strange - didn't his family move to Washington then move back?

[TFloss32]

JUCO LB De'Vondre Campbell has committed to K-State.

[TFloss32]

FYI that OL Rami Hammad was not offered yesterday by Stacy Searels. He was invited to Austin for a visit but Hammad said he's not willing to cancel any of his other school visits and make a trip to Austin without an offer in place. Word is UT would be the favorite if that were to happen, so this could be a smart move on Hammad's part and it will force Texas to speed up the process if they want him badly enough. He is scheduled to see OU and TCU in the near future.

[TFloss32]

I'm not sure where the report originated, but Texas supposedly offered WR Austin Bennett of Manvel on Tuesday. Much like WR Dannon Cavil, he's committed to Oklahoma and said he wasn't interested.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Anybody have any news on WR Devin Lauderdale since he decommitted from tech? Seems like Texas should have at least reached out to him. He has the speed that they are looking for and his film suggest that he has a similar skill set to Dontre Wilson.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Some of Devin Lauderdale's highlight film:

http://youtu.be/VMfTSBRcy6Y

[TFloss32]

Mack went to see DT A'Shawn Robinson this morning:

http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/902/1354166.jpg

[TFloss32]

Chip Kelly to the Philadelphia Eagles:

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8849699/chip-kelly-bolts-oregon-ducks-coach-philadelphia-eagles-sources

[TFloss32]

ESPN reporting USC had a "brawl" in their locker room after their bowl loss to Georgia Tech. Yet another reason Kiffin needs to go:

http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/college-football/story/_/id/8849887/usc-trojans-scuffle-post-bowl-defeat-sources-say

[TFloss32]

24/7 saying that DeSoto's phones are blowing up with coaches inquiring about RB Dontre Wilson now that the Oregon job has opened up. Texas did visit DeSoto recently but Wilson is still a longshot. Coach Mathis said his upcoming visits should be scheduled rather quickly and I'm assuming UT won't be one of them. Ohio State and Notre Dame are being mentioned the most (Ohio State is where a lot of people think he ultimately ends up).

[NFO]

24/7 saying that DeSoto's phones are blowing up with coaches inquiring about RB Dontre Wilson now that the Oregon job has opened up. Texas did visit DeSoto recently but Wilson is still a longshot. Coach Mathis said his upcoming visits should be scheduled rather quickly and I'm assuming UT won't be one of them. Ohio State and Notre Dame are being mentioned the most (Ohio State is where a lot of people think he ultimately ends up).

I wouldn't complain about that.

[TheMex]

TE Durham Smythe will be visiting Oregon this week, according to Rivals. I wonder how this is going.

[texas4ever]

Jake Oliver ‏@joliver_6
Glad to see coach Brown today at school! #hookem pic.twitter.com/kDbhrSz1

http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/480/793/2_793480.jpg

[TheMex]

Larry Porter was at DeSoto today per Orangebloods. Still think that DontrE Wilson goes to Ohio State or Oregon but at least Porter is giving it a shot.

[JohnnyMax]

Fire Mack Brown

Get Chip Kelly. He would be sick with the superior Texas athletes.

[leemajors]

Fire Mack Brown

Get Chip Kelly. He would be sick with the superior Texas athletes.

he got hired by the eagles today, great idea!

[Blake]

lol

[TFloss32]

New 2014 offer out per OrangeBloods. DE Deoundre Clark of Douglass HS in Oklahoma City, OK. I believe he has a brother that's playing for OK State.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Deondre-Clark-131676

[TFloss32]

Jake Oliver ‏@joliver_6
Glad to see coach Brown today at school! #hookem pic.twitter.com/kDbhrSz1

http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/480/793/2_793480.jpg

Thanks. Welcome to the board.

[Bloeddyr10]

Why haven't I seen this before? I like it though.
http://cdn1.sbnation.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/5756897/texaspunch.0.gif

[TFloss32]

Mack with OL Kent Perkins today:

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/734253_3565724121134_1518686530_n.jpg

[TFloss32]

Posting this Manti Te'o story here in case anyone misses the other thread. I have no words:

http://deadspin.com/5976517/manti-teos-dead-girlfriend-the-most-heartbreaking-and-inspirational-story-of-the-college-football-season-is-a-hoax?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_twitter&utm_source=deadspin_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow

[symple19]

JUCO QB Nick Marshall has committed to Auburn.

:danceclub

[TFloss32]

2014 LB Cameron Hampton of Dallas Carter says he will be at Texas' first Junior Day on February 10th. I didn't know this, but he tried to commit to A&M recently and he was turned away. He was told their class was "too full."

[TFloss32]

Per OrangeBloods, OL Rami Hammad has decided to take an official visit to Texas this weekend.

[TFloss32]

Inside Texas reporting that RB Dontre Wilson will take a trip to Austin next week with DeSoto head coach, Claude Mathis.

[ThePop]

Inside Texas reporting that RB Dontre Wilson will take a trip to Austin next week with DeSoto head coach, Claude Mathis.

WHOA

[TFloss32]

WHOA

Yeah, getting a visit is a huge step and Major will get his chance. IT thinks Texas has a lot of work to do and Wilson plans to visit Ohio State and OK State as well.

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, Mack and Wyatt are in Mount Pleasant today to check on 2014 WR KD Cannon.

[TFloss32]

Two more notes from Inside Texas...

-Bruce Chambers went by Mansfield Legacy this week to see 2014 LB Everett Williams. He's expected to be at one of the Junior Days.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/590636/everett-williams

-Texas is taking a hard look at WR Kyrion Parker of Manvel who is committed to Texas A&M. Word is they would take him and WR Austin Bennett if they were willing to commit.

[TFloss32]

Check this out. JUCO LB De'Vondre Campbell's saga continues. After showing up to school the other day wearing Kansas State gear and telling his coach he was committed to them, he texts a reporter from a Minnesota site saying he's still uncommitted. Campbell's coach re-confirmed today that he's committed to Kansas State. Weird deal.

[TFloss32]

Darnell Dockett of the Arizona Cardinals wants to take Manti Te'o to a strip club:

http://deadspin.com/5976822/darnell-dockett-wants-to-cheer-up-manti-teo-by-taking-him-to-the-strip-club

[DesignatedT]

I saw where you guys offered Sebastian Larue. Hearing he is contemplating a visit to Austin on Feb 1st.

As for Kyrion Parker, he's been flirting with taking official visits elsewhere for awhile now and remains the lone A&M WR commit who might end up elsewhere come signing day. I hope that isn't the case because I really like this kid.

[DesignatedT]

Another note on Larue, He is visiting A&M this weekend and none other than Johnny Manziel is his host. I'd actually be somewhat surprised if he didn't end up at A&M. Something to watch though. He's also planning on visiting Notre Dame.

That also makes the offer to Kyrion Parker even smarter though. I'm not so sure he sticks around if A&M gets yet another WR commit.

[TFloss32]

Another note on Larue, He is visiting A&M this weekend and none other than Johnny Manziel is his host. I'd actually be somewhat surprised if he didn't end up at A&M. Something to watch though. He's also planning on visiting Notre Dame.

That also makes the offer to Kyrion Parker even smarter though. I'm not so sure he sticks around if A&M gets yet another WR commit.

I think Texas is trying to play both sides right now knowing both of them signing with A&M isn't likely.

[DesignatedT]

I think Sumlin is doing something similar. tbh I'd rather have Parker out of the two but I don't think Sumlin wants to end up without either, knowing that Parker might change commitments regardless of what Larue does.

On another note, I expect Daeshon Hall to commit to A&M pretty soon as well.

[TheMex]

I think Sumlin is doing something similar. tbh I'd rather have Parker out of the two but I don't think Sumlin wants to end up without either, knowing that Parker might change commitments regardless of what Larue does.

On another note, I expect Daeshon Hall to commit to A&M pretty soon as well.
Hope you guys get Hall. The more LBs y'all get this year, the less you get next.

[DesignatedT]

Hall will play DE at the next level. Prevot might be able to move to the WLB position but Hall is definitely a Rush DE.

[TheMex]

Hall will play DE at the next level. Prevot might be able to move to the WLB position but Hall is definitely a Rush DE.
You're completely right. I always confused D Hall and Deoundrei Davis.

[TFloss32]

RB Peyton Barber of Alpharretta, GA has changed his visit plans for the weekend, per 24/7. He's going to officially visit Tennessee instead and is planning to take in Texas on Thursday or Friday of next week. He'll head to his Ole Miss shortly after that.

[TFloss32]

OL Caleb Benenoch tweeted that he heard from Mack today. Just my opinion, but I hope he's not back on the radar.

[TFloss32]

Are any of you Ags hearing that QB Kenny Hill has de-committed?

[DesignatedT]

I heard someone say Randy Galloway reported that earlier but nothing so far from what I have seen. Sumlin had a in home visit with Hill on Tuesday and reports are that it went very well. Last I've heard of the situation. I know he's visiting K-State this weekend.

[Ballin42]

Leremy Tunsil just tweeted hookem

and that he will commit on Feb 6th

[ThePop]

Leremy Tunsil just tweeted hookem

and that he will commit on Feb 6th

not to us though

[TFloss32]

Updates from 24/7...

-S Erik Huhn will be taking his official visit to Texas this weekend. He wasn't able to make the team banquet because Cibolo Steele was still in the high school playoffs.

-certain staff members are expected to be in California today to meet with JUCO OL Desmond Harrison.

-Mack is scheduled to see 2014 RB Donald Catalon this morning.

[TFloss32]

Quotes from the high school coach of OL/DL Andrew Billings (OrangeBloods). He'll be officially visiting TCU this weekend and Baylor next weekend:

"His family told both of those schools (Baylor and TCU) he would take official visits," Waco head coach Marty Herbst said. "That's why his dad was upset at him back when he pretty much verbally committed to Texas. He told him he needed to stick with his word and take the other visits."

"Could he change his mind? I guess anything is possible. A couple Texas coaches were in last week. He seems to really, really like those guys, Bo Davis and Darrell Wyatt. They came to see him, and there seemed like there was a pretty good chemistry there with the three of them, sitting there watching them talk.

"I can't say it's a formality that he's going to TCU and Baylor for visits. He's an 18-year-old kid and can he change his mind. The only reason I would say it's not a foregone conclusion is because Texas doesn't get to go last and get the last shot."

"He pretty much said I'm coming (to Texas). His dad normally goes on all the trips with him, but his dad was sick that week and didn't go. His mother went with him. His dad wasn't necessarily against what he did, he just wanted him to keep his word."

"I think he likes coach (Bo) Davis that much and relates to him. In talking to him, hearing what coach Davis sees in him, talking to him about getting in the rotation right away, they're both weight lifters, Davis has a pretty impressive track record with his players," Herbst said.

"He was our best player. You normally don't say that about a lineman, you say it about a running back or quarterback. But he was the best player on the team," Herbst said. "He led by example. He's academic all state, a good kid and works his butt off. He's rubbed off on other kids, they've seen the success he's had and his work ethic."

[TFloss32]

Sorry for the off topic, but does anyone here know sahoopster? Or someone that attends Incarnate Word?

[Spurstro]

My friend works in the accounting/grants department.

[TFloss32]

My friend works in the accounting/grants department.

Can you PM me, please?

[sahoopster]

Hey TFloss...I'll PM you...

[TFloss32]

Hey TFloss...I'll PM you...

Thanks. Responded to you.

[TheMex]

-Texas is out in California visiting OL Desmond Harrison. -Kirby Smart is interviewing with the Philadelphia Eagles. I didn't think much of it until I remembered that A'Shawn Robinson is visiting Alabama this weekend.

[Sisk]

Is the Smart interview confirmed? Heard it was BS.

[Vito Corleone]

Of all the decommitments Texas had this year, to me Hall was the biggest, if he picks aggsy I am going to be pissed, we could really use him as we will be losing two DE next year.

[ThePop]

Of all the decommitments Texas had this year, to me Hall was the biggest, if he picks aggsy I am going to be pissed, we could really use him as we will be losing two DE next year.

Hmmm Hall, Smythe, Hicks, and RSJ.
I think Smythe was the biggest loss simply because we have no TE who is the full package. Swaim will be a great run-block guy but that's all he does, McFarland has the ideal height and athleticism but he's not particularly good at blocking or catching. He had two great throws from Ash in the alamo bowl that he didn't catch. Would have rather not lost any of the guys but losing Smythe hurts the most.

[DesignatedT]

I really like Hall. He has the ideal frame and build. He just got the DMN DPOY award and is a player who can play immediately the day he steps on campus. We lose a lot on our already thin D-Line so we really need him IMO. One of my favorite players in Texas this year. Didn't think we had a shot but glad to see we do now. I would rather have him then Prevot.

[yavozerb]

Justin Hokanson ‏@JHokanson
BREAKING... Orlando (Fla.) #Rivals250 4-star WR Tony Stevens has switched his commitment from Texas A&M to Auburn. More to come.

[Sisk]

Apparently Sumlin pulled his offer for the visit as he took it without informing the staff. Could be spin, but that's what I've heard. I'm not worried about it, we have too many WR's as it is, especially if we get Larue

[Sisk]

We have an in home with Levonte Whitfield tomorrow, current FSU commit. Strange, because people think Stevens may end up at FSU even after his flip to Auburn.

[DesignatedT]

Recruiting has been crazy this season and with this staff. I have a feeling this isn't the last switch somebody will be making that we currently have committed. I also expect A&M to land some guys on NSD that people might not expect.

Sucks about Stevens, IMO he was the best WR in this loaded class we have. Sounds like Sumlin pulled his offer though once he found out about this visit, this is the same reason Kyrion Parker cancelled his visit to Cal this weekend and re-affirmed his commitment to A&M. Sumlin is in a crunch numbers wise and he isn't letting these guys take visits without knowing about them.

[ThePop]

Blake Munroe ‏@247Blake (https://twitter.com/247Blake)
Irving High OL Rami Hammad has officially decommitted from Baylor as of this afternoon. Will decide between Texas, OU, TCU & BU on Wed. #ut (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ut&src=hash)

[DesignatedT]

Blake Munroe ‏@247Blake (https://twitter.com/247Blake)
Irving High OL Rami Hammad has officially decommitted from Baylor as of this afternoon. Will decide between Texas, OU, TCU & BU on Wed. #ut (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ut&src=hash)

Not sure why I haven't heard of this guy. He has a huge offer list.

[TFloss32]

Blake Munroe ‏@247Blake (https://twitter.com/247Blake)
Irving High OL Rami Hammad has officially decommitted from Baylor as of this afternoon. Will decide between Texas, OU, TCU & BU on Wed. #ut (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ut&src=hash)

Sounds good for Texas. I like this a lot because it'll allow Billings to focus on DT if he also commits.


Not sure why I haven't heard of this guy. He has a huge offer list.

He blew up after playing in the lesser known Semper Fi all-star game in Los Angeles earlier this month.

[TFloss32]

This is older news but JUCO OL Desmond Harrison will make his commitment tomorrow. Looks good for Texas according to reports.

[Sisk]

New Baylor helmets are terrible.

http://www.cbssports.com/images/collegefootball/baylorgoldhelmet.jpg

[Sisk]

Don't know if they'll actually use those but they're absolutely terrible.

[TFloss32]

2014 S Jamal Adams of Carrollton Hebron will be at the first Junior Day on February 10th, per OrangeBloods.

[ThePop]

Really ugly helmets but recruits seem to like them.

[TFloss32]

Two new DB prospects for the 2014 class that have received junior Day invites:

S, Derrick Dixon, Dallas Skyline
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/421425/derrick-dixon

S, Jyaz Jones, Dallas South Oak Cliff
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Jyaz-Jones-140546

[TFloss32]

According to 24/7, Texas has offered 2014 ATH Gerald Owens of Westville, NJ. He's currently ranked #60 overall by that network. No word yet on what position he's being recruited for.

http://247sports.com/Player/Gerald-Owens-20631

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oQ9PJMEv54

[TFloss32]

Another name to keep an eye on as a potential Junior Day invite and offer is 2014 DT DeShawn Washington of Nederland, per Inside Texas.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/486113/#highlights/39679377

[leemajors]

Don't know if they'll actually use those but they're absolutely terrible.

they are hilarious, and awesome. I hope they do. do seem like they would be equally blinding to teammates in a game tho :lol

[DMX7]

Blake Munroe ‏@247Blake (https://twitter.com/247Blake)
Irving High OL Rami Hammad has officially decommitted from Baylor as of this afternoon. Will decide between Texas, OU, TCU & BU on Wed. #ut (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ut&src=hash)

He visited UT this weekend. We need him for depth issues, and he is a project player imho.

[TFloss32]

JUCO OL Desmond Harrison is scheduled to make his decision around 2 p.m.

[TFloss32]

Quotes from OL Rami Hammad after his official visit to Texas (24/7):

“It was awesome,” Hammad said of the visit. “I loved it. It was really nice. I had a great time this weekend and it was just awesome.”

“I did decommit from Baylor today after I left Texas,” Hammad told Hookem.com. “So now my plan is to announce on Wednesday. I’ll make my final decision and I’ll be choosing from Texas, Oklahoma, Baylor and TCU.”

“The whole trip was so impressive,” said Hammad. “The facilities were great. The education I could get there is outstanding as well. I loved the people I met and I loved the town. Everyone was very energetic and it felt really good being there. Just everyone and everything was so awesome.”

“As for the coaches, I really like them a lot,” Hammad explained. “I loved every single coach that I met. From Coach (Mack) Brown to Coach (Stacy) Searels to Bennie Wylie, they all were just great guys. I liked them all. I liked what I was hearing from them, especially Coach Wylie. If I were to go there, he would really make me into a better player. I thought a lot of him and the rest of the coaches there.”

“Education and football,” he said. “Education is a big part of my decision. The four schools I chose can all offer a good one, but they also all offers a top football program. I’m here to learn, but I’m also here to play at the end of the day. Whichever school I choose will have the best balance of both and I’ll feel the most comfortable with both playing and learning.”

[TFloss32]

Latest with 2014 CB Nick Watkins of Dallas Bishop Dunne (24/7). He will be at the first Junior Day on February 10th:

“Coach (Bruce) Chambers and Coach Brown stopped by on Monday,” Watkins said. “I didn’t get to see them since I was in class when they stopped by, but my coaches told me that it went very good. They invited me to their junior days on February 10th, so I’m going.”

“I like Texas a lot,” he told Hookem.com. “I grew up watching them, so I’ll always like them. They’re a program I’m definitely interested in. That’s why it’s fun to always head down there. I like the coaches a lot. They’re all very friendly and great people. Plus, it’s DBU. You have to love that. If you’re a defensive back, then Texas can get you prepared for the next level for sure.”

“I want to hear what they (Texas) have to say,” said Watkins. “They had a good season this past year. Some people might call it a slump, but I know they’re coming back. I see them having an even better season next year with ten wins or more. They’ll be good.”

“They’re definitely up there,” Watkins explained. “Texas, Alabama, Notre Dame, Stanford, UCLA, Baylor, Michigan, Ohio State and SMU are the ones who are sticking out the most to me right now.”

[TFloss32]

As expected, Oregon promotes offensive coordinator Mark Helfrich:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8861967/oregon-ducks-promote-oc-mark-helfrich-new-football-coach

[the chronic]

A'Shawn Robinson recently told ESPN insider that he really enjoyed his Alabama visit but still has Texas at #1.

[TFloss32]

A'Shawn Robinson recently told ESPN insider that he really enjoyed his Alabama visit but still has Texas at #1.

Texas should be able to solidify things this weekend when he's in Austin.

[TFloss32]

2014 RB/CB Kevin Shorter of Newton is a new prospect that says he has a Junior Day invite from Texas, per 24/7.

http://247sports.com/Player/Kevin-Shorter-21665

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/488883/#highlights/33731415

[TFloss32]

24/7 reporting that 2014 DT DeShawn Washington of Nederland will be at the February 23rd Junior Day.

[TFloss32]

I haven't seen any Junior Day lists quite yet, but below is a look at we know so far and the prospects that we can expect to hear more about. I didn't include any of the out-of-state prospects because they rarely show up. 2015 CB Kendall Sheffield of Fort Bend Marshall says he will be in attendance, but I don't know which one he'll attend:

February 10th (Junior Day #1)

QB, Jerrod Heard, Denton Guyer TEXAS
RB, Donald Catalon, Aldine Eisenhower TEXAS
RB/FB, Daniel Gresham, Fort Worth All Saints TEXAS
WR, Lorenzo Joe, Abilene Cooper TEXAS
OL, Demetrius Knox, Fort Worth All Saints TEXAS
DE, Derick Roberson, San Antonio Brennan TEXAS
LB, Cameron Hampton, Dallas Carter**
CB, Nick Watkins, Dallas Bishop Dunne**
S, Jamal Adams, Carrollton Hebron**

February 23rd (Junior Day #2)

OL, Terrell Cuney, Jasper**
DT, DeShawn Washington, Nederland

Prospects to Watch

QB, Foster Sawyer, Fort Worth All Saints
RB, Javon Arnett, Waco La Vega
WR, Keenen Brown, Alief Taylor
WR KD Cannon, Mount Pleasant**
WR, Emmanuel Porter, Dallas Lincoln
WR, Tony Upchurch, Pearland Dawson
TE/OL, Koda Martin, Manvel
OL, Ty Barrett, Dallas Skyline
OL, Kealvin Davis, Garland Lakeview Centennial
OL, Josh Pelzel, Rockdale
OL, Trevon Tate, Galena Park North Shore
DE, Duncan Douglas, Lubbock Coronado
DE, Myles Garrett, Arlington Martin**
DE, Solomon Thomas, Coppell**
LB, Otaro Alaka, Cypress Falls
LB, James David, Rockdale
LB, Zach Whitley, Galena Park North Shore**
LB, Everett Williams, Mansfield Legacy
LB, Somari Wright, Cameron Yoe
CB, Darrion Johnson, Brenham**
CB/S, Tony Brown, Beaumont Ozen**
S, John Bonney, Houston Lamar
S, Derrick Dixon, Dallas Skyline
S, Edwin Freeman, Arlington Bowie**
S, Jyaz Jones, Dallas South Oak Cliff
S, Edward Paris, Mansfield Timberview**
S, Brandon Simmons, Mansfield Timberview
ATH, Davion Hall, Texarkana Liberty-Eylau
ATH, Willy Ivery, Sulphur Springs
ATH, Kevin Shorter, Newton

** = Texas offer

[TFloss32]

2014 S Edward Paris has tweeted that he'd like to make his commitment on March 29th (his birthday).

[ThePop]

Worth noting before Harrison makes his announcement. Texas still seems like the favorite however.
Wescott Eberts ‏@SBN_Wescott (https://twitter.com/SBN_Wescott)
On Desmond Harrison prediction, don't sleep on the fact that ASU has two former teammates there, can offer immediate starting spot.

[TFloss32]

Worth noting before Harrison makes his announcement. Texas still seems like the favorite however.
Wescott Eberts ‏@SBN_Wescott (https://twitter.com/SBN_Wescott)
On Desmond Harrison prediction, don't sleep on the fact that ASU has two former teammates there, can offer immediate starting spot.

Would be a huge kick in the nuts if he went ASU. Good thing the teammate angle is the only advantage they have.

[TFloss32]

Inside Texas mentioned that Bruce Chambers went by West Mesquite HS last week to check out 2014 S Dylan Sumner-Gardner who is currently committed to Clemson. Sounds like Texas was impressed because Chambers will be returning this week with Duane Akina. 24/7 reported this morning that he has been extended a Junior Day invite. I didn't mention him on the list above because he actually has very little interest in UT at the moment.

http://247sports.com/Player/Dylan-Sumner-Gardner-19628

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/750959/#dylan-gardner

[Bloeddyr10]

Heard something about Texas reaching out to A&M QB Kenny Hill multiple times the last few weeks? True or just rumors?

[TFloss32]

Heard something about Texas reaching out to A&M QB Kenny Hill multiple times the last few weeks? True or just rumors?

I don't know how many times exactly, but 24/7 said there has been communication. Hill is said to be a pretty quiet guy so there's not a lot of info.

[TFloss32]

JUCO OL Desmond Harrison to Texas.

[DesignatedT]

Kenny Hill is a stud. Why haven't you guys been pursuing him harder for months now? Especially with your QB situation.

[TFloss32]

Inside Texas just posted what could be the story of the year so far. Texas supposedly has a huge lead for 2014 S Edward Paris right now.

[Bloeddyr10]

JUCO OL Desmond Harrison to Texas.

Great!

How many years of eligibility has he left?

[TFloss32]

Great!

How many years of eligibility has he left?

Two. Will enroll in June.

[texas4ever]

JUCO OL Desmond Harrison to Texas.

Finally some good news on the recruiting front. I'm really excited about this OL class! Going to be nasty.....

[TheMex]

Inside Texas just posted what could be the story of the year so far. Texas supposedly has a huge lead for 2014 S Edward Paris right now.
Tell me more!!

[TFloss32]

Finally some good news on the recruiting front. I'm really excited about this OL class! Going to be nasty.....

Hammad should follow on Wednesday. Hopefully Billings will pull the trigger shortly after his official visit to Baylor this weekend.

[ThePop]

Inside Texas just posted what could be the story of the year so far. Texas supposedly has a huge lead for 2014 S Edward Paris right now.

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4lidhFLaD1rn95k2o1_400.gif

[TFloss32]

2014 S Derrick Dixon of Dallas Skyline has confirmed his invitation to the first Junior Day, per OrangeBloods.

[TFloss32]

Major Applewhite is scheduled to stop by DeSoto HS tomorrow to check on RB Dontre Wilson, per Rivals.

[the chronic]

espn reporting a&m commit derrick griffin will be visiting auburn this weekend. not sure his status (i know a while back looked like no way he was going to qualify) but the article seems to give some hope to his chances. seems like from all a&m commits sumlin was not overly confident.

[DesignatedT]

Griffin is not going to qualify.

[the chronic]

Griffin is not going to qualify.

that's what i thought, guess the espn a&m site is just trying to pump up the page views.

[DesignatedT]

I'm hoping he ends up at Blinn. That's the only way I see him ever ending up in an A&M uniform and even at that point the chances are pretty slim. Unless Auburn is selling him some way they plan on getting him in, I'm not sure what they're doing. Pretty sure Sumlin has already told him he wants him to go JUCO route at Blinn and now he's looking to see if he can qualify elsewhere maybe?

[spursncowboys]

Griffin is not going to qualify.
qualify??

[DesignatedT]

qualify??

Yeah. He won't qualify academically. He has a lot of work to do in the classroom. Auburn might be willing to take his signature but A&M is not going to waste a spot on a kid that won't make it in.

[spursncowboys]

Yeah. He won't qualify academically. He has a lot of work to do in the classroom. Auburn might be willing to take his signature but A&M is not going to waste a spot on a kid that won't make it in.
Oh I see. I always heard that the original SEC were easier for recruits to get in but thought that was just trash talk

[TFloss32]

Another name to look out for when Junior Days and spring practice rolls around is 2014 DT Zaycoven Henderson of Longview:

http://247sports.com/Player/Zay-Coven-Henderson-21631

http://etsn.fm/longviews-zaycoven-henderson-named-top-defensive-lineman-at-texas-top-100-camp/

[Bloeddyr10]

Saw this guy as a "scout look" for '14 on 24/7. My computer is browsing very slow at the moment, so I have only watched the first few highlights, but his first run (second highlight) could very well be the best HS run I've ever seen!
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/517634/highlights/28669374

His name is Racean Thomas and he seems to be Alabamas to lose, nonetheless you guys should see that run!

[TFloss32]

Finals Rivals250. You'll notice the two biggest jumps are DT Andrew Billings now at #168 overall and OG Rami Hammad at #172 overall. QB Tyrone Swoopes is no longer listed:

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/rankings/rank-3054

[TFloss32]

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a78/nursetpd/Notre%20Dame/I_MISS_U_LENNAY.gif

[the chronic]

Finals Rivals250:

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/rankings/rank-3054


Crazy they have Mike Mitchell as top player in Texas and a 5-star that has offers from every school yet Texas never recruited him. Wonder what story was there.

[ATX_Horn]

Crazy they have Mike Mitchell as top player in Texas and a 5-star that has offers from every school yet Texas never recruited him. Wonder what story was there.

IIRC, our staff was not sold on his overall athleticism/flexibility to stay at LB...the position that he is supposedly
set on playing in college.

[ATX_Horn]

Saw this guy as a "scout look" for '14 on 24/7. My computer is browsing very slow at the moment, so I have only watched the first few highlights, but his first run (second highlight) could very well be the best HS run I've ever seen!
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/517634/highlights/28669374

His name is Racean Thomas and he seems to be Alabamas to lose, nonetheless you guys should see that run!


WOW!! I love the music, etc with his highlights... but I'm an even bigger fan of how this kid runs with the football.
Thanks, Bloeddyr!

[TFloss32]

OL Rami Hammad is announcing at 5 p.m. tomorrow. Down to Baylor, Oklahoma, TCU and Texas.

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods saying that RB Peyton Barber of Alpharetta, GA will not be visiting Austin this week and UT is pretty much out of the picture.

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, Larry Porter stopped by Alief Taylor today to see 2014 WR Keenen Brown and 2014 CB Chris Hardeman (committed to LSU). He was able to watch some film of RB Trevorris Johnson while at the school and supposedly like what he saw. Johnson is a TCU verbal but says he's open to taking visits. He's a guy to keep in mind as Texas continues to look for a RB in the 2013 class.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Trevorris-Johnson-136070

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/456742/trevorris-johnson

[TFloss32]

2014 S Derrick Dixon of Dallas Skyline has confirmed his invitation to the first Junior Day, per OrangeBloods.

Dixon's teammate, OL Ty Barrett, says he plans on attending the first Junior Day as well. Barrett's mother and Bruce Chambers have known each other for many years.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Ty-Barrett-137694

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/439076/ty-barrett

[rkell87]

This kid needs to be a punt returner, he makes people miss in a short area

[rkell87]

Saw this guy as a "scout look" for '14 on 24/7. My computer is browsing very slow at the moment, so I have only watched the first few highlights, but his first run (second highlight) could very well be the best HS run I've ever seen!
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/517634/highlights/28669374

His name is Racean Thomas and he seems to be Alabamas to lose, nonetheless you guys should see that run!

This kid needs to be a punt returner, he makes people miss in a short area

[TFloss32]

According to Inside Texas, Darrell Wyatt is headed to the West Coast on Thursday to see JUCO WR Ronald Butler of Contra Costa CC in San Pablo, CA. This is the teammate of JUCO OL Desmond Harrison. After the initial meeting in California, Butler is supposed to fly to Austin this weekend to see the UT campus.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/675853/#highlights/22261373

[TFloss32]

24/7 reporting another Junior Day invite is out. 2014 DT Cedric Johnson of Rowlett says he will be in attendance but he's not sure if he'll be in town on the 10th or the 23rd.

http://247sports.com/Player/Cedric-Johnson-22121

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/899307/#cedric-johnson

[TFloss32]

Texas has offered RB Ezekiel Elliott of St. Louis, MO, per 24/7. He's been committed to Ohio State since April so this is a longshot, but he's supposed to speak with the staff today.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Ezekiel-Elliott-135901

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bx4cra1VY3w

[TheMex]

Texas has offered RB Ezekiel Elliott of St. Louis, MO, per 24/7. He's been committed to Ohio State since April so this is a longshot, but he's supposed to speak with the staff today. http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Ezekiel-Elliott-135901 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bx4cra1VY3w This seems more of a strategy to get Wilson than actually going after Wilson. I can see a conversation going on like this: Porter: Elliott, we want you at Texas. You would be our only back for the class. Elliott: Thanks but Im solid to OSU. Im their priority. Porter: Doesnt look like it, Coach Meyer is also going after another RB named Dontre Wilson. Are you sure that you are a priority? Elliott: You're right coach, youve opened my eyes. I will have to talk to coach Meyer. Elliott to Meyer: Coach, I feel like I am not a priority to this team anymore. Texas is looking at me and Im going to take a visit and open my recruitment since you are now taking multiple RBs. Coach Meyer: No, thats not necessary. We were just looking around but we have decided to just stick with you and make you our main priority. Elliott: Thanks coach for clearing things out. Im solid to OSU and wont look around. Coach Meyer to Dontre Wilson: We have decided to just stick with one RB in our class. We have no room for you. Wilson: ok, thanks coach. Wilson to Porter: Coach, OSU is not looking at me anymore. I guess that you are my second best option. Im committing to you. lol. that would be the dream scenario right there. of course, im just dreaming.

[TFloss32]

The approach definitely makes sense by playing the two prospects against each other and it wouldn't surprise me if it's Porter's idea. Texas offers this Elliott kid two days before Wilson is supposed to officially visit Ohio State. I don't think it's a coincidence.

[TheMex]

The approach definitely makes sense by playing the two prospects against each other and it wouldn't surprise me if it's Porter's idea. Texas offers this Elliott kid two days before Wilson is supposed to officially visit Ohio State. I don't think it's a coincidence. did that make any sense?? its not showing in my computer the way I typed it. strange.

[TFloss32]

did that make any sense?? its not showing in my computer the way I typed it. strange.

I got the gist of it. This looks like a move that's more about Wilson rather than trying to steal Ohio State's RB. I think Texas is trying to keep Wilson from visiting Columbus this weekend.

[TFloss32]

Kenny Hill is a stud. Why haven't you guys been pursuing him harder for months now? Especially with your QB situation.

Good question. 24/7 mentioned this morning that if Texas goes with a second QB for 2013, "it's Hill or bust."

[Blake]

did that make any sense?? its not showing in my computer the way I typed it. strange.

******

Elliott

[Blake]

There it is.

Spell Elliott with two Ts or the forum police kick in.

Has something to do with the Spurs board.

[DesignatedT]

The entire Oregon coaching staff is visiting RB Dontre Wilson and DE Daeshon Hall today. Something to watch.

[Bloeddyr10]

Obviously Ezekiel is a longshot, but we should remember that him and Raulerson became very good friends at the Army All-American game. There were some pictures, that I cannot find now, where Elliott threw the "Hook 'Em" handsign in front of some trophies. iirc someone asked if it was Raulerson who made him do it, and he replied with something like "no comment". I wouldn't out too much in too it, and I think that TheMex' scenario is more realistic.

But I do like that Porter is going ANYWHERE to find this class' RB. Collins is still my favorite though.

[ATX_Horn]

Ezekiel 25:17

Classic!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmvnXKRfdb8&feature=player_embedded

[TFloss32]

24/7 saying 2014 DE Jarrett Johnson of Katy Seven Lakes has a Junior Day invite. The staff told him he can go on the 10th or the 23rd. He plans to be there on the 10th if everything works out with his mother's schedule.

http://247sports.com/Player/Jarrett-Johnson-21062

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1415341/#jarrett-johnson

[TFloss32]

According to Inside Texas, the UT staff is doing their best to get a lot of the uncommitted studs for the 2014 class in on the second Junior Day as opposed to the first as it's usually done. The idea is allowing these guys to see spring practice, let them sit in on position meetings, etc. 2014 S Edward Paris and 2014 S Jamal Adams are two guys expected in Austin on the 23rd. If you follow both of those guys on Twitter, you know they're pretty good friends. 2014 CB Darrion Johnson also has an invite and he should be on campus the 10th.

[TFloss32]

WR Sebastian LaRue has eliminated Notre Dame, per his Twitter.

Looks like A&M or back to USC unless Texas can work some late magic.

[Sisk]

Some are saying he's a silent TAMU commit and he wants to announce on NSD on ESPNU. We'll see.

[Bloeddyr10]

I really enjoy reading Jamal Adams' tweets! It sounds like he is already a Texas commit. Very encouraging tweets from him! His Hudl highlights are private, but he posted some of his junior highlights on YouTube, for those who haven't seen them yet.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDjulCe5Tn8

Any word/guess on how big the '14 class is going to be? Over/under 25?

Also, any words on som potentiel OOS linebackers? Outside of Hoza Scott and Cameron Hampton the state of Texas doesn't seem to have that many big time linebacker prospects, do they? Where does Otaro Alaka, Zach Whitley, James David and Josh Mabin stand compared to this years class?
I know 5-star Raekwon McMillan has been mentioned but he is supposedly a Ohio State/Georgia battle. I would love to see Texas contact Dwight Williams of Juniperro Serra (Cal.) or Clifton Garrett of Plainfield South (Il.)
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/784503/highlights/33754397 - Williams
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/633053/highlights/26304417- Garrett

Sorry for the "off-topic", but it's late (danish time, that is) and I can't sleep.

[DesignatedT]

WR Sebastian LaRue has eliminated Notre Dame, per his Twitter.

Looks like A&M or back to USC unless Texas can work some late magic.

Should be A&M but I've also seen Washington State come up as a player.

[TFloss32]

Should be A&M but I've also seen Washington State come up as a player.

Speaking of Washington State, I forgot to mention this to y'all.

Did you see DeSoto HS told Mike Leach he's no longer welcome at the school? He pulled a scholarship of one of their players.

[TFloss32]

OL Rami Hammad has committed to Texas.

[Vito Corleone]

lots of good beef in this class for Texas.

[TFloss32]

OL Rami Hammad

http://c0014654.r32.cf1.rackcdn.com/x2_10a06275

[DesignatedT]

Speaking of Washington State, I forgot to mention this to y'all.

Did you see DeSoto HS told Mike Leach he's no longer welcome at the school? He pulled a scholarship of one of their players.

I did see that. The poor kid doesn't have another D1 offer to fall back on also or something to that effect.

[TFloss32]

Quotes from 2014 OG/C Terrell Cuney of Jasper (24/7):

“Recruiting has picked up for me,” said Cuney. “More and more schools are becoming interested. TCU stopped by my practice this week to check on me. I’ve obviously heard from Texas, along with Oklahoma State, LSU and some others. I can feel it’s about to heat up though.”

“Texas is definitely my number one at this point,” Cuney said. “I would say that Oklahoma State is my number two, followed by LSU at three.”

“The Longhorns have shown a lot of interest in me first off,” explained Cuney. “They’ve shown a lot of love. Plus, Coach (Stacy) Searels is real cool and I like him a lot. They have a winning tradition too and I was really impressed with their bowl game victory. I think they turn it around very soon. I also grew up a Longhorn fan, so that helps!”

“Man everybody in my neighborhood and my town that plays sports all talk about Texas,” he said. “So for me to get all this attention like I’m getting and them being this interested in me is amazing to me. I’m just so humble and so blessed for all of it. I can’t believe it.”

“I’m really excited about it (the Texas Junior Day),” Cuney told Hookem.com. “I’m anxious to see everything. I want to check it all out. I want to see the school and the dorms especially. I know as far as the facilities go, they’re going to have very nice things. Probably the best. So I’m not worried about all that. I want to see the other part of it, though.”

[Sisk]

Regarding Larue: apparently ND rescinded their visit, he didn't eliminate them himself. Any update from the Texas side about his visit?

[TFloss32]

Regarding Larue: apparently ND rescinded their visit, he didn't eliminate them himself. Any update from the Texas side about his visit?

Nothing as of this morning.

[TFloss32]

Designated T, Sisk, rjv-

I think A&M has a Junior Day this weekend. Would y'all mind providing a list?

[Sisk]

*Coppell DE Solomon Thomas
West Mesquite S Dylan Sumner-Gardner
*Manvel OL Koda Martin
*North Shore LB Zach Whitley
Liberty-Eylau DB/WR Davion Hall
*Mount Pleasant WR K.D. Cannon
*Whitehouse QB Pat Mahomes
*Garland Lakeview OL Kealvin "Tank" Davis
*Olathe (KS) OL Braden Smith (Friday visit)
*Arlington Martin DE Myles Garrett
*Skyline CB Cedric Collins
*Lancaster DB Nick Harvey
*Lufkin WR Jamal Jeffrey
*La Porte LB Hoza Scott
*Gilmer LB Josh Walker
*2015 Gladewater DT Daylon Mack
*Edna Karr DT Gerald Willis
Mansfield Timberview S Edward Paris (possible)
*Edna Karr WR Speed Noil
West Monroe OL Cameron Robinson

St. Aug RB Leonard Fournette is another possible guest.

* Denotes prospects who we have confirmed as attending.

Shaun Nixon won't be able to make it in this weekend but will visit soon.

Recent offeree Justice Hansen of Edmond (OK) has a basketball tournament so won't be able to make it in this weekend.

2015 Gladewater DT Daylon Mack let me know he will in fact be there on Sunday. A&M is his early leader and already holds offers from A&M, Texas, and OU amongst others.

North Shore LB Zach Whitley will be there with his mom and brothers.

Tony Brown will not be able to attend this weekend.

[TheMex]

TFloss, I got an email from 24/7 giving out a few pointers but can't look at the whole thing bc Im not a paid member. -AShawn Robinson and Billings recruitment has been helped by the OLs? --Robinson's visit to Alabama went... -Something about Kenny Hill -Dontre Wilson not impressed by Meyer's visit and other stuff... -Selvin Young's younger brother... care to share? THANKS

[TFloss32]

Thanks. Keep us posted.

I think A&M is in a great spot with Garrett and Whitley. Noil would be a beast in A&M's offense but he seems destined for LSU.

[TFloss32]

24/7 saying most of Texas' offensive staff will be at DeSoto HS this morning to see RB Dontre Wilson. Also, for some reason, Ohio State's school visit didn't go as well as expected.

[TFloss32]

TFloss, I got an email from 24/7 giving out a few pointers but can't look at the whole thing bc Im not a paid member. -AShawn Robinson and Billings recruitment has been helped by the OLs? --Robinson's visit to Alabama went... -Something about Kenny Hill -Dontre Wilson not impressed by Meyer's visit and other stuff... -Selvin Young's younger brother... care to share? THANKS

These were the recruiting notes from 24/7 this morning...

-both DT Andrew Billings and DT A'Shawn Robinson have been receiving a lot of negative recruiting from other schools saying Texas is essentially lying about their future on the defensive side of the ball and they'll end up on the offensive line once they get to Austin. Now that UT has five solid commitments for the OL in 2013 with the additions of Harrison and Hammad, that argument is out the window. Also, Robinson's official visit to Alabama last weekend was described as being "ok." Texas definitely remains the favorite but USC is still considered a legitimate threat.

-nothing new on QB Kenny Hill other than him being a "longshot." He'll be at A&M this weekend for his official visit.

-Texas is starting to take a harder look at RB Dre'Vian Young of Aldine Nimitz (brother of former Texas RB Selvin Young). He's currently committed to Utah but Texas is his "dream school."

http://247sports.com/Player/DreVian-Young-19854

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/860706/drevian-young

[TFloss32]

Quotes from OL Rami Hammad after his commitment to Texas (OrangeBloods). Hard not to be excited for the kid:

"I knew he (Stacy Searels) was interested … at first, it was regular interest," Hammad, decked out in Texas gear, said in the Irving head coach's office on Wednesday evening. "He said he'll come see me Tuesday, and then the next day I get the offer. He said, 'I loved you from the beginning, and I regret not recruiting you as a junior. I hope this doesn't affect us in this process.' I went up there and visited. I sat there with coach and went through a lot of things, and getting information from here and there … if you go to UT, you're set for life. Like they said, it's a 40-year decision, not a four-year decision. Everything fell into place, and it felt like home."

"They (Hammad's family) said to me, 'Take it easy. I know you're excited. Make sure we compare it to other schools.' I said there is no comparison," Hammad said. "This is where I want to be. I had over 50 offers. I was really blessed to have the opportunity to choose where I wanted to go. All those offers were just like a checkmark on a book. This one, it felt like so much more. I was so excited when I got the offer."

"At first I thought I was solid to Baylor, but then as soon as I talked to Texas it was just a big question mark that popped up," stated Hammad. "I knew it was a dream school. I was comfortable with Baylor for quite a bit, and never thought I was going to switch. But when a dream school drops in, it's hard to deny an offer like that. And I'm not just going to go there and be a guy. I want to be the guy on the offensive line. That's one thing I said. 'I want to make sure I'm the guy you want, coach.' And he confirmed that to me, and after reassuring me with Mack Brown seeing me, I felt like that was the place I needed to go."

"As a kid, my parents were divorced and we drove through Austin to get from Dallas to McAllen," Texas' newest commitment said. "Every time I drive by, I'd see the Longhorns playing and I'd see all the fans. I used to pass by, and I said, 'I want to be that guy on that field playing and having all those people watching me.' If you grow up in Texas, all you see right and left are Longhorns. It just kind of fell into place and it turned into my dream school. Early in the recruiting process, I didn't get the offer and I know they offer early. I never thought it would be something that would come true, and when it did … it was just amazing."

"I actually met Vince Young at our dinner at the Vince Young Steakhouse," Hammad said with a big smile. "I went to Mack Brown's house. I saw campus. I just had an absolute blast. I loved the city. It was like New York in a small town. Academically, they're really high on the charts. In my head, I was thinking academics? Check. Football? Check. Tradition? Check. Do I like this place? Check. And that was something big with me considering my religion and academics and stuff. I wanted to make sure it fit, but I knew it would."

"We watched a little bit of 'drill tape' just to get a feel of how he does things," stated Hammad about his meeting with Searels, the Texas offensive line coach. "But he wants to put the best guys on the field, and that's something I saw in his eyes when he talked to me. He said the best five will play. That's all that matters. That's all I want is an opportunity. And if I get that opportunity, I know I'll shine. And he really sounded truthful when he said that. He's played freshmen. It's a hard thing to do for a coach to put a senior on the bench when a freshman is better than him."

"They were really happy," Hammad said of the UT coaches. "He (Searels) said, 'We're going to be the best offensive line in the nation.' I guarantee we have the best offensive line in the nation. I want to add to that and go win a national championship."

"Something people don't know about me is that nothing has ever been given to me," stated Hammad. "Seventh grade year I was on 'B' team; eighth grade year I was on 'B' team; ninth grade year I was on 'B' team; then I was on junior varsity; and then first year of varsity … boom. I shined. Nothing was ever given. I always had to work and fight hard at every level. I always believed. I had the physical ability. I just needed to learn the game. In the end, it's really paid off. If it takes time to build up and you go the hard route, it's hard for someone to knock you off your route. I truly believe that."

"I go 100 percent," said Texas' 15th commitment. "I will always go to the whistle blows, and sometimes over that. But I try to keep that under control. I'm a hard worker in the weight room. I'm a hard worker on the team. I'm always on time. I just love the game. It's just really a blessing and I'm trying to take advantage of it."

[Sisk]

Update to that list: Dylan Gardner will be in attendance.

[Sisk]

Is Hill's recruitment pushing Swoopes away at all?

[DesignatedT]

Sebastian Larue sounds off on the recruiting landscape:

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/highschool-prep-rally/former-usc-wr-commit-blasts-dishonesty-college-football-230920800.html

[DesignatedT]

Torrodney Prevot will be visiting A&M this weekend. The lone un-committed visitor for A&M.

Looks like A&M has 3 spots left in its class of 25 and the lone targets include Prevot, Hall and LaRue. If they don't work out, I'm not certain if A&M will try to flip a few other guys or wait until 2014 to sign a larger class again.

[TFloss32]

Is Hill's recruitment pushing Swoopes away at all?

No. Swoopes is already enrolled.

[TFloss32]

Inside Texas saying Mack Brown, Stacy Searels and Bo Davis were at Waco High for a few hours today to see DT Andrew Billings. He'll be at Baylor this weekend for his last official visit.

[DesignatedT]

Lucky #13: ESPNU will be reporting live from 13 of the nation’s top teams with coach interviews and up-to-the-minute news on the team’s recruiting class as the commitments arrive via fax:
Alabama (Tom Rinaldi)
Auburn (Paul Carcaterra)
Clemson (Eamon McAnaney)
Florida (Cara Capuano)
Florida State (Jeannine Edwards)
LSU (Holly Rowe)
Michigan (Josina Anderson)
Notre Dame (Bob Holtzman)
Ole Miss (Allison Williams)
Ohio State (Quint Kessenich)
Texas (Longhorn Network: Lowell Galindo)
Texas A&M (Pedro Gomez)
USC (Shelley Smith)

[TFloss32]

OU coaches apparently telling NFL scouts that S Tony Jefferson has work ethic and attitude issues:

http://blog.newsok.com/ou/2013/01/23/report-tony-jefferson-getting-bashed-by-his-former-ou-coaches/

[DesignatedT]

Regarding Larue, many feel he is having trouble leaving close to home where his parents can attend the games. He still can take a couple visits but people think UCLA might be the leader in this recruitment now. Not sure anyone really knows what this kid is thinking. Hall got the full court press by Oregon and hopefully we know more about Prevot after this weekend but it should be interesting to watch if A&M can't get these guys.

[TheMex]

Regarding Larue, many feel he is having trouble leaving close to home where his parents can attend the games. He still can take a couple visits but people think UCLA might be the leader in this recruitment now. Not sure anyone really knows what this kid is thinking. Hall got the full court press by Oregon and hopefully we know more about Prevot after this weekend but it should be interesting to watch if A&M can't get these guys.
I don't care what people say, I like the Aggie updates. Thanks.

[TFloss32]

Darrell Wyatt's flight to California arrived late so he will meet with JUCO WR Ronald Butler in the morning (24/7).

[symple19]

Fyi (Aggies), Derrick Griffin is visiting the Plains this weekend. Somehow I doubt Malzahn and Co can flip another, but who knows. Apparently he built a good relationship with AU QB commit Jeremy Johnson during the Army All-America game.

This according to J. Hokanson from Rivals.

[Sisk]

Fyi (Aggies), Derrick Griffin is visiting the Plains this weekend. Somehow I doubt Malzahn and Co can flip another, but who knows. Apparently he built a good relationship with AU QB commit Jeremy Johnson during the Army All-America game.

This according to J. Hokanson from Rivals.

Word is he wont qualify academically. If he does (this requires a miracle, apparently) and he flips to yall, he would be a huge get. That guy could have arguably been the best recruit in our class.

[DesignatedT]

Fyi (Aggies), Derrick Griffin is visiting the Plains this weekend. Somehow I doubt Malzahn and Co can flip another, but who knows. Apparently he built a good relationship with AU QB commit Jeremy Johnson during the Army All-America game.

This according to J. Hokanson from Rivals.

He won't qualify academically and we are on such a numbers crunch we told the kid we wouldn't be accepting his signature. If A&M swings and misses on these last few recruits then maybe they might be willing to take his signature in case he somehow miraculously qualifies. If you guys are telling him that you can get him in academically then that might be enough for him to flip to you guys. This kid is an absolute animal so I hope he doesn't get in anywhere but here.

[symple19]

Word is he wont qualify academically. If he does (this requires a miracle, apparently) and he flips to yall, he would be a huge get. That guy could have arguably been the best recruit in our class.

Yeah, I've read that as well, although Hoke hasn't addressed it in his reporting

[DesignatedT]

and the Larue news becomes even stranger. Looks like he will officially be visiting Utah this weekend:


"@InsideTheUtes: HUGE update on 4 star WR Sebastian Larue at http://t.co/XNEwgNBE. Larue visits officially this weekend”

[DesignatedT]

Yeah, I've read that as well, although Hoke hasn't addressed it in his reporting

Here's a picture of the A&M recruits at the All-American game and you can just see how much of a beast he is physically. (far right)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/A_npZXBCcAAW84U.jpg:large

[symple19]

He won't qualify academically and we are on such a numbers crunch we told the kid we wouldn't be accepting his signature. If A&M swings and misses on these last few recruits then maybe they might be willing to take his signature in case he somehow miraculously qualifies. If you guys are telling him that you can get him in academically then that might be enough for him to flip to you guys. This kid is an absolute animal so I hope he doesn't get in anywhere but here.

Auburn is also trying to flip Dominic Walker from Nebraska(which will probably happen, imo, considering that scumbag Pellini was talking shit about Cam and Auburn a few days ago on an in-house visit and he's Tony Stevens good friend). If Griffin somehow miraculously ended up at Auburn it would far and away be the best WR class ever. May still be even without Griffin..

[DesignatedT]

I love Stevens as well. Are you confident in being able to hold onto him? I'd be wary regarding his commitment.

[symple19]

Here's a picture of the A&M recruits at the All-American game and you can just see how much of a beast he is physically. (far right)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/A_npZXBCcAAW84U.jpg:large

His film is silly. Very raw, but incredibly gifted. He'll gain some weight, too, which will make him even scarier

[symple19]

I love Stevens as well. Are you confident in being able to hold onto him? I'd be wary regarding his commitment.

Yeah. He said he was completely done with the recruiting process. Dameyune Craig recruited him for Auburn and he was also the one who recruited him for FSU before he left for the Plains.

[DesignatedT]

Dameyune Craig recruited him for Auburn and he was also the one who recruited him for FSU before he left for the Plains.

Didn't know that. A&M is still heavily recruiting Levonte "Kermit" Whitfield (http://rivals.yahoo.com/floridastate/football/recruiting/player-Levonte-Whitfield-123675;_ylt=AjEgjpOQj9QREBR9F8dYpcSFr5B4), a WR committ for FSU who is rumored to be a very close friend to Stevens. Have you heard anything about Auburn having interest in this kid?

[symple19]

Didn't know that. A&M is still heavily recruiting Levonte "Kermit" Whitfield (http://rivals.yahoo.com/floridastate/football/recruiting/player-Levonte-Whitfield-123675;_ylt=AjEgjpOQj9QREBR9F8dYpcSFr5B4), a WR committ for FSU who is rumored to be a very close friend to Stevens. Have you heard anything about Auburn having interest in this kid?

Haven't heard that name before so I would say there's no interest. Looking at his profile, he's actually the type of guy that Malzahn needs to replace Onterrio McCalebb... Small and speedy with the ability to do work out of the backfield and return kicks.

Don't know if you have a rivals account, but I read an interview they did with him about his recent visit with Terry Price. It seemed to go quite well. Mentioned that he's definitely okay with going out of state

[DesignatedT]

Haven't heard that name before so I would say there's no interest. Looking at his profile, he's actually the type of guy that Malzahn needs to replace Onterrio McCalebb... Small and speedy with the ability to do work out of the backfield and return kicks.

Don't know if you have a rivals account, but I read an interview they did with him about his recent visit with Terry Price. It seemed to go quite well. Mentioned that he's definitely okay with going out of state

He's supposed to be making an official visit February 1st.

[DesignatedT]

I think A&M is in a great spot with Garrett and Whitley.

If A&M gets any commits on or after Junior Day it will probably be one of these two or Tank Davis.

[KTA]

I seriously love all this talk about a&m and Auburn in this Texas thread.:wrongf:stfu:td:rolleyes

[The Reckoning]

kind of like the old big 12. they only did business under big daddy longhorn.


carry on.

[TFloss32]

Oklahoma QB Drew Allen (formerly of San Antonio Alamo Heights) is looking to transfer:

http://newsok.com/quarterback-drew-allen-looking-to-transfer/article/3749004

[the chronic]

Applewhite, Chambers and Porter went by Desoto to visit Dontre Wilson I believe yesterday to outline how he would be used in Texas offense, they are putting on full court press.

[TFloss32]

As of this morning, 24/7 saying WR Sebastian LaRue of Santa Monica, CA has shut things down and won't be taking any additional official visits. Looks like Texas will proceed with JUCO WR Ronald Butler if everything checks out. Word is Butler would commit to Texas quickly if given the chance.

[TFloss32]

And for anyone that may have missed it, the sexual assault case involving QB Case McCoy and LB Jordan Hicks has officially been closed.

[TFloss32]

A few notes from 24/7...

-the first spring practice is tentatively scheduled for February 21st. The spring game should be March 31st.

-DT A'Shawn Robinson is the only official visitor expected this weekend.

-the UT staff is already working on dividing up the new recruiting territories within the state of Texas:

Major Applewhite and Manny Diaz = Central Texas which includes Austin, Round Rock and Waco.

Larry Porter = west side of Houston and below downtown which includes Katy and Fort Bend schools.

Darrell Wyatt = almost everything in DFW including Plano, Denton and Garland.

Stacy Searels = keeping most of East Texas.

Bruce Chambers = staying in the south Dallas area including Arlington, Mansfield and Mesquite.

Bo Davis = Golden Triangle (Beaumont, Orange, Port Arthur) and certain parts of East Texas including Lufkin.

Oscar Giles = taking schools above downtown Houston and the greater Houston area.

Duane Akina = staying in San Antonio and the surrounding towns.

[TheMex]

LaRue to A&M. Who also wins the award for coolest name in the 2013 class.

[TFloss32]

As of this morning, 24/7 saying WR Sebastian LaRue of Santa Monica, CA has shut things down and won't be taking any additional official visits. Looks like Texas will proceed with JUCO WR Ronald Butler if everything checks out. Word is Butler would commit to Texas quickly if given the chance.

OrangeBloods saying Texas has decided to pass on JUCO WR Ronald Butler. No specifics other than he wasn't a fit.

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, Larry Porter was recruiting in Louisiana today and has extended a Junior Day invite to 2014 RB Darrell Williams of Marrero, LA.

http://247sports.com/Player/Darrell-Williams-27042

[DesignatedT]

Dick Weiss þ@NYDNDickWeiss
ou heavyweight backup qb blake bell aka belldozer reportedly looking to transfer

[DesignatedT]

Adeboyejo to Ole Miss.

[ThePop]

wait what? Both Bell and Allen are transfering?

I'm gonna assume that person is mistaken and he meant Drew Allen.

[shyne]

wait what? Both Bell and Allen are transfering?

Looks like they are gonna roll with Trevor Knight

[ColinB]

Seems like the only guy reporting it is a college basketball writer.

Kind of hard to believe right now.

[DesignatedT]

apparently 4 star DE recruit @DaeshonHall who is committed to @UW_Football is on the Baylor campus today @BUFootball




@DaeshonHall: @D_Hill80 @UW_Football @BUFootball what are you talking about im a home.


:lol

[Sisk]

Braden Smith OT from Olate, Kansas 2014 class. This dude is an absolute monster.

http://distilleryimage10.instagram.com/d3ba1cae67ec11e2984f22000a1fb895_7.jpg

6'6
36 inch vertical
Benches 475
He's a JUNIOR and 16 years old. Ridiculous.

[the chronic]

Braden Smith OT from Olate, Kansas 2014 class. This dude is an absolute monster.

6'6
36 inch vertical
Benches 475
He's a JUNIOR and 16 years old. Ridiculous.


the recruitniks have had a hard on for this guy for a couple years already - he must be a beast on the field. a lot of people thought smith really liked the sooners #1 just a few months ago, but hard to see a prospect like that going to ou with the disarray in their program. i believe nebraska is probably the leader now but could easily see ags making a move with the OT spots being up for grabs in near future.

texas is recruiting smith - not sure how hard, but i believe searels already went out to visit him. smith has expressed interest in all 4 programs.

[ThePop]

Knox, Joe, and Gresham at some camp

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BBonGthCAAA3mIM.jpg

[Sisk]

Former longhorn pledge Durham Smythe (TE) committed to Notre Dame earlier today. Never really read about what happened with him, just an FYI if anyone cares.

[shyne]

Per hookem 247


I checked in with a hometown source to see how A'Shawn Robinson's visit went. In case you didn't know, Robinson took an official visit to Texas this weekend, which will be his last official visit before National Signing Day in February. Prior to the Texas visit, Robinson visited Alabama last weekend, USC in December and Florida State in September.
As for the visit, the source told me it went as well as it possibly could, which should please both Longhorn fans and coaches.
"We didn't get to talk a whole lot about it, but it sounded like it went really good," said the source. "He had a great time on his visit. The trip answered a lot of questions he had about the campus, school, academics, coaches and even how all they plan to use him. He was really happy with the way everything went."
The five-star Robinson committed to Texas back in February of 2012, but once he started taking visits, many questioned if he would stay that way. It looks like this weekend might have sealed the deal.
"I believe it only solidified his commitment to the University of Texas," the source told Hookem.com. "Like I said he was very happy with it all and how it all worked out. He had a great time seeing everything and going to the basketball game as well. It was a lot of fun for him and it sounds like he enjoyed a taste of things to come for him down in Austin."
Robinson is the No. 26 overall player in the nation and No. 3 at his position.

[billfromlaketravis]

Former longhorn pledge Durham Smythe (TE) committed to Notre Dame earlier today. Never really read about what happened with him, just an FYI if anyone cares.


Losing Smythe hurts. Pure TEs are very, very rare in state. It's a position UT must go out of state for in the future. California would be a great place to start.

In my opinion, the Smythes made a football decision. They don't like how UT utilizes their TEs and they went in another direction.

I'm genuinely concerned about UT's DE depth. I feel pretty good about Ced Reed, but I think the position needs more help. I'd like to see UT sign 3 high school DEs in addition to Roberson, and possibly look at JUCO DE for 2014. Hall can definitely play and is a loss.

[TFloss32]

BFLT sighting!

[TFloss32]

2014 LB Otaro Alaka of Cypress Falls will be a the February 23rd Junior Day, per 24/7.

[TFloss32]

2014 OL Kealvin Davis of Garland Lakeview Centennial committed to A&M yesterday at their Junior Day.

http://247sports.com/Player/Kealvin-Davis-19745

http://247sports.com/Player/Kealvin-Davis-19745

[TFloss32]

Quotes from 2014 LB Otaro Alaka (24/7):

“When he (Oscar Giles) stopped by my school I didn’t hear anything about an invite,” said Alaka. “But later he got a hold of me to let me know they wanted me down in Austin for their junior day. They invited me to the one on Feb. 23 and I do plan on going for sure.”

“If they (Texas) offered they would definitely be in my top two,” he said. “Right now it’s Oklahoma and Northwestern, but if they offered it would be OU and Texas. I’m not sure if I would commit on the spot, but it is definitely possible. I would consider it.”

“Honestly, I’ve always liked Texas a lot,” Alaka told Hookem.com. “I’ve been a fan for a long time. I also like the fact that they are a strong academic school that is in- state.”

“Right now Oklahoma is recruiting me the hardest,” said Alaka. “Besides Texas, I’ve heard from Oklahoma State a lot too. Nebraska and Texas Tech have both recently offered. I also have offers from Arkansas, Northwestern, Ole Miss and some others. But if Texas offered them and Oklahoma would be my favorites."

[TFloss32]

According to 24/7, 2014 WR PJ Anderson of San Antonio Taft is a guy getting a serious look from Texas.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/829182/#highlights/26971382

[DesignatedT]

2014 OL Kealvin Davis of Garland Lakeview Centennial committed to A&M yesterday at their Junior Day.

http://247sports.com/Player/Kealvin-Davis-19745

http://247sports.com/Player/Kealvin-Davis-19745

Considering the low amount of stud OL in Texas in 2014 this was pretty much a no-brainer for A&M, who really needs to start working on the OL.

[TFloss32]

Considering the low amount of stud OL in Texas in 2014 this was pretty much a no-brainer for A&M, who really needs to start working on the OL.

I like this guy a lot and hope Texas looks at him down the road if they decide they have some wiggle room for 2014. As things stand, I think Searels wants to take 2014 OL Terrell Cuney of Jasper and then really slow it down. 24/7 seems to think the target number for 2014 is three since Texas is about to sign a large OL class.

[TFloss32]

WR Devin Lauderdale has committed to Texas Tech again.

[Sisk]

Our backup QB, Jameil Showers, is transferring. Baylor, TT, Cal, or ASU are likely destinations. My money is on Baylor.

[DesignatedT]

I like this guy a lot and hope Texas looks at him down the road if they decide they have some wiggle room for 2014. As things stand, I think Searels wants to take 2014 OL Terrell Cuney of Jasper and then really slow it down. 24/7 seems to think the target number for 2014 is three since Texas is about to sign a large OL class.

Manvel's Koda Martin is also one to watch that could be a solid OL prospect.

[rjv]

Our backup QB, Jameil Showers, is transferring. Baylor, TT, Cal, or ASU are likely destinations. My money is on Baylor.

he may not get on the field at baylor either.

[Bloeddyr10]

Apparently Texas has cooled off '14 RB Nathan Starks of Bishop Gorman. During the season he heard a lot from them, but now he hasn't heard from them for a while. He would like to attend a Junior Day, but it's too expensive for a one-day event. He's planning on coming to Austin either in the summer or for an official next season. Texas, Oklahoma, USC and Notre Dame is still his top four, with Oklahoma at the top.

[Bloeddyr10]

Nick Watkins of Bishop Dunne will be attending the Feb. 10 Junior Day. He will bring his teammate '14 OL Jovan Pruitt alongside him. Pruitt participated in one of the camps last summer.

http://247sports.com/Player/Jovan-Pruitt-21093

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1886593/jovan-pruitt

[TFloss32]

A couple of more guys to add for Junior Days, per 24/7:

2014 WR Willy Ivery, Sulphur Springs
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1359189/#highlights/30113373

2014 LB Zach Whitley, Galena Park North Shore
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/503985/#highlights/11896377

2014 LB/S Edwin Freeman, Arlington Bowie
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/483431/#highlights/25028400

2014 ATH Derrick Neal, Dallas Lincoln
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1812395/#highlights/24835374

[TFloss32]

Quotes from 2014 WR Willy Ivery of Sulphur Springs (24/7):

“Texas actually stopped by my school today,” Ivery said on Monday evening. “It was the wide receivers coach, Coach (Darrell) Wyatt. I didn’t really talk to him any, but he talked to my head coach and I was invited to their junior day on February 23.”

“I definitely plan on being there,” said Ivery. “I will be sure to fit it in my schedule. I like Texas a lot. My official top five right now is Texas Tech, Texas, TCU, Texas A&M and Oklahoma. That is in order. I’d say that Texas is one of the schools recruiting me the hardest right now, along with Texas Tech and TCU.”

“I grew up loving them,” Ivery said of Texas. “I love the Horns’ tradition. Plus, I’ve been to Austin a few times and I’ve really enjoyed the place.”

“He’s (Darell Wyatt) a really great coach,” explained Ivery. “I’ve heard a lot of good things about him. I haven’t talked to him a whole lot yet, but from our conversations so far, he seems like a very cool person.”

“I’ve been there (Texas) before,” said Ivery. “But this time I would really like to check out the campus. I also want a chance to get to see all of the facilities. I’m hoping I get to talk to all the coaches for a while and meet them and the players as well.”

“I would love that a lot (an offer from Texas),” Ivery told Hookem.com. “They are in my top schools, as I said, and one of my biggest considerations. There would be a good chance that I might go ahead and commit on the spot. I’m not going to lie, it’s highly likely.”

[TFloss32]

Figured it's time to put together at Junior Day list. Please keep in mind this is probably going to change quite a bit:

Junior Day #1 (February 10th)
QB, Jerrod Heard, Denton Guyer TEXAS
RB, Donald Catalon, Aldine Eisenhower TEXAS
RB/FB, Daniel Gresham, Fort Worth All Saints TEXAS
WR, Lorenzo Joe, Abilene Cooper TEXAS
OL, Demetrius Knox, Fort Worth All Saints TEXAS
OL, Jovan Pruitt, Dallas Bishop Dunne
DE, Derick Roberson, San Antonio Brennan TEXAS
LB, Zach Whitley, Galena Park North Shore
CB, Darrion Johnson, Brenham
CB, Nick Watkins, Dallas Bishop Dunne

Junior Day #2 (February 23rd)
WR, Willy Ivery, Sulphur Springs
WR, Emanuel Porter, Dallas Lincoln
OL, Terrell Cuney, Jasper
DT, Cedric Johnson, Rowlett
DT, DeShawn Washington, Nederland
DE, Jake McMillon, Abilene
LB, Otaro Alaka, Cypress Falls
LB/S, Edwin Freeman, Arlington Bowie
S, Jamal Adams, Carrollton Hebron
S, Edward Paris, Mansfield Timberview
ATH, Derrick Neal, Dallas Lincoln

Expected to Attend, Date Unknown
WR, KD Cannon, Mount Pleasant
OL, Ty Barrett, Dallas Skyline
DE, Jarrett Johnson, Katy Seven Lakes
DE, Solomon Thomas, Coppell
LB, Tay Evans, Allen
LB, Cameron Hampton, Dallas Carter
LB, Everett Williams, Mansfield Legacy
S, John Bonney, Houston Lamar
S, Derrick Dixon, Dallas Skyline
S, Jyaz Jones, Dallas South Oak Cliff

Unconfirmed
WR, Tony Upchurch, Pearland Dawson
TE/OL, Koda Martin, Manvel
DT, Zaycoven Henderson, Longview
DE, Duncan Douglas, Lubbock Coronado
DE, Myles Garrett, Arlington Martin
LB, James David, Rockdale
CB/S, Tony Brown, Beaumont Ozen
S, Dylan Sumner-Gardner, West Mesquite

[TFloss32]

Bad news, 24/7 reporting that Gary Patterson of TCU had his in-home visit last night with DT Andrew Billings and it's looking like Texas is now running second.

[Bloeddyr10]

Good job with the Junior Days list, TFloss! A lot of talent on there! But I'm really missing Mansfield S Brandon Simmons. Even with the loaded DB class in Texas next year, he is probably the top strong/in-the-box safety. I really like his hitting ability. Anyone know where Texas stands with him?

[ThePop]

296305199054741504

[DesignatedT]

Our backup QB, Jameil Showers, is transferring. Baylor, TT, Cal, or ASU are likely destinations. My money is on Baylor.

Surprised Mack and Texas haven't been in contact with Jameil. Too much pride to take a transferring Aggie? Jameil is a real nice player and will not have to sit out a year due to him graduating early.

[TheMex]

Surprised Mack and Texas haven't been in contact with Jameil. Too much pride to take a transferring Aggie? Jameil is a real nice player and will not have to sit out a year due to him graduating early. Maybe because they don't want to have 6 scholarship QBs? Yuh, I think that makes more sense.

[Sisk]

Some Texas House representative has filed a bill that would require A&M/Texas to play every year. I think it's stupid. Unfortunately, the rep is an Aggie. Hope it fails.

[leemajors]

Some Texas House representative has filed a bill that would require A&M/Texas to play every year. I think it's stupid. Unfortunately, the rep is an Aggie. Hope it fails.

Yup, complete waste of time. You would think there are more pressing matters where lives and well being are at stake.

[ThePop]

What are the recruiting rules right now? Can our coaches contact A'Shawn and Billings at all? Visit them?

[TFloss32]

What are the recruiting rules right now? Can our coaches contact A'Shawn and Billings at all? Visit them?

We're finishing up a contact period that started on November 25th and will end on February 2nd. With the exception of a few quiet periods in there (mostly around the holidays and all-star games), assistant coaches are allowed up to SIX off-campus visits with an individual recruit (no more than once per week) and head coaches can have ONE in-home/school visit at a time of their choosing (usually saved for the very end). Coaches making phone calls is still limited to once per week but recruits can call any time they want. I believe Facebook correspondence is unlimited.

http://www.hithighlights.com/NCAA_Football_Recruiting_Calandar.php

[TFloss32]

Mack was in New Orleans today visiting 2014 RB Leonard Fournette, per OrangeBloods. He was scheduled to attend the A&M Junior Day last weekend but I think he participated in a local camp instead. He's invited to Texas' Junior Day but it's yet to be determined if he'll attend.

[DesignatedT]

Fournette is an LSU/Bama lock.

[TFloss32]

24/7 has confirmed that 2014 DE Solomon Thomas from Coppell will be at the first Junior Day on February 10th.

[TFloss32]

Fournette is an LSU/Bama lock.

Texas' hopes are with Larry Porter and rumor goes that he has a connection with Fournette's family (not sure what it is). It's encouraging that he's so familiar with that area of the country as well. And I don't know if he still has the same position, but DE Shiro Davis' high school coach was the defensive coordinator for Fournette's team this past season. UT is definitely not the favorite but there are some positives to work with.