2017 Texas Longhorns Recruiting Thread

[TheMex]

Sucks but we need to be realistic about our expectations. We'll be ok with our current players.

[DMX7]

If Strong stays, does Little go to UT? What's the consensus on that because I have no clue.

NO

[Kermit]

Can't blame him. If my kid has a chance to go to Stanford full ride, I'd kick her ass if she passed it up.

[yavozerb]

we lost 5'star players in the past and we are going to lose them in the future. It sucks, but the program is bigger than any single player.

I will say this, at this point all I want is a couple RBs, another DE and then shut this shit down and save the ships for next season. No reason to take a bunch of guys that will do nothing but sit on the bench and be an expensive scout team player.

2018 is another year and a chance for this staff to really make an impact.
You don't just stop taking players because the players you want are going elsewhere. You address the needs of the team with best available players you can obtain and move on. Texas well finish with a top 25 class.

[Vito Corleone]

You don't just stop taking players because the players you want are going elsewhere. You address the needs of the team with best available players you can obtain and move on. Texas well finish with a top 25 class.be

What world do you live in? Texas will be lucky to break top 40.

This is a very small class, Texas won't get but maybe 4 more 4'star players, and that is being very generous. Everyone else will be a mid to low 3'star. None of which will make a lick of difference.

Texas is going to have a very good year next year and will end up with a huge class, the less bread we eat now will be much better for us next year.

[TFloss32]

OL Derek Kerstetter (San Antonio Reagan)

809841716614361088

http://247sports.com/Player/Derek-Kerstetter-78251

http://www.hudl.com/profile/3854874/derek-kerstetter

[pgardn]

Lets just hope Herman has a good eye for the 3* that have a possiblility of big upside. Hager and Foreman were both 3* iirc

[TFloss32]

Per his Twitter, UT has offered ATH Roshaaud Paul of Bremond.

Committed to Texas A&M.

[yavozerb]

be

What world do you live in? Texas will be lucky to break top 40.

This is a very small class, Texas won't get but maybe 4 more 4'star players, and that is being very generous. Everyone else will be a mid to low 3'star. None of which will make a lick of difference.

Texas is going to have a very good year next year and will end up with a huge class, the less bread we eat now will be much better for us next year.

Class size is going to double and yes well be top 25, easily...could really care less about this recruiting cycle, the talent is already there, time to produce..

[Bloeddyr10]

Some positive news, I guess. The two Minnesota mods on 24/7 Crystal Balled Minnesota commit LB Kyrei Fisher to Texas today.

His CB's are now tied with 3 for each of Minnesota, Arkansas and Texas.

http://247sports.com/Player/Kyrei-Fisher-89961

[texas4ever]

I know this is a recruiting thread, but WOW!

809889324586115072

[TFloss32]

Some positive news, I guess. The two Minnesota mods on 24/7 Crystal Balled Minnesota commit LB Kyrei Fisher to Texas today.

His CB's are now tied with 3 for each of Minnesota, Arkansas and Texas.

http://247sports.com/Player/Kyrei-Fisher-89961

Interesting because Holland over at 24/7 says it's a "big if" UT offers.

[Kermit]

I know this is a recruiting thread, but WOW!

809889324586115072

She's lucky she's not dead, and he's lucky she's not dead.

[TFloss32]

FYI I've updated the recruiting board on the first page if you're having trouble keeping up.

For the 2017 offers, I deleted prospects who are out of the picture and listed anyone Herman has offered or is/was pursuing.

All of the 2018 offers are still listed plus the lone 2019 offer.

[texas4ever]

New offer

809936592701976577

[TFloss32]

New offer

809936592701976577

http://247sports.com/Player/Jamire-Calvin-80102

http://www.hudl.com/profile/4459235/jamire-calvin

[TFloss32]

809902629551751168

[TFloss32]

809960318646501377

[Vito Corleone]

New offer

809936592701976577

Why is sending more WR offers out? Next year Texas is loaded at WR and the class of 2018 is loaded with talented WR prospects. Unless we are losing half our talent at that position I don't get this offer?

[texas4ever]

From IT {Nalin}:

After Little announced, his father Doug pulled me off to the side, and unsolicited said, "The new Texas coaches did a great job in their short time with Walker. Herman's going to be very successful there. That visit made the decision very difficult for Walker. They were very impressive. Coach Herman called me last night and asked what he could have done differently, and I said, 'nothing, you guys were great.'" Those words will undoubtedly ring hollow to Herman, but it's not like his pitch was way off. He simply lost to a school and staff who had been on Little for a very, very long time, and had all the pluses the Little's were looking for built in to their sell. It's Stanford - you don't have to work hard to sell academics or offensive line play.

[Hook Em 88]

Not trying to be a downer here but I'm not sure we're in contention for any of the "big named" recruits at this point. I know some of us at this point could care less just thought I'd throw that out there to keep things in perspective. I know some think we're in good with OL Chuck Filiaga I think he's a Michigan lean at this point and I know everyone thought all we had to do is offer Eno Benjamin and he was ours without question but I believe he favors Arizona State at this point. Just my hunch from things I see on twitter of course I hope I'm wrong. Possible K'Lavon Chaisson is one those that has a real interest in us at this point. Again not to be negative just giving my 2 cents on where I think we stand in those recruitments.

[Hook Em 88]

810160483315499009

DT of Weatherford, TX.

[Vito Corleone]

Not trying to be a downer here but I'm not sure we're in contention for any of the "big named" recruits at this point. I know some of us at this point could care less just thought I'd throw that out there to keep things in perspective. I know some think we're in good with OL Chuck Filiaga I think he's a Michigan lean at this point and I know everyone thought all we had to do is offer Eno Benjamin and he was ours without question but I believe he favors Arizona State at this point. Just my hunch from things I see on twitter of course I hope I'm wrong. Possible K'Lavon Chaisson is one those that has a real interest in us at this point. Again not to be negative just giving my 2 cents on where I think we stand in those recruitments.

I don't know who we can and can't get, but I know that we need probably 2 runningbacks. I wouldn't waste a ship anywhere else at this point. Save them all for next year.

There is no need in filling up on bread right now, if Tom is the recruiter we are told he is, then he should be able to bring in a hell of a class next year. I fully expect to see him winning 9 or more games at the minimum. Our talent at the Oline, Dline, WR, is as good as I've ever seen it. We got a great QB, DB, WR, and DE committed. I'd like to get a good LB and two RBs, and maybe a DE or other position guy that comes along and can contribute, but don't just take a guy because we 18 free ships and we want to fill them all. That is like saying, I have 100 dollars in my checking account, I need to go spend it. Save it for next year and get a huge full class.

[TFloss32]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2y7tr-fav6Q

[TFloss32]

Not trying to be a downer here but I'm not sure we're in contention for any of the "big named" recruits at this point. I know some of us at this point could care less just thought I'd throw that out there to keep things in perspective. I know some think we're in good with OL Chuck Filiaga I think he's a Michigan lean at this point and I know everyone thought all we had to do is offer Eno Benjamin and he was ours without question but I believe he favors Arizona State at this point. Just my hunch from things I see on twitter of course I hope I'm wrong. Possible K'Lavon Chaisson is one those that has a real interest in us at this point. Again not to be negative just giving my 2 cents on where I think we stand in those recruitments.

Herman signs Benjamin and Chaisson, imo.

It will be fun to see how the rest of the class fills out.

[Bloeddyr10]

810160483315499009

DT of Weatherford, TX.

That was quick...
810192440804179969

[TFloss32]

That was quick...
810192440804179969

Haha, bizarre.

Said he'd commit to Texas on the spot.

[Bloeddyr10]

I really wonder Herman/Giles are going to do with DT's in this class. 2018 looks good for Texas as of right now, but 2017 looks rather problematic. Someone mentioned Corey Bethley (Katy) as a possibility. I could see them turn to Joshua Rogers (Houston Christian), who holds an offer from Houston (as well as Oklahoma, Ole Miss and A&M) despite being ranked as the 122nd prospect in Texas.

[Hook Em 88]

Haha, bizarre.

Said he'd commit to Texas on the spot.

Looks like Sooners had some tricks up there sleeves to take some heat off the whole Mixon situation...onward we go. Ags been trolling the same way announce they receive Texas offers then bash Texas by reaffirming their commitments. Interesting strategy by some rivals a lot of me thinks is being provoked by the coaches of these schools. We'll see who gets the last laugh going to be scary if Herman can crack the code on the problem our program had had of late.

[Bloeddyr10]

Todd Orlando to be DC, per Sports Illustrated.

"Sources" claims a 3 year deal worth 1M+ a year.

http://www.si.com/college-football/2016/12/17/todd-orlando-texas-longhorns-defensive-coordinator-houston-tom-herman

[TFloss32]

Todd Orlando to be DC, per Sports Illustrated.

"Sources" claims a 3 year deal worth 1M+ a year.

http://www.si.com/college-football/2016/12/17/todd-orlando-texas-longhorns-defensive-coordinator-houston-tom-herman

Naivar and McKnight are in too.

[TFloss32]

Updated coaching staff:

OC - ???
RB - Drayton
WR - Mehringer
TE - Meekins
OL - Warehime

DC/LB - Orlando
DL - Giles
CB - Washington
S- Naivar

S&C - McKnight

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods reporting DT Zacchaeus McKinney no longer plans to officially visit UT in January.

[Vito Corleone]

If we keep all the DTs we signed last year, I could care less if we don't sign one this cycle. However it does put a little pressure on us to sign a couple in 2018. I pretty feel the same way about the Oline, except I think we should probably get at lease one guy.

[TFloss32]

Per his Twitter, Texas has offered DE Dayo Odeyingbo of Irving Ranchview.

Committed to Vanderbilt and camped with UT this past summer.

http://247sports.com/Player/Dayo-Odeyingbo-81070

http://www.hudl.com/profile/4165393/dayo-odeyingbo

[TFloss32]

Per his Twitter, Texas has offered DE Dayo Odeyingbo of Irving Ranchview.

Committed to Vanderbilt and camped with UT this past summer.

http://247sports.com/Player/Dayo-Odeyingbo-81070

http://www.hudl.com/profile/4165393/dayo-odeyingbo

24/7 hearing UT may not have much of a shot here due to Odeyingbo's older brother currently playing for Vanderbilt.

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods reporting Texas could be back in it for RB Toneil Carter.

Apparently Georgia is no longer allowing him to enroll early and he wouldn't have much of an opportunity for immediate playing time with two of their RBs (Chubb and Michel) recently deciding to return for their senior seasons.

[TFloss32]

810558326597648385

810556739108093952

[TFloss32]

810163316173770752

[benefactor]

810163316173770752
Expected. He might carve out a nice career. He has the ideal build and we all know he doesn't shy from contact.

[TFloss32]

LB Kyrei Fisher (Tulsa, OK)

809069149188198400

[texbound]

LB Kyrei Fisher (Tulsa, OK)

809069149188198400

Does he have a Texas offer?

[TFloss32]

Does he have a Texas offer?

If he does, nobody is reporting it.

[texas4ever]

If he does, nobody is reporting it.

This guy has troll all over him.

[texas4ever]

We offered after Little went west.

810655648346214400

[Hook Em 88]

This guy has troll all over him.

I'm thinking Arkansas here just a hunch...

[texas4ever]

TE Reese Leitao decommitted from Nebraska last night. Visited Texas recently.

810678778888388608

[texas4ever]

810868536507854848

[texas4ever]

RB Toneil Carter Decommits. Texas/Baylor thought to be possible destination at this time:

810882413186453504

[texas4ever]

FYI, Carter is an early enrollee. Things should move pretty quick with him.

[texas4ever]

Texas makes final 5 for DE Bryan Jones. He's from the same high school in Louisiana as Malcom Roach.

810678482120351745

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Hamm on Sheffield:


- The longer Kendall Sheffield plays out this process the more skeptical I’m becoming that he signs with Texas A&M. Cecil, Kendall’s father, is and always has, called all the shots when it comes to his son’s future. He’s very analytical with the decision making process, almost to a fault, which is just one reason why things have been delayed close to a week past JUCO signing day. Another reason for delay is Texas. Something I initially mentioned last week as a potential twist. For one reason or another, it feels like Mr. Sheffield is looking for another reason not send his son to Texas A&M and the Longhorns are trying to use their connections to make a late move. Kendall attended multiple Houston games this fall and became close with Will Jackson, former Cougar CB that went in the first round to the Bengals, while he worked out with “The Footwork King” over the spring and summer. So there’s a connection with Tom Herman and the guys he’s put into the league.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

EJ on Toneil Carter:


"...it's almost a foregone conclusion that he will land in Austin. I'm told others around his camp are really pushing UT."


" Texas would take Carter as an early enrollee."


Howe:


"Those close to Carter have spent the last few days looking at backup plans in case Carter was forced to explore other options."


Academics and the depth chart at Texas appeal to Carter's family.


Meekins stayed on Carter just in case something like this would happen. That could be paying off big time right now.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Some TIDBITS from IT


The word on the street is that North Shore DE/OLB K'Lavon Chaisson is recruiting for Texas behind the scenes. Everything I hear says Texas. Except for Chaisson, who isn't the easiest person to get a hold of. Two guys he's really going after are Wylie East RB Eno Benjamin and Lancaster WR Omar Manning. OU and LSU are making a late push for his services, but at the moment I feel confident UT is the team to beat.


Dallas Bishop Dunne DB Chevin Calloway is down to Texas, Ole Miss, and Arkansas. I'm told it's really UT and the Hogs. Herman and Washington have made up some serious ground on the 4-star cornerback, but he's also got family ties to Fayetteville.


I expect him to visit Texas in January. With Thompson, Boyce, and Estell already in the mix, grabbing Calloway should wrap up DB recruiting for 2017. With the insane talent at defensive back in-state for 2018, don't fill up on bread. Leave a spot or two as you go after BJ Foster, Anthony Cook, Jalen Green, and the Green twins from Desoto (Joe and I will have a feature on the Green's later this week).

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

LB Kyrei Fisher commits to Arkansas

[TFloss32]

Per his Twitter, 2018 CB Jaquayln Crawford of Rockdale has been offered.

http://247sports.com/Player/Jaquayln-Crawford-89741

http://www.hudl.com/profile/3263308/jaquayln-crawford

[Bloeddyr10]

First HS Commit of the Tom Herman era!
810955556718542849

[TFloss32]

First HS Commit of the Tom Herman era!
810955556718542849

Hopefully that's Carter.

[Bloeddyr10]

2018 OG Barton Clement of Fort Bend Marshall has been offered.

http://247sports.com/Player/Barton-Clement-77026

http://www.hudl.com/profile/4548935/barton-clement

810949860950241284

[TFloss32]

810955894150270976

[Bloeddyr10]

2017 DE/LB Marqez Bimage of Brenham will officially visit Texas on January 20th, per 24/7.

[TFloss32]

810957083948486656

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

It only makes sense that Toneil Carter has committed!! I know the paysites are scrambling to confirm!

[Bloeddyr10]

Taylor Hamm's the one with inside knowledge? He says it's RB Toneil Carter.

[texas4ever]

It only makes sense that Toneil Carter has committed!! I know the paysites are scrambling to confirm!

Orangebloods confirm it's Carter.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

EJ Holland also reports that Carter has committed!!

[Hook Em 88]

Does this affect Eno Benjamin's offer or do they just complement each other if he does in fact commit?? And who is Carter close to that he may sway our way?

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Does this affect Eno Benjamin's offer or do they just complement each other if he does in fact commit?? And who is Carter close to that he may sway our way?

No it won't effect Eno. Dobbins is the one who wanted to be the sole running back commit. Eno is fine with competition, he even sent a congrats out to Toneil via twitter. I think they will be a great duo.

I have no clue who Toneil is close with. I've heard nothing about any relationships he has but I think that's mostly because he wasn't on Texas' radar at all until a few weeks ago. I'm sure will hear something about who he may help influence soon.

[Vito Corleone]

Now that Carter has committed, I feel a lot better about our RB situation. If we also get Benjamin I think we will be sitting pretty at a position that took a big hit this off season.

Hopefully we can get one or two quality Olinemen to commit and also a couple of TEs and I'd be happy calling it quits for those positions.

I've upped my count on how many I think we take to 20.

QB - 2 Ehlinger and possibly one more.
TE - 2 No idea but I think we get two
OL - 2 No idea, but I think two
RB - 2 Carter and Benjamin
WR - 2 Miller and Manning

DE - 4 Graham, Carson, Chaisson, Bryan
DT - 1 no idea
LB - 1 Bimage
DB - 4 Boyce, Estelle, Thompson, Calloway


I'd take that class and be happy. It could have been a lot better, but it also could have been a lot worse.

[TheMex]

You can exclude Carson, that we should know by now.

[Hook Em 88]

Anyone have any clue why the staff hasn't offered Mohamed Sanogo of Plano if they had him committed at Houston. Seems like it would be an ideal offer...

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

David Shaw being mentioned as a candidate for the Rams Head Coaching gig. Assuming that if he bolts to the NFL, Little may fall into our lap much like Toneil did. ����


http://sports.yahoo.com/news/sources-jon-gruden-a-focal-point-in-l-a-rams-coaching-search-235154574.html

[texas4ever]

Didn't see this posted yesterday, but Texas made it official. All that's left are 2 coaches on the offensive side of the ball. OC and RB coach. Also, there could be an additional coach hired on, if the NCAA approves to add one more coach in the coming weeks.

810975765672194048

[texas4ever]

Herman reaching out to former players

810977302515486721

[texas4ever]

Looks like Chaisson has set-up his official visits.

811242672069496832

[texas4ever]

811227716859084800

[pgardn]

Good momentum.

But for next year in actual games:

Who is our QB? It's kinda important.
Who is our backup RB to Warren?
Is Warren going even going to last a season?
Is Warren going to lose speed via the injury? Quickness was his liability.
Is Porter good enough to help?
Having Carter commit is great, but expecting immediate contributions...
Our defense. Is it really likely we can handle the Big 12 without some really bad bad games? It's not like the Big 12 was really good. Maybe we are more organized, but will it matter? Depth is required, playing 70-90 downs on D is exhausting. We could not handle mobile QBs who broke out.

I don't see this automatic 10 win season that will lead to an avalanche of recruits.

[texas4ever]

811255557629865985

[texas4ever]

811264732099448832

[ATX_Horn]

David Shaw being mentioned as a candidate for the Rams Head Coaching gig. Assuming that if he bolts to the NFL, Little may fall into our lap much like Toneil did. 🙏🏽


http://sports.yahoo.com/news/sources-jon-gruden-a-focal-point-in-l-a-rams-coaching-search-235154574.html

A longshot, at best. That kid and his family's reasons for picking Stanford go way beyond the HC. Damn sure would be nice, though.

[TFloss32]

Maybe something going on here with OL Matthew Huhn of San Antonio Jay.

811253787805569024

[texas4ever]

OT: Looks like Kendal Briles will end up at FAU as OC with Kiffin.

[TFloss32]

811290259984093185

[TFloss32]

811253732369428480

[TFloss32]

810878149546405890

[TFloss32]

811244176553742336

[TFloss32]

810938472697503744

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods reported earlier today that 2019 QB Roschon Johnson of Port Neches-Groves was offered, but it's not true at this time.

He is, however, a favorite in his class to receive a UT offer along with QB Grant Gunnell of Houston St. Pius X.

[TFloss32]

Burton of 24/7 reporting Herman has "unofficially" filled out his staff.

The new OC and RBs coach are in place, but they won't become official until they can leave their current jobs.

[TFloss32]

Quotes from TE Reese Leitao of Tulsa, OK after de-committing from Nebraska (Rivals):

“I talked to them (Nebraska) and let them know I just wanted to make sure my options were open," Leitao said. "But, they are still a consideration of mine."

“My first official visit will be to LSU Jan. 13,” he said. “I am just going in to increase those relationships with the coaching staff, just check it out and learn a lot more. I want to go see what the tradition is all about because I know they have a really rich tradition. It’s a big school, a big campus and they seem to care about their football a lot.”

“TCU, I liked my visit there. My parents were also impressed with them as well,” Leitao said. “It is at the defensive position, so it gave me a chance to look at things on the other side of the ball. I was impressed with speed on their defense and I could come in and showcase my athleticism off the edge, so I was intrigued by that.”

“I really liked the atmosphere when I was (at Texas),” Leitao said. “It was good to see Coach (Tom) Herman again and that whole staff that was at Houston. Everything checked out, I was very impressed and my parents were impressed.”

“Those teams really are my focus right now,” Leitao said. “Ole Miss I have been recruited by and a little bit by Auburn too, but I don’t know if I’ll be taking official visits there.”

[texas4ever]

811314156007804929

[Bloeddyr10]

2018 WR Jermaine Eskridge of Jefferson (FL.) has been offered, per his Twitter.

http://247sports.com/Player/Jermaine-Eskridge-82865

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4460645 (Only his Freshman tape)

811328802731204608

[TFloss32]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neV_6fZAnMQ

[TFloss32]

Rivals saying recent WR offer Jamire Calvin of Los Angeles, CA plans to take a fifth official visit after he makes a commitment at the U.S. Army Bowl.

It will be to Miami or Texas.

[TFloss32]

811310632909897728

[TFloss32]

811301839811596288

[TheMex]

Daniel Young decommitted from Houston. It's a race between Young and Eno B for the last RB spot.

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods saying TE Cade Brewer of Austin Lake Travis will be making his final decision between SMU and Texas by the end of the week.

[TFloss32]

WR Jordan Pouncey (Winter Park, FL)

811396273030959104

http://247sports.com/player/jordan-pouncey-87811

http://www.hudl.com/profile/2930133/jordan-pouncey

[TFloss32]

Daniel Young decommitted from Houston. It's a race between Young and Eno B for the last RB spot.

Poor Major had such a shitty debut.

[TFloss32]

811589547771342849

[TFloss32]

811364786709655553

[Jimmiemac]

Poor Major had such a shitty debut.

Generally happens when a team loses the HC. Very uninspired performance but they laid down a few times under Herman during the year also.

[pgardn]

Generally happens when a team loses the HC. Very uninspired performance but they laid down a few times under Herman during the year also.

Houton's first loss against Navy. 46-40
Navy threw the ball a total of 6 times? Averaged 5 yards a pop on the ground. Dominated the clock...
How does this happen? I know Navy has a tough running game but it's not like the film was not out there and it was the first game of the season so Navy took them by surprise. I just say it's college kids, but wow.

After reading an article from above I do like the idea of having good position teachers. I'm glad Herman emphasized that because we had some terrible route running, all the way to defenders getting confused consistently on very basic pick plays. There were some glaring teaching problems IMO, 3 years worth.

[TFloss32]

810958809476829184

[TFloss32]

811369326355869699

[texas4ever]

Houton's first loss against Navy. 46-40
Navy threw the ball a total of 6 times? Averaged 5 yards a pop on the ground. Dominated the clock...
How does this happen? I know Navy has a tough running game but it's not like the film was not out there and it was the first game of the season so Navy took them by surprise. I just say it's college kids, but wow.


Very simple. Navy is a top 25 team with a non-conventional offense on the road in a freaking Monsoon. If we are to question any loss at all it would be SMU.

[pgardn]

Very simple. Navy is a top 25 team with a non-conventional offense on the road in a freaking Monsoon. If we are to question any loss at all it would be SMU.

46 pts in a monsoon... How about 10-6
I will question both of them since you brought that up as well.

[texas4ever]

Jenks Tight End Reese Leitao talks Texas, Tom Herman (HornsSports)
link: http://www.hornsports.com/forums/topic/13601-jenks-tight-end-reese-leitao-talks-texas-tom-herman/

[texas4ever]

46 pts in a monsoon... How about 10-6
I will question both of them since you brought that up as well.

When you rely on the pass just as much as the run, the weather plays a bigger role IMO. So i wouldn't say they laid down for Herman at all in that game. SMU and Memphis when word started to get out yes.

What exactly are we arguing about here??

[texas4ever]

811618137368039426

[texas4ever]

811634788666929152

[TFloss32]

24/7 saying a name to keep an eye on down the stretch is DE Troy James of Baton Rouge, LA.

Like DE Bryan Jones, he is also a former high school teammate of DE Malcolm Roach.

http://247sports.com/player/troy-james-90432

http://www.hudl.com/video/3/3239349/5721d2e364e96b63801e2e21

[TFloss32]

We'll see if it's legit.

RB Kylin Hill (Columbus, MS)

811674707858747393

[TFloss32]

811661467913220096

[TFloss32]

811590899360813056

[TFloss32]

811325294489518080

[TFloss32]

811622384788733952

[TFloss32]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGW1jAgEJxA

[TFloss32]

811684626154618882

[TFloss32]

811626183708344321

[TFloss32]

Update on TE Cade Brewer of Austin Lake Travis (OrangeBloods):

“I’ve gone and sat down with my family, talked over it a little more in depth,” Brewer said. “I want to make a pretty quick decision here in the next couple days. I’ll try to do it by the end of this week. We’ll see what happens.”

“With SMU, it’s just my relationship with coach (Chad) Morris and that staff. We have been going way back, ever since my sophomore year they have been talking to me. Coach Morris used to coach at Lake Travis,” Brewer said. “I’ve known him for a long time, they run a very similar offense with their tight ends. It’s a very good education, very good location."

“With Texas, it’s just the tradition they have there at the University of Texas and how close it is to home. It’s probably the bigger conference and just coach (Tom) Herman, how he’s done over the years at Houston. I would say those are the biggest factors.”

“It does (impact things) a little bit. Charlie (Brewer) has been one of my good friends for a while,” Brewer said. “But for the most part, it’s strictly about me, what I want to do for the next four years and my future.”

“I still have to sort it out. I’m still indecisive right now,” Brewer said. “I’ll have a little more conversation with family and friends, then do what’s best for me.”

[rjv]

811618137368039426

Nice game by Xavier Martin but his fumble on that drive to try to take the lead while Cibolo had all the momentum sealed the game. He would have had great numbers all year if not for the bum ankle. He finally looked more like his old self in the title game. Caden Sterns also had a nice game and Brendon Brady was a beast. I expect him to get some offers next year as I think he will have a breakout season.

[pgardn]

When you rely on the pass just as much as the run, the weather plays a bigger role IMO. So i wouldn't say they laid down for Herman at all in that game. SMU and Memphis when word started to get out yes.

What exactly are we arguing about here??

Yeah.

Im not sure.

I think the poster before me said lay down and I was thinking more about inconsistent play. So that's my bad. And I think we are discussing. If we were arguing, I would have screamed, "you knuckle head"

[TFloss32]

24/7 reporting the recent offer to 2018 ATH Jermaine Eskridge of Tampa, FL is not valid.

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, UT is close to offering ATH Chris Miller of Denton High.

He's currently committed to Colorado as a CB, but a UT offer would be at WR.

http://247sports.com/player/chris-miller-90436

http://www.hudl.com/profile/3872241/chris-miller

[pgardn]

Nice game by Xavier Martin but his fumble on that drive to try to take the lead while Cibolo had all the momentum sealed the game. He would have had great numbers all year if not for the bum ankle. He finally looked more like his old self in the title game. Caden Sterns also had a nice game and Brendon Brady was a beast. I expect him to get some offers next year as I think he will have a breakout season.


That kid is lightning quick.
I have no idea how he got out of some of the situations he found himself in.

[TFloss32]

811920365253459971

[Vito Corleone]

What a Dick, hope he picks Oklahoma so we can kick his ass for the next 4 years.

[TFloss32]

Interesting quote from A&M's 24/7 site on JUCO CB Kendall Sheffield:

"Look, if Sheffield hasn't made a decision in favor of A&M by now, he is going to Texas. That's got to be pretty clear."

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods saying 2018 S Jordan Moore of Yoakum is still scheduled to make his commitment on Christmas Eve, but there's talk that A&M has made a very strong push lately.

[TFloss32]

811716402637721600

[LkrFan]

808343212050055168

This is getting ugly for OU. I hope they get the death sentence like SMU back in the day...then all their future recruits enroll at UT. Hook 'em Horns!! :D

[LkrFan]

810861091874021377

I hope he's fired. Never liked him as a coach.

[Blake]

Nice game by Xavier Martin but his fumble on that drive to try to take the lead while Cibolo had all the momentum sealed the game. He would have had great numbers all year if not for the bum ankle. He finally looked more like his old self in the title game. Caden Sterns also had a nice game and Brendon Brady was a beast. I expect him to get some offers next year as I think he will have a breakout season.

Kliff has promised he'll stay at QB but I just don't see how.

[TheMex]

Interesting quote from A&M's 24/7 site on JUCO CB Kendall Sheffield:

"Look, if Sheffield hasn't made a decision in favor of A&M by now, he is going to Texas. That's got to be pretty clear."
Taylor Hamm just CB Kendall Sheffield to Texas. In my mind, he hasn't been a realistic option until maybe today.

[Vito Corleone]

I wouldn't mind Sheffield as he would be here for maybe one year max two.

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, RB Daniel Young of Spring Westfield will officially visit UT on January 13th.

This could be a race for the last RB spot as Eno Benjamin will be committing at the U.S. Army Bowl on January 7th.

[TFloss32]

812000448488099840

[Hook Em 88]

In my opinion if there has ever been a silent commit it's Chuck Filiaga and that school is Michigan. We've had a few misses at OL position why don't they go after Stephan Zabie? Whatever happened in this recruitment is he still a viable option as a local ATX product?

[Hook Em 88]

^^^Levi Jones for that matter seems that we have some key positions of néed yet we don't make an effort to fill them with talented local guys. Haven't heard a lick about either one of these guys is there a reason?

[TFloss32]

^^^Levi Jones for that matter seems that we have some key positions of néed yet we don't make an effort to fill them with talented local guys. Haven't heard a lick about either one of these guys is there a reason?

Jones' father, who's always been outspoken, tweeted after Strong was fired that Texas lost their only shot of getting Levi.

Herman was in attendance when he got ejected from the Lake Travis / Westlake playoff game.

Zabie losing his eligibility for his senior year and having to sit out an entire season has made his recruitment go dark, so who knows there.

[TheMex]

^^^Levi Jones for that matter seems that we have some key positions of néed yet we don't make an effort to fill them with talented local guys. Haven't heard a lick about either one of these guys is there a reason?
The Jones don't like Herman and were quite verbal about it on social media. No need for the staff to waste their time with them.

[TFloss32]

812001270571659264

[TFloss32]

812057945273831424

[rjv]

Kliff has promised he'll stay at QB but I just don't see how. he has potential as he improved as a pocket passer this year, but he will definitely redshirt. His one potential downfall is that he seems to have brittle ankles.

[TFloss32]

WR Damion Miller will be in Austin for his official visit on January 20th, per 24/7.

[Hook Em 88]

Jones' father, who's always been outspoken, tweeted after Strong was fired that Texas lost their only shot of getting Levi.

Herman was in attendance when he got ejected from the Lake Travis / Westlake playoff game.

Zabie losing his eligibility for his senior year and having to sit out an entire season has made his recruitment go dark, so who knows there.

Was aware of the situation with Zabie just didn't know if they were leaving the door open for him in case no better options pan out. As far as Levi goes I had no clue his family didn't like Herman.

[TFloss32]

Quick quote from 2018 DE Max Wright of Katy Taylor (24/7):

“A lot of top guys from Houston in my class told me that Texas would be their No. 1 school,” Wright said. “They love coach Herman. They just want to see him win.”

[TFloss32]

Notes on JUCO CB Kendall Sheffield (24/7):

-A&M is feeling like they're almost completely out of it.

-Ohio State wants to take two more DBs and Sheffield is one of three options, including S Jeffrey Okudah.

-while Sheffield hasn't visited UT and hasn't had much contact with Herman and his staff, he visited Houston multiple times and he's close with DB William Jackson who was drafted in the first round out of UH.

-they don't know how serious of a contender Texas is at this point, but the interest from Sheffield is legitimate.

[TFloss32]

With OL Chuck Filiaga eliminating Texas earlier today, 24/7 says UT will be looking at OL Brenden Jaimes (Austin Lake Travis) and OL Samuel Cosmi (Humble Atascocita).

http://247sports.com/Player/Brenden-Jaimes-86325

http://247sports.com/Player/Samuel-Cosmi-93212

[TFloss32]

According to 24/7, one big thing helping out A&M with the recruitment of 2018 S Jordan Moore is his mother supposedly prefers Sumlin to Herman.

Another possible factor is WR Damion Ratley on A&M's roster is from Yoakum.

[Vito Corleone]

So many WRs and DBs in 2018 I don't know any single loss is really that big right now. Talk to me about it at this time next year, I'm hoping we take 4 WRs and 5 DBs in the 2018 class.

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods reporting Herman has been telling offensive recruits that the new OC won't be official for another two to three weeks.

Tim Beck of Ohio State remains the popular name and a source from that side of things believes Meyer is preparing for Beck to leave as he interviewed recently fired Indiana coach, Kevin Wilson, earlier this week.

[TFloss32]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6O7kkcKMH8

[TFloss32]

LB Marqez Bimage of Brenham has de-committed from Houston.

[pgardn]

LB Marqez Bimage of Brenham has de-committed from Houston.


And just like that he gets crystal balled to Tejas

[Jimmiemac]

Trestan Ebner decommits from TCU. Boyd trying to get him to UT as WR (TCU recruited him as a safety).

[Blake]

What's up with UT basketball sucking this year? Is Shaka already on hot seat

[leemajors]

What's up with UT basketball sucking this year? Is Shaka already on hot seat

they don't have a point guard

[TheMex]

Cade Brewer commit to Texas?

[Bloeddyr10]

LB Marqez Bimage of Brenham has de-committed from Houston.

How do you pronounce his last name? Bimage like spinach or more french-like? Bimarge?

[TFloss32]

812379337412542464

[bluetrumpet]

Yeah Cade picked Texas!

[TheMex]

How do you pronounce his last name? Bimage like spinach or more french-like? Bimarge?
I pronounce it like "image" with a b at the beginning. Who knows.

[TFloss32]

Rumors that RB Daniel Young of Spring Westfield may have committed as well.

[TFloss32]

ATH Trestan Ebner of Henderson has de-committed from TCU.

http://247sports.com/Player/Trestan-Ebner-79466

[texas4ever]

they don't have a point guard

This. They're a .500 team at best. Why Shaka didn't at least hunt down a juco PG is crazy. It's like Charlie not going after a QB. I think most will give Shaka the benefit of the doubt this year. But still kind of makes you wonder WTF.

[TFloss32]

812332300067278848

[TFloss32]

812395041314525184

[TFloss32]

812051770537082881

[TheMex]

ATH Trestan Ebner of Henderson has de-committed from TCU.

http://247sports.com/Player/Trestan-Ebner-79466
Eric Nahlin thinks that he is going to Baylor.

[TFloss32]

812400819693907969

[TFloss32]

812403903664947200

[TFloss32]

812404130337685506

[TFloss32]

RB Daniel Young of Spring Westfield has committed to UT.

[TFloss32]

806994449301700609

[TFloss32]

812096713150365697

[Bloeddyr10]

Those GIFs have me crying! The Meekins one might be the best I've see in a long time.

812406631103336450
812409211388706816

[Blake]

they don't have a point guard

So they're just a PG away from big 12 title contention?

[TFloss32]

812460472846917632

[DMX7]

812460472846917632

That is not a bad hire for Lane.

[pgardn]

So they're just a PG away from big 12 title contention?

With Kansas in the conference... That would take an upgrade at every position.

[TFloss32]

812494072694849536

[Bloeddyr10]

Kevin Sumlin tweeted out #YESSIR 18 a few minutes ago. I guess RB/DB Jordan Moore committed to A&M.

[texas4ever]

Moore to ags per Scout (Higs).

[texas4ever]

Don't worry fellows this one is far from over!

[texas4ever]

812797472254914562

[Bloeddyr10]

The good thing is it doesn't seem like Jordan and Joshua Moore are 100% on playing together in college. Also, the 2018 DB class in Texas is good. Here are the highest ranked CB's and S's by the Composite rankings. German Green is the only one ranked outside the top 50 in-state.

BJ Foster, S, Angleton
http://247sports.com/Player/BJ-Foster-87617
http://www.hudl.com/video/3/4438442/5807d13b7bddf7050c5380c3

Anthony Cook, CB, Houston Lamar
http://247sports.com/Player/Anthony-Cook-87941
http://www.hudl.com/video/3/5561438/5721d10a0c5e681224a9d7f4

Cadern Sterns, S, Cibolo Steele (LSU commit)
http://247sports.com/Player/Caden-Sterns-81643
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pM5di1Yk5t4

Jalen Green, CB, Houston Heights
http://247sports.com/Player/Jalen-Green-87937
http://www.hudl.com/video/3/4711267/581a28297bddf73cc47cba54

Atanza Vongor, S, South Grand Prairie
http://247sports.com/Player/Atanza-Vongor-87644
http://www.hudl.com/video/3/6633351/58392951c124d826f8935d72

Leon O'Neal Jr., S, Cypress Springs
http://247sports.com/Player/Leon-ONeal-Jr-46036520
http://www.hudl.com/video/3/4436209/57e88736688ec2629c9dc658

Isaiah Humphries, S, Sachse
http://247sports.com/Player/Isaiah-Humphries-85436
http://www.hudl.com/video/3/4098331/5835ed13c124d701a429631b

Cam'Ron Jones, S, Euless Trinity
http://247sports.com/Player/Camron-Jones-85930
http://www.hudl.com/video/3/3413669/57d0a4340aff7a0f44485e0f

D'Shawn Jamison, CB, Houston Lamar
http://247sports.com/Player/Dshawn-Jamison-91248
http://www.hudl.com/video/3/5561091/5721ca7090eead5d90d05b7e

Verone McKinley, CB, Hebron
http://247sports.com/Player/Verone-McKinley-III-78359
http://www.hudl.com/video/3/3140981/5857843adfd8b8179c48c080

Trevon Moehrig-Woodard, CB, Smithson Valley
http://247sports.com/Player/Trevon-Moehrig-Woodard-89121
http://www.hudl.com/video/3/6963951/57dee197688ec58aa41c803d

Tyrese Heard, S, Teague (UAB commit)
http://247sports.com/Player/Tyrese-Heard-86639
http://www.hudl.com/video/3/4946153/5844a1a5dfd8b7230c0b741c

German Green, CB, DeSoto
http://247sports.com/Player/German-Green-38331
(No tape, but I've heard a lot of good things about him)

Gurvan Hall, S, Palm Beach Lakes (FL.) (One of five safeties offered by Herman while at Houston for the 2018 class)
http://247sports.com/player/gurvan-hall-88261
http://www.hudl.com/video/3/6311541/5829d245bd752030d0aed8d1

[TheMex]

So much talent in Houston. Herman has done a lot of work in that area, that may help us a lot next recruiting cycle.

[TFloss32]

Some of you may recall Yoakum played their semifinal playoff game in Austin and 2018 S Jordan Moore was all about UT at that time.

He told 24/7 he'd be committing to UT the next day, but his mother ended up wanting to think about things more.

He also spoke with A&M's 24/7 site and mentioned it was still UT at the end of last week, so it will be interesting to get the full story later on where things turned.

[TFloss32]

2018 OL Barton Clement (Fort Bend Marshall)

812797935335378949

[TFloss32]

812733246706487297

[Vito Corleone]

With so much DB and WR talent next year, no single guy is going to make me worry about anything.

Good luck to the kid, and his brother.

[TheMex]

With so much DB and WR talent next year, no single guy is going to make me worry about anything.

Good luck to the kid, and his brother.
Remember the Moores are two, one of them is almost a five star. I get that no single guy will break anything but this was a big chance to take two big prospects.

anyone thinking that the other Moore doesn't commit to Aggy if bro stays Aggy is a fool.

[Bloeddyr10]

So much talent in Houston. Herman has done a lot of work in that area, that may help us a lot next recruiting cycle.

This quote by 4-star DE Max Wright of Katy Taylor, is from earlier this week, from 24/7.

“A lot of top guys from Houston in my class told me that Texas would be their No. 1 school,” Wright said. “They love coach Herman. They just want to see him win.”

[TFloss32]

24/7 reporting they don't expect UT to move forward with RB Eno Benjamin.

RB recruiting should be complete.

[Vito Corleone]

Biggest reason we should not worry about the Moore brothers.

1. Fully expect Aggsy to have a really crappy year next year.
2. Fully expect Aggsy to dump Rumlin after next year.
3. I fully expect Texas to win North of 9 games next year.
4. I fully expect Herman to kill it in recruiting.

[TFloss32]

2018 S Isaiah Humphries (Sachse)

Looks like it will be Penn State since his father played there.

813212666743361536

http://247sports.com/Player/Isaiah-Humphries-85436

[TFloss32]

813411801824186368

[TFloss32]

813412363319656450

813433690512498688

[Kermit]

Biggest reason we should not worry about the Moore brothers.

1. Fully expect Aggsy to have a really crappy year next year.
2. Fully expect Aggsy to dump Rumlin after next year.
3. I fully expect Texas to win North of 9 games next year.
4. I fully expect Herman to kill it in recruiting.

Don't hold your breath.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Army All American OL Kerstetter from SA Reagan just flipped from Ok. St. to Texas!!!

[TFloss32]

OL Derek Kerstetter (San Antonio Reagan)

813469251512258560

[TFloss32]

813468487473577985

[Vito Corleone]

So I live in the Reagan area literally about 4 miles from the high school and I know nothing about this kid. How good is Kerstetter? Where is he projected to play at? Who does he compare to?

[Vito Corleone]

Don't hold your breath.

9+ wins, take it to the bank.

[TFloss32]

813563830492139520

[TFloss32]

Quote from TE Chase Rogers of Bay Saint Louis, MS (Rivals):

"I’ve been talking to Texas quite a bit. After the coaching change about two days later, Coach Meekins, the new tight ends coach at Texas texted me and told me to give him a call and he was telling me about how they think I’m their guy and I can come in a play early. They’re looking for a guy to split out not just be a traditional tight end and I think I fit that role well. The previous staff was going to offer me right before they left but they didn't want to not knowing if they were going to be there or not."

http://247sports.com/Player/Chase-Rogers-79776

[TFloss32]

813766483432112130

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, DE Ryan Johnson of Mobile, AL has moved his UT official visit to January 26th.

http://247sports.com/Player/Ryan-Johnson-79720

[Das Texan]

813766483432112130

did he finally figure it out?

[Hook Em 88]

813766483432112130

Going the JUCO route, I suppose?

[TFloss32]

24/7 saying CB Kobe Boyce will take his official visit to Texas on January 13th.

CB Josh Thompson will officially visit the following weekend on January 20th.

[TFloss32]

813850676442923008

[TFloss32]

ATH Montrell Estell will make his official visit to UT on January 20th, per 24/7.

[TFloss32]

Quote from LB Levi Jones of Austin Westlake (24/7):

“Sam (Ehlinger) is my best friend but we’ve talked about this for a long time,” Jones told 247Sports. “I’ve always wanted to leave home or get away from home. With Texas, my brother (Cayleb Jones) went there. Like I said, I want to get away from home. It’s nothing against them or whatever.”

[TFloss32]

813865429940797440

[pgardn]

9+ wins, take it to the bank.

Who is our QB?

[Vito Corleone]

Who is our QB?

Shane Buechele, the true freshmen that threw for 3000 yards and 21 touchdowns. With a 136 QB rating.

He might have disappointed in the end of the season, but he will be a force over the next 3 seasons. Bank on that also.

[pgardn]

Shane Buechele, the true freshmen that threw for 3000 yards and 21 touchdowns. With a 136 QB rating.

He might have disappointed in the end of the season, but he will be a force over the next 3 seasons. Bank on that also.

I thought Herman wanted a running threat at QB? I thought that was a major part of his offense?

[Vito Corleone]

I thought Herman wanted a running threat at QB? I thought that was a major part of his offense?

It might be, but you have to play the hand you are dealt.

[TFloss32]

813888913349586944

[benefactor]

I thought Herman wanted a running threat at QB? I thought that was a major part of his offense?
Well Buechele isn't necessarily slow footed...and I think it was a major part because Ward was such an exceptional runner. Herman will still integrate some of his QB run stuff just not near as much as he did with Ward, obviously.

If Herman is as good of a coach as advertised he will be able to gear the offense towards the strengths of its skill players. Ward was elite as a running QB and a decent passer, so it made sense to get him as many opportunities in the open field as possible then use that to get him chances to throw it down the field. Buechele is an elite passer and a decent runner, so the opposite can be expected...where defenses get forced to sit back in coverage, giving Buechele opportunities via scrambles/designed runs to pick up yardage.

If Coach Herman is stuck in one offensive philosophy and can't adjust, then he has no business coaching at the Division I-A level, much less Texas.

[TheMex]

He developed three QBs in one season and won a national championship with the third by killing Alabama on its way. He can develop QBs, just sit back and enjoy.

[DMX7]

Shane Buechele, the true freshmen that threw for 3000 yards and 21 touchdowns. With a 136 QB rating.

He might have disappointed in the end of the season, but he will be a force over the next 3 seasons. Bank on that also.

I liked Shane and I think his head injury played a role in the bad performances the last two games. Hopefully he will bounce back. I need to know if we have a running game though before I declare a 9 win season even possible. I would love to get that USC game in the win column.

[TFloss32]

814145845125726208

[TFloss32]

Recent ATH offer Jordan Pouncey of Winter Park, FL has de-committed from Notre Dame.

http://247sports.com/player/jordan-pouncey-87811

[TFloss32]

814202815996456961

[TFloss32]

814161238175387648

[TFloss32]

814178775638376449

[TFloss32]

814130455880626176

[TFloss32]

814193469522640897

[TFloss32]

24/7 reporting DT Marvin Wilson is not planning on giving Texas an in-home visit in January.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Is it fair to say that A&M isn't Big 12 ready after last night?

[TheMex]

Is it fair to say that A&M isn't Big 12 ready after last night?
They're SEC good but still not Big 12 good.

[TheMex]

Eric Nahlin is now predicting Sheffield to Texas.

[TFloss32]

Eric Nahlin is now predicting Sheffield to Texas.

For those who don't read Inside Texas, Nahlin has known Sheffield's father for a while now.

[TFloss32]

814486142565294080

[TFloss32]

24/7 reporting CB Chevin Calloway will now give Texas his final official visit on January 27th.

He'll visit Arkansas the week before and they should be UT's primary competition.

[pgardn]

I liked Shane and I think his head injury played a role in the bad performances the last two games. Hopefully he will bounce back. I need to know if we have a running game though before I declare a 9 win season even possible. I would love to get that USC game in the win column.

For a true freshman he was incredible. Imagine our record with just Swoopes...

Hopefully he will get stronger. His arm is adequate mainly because of accuracy. Receivers had to wait a bit too long for those horizontal throws to get receivers in open spaces. And the longer deep throws happened after very short drops. Beuchele was also supposedly in an offense he was very familiar with and fit HS QBs. We did not see stand in the pocket and step up/deliver a 17 yd rope over the middle. We got very predictable. Was that a play calling problem or a QB limitation problem... a bit of both...

So troops, I guess it is Herman's job. Because he does not have a great athlete in Beuchele based on last year. And he will be starting over I assume.

[TFloss32]

814537833616670721

[TFloss32]

814554349867270144

[TFloss32]

I don't think I've ever seen a player suspended for a bowl because of stealing from the sponsor.

814581316138258433

[Bloeddyr10]

Former Ohio State QB Kenny Guiton is, according to his Twitter Bio, now WR Quality Control Assistent at Texas. I'm pretty sure he held a position similar at Houston. It looks like Herman might get the big support staff he wanted. Great news!

https://twitter.com/CoachGuiton

[TFloss32]

Former Ohio State QB Kenny Guiton is, according to his Twitter Bio, now WR Quality Control Assistent at Texas. I'm pretty sure he held a position similar at Houston. It looks like Herman might get the big support staff he wanted. Great news!

https://twitter.com/CoachGuiton

Houston guy too.

Played high school ball at Aldine Eisenhower.

[TFloss32]

Leitao?

814628289482342400

[Bloeddyr10]

It was TE Reese Leitao

814634649460887552

[Vito Corleone]

QB - Done
RB - Done
TE - Done

This is great news.

I'll be extremely happy if we get a couple more solid guys and close with a top 25 class.
Chaisson, Sheffield, Bimage, Manning, and keep Graham.

Edit: I forgot to mention Chevin Calloway as someone I really want as well.

[TheMex]

On top of those, I also hope that we can find another LB, we need at least two.