2022 Texas Longhorns Recruiting Thread

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I’ll be releasing my top 43 on Wednesday of this week. Set your alarms, gentleman.

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Most, not all players, but most do that to politely tell the other schools, do not contact me anymore. When you start consistently getting 100 calls a day/week while having to do school work, practice, etc., recruiting gets old.

I also think it is a bragging moment as well but you'd think they deserve a bit of the fanfare.

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Spring game info...

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Roach:

— Five-star offensive lineman Devon Campbell confirmed with me tonight that he would attend the Texas spring game this weekend. This is obviously great news coming just two weeks after Campbell and his uncle took a self-guided trip to Austin. As I reported a few weeks ago, Campbell plans to make several unofficial visits to Texas throughout the year in addition to an official trip in either the summer or fall. Texas remains in an excellent spot for the elite guard prospect, and getting him back to Austin this weekend is an incredibly positive sign.


— I spoke with Maalik Murphy tonight who is booked for a return to Austin this weekend along with his quarterback trainer Danny Hernandez. Murphy is coming off of a shortened junior spring season where he got some valuable game reps. Now that he's headed into his senior year, Murphy has all eyes forward to make sure he can make the most of it before enrolling in school. Murphy said he plans to do some recruiting with the other prospects on campus this weekend and he's recently been texting with guys like Campbell to try and build the 2022 class.


— 2023 DeSoto WR Johntay Cook is a maybe for the game. He'd like to make it but he has a track meet that might interfere with the ability to visit. The same can be said for Rueben Owens. The lone commit in the 2023 class has a track meet that will interfere with his visit as well. There's a report that 2023 quarterback Arch Manning will also be in attendance. We have not confirmed if that's the case or not but we are checking on that. We thought that if he was visiting, Owens would be along with him. The two have been growing a bond as Owens has been trying to get him to Austin and Owens recently spent the day with Manning after traveling to New Orleans for a 7v7 tournament.

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TFB mentioned yesterday that Arch Manning should be in attendance for the Spring Game.

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Inside Texas

Early list of recruits headed to Austin for Saturday’s spring game, A&M pledge set to see UT, and the first 2024 offer. Enjoy the evening news.


Spring Game visitors list:


Devon Campbell, Arlington Bowie
BJ Allen, Aledo (TEXAS)
Maalik Murphy, Junipero Serra (CA) (TEXAS)
Trevell Johnson, Arlington Martin (TEXAS)
Armani Winfield, Lewisville (TEXAS) (maybe)
Jordan Renaud, Lewisville (2023)


We anticipate this list could grow over the next few days, and there are a few names we're still confirming. We might also see some players just wait until the dead period is lifted in June.


DL Anthony James, Wylie East (2023) (A&M):


Catching up with the junior-to-be defensive lineman and current A&M commit, a trip to Austin is in the works for June 18th.


That's the big weekend where most of UT's commit and top targets will trip to Texas. James, who holds 12 offers including Oregon, Florida State, Oklahoma State, and Arizona State, was offered by the previous Texas staff.


Now, UT's new coaches want to get to know James.


"Just stay honest with me and I'll be honest with them," said James, about talking to the UT staff. "We are just getting started building the relationship. I know what Coach Giles wanted, but can't wait to see why (Texas) wants to recruit me.”


James is familiar with the area, and lived in Austin for a good portion of his life.


“I lived there for six years and my grandmother lives there now," said James. "It's nothing new I haven't seen. I just want to get face-time with the coaches and see the campus.”


He might hit College Station for an unofficial in June, and says Oregon is really recruiting him the hardest right now. If anything, getting an A&M pledge to visit Austin in mid-June is a win.


RB/ATH Jason Brown Jr, O'Dea HS (Seattle, WA) (2024):


The 5-foot-10, 180-pound freshman sensation picked up a big offer last week. The University of Texas came calling and extended him the verbal invitation.


It makes five offers for the Seattle native, including Washington, USC, Utah, and Nevada.


“It’s been a blessing to see a school as big as Texas showing interest in me," Brown said. "It's amazing and I’m really excited to prove to the coaches that I can play at a high level.”


It's so early for Brown to have any schools separating, and he just enjoys the attention from each staff.


“Right now, I’d love to see all of them," said Brown. "What each university has to offer and what feel the school gives me. I’m in disbelief that I have these opportunities so early, so I’m going to take advantage of it.”


Texas has some roots from the state of Washington, and used them to get in on the ground early for the talented tailback.


“The offer is beyond words, like I said earlier, it’s a blessing to have a school like Texas have such confidence in me," Brown explained. "Just having a conversation with the coaches, they seem really genuine and respect my game. I’m excited and I can’t wait to see their production this year.”

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IT reporting CB Denver Harris will be attending the Spring Game on Saturday.

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Looks like Troy will get to play a little on Saturday too.

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Illinois State transfer DL John Ridgeway reported a Texas offer

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IT reporting CB Denver Harris will be attending the Spring Game on Saturday.

WOW, times flies. I can't believe the Spring Game is already here.

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Per Roach, DL Zac Swanson is on campus and will attend the Spring game tomorrow.

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Looks like Orgeron can keep in state talent at home. Maybe one day we can do that

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What position are we expecting Freshman Ja'Tavion Sanders to play next season?

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Did Archie Manning and CJ Williams show up for the game?

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What position are we expecting Freshman Ja'Tavion Sanders to play next season?


Personally I would love it if he could become a LB . The TE thing... if he proves invaluable there, let it be. DE ok same. But we seem to have those covered a bit better.

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Personally I would love it if he could become a LB . The TE thing... if he proves invaluable there, let it be. DE ok same. But we seem to have those covered a bit better.

Do you know which direction the coach's are leaning on where to play him?

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Do you know which direction the coach's are leaning on where to play him?

IT reported that the coaching staff would start him off at TE.

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IT reported that the coaching staff would start him off at TE.
I have watched him play many times, and tight end is his best position. He could very easily play in the NFL

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Texas gets help from the portal and lands New Mexico State LB Devin Richardson

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I have watched him play many times, and tight end is his best position. He could very easily play in the NFL

Nice, it feels like we haven't had a lot of luck at TE position at Texas for many many years now. Hopefully that changes. The offense is very interesting and exciting this year.

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I was highly underwhelmed by the offense yesterday but then I watched a&ms spring game and felt a lot better about us.

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TE Malcolm Epps to enter the transfer portal.

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IT reported that the coaching staff would start him off at TE.

Good deal.
I want him to play where he helps the team the most.
Seems like the kid could be a sure starter from an athletic point of view. This could be the best athlete on our entire team.
We are thin at LB. If he is better at that position for the team or we would need him for depth I want him there also. I understand he was a DE. But if they did try him at LB and excelled and is better than what we have there, both ways please just limit the snaps. I trust the coaching staff saying this is not where he can help us.

And yes I understand kids want to play the position they would be most likely to play in the NFL. Team first now that you are on the team.

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Oklahoma is going to score their points. The league is set up for scoring. You have to score with them. Sanders was more a BIG wide receiver, who could run with any of the corners and outmuscle them for the ball. He also has uncanny skills for catching the ball. If he is not doubled he will be a lot of fun to watch.
I understand we need linebackers, and he could probably play there. But he will be a badass tight end. I’d bet big money on it.

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Oklahoma is going to score their points. The league is set up for scoring. You have to score with them. Sanders was more a BIG wide receiver, who could run with any of the corners and outmuscle them for the ball. He also has uncanny skills for catching the ball. If he is not doubled he will be a lot of fun to watch.
I understand we need linebackers, and he could probably play there. But he will be a badass tight end. I’d bet big money on it. just added Ben Davis from the portal

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I was highly underwhelmed by the offense yesterday but then I watched a&ms spring game and felt a lot better about us.

The Spring games are pretty much always underwhelming TBH.

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Texas has been in contact.

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Thompson had the benefit of being behind the first team offensive line, while Card had the benefit of the first team defensive line’s standout day.

Sarkisian has made it clear he will play 1st team offense against 1st team defense in practice when it is all sorted out.
So I am not all that worried. Except if they call the play that requires the QB to throw some sort of deformed basketball hook as a pass on the goal line.

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Zac Swanson commits

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Texas has been in contact.

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Dude is 6'1" 230 as a freshman... I wonder if ATM even bothered to convince him to stay because WR.

Could fit other spots (off-ball linebacker, running back) but proved as a senior that long-term designation at receiver is definitely reasonable. Flat-out football player with big-play punch and big-game experience. Projects to high-major level as multi-year starter with NFL Draft potential."

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Zac Swanson commits

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Dude is 6'1" 230 as a freshman... I wonder if ATM even bothered to convince him to stay because WR.

Could fit other spots (off-ball linebacker, running back) but proved as a senior that long-term designation at receiver is definitely reasonable. Flat-out football player with big-play punch and big-game experience. Projects to high-major level as multi-year starter with NFL Draft potential."

I believe Texas would like him to play LB. That's where he has the most potential. Texas coaches were supposed to talk to him last night. This should help with the Denver Harris recruitment as they are buds.

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Inside Texas

Let’s recap a highly entertaining afternoon and night on the Texas internet.


Alabama grad transfer Ben Davis makes the long-expected announcement.


The timing of the switch from Todd Orlando’s tight front (three-man featuring two 4i defensive ends) to Chris Ash’s four-man look coincided with Texas landing three defensive linemen ideally suited for the former alignments. To be sure, those guys in the 2020 class were great takes, but not landing a true edge left the program a year behind on transitioning to more ideal personnel.


That has proven to be little trouble for the new staff as it has landed a whopping three players from playoff and National Championship caliber schools. LSU‘s Ray Thornton is already on campus and he’ll soon be joined by Notre Dame’s Ovie Oghuofo and Alabama’s Ben Davis, who just graduated from Alabama.


On top of this, the staff landed four-star high schooler David Abiara between the first and second signing day.


Texas needs to hit on younger guys at the position in order to restock. Thornton and Davis will only have this next season to play. Oghuofo actually has three to play, but might only play two. Texas needs to hit on him in order to bridge the younger talent. They may need another graduate transfer next year, too, but they’ve shown that shouldn’t be a problem.


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Not to be outdone by Steve Sarkisian, Chris Beard added Vanderbilt hoops transfer Dylan Disu as he elected to bring his scoring, length, and rebounding ability home to Texas. This was a huge need as Texas may lose Jericho Sims to....somewhere.


From @Gerry Hamilton: The 6-foot-9 versatile stretch four that led the SEC in rebounding in 2020-21 came out of Pflugerville Hendrickson High as a top 130 ranked prospect in the 2019 class nationally. He picked Vanderbilt over offers from Georgia Tech, SMU, Texas A&M, Stanford, DePaul and Tulsa.


(15.0 points, 9.2 rebounds in 2020-21)


Shadrach Banks jumps in the portal


And Denver Harris jumps on Leon O’Neal.


Honestly, I don’t know what the lede is here. That Texas has a chance for Banks, or Harris’ destruction of O’Neal. It would seemingly be the chance to add a high level talent at linebacker, but the sheer wordsmithing offered by Harris in defense of Banks makes it too close to call.


In case you missed it, every UT fan’s favorite A&M safety O’Neal quoted the news of Banks entering the portal with “Little homie couldn’t get open anyway.” To which Banks’ friend and former teammate at North Shore, Denver Harris, replied, “bro you’re naturally a whole weirdo.”


Amazing stuff.


Banks committed to A&M early in the process after having spent a lot of time in Bryan/College Station because of a cousin who attended the school. With the previous staff, Texas was never much of a threat even though Tom Herman fetishized stronger slot receivers. Banks looks to be outgrowing receiver and should be destined for linebacker. Texas and TCU are the two potential landing places we’ve heard.


Zac Swanson late night surprise


It’s not a surprise the 2022 defensive lineman committed but the 10 o’clock late night timing was. Of course he’s from Arizona (Brophy Prep, Phoenix) and nobody really knows what time it is there because most of the state doesn’t observe Daylight Savings Time. @Zona Horn is reading this with a miner’s lamp on right now.


I don’t want to overhype the commitment, but it is a good data point that Sark and his staff can shut down leans if given the opportunity to get players to Austin. This is something we’ll be watching for in June.


Under Mack Brown, Texas was able to flip the script on a number of recruitments because of the experience players had in Austin. Texas may be getting back to that point, but first and foremost the staff needs to land the leans and then win some ballgames.


The overall Texas experience can do a lot of the heavy lifting in a recruitment but the staff will always need to do its part. I think that’s where things are heading.


Swanson’s a good one with a projectable frame to carry 290 pounds. If he keeps most of that stellar quickness off the ball, he could be a good one.

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Swanson really reminds me of a younger BRob from the 05 Championship and Vikings. Dude can be a monster as 4i like Moro was on Saturday

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Robison was a pretty elite shot putter. Good enough to compete on the Texas T & F team.

Swanson has pretty good genes, but I'm not sure he's in the same athleticism category as Robison.

I will agree Robison or Jared Allen is a better comparison than JJ Watt or the Bosas.

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Robison was a pretty elite shot putter. Good enough to compete on the Texas T & F team.

Swanson has pretty good genes, but I'm not sure he's in the same athleticism category as Robison.

I will agree Robison or Jared Allen is a better comparison than JJ Watt or the Bosas.

Robison was on another level as a player and Athlete no doubt about. Dude was crazy gifted.

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Texas continues to have talks with Shadrach Banks today. It’s down to Texas and TCU most feel.

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Don’t like the comparisons to Robinson or Jared Allen for anyone. We’ve had several that were supposed to be that good and none ever materialized.

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It is slow out there today! Thought this was cool.

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Matt Coleman going pro...

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Matt Coleman going pro...

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Texas offers 2023 Des Moines (IA) Southeast Polk OL Kadyn Proctor.

https://twitter.com/KadynProctor1/status/1387819452486586372?s=20

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I'm guessing these kids should really think hard about jumping so quickly. You only get 1 transfer.

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I'm guessing these kids should really think hard about jumping so quickly. You only get 1 transfer.

https://twitter.com/chris_hummer/status/1387520273595965449?s=20

I'm also guessing with the July 1 deadline there is no use quitting on the Team, if you don't win the starting job (QB's, etc.). You can't jump anywhere else the same year.

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Owasso (OK, Tulsa area) DT Chris McClellan

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Per TFB, things are looking good for transfer USC LB Palaie Gaoteote. They expect him to sign with Texas.

Also things are trending very well for Aggy transfer sh. Banks.

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Good for him.
If he can still run a 4.4 and improve on... a whole bunch of stuff, its a great thing.

tbf he was injured so much and then the whole school song mess.
He must be healthy again if he did so well in physical drills.
I thought he was going to be one of our best safeties ever after his freshman year.

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Is Indy going to use a FB in their offense? jk...

I am sort of is shock on this one.
I guess another guy who was always injured.
His arm strength was always questionable.

The draft for positions is a really weird thing. 10 qbs in six rounds... 8 in the first three rounds? Future assistant coaches?

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Good for him.
If he can still run a 4.4 and improve on... a whole bunch of stuff, its a great thing.

tbf he was injured so much and then the whole school song mess.
He must be healthy again if he did so well in physical drills.
I thought he was going to be one of our best safeties ever after his freshman year.

A fall from grace like no other.

[Hook Em 88]

A fall from grace like no other.

Wrong..he was still drafted at a respectable spot. Heck at least he was drafted. I couldn’t believe that mega 5 star recruits Marvin Wilson, Anthony Hines and our own Brennan Eagles went un drafted. Not so much Eagles, we knew that was coming. Who would have that looking back if you throw a guy like Sam Cosmi in that group. Nobody would believe he’d be the only one of that bunch to be drafted and as high as he went.

[pgardn]

Wrong..he was still drafted at a respectable spot. Heck at least he was drafted. I couldn’t believe that mega 5 star recruits Marvin Wilson, Anthony Hines and our own Brennan Eagles went un drafted. Not so much Eagles, we knew that was coming. Who would have that looking back if you throw a guy like Sam Cosmi in that group. Nobody would believe he’d be the only one of that bunch to be drafted and as high as he went.

If you can play left tackle with proficiency, you are a rare player. QB & LTs get paid. Not having to give a LT help is an enormous advantage.

Obviously Caden Sterns stood out with the physical stuff. Because his play... and he admitted it, well there is a ton of work to be done. And he probably passed interviews and such with flying colors.

[texas4ever]

https://twitter.com/AnwarRichardson/status/1389236246409515011?s=20

[texas4ever]

Wrong..he was still drafted at a respectable spot. Heck at least he was drafted. I couldn’t believe that mega 5 star recruits Marvin Wilson, Anthony Hines and our own Brennan Eagles went un drafted. Not so much Eagles, we knew that was coming. Who would have that looking back if you throw a guy like Sam Cosmi in that group. Nobody would believe he’d be the only one of that bunch to be drafted and as high as he went.

My comment was more about the player he was as Freshman to when he left. Freshman level Caden was All-American. Where he ended up the last few years was no where close. I'm sure injuries had a part to do with it. Hopefully he can stay healthy.

[texas4ever]

https://twitter.com/RivalsPortal/status/1389278052081967104?s=20

[texas4ever]

https://twitter.com/jaylonguilbeau1/status/1389037307181797376?s=20

[texas4ever]

4-star OLB TJ Dudley from Montgomery is taking an OV to Texas according to Roach.

https://247sports.com/Player/TJ-Dudley-46084527/

[DMX7]

Per TFB, things are looking good for transfer USC LB [COLOR=#000000][FONT=proxima-nova]Palaie Gaoteote. They expect him to sign with Texas.


What the story on Palaie? He was a 5-star recruit. Did he struggle to get playing time at USC or what?

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[texas4ever]

What the story on Palaie? He was a 5-star recruit. Did he struggle to get playing time at USC or what?

Injury prone......

[texas4ever]

https://youtu.be/ctx8aGFGs-Q

[pgardn]

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Thats a HS kid?
Looks way too easy. Effortless
Good lord...

Look at the height he throws the ball from vertically, look at the height the receiver catches the ball, and then realize Ewers throws the ball without much of a vertical component up (aka angle to the horizontal). Then look at the actual distance of the pass...

That is effortless velocity and accuracy. Its one little drill with no D and he looks at the receiver the whole way but... oh my.

I may be fooled by the camera and distances but that appears really top notch.
HS... no way? We need a really good season and then try to reel this kid back.

[texas4ever]

Apparently Texas is in good position to possible take Vanderbilt's best player, S Donovan Kaufman.

He's in the portal and he is a good one.


https://www.hudl.com/video/3/7487764/5defa9980428ab054cab9012

[texas4ever]

From Lincoln HS in Tacoma, WA, the 6-foot-5, 240-pound composite five-star d-lineman Jayden Wayne was offered today.

https://twitter.com/JaydenWayne8/status/1389648185577115655?s=20

https://247sports.com/Player/Jayden-Wayne-46085119/

[texas4ever]

https://twitter.com/247SportsPortal/status/1389588787521630209?s=20

[texas4ever]

https://twitter.com/TexasFootball/status/1389668488734728198?s=20

[texas4ever]

https://twitter.com/MaxPreps/status/1388691986291511297?s=20

[texas4ever]

Mike at Night: Remembering 2021 draft picks as recruits (24/7)

https://247sports.com/college/texas/LongFormArticle/Mike-at-Night-Texas-Longhorns-Football-Recruiting-2021-draft-picks-as-recruits-164975387/#164975387_1

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[pgardn]

https://twitter.com/MaxPreps/status/1388691986291511297?s=20

Do IMG kids from other states count as Florida?

[texas4ever]

https://twitter.com/SpanningTheLoeb/status/1389784507373572099?s=20

[texas4ever]

https://twitter.com/_jayythegreat_/status/1389767597005148161?s=20

[texas4ever]

https://twitter.com/TexasRecruiting/status/1390270620936646663?s=20

[texas4ever]

https://twitter.com/40AcresLandLord/status/1390284934250651648?s=20

[texas4ever]

Duncanville’s 2022 OL Cam Williams picked up a Texas offer.

https://twitter.com/BigCamWill/status/1390093159334567937?s=20

https://247sports.com/Player/Cameron-Williams-46085065/

[Eastexhorn]

Do IMG kids from other states count as Florida?

K. Mond QB was credited tp IMG I belive he is from Texas.

[texas4ever]

https://twitter.com/Colts/status/1390045476234440704?s=20

[texas4ever]

https://twitter.com/TexasFootball/status/1390334817900896257?s=20

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[texas4ever]

What in the world

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[Kermit]

Jesus Christ. That poor family.

[benefactor]

Fucking awful

[Trill Clinton]

Tragic. Prayers to the ehlinger family.

[rjv]

from one of the highest highs to the lowest low in the span of one week. awful news to hear.

[texas4ever]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E0vDiHEWQAEaNhk?format=jpg&name=medium

[Cowhorns01]

Sad to hear the terrible news. Prayers for the ehlinger family , friends and teammates

[pgardn]

That poor family.
Poor mom.

RIP Jake

[texas4ever]

https://twitter.com/TexasFootball/status/1390461460875259905?s=20

[texas4ever]

https://twitter.com/TexasFootball/status/1390466608666189824?s=20

[playblair]

jake had recently been going through testing for his heart

[DMX7]

jake had recently been going through testing for his heart

What I read is that the police did not suspect foul play so perhaps it was related to this. What a tragedy.

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[texas4ever]

https://twitter.com/806hsscconnect/status/1390445311022276611?s=21

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[texas4ever]

Inside Texas:


QB Quinn Ewers, Southlake Carroll (2022):

Inside Texas has had the Ohio State soft commit as a slightly better than coin flip to backflip to Texas. While others are saying there’s nothing to see here, we are saying there is in fact something to see here and will go from 51% to 60% confidence he ends up in Austin.

This isn’t based on anything Quinn has told us, but we feel we have a good read of the situation. Follow at your own peril.

[Billybass]

Inside Texas:


QB Quinn Ewers, Southlake Carroll (2022):

Inside Texas has had the Ohio State soft commit as a slightly better than coin flip to backflip to Texas. While others are saying there’s nothing to see here, we are saying there is in fact something to see here and will go from 51% to 60% confidence he ends up in Austin.

This isn’t based on anything Quinn has told us, but we feel we have a good read of the situation. Follow at your own peril.
This is awesome news. Problem is now I got my expectations up, and that has not been good last couple of recruiting cycles. Maybe things are FINALLY getting back to where we were in the early Mack years. Got my fingers crossed !

[texas4ever]

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[Eastexhorn]

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Or maybe the TE room or maybe two way player. Ben a whole since Texashashad one of those.

[texas4ever]

https://twitter.com/HamiltonESPN/status/1390806202498621441?s=20

[texas4ever]

https://twitter.com/SWiltfong247/status/1390810616957386758?s=20

https://twitter.com/SebastianCheeks/status/1390810694346584065?s=20

https://247sports.com/Player/Sebastian-Cheeks-46099187/

[texas4ever]

^^^^

Evanston (Ill.) Township Top247 2022 linebacker Sebastian Cheeks is excited to take an official visit to Texas the weekend of June 11.


“Honestly my relationship with the new staff has grown tremendously and the message has remained the same,” Cheeks told 247Sports. “Coach (Jeff) Choate and Sark have continued to help me on and off the field and each day I’m growing closer with the staff.


“They’ve shown me ways I would fit into the program early and become a leader.”


Cheeks also has a June 4 official scheduled to North Carolina.


Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Wisconsin are among the schools the Longhorns and Tar Heels will battle to sign Cheeks who has been invited to play in the All-American Bowl following his senior season.


The 247Sports Composite tabs Cheeks as the country's No. 9 outside linebacker and No. 125 prospect overall.

[Biggems]

This is awesome news. Problem is now I got my expectations up, and that has not been good last couple of recruiting cycles. Maybe things are FINALLY getting back to where we were in the early Mack years. Got my fingers crossed !

just be like me.....it is all rumors and gossip until the ink is dried on the paper........helps me maintain balance and level headedness.

[texas4ever]

https://twitter.com/BigCamWill/status/1390815085648617472?s=20

https://247sports.com/Player/Cameron-Williams-46085065/

[playblair]

just be like me.....it is all rumors and gossip until the ink is dried on the paper........helps me maintain balance and level headedness.
bruh this approach will no longer work with the transfer portal the ink is never dry

[texas4ever]

https://twitter.com/claudette_mp/status/1390766845616037889?s=20

[texas4ever]

https://twitter.com/NickHarris247/status/1391069350988296197?s=20

[ProgramaticNonFit]

Inside Texas:


QB Quinn Ewers, Southlake Carroll (2022):

Inside Texas has had the Ohio State soft commit as a slightly better than coin flip to backflip to Texas. While others are saying there’s nothing to see here, we are saying there is in fact something to see here and will go from 51% to 60% confidence he ends up in Austin.

This isn’t based on anything Quinn has told us, but we feel we have a good read of the situation. Follow at your own peril.

Do you think that he's waiting to see how The Sark Longhorns do on the field before pulling the trigger? I think at the end of the day we have to show progress on the field....competing for Big 12 etc for him to flip. If we start the year with a few losses...maybe he stick with Ahia St? Seems like a smart kid playing the long game to make sure UT shows progress....

[pgardn]

Do you think that he's waiting to see how The Sark Longhorns do on the field before pulling the trigger? I think at the end of the day we have to show progress on the field....competing for Big 12 etc for him to flip. If we start the year with a few losses...maybe he stick with Ahia St? Seems like a smart kid playing the long game to make sure UT shows progress....

He also has three QBs in front of him at ohio st with at least 3 years of eligibility, all quality. I believe they have all been there a year, so they are a year ahead knowing the offense and team, but I dont think any of them played much. I think this is a factor. Ewers might have made a comparison and thinks he plays sooner with us with a lot more options to pass.

But Ohio St. also has better receivers and a better O line ... all of this probably matters. Tough decision if he really likes Austin. Columbus Ohio... good lord, no way if you really care about the surroundings outside a campus.

Question not for me... sorry...

[rogcl1]

Jim Bertelson passed. Very good versatile player. !969 National Championship team. Street, Bertelson , T Coy, Steve Worster in backfield and Cotton Speyrer at WR. Kinda different kind of FB but I guess the start of the read option stuff sorta.

[texas4ever]

https://twitter.com/KevinLamarCole1/status/1391543856613806083?s=20

[texas4ever]

https://twitter.com/Xavierworthy2/status/1391813684482035713?s=20

[texas4ever]

24/7

Looking at the visits quarterback Arch Manning has in mind, it’s obvious the New Orleans (La.) Isidore Newman signal-caller is wide open heading into the summer and beyond.


The 247Sports Composite and Top247’s No. 1 rated passer in the 2023 class has June visits locked in for Clemson, SMU, Texas, Alabama and Georgia. The 6-foot-4, 208-pound Manning will camp at Clemson June 8-9 alongside his brother Heid Manning who is a center. They head to the Lone Star State the weekend after that, where they will spend a day with the Mustangs and a couple more with Longhorns. The third weekend of June will be spent in Tuscaloosa and they’ll wrap up the month with a weekend in Athens.

[pgardn]

Jim Bertelson passed. Very good versatile player. !969 National Championship team. Street, Bertelson , T Coy, Steve Worster in backfield and Cotton Speyrer at WR. Kinda different kind of FB but I guess the start of the read option stuff sorta.

I am a bit mystified by this post and its intent. However...

I will pass on that my father thought Jim Bertelson was a fantastic player. Apparently lore has it that his father, a dentist in Wisconsin, sent film to Texas and Royal saw it and immediately offered a scholarship. Also there was some discussion about his fit with the teams in the midwest. He made a great wishbone halfback, excellent blocker as well. Then went on to play with the LA Rams. He was a part of a lot of very big games for Texas. And as you said a do everything back and more of a speed guy next to some battering ram type backs. Very tough as well.

[rogcl1]

I am a bit mystified by this post and its intent. However...

I will pass on that my father thought Jim Bertelson was a fantastic player. Apparently lore has it that his father, a dentist in Wisconsin, sent film to Texas and Royal saw it and immediately offered a scholarship. Also there was some discussion about his fit with the teams in the midwest. He made a great wishbone halfback, excellent blocker as well. Then went on to play with the LA Rams. He was a part of a lot of very big games for Texas. And as you said a do everything back and more of a speed guy next to some battering ram type backs. Very tough as well.

Mystified by my intent? My intent was to recognize a great player on some great teams that played smash mouth football along with the reads and options which have evolved into the game today. I meant nothing but praise.

[rogcl1]

Showing my age again here but another Longhorn passed away , that being Pete Lammons. Played tight end on the 63 NC team. Made the Pro all star team and won the Super Bowl with Joe Namath. This pushes farther back into my childhood days but I do remember him especially when he went to the Jets. Those were fun times as a kid catching those NC teams on tv or radio on WOAI back then. Bertelson was much more a marquee player than Lammons in college as there weren't many passes thrown his way. Respect and thank you and RIP to both of them.

[texas4ever]

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[pgardn]

Mystified by my intent? My intent was to recognize a great player on some great teams that played smash mouth football along with the reads and options which have evolved into the game today. I meant nothing but praise.

well there ya go... I did not get that you were joining this with RPO football of today, thats all. I realized you were not criticizing anyone. and fk me. You said Jim Bertelson passed as in RIP... Im sorry. I thought you actually meant he threw the halfback passes. My very stupid, bad. So Sorry.

We basically said the same thing about the player anyway even though I am far removed from his playing days and really must rely on others. so thanks for the info.
there is also some really good stuff on you tube with Royal going through what the QB and the FB explicitly had to read during the play. Its really very good. Maybe I can find it again.

[rogcl1]

well there ya go... I did not get that you were joining this with RPO football of today, thats all. I realized you were not criticizing anyone. and fk me. You said Jim Bertelson passed as in RIP... Im sorry. I thought you actually meant he threw the halfback passes. My very stupid, bad. So Sorry.

We basically said the same thing about the player anyway even though I am far removed from his playing days and really must rely on others. so thanks for the info.
there is also some really good stuff on you tube with Royal going through what the QB and the FB explicitly had to read during the play. Its really very good. Maybe I can find it again.

I realize I wasn't very eloquent in the original post .Yes, Youtube has a lot of cool stuff.

[ProgramaticNonFit]

24/7

Looking at the visits quarterback Arch Manning has in mind, it’s obvious the New Orleans (La.) Isidore Newman signal-caller is wide open heading into the summer and beyond.


The 247Sports Composite and Top247’s No. 1 rated passer in the 2023 class has June visits locked in for Clemson, SMU, Texas, Alabama and Georgia. The 6-foot-4, 208-pound Manning will camp at Clemson June 8-9 alongside his brother Heid Manning who is a center. They head to the Lone Star State the weekend after that, where they will spend a day with the Mustangs and a couple more with Longhorns. The third weekend of June will be spent in Tuscaloosa and they’ll wrap up the month with a weekend in Athens.

If Ewers were to recommit to the good guys...do you think the Manning recruitment would be over? I guess it's a nice problem to have....if we were to get there....

[longhorncliff]

I think if we get Ewers we won't get Manning. I hope we get at least one of the two.Getting neither would be very bad.

[ProgramaticNonFit]

I think if we get Ewers we won't get Manning. I hope we get at least one of the two.Getting neither would be very bad.

Who would you rather have? Getting a Manning would be pretty effing sweet.....

[longhorncliff]

Manning would be great, especially from a national standpoint.Missing on Ewers,and then not getting Manning would be terrible.The Manning family are roalty.Both are a plus players.

[woofwoof]

Looks like the former USC LB is not going to come to UT after all. Ohio State seems to be the leader now.

[texas4ever]

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[texas4ever]

Looks like the former USC LB is not going to come to UT after all. Ohio State seems to be the leader now.

He gone

[woofwoof]

He gone

Weird... now looks like Ohio State doesn't really even want him... what is going on with this one?

[Eastexhorn]

Weird... now looks like Ohio State doesn't really even want him... what is going on with this one?

The LB they wanted went to Alabama so this is thier back up plan IMO.

[texas4ever]

https://twitter.com/TexasFootball/status/1392887992772071425?s=19

[texas4ever]

https://twitter.com/InsideTexas/status/1392925759141040144?s=20

[texas4ever]

https://twitter.com/max_olson/status/1392950048510644225?s=20

[texas4ever]

https://twitter.com/NickHarris247/status/1392942958467506183?s=20

[texas4ever]

Texas offers 4-star 2023 Woodlawn (LA) DB Jordan Matthews.

https://twitter.com/JMatthews_07/status/1393023053169401856?s=20

https://247sports.com/Player/Jordan-Matthews-46113123/

[woofwoof]

Shadrach Banks most likely going to TCU

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[texas4ever]

Shadrach Banks most likely going to TCU

We will be fine without Banks. Losing the recruitment to TCU is what’s eye-opening. Something about North Shore kids not liking Texas for the most part, I’ll never understand. Denver Harris is the next big time recruit there we need to keep fingers crossed on.

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[woofwoof]

We will be fine without Banks. Losing the recruitment to TCU is what’s eye-opening. Something about North Shore kids not liking Texas for the most part, I’ll never understand. Denver Harris is the next big time recruit there we need to keep fingers crossed on.

Yeah if we miss out on him and that Brooks guy, we may have to go OOS

[texas4ever]

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[texas4ever]

Inside Texas

Rankings provide insight into universal value.


The Covet List accounts for a recruit’s unique value to UT given consideration for: roster need, schadenfreude towards foes, general bad-assery, and sometimes being undervalued.


1. QB Quinn Ewers, Southlake Carroll: Texas already had Quinn in the boat, but at one point Quint was in the boat too. Ohio State served as Jaws, but Ewers was only out on the open water thanks to Tom Herman. You know our stance here.


2. CB Denver Harris, North Shore: In sticking with the shark theme, Harris has the best pool shark name in the class. He’s a lead corner with 1st round upside. Look where Jeff Okudah went in the draft (#3 overall, saved you a click); Harris is a purer CB prospect coming out of high school, imo. Texas vs Bama. Summer decision. Buckle up.


3. OT Kelvin Banks, Summer Creek: In last week’s OL exercise it became crystal clear UT needs true tackles. That’s Banks. Texas leads and needs to close it out, preferably before the season.


4. WR Evan Stewart, Frisco Liberty: Freak athlete and a competitor as evidenced by his work in track and field. He also has some softer skills for the position. I’d take Texas over any individual team but still have concerns over the field. Stewart committed to UT too early, then de-committed, but the staff is still getting an honest look.


5. XLB Derrick Brown, Texas High: Need, need, need. PK needs young, high upside edge rushers to replace the transfers he’s patch worked the roster with. Brown would become PK’s Joe Tryon. Still need to find a Jack.


6. OL Devon Campbell, Arlington Bowie: A lead guard with the potential to play right tackle thanks to his length. Campbell is #6 on this list but still one of the top recruits in the nation. That’s because the class is loaded and I have a lot of faith in Flood finding guards.


7. DB Bryce Anderson, Beaumont West Brook: Again, what a ridiculous class this is. Anderson may be a five-star DB. His fit isn’t the clearest, but as someone who would start his career at corner, that’s not a bad thing. Hyper-athletic safety with field awareness seems to be worst case scenario. His floor is a beach house on stilts.


8. DL Jaray Bledsoe, Bremond: An agile monster who projects to either interior spot over time. He’ll be difficult to pull but the ceiling makes him worth all the effort.


9. WR Jordan Hudson, Garland (OU): I think he’s as good of a receiver prospect as Stewart. Right when I give the nod to Evan because of athleticism, Hudson does something freakishly athletic. When I start to lean towards Hudson because of his ball skills, Stewart elevates and makes a tremendous snag. Too close to call.


10. CB Terrance Brooks, John Paul II: Excellent coverage in the back-end makes everything easier for the linebackers, defensive line, and most importantly, the defensive coordinator. IT loves Brooks on his own merits, but as an Aggie legacy who nearly committed to OU and is now a Sark/Saban battle, landing Brooks would provide a lot of schade.


11. LB Harold Perkins, Cy Park....

[Billybass]

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DeLa is a former longhorn who was lion hearted. Here’s hoping JaTavion has that same lion heart

[texas4ever]

2023 DT Offered

https://twitter.com/lanceheard2/status/1394117934134476800?s=20

[texas4ever]

Man it has been slow the last few weeks. Things will pick up come June 1.

[woofwoof]

Terribly slow ��

[texas4ever]

https://twitter.com/justinwells2424/status/1394690423591931907?s=20

[texas4ever]

https://twitter.com/JimNicar/status/1394679887944880128?s=20

[texas4ever]

Texas offers 2023 DL Rico Walker (Hickory, NC)


https://twitter.com/Ricowalker15/status/1394673628214607881?s=20

https://247sports.com/Player/Rico-Walker-46102074/

[Eastexhorn]

Yes recruiting is slow. Will pick up during and after the visits. IT had a nice list( posted a fewposts back) IMO needed 3 or 4 more OL to be a complete list.
First time in a long time I have no idea on number of spots open. Doubt if any one outside of staffknows either. Just have to wait and see if Sark recruits a balanced class and who leaves.

[pgardn]

Question

Jake Ehlinger has now had his funeral.
So he was found dead of... ?
Heart problems?

I have yet to see anything.
20 yos just done die like this and there was nothing suspicious about the death.
Has Sam had his heart checked? What is up?

[woofwoof]

Might need to fact check me but their dad passed away after a race, when they were younger, from what I believe was a heart condition. May just be a hereditary thing...

[pgardn]

Might need to fact check me but their dad passed away after a race, when they were younger, from what I believe was a heart condition. May just be a hereditary thing...

Yeah I saw that but they never said anything else about Jake.
I understand privacy issues, but this is a family who has had a lot of tragedy and when a 20 yo dies from ? the first thing many think, especially from OU, is suicide. but that cant be clearly a "nothing suspicious".

I guess the family just wants to lay low and I get that (except they accepted being known as all UT and thrived on it; and were all in on the likeness issue and the ability of kids to promote themselves). And They were not afraid of Dad's story.

So I guess Im not completely getting it.
We have all had tragedy of one type or another and this question is usually essential in healing. The family does not know how Jake died? I am struck by the lack of information I guess.