2016 Texas Longhorns Recruiting Thread

[TheMex]

Hearing Seth Russell Baylor starting QB done for the year with broken bone in his neck. Maybe career ending... Will know more after surgery. Sucks balls for the kid.

I always want Texas to catch a break when we play other teams, but not like this one. Sucks for the kid, a reminder for everyone that an education is more valuable over everything else in college sports.

Do they have a backup nearly as good?

True freshman and five star player, Stidham.

[ThePop]

Do they have a backup nearly as good?

Stidham was a stud in high school. Doubt he'll do as well as Russell but he has good talent around him so he should be fine.

[TFloss32]

Some people on OB (just random posters) have speculated that Kyler Murray's issues at A&M could push his former teammate, Gregory Little, towards UT. It's probably just wishful thinking, but it's a happy thought.

Would be the miracle of all recruiting miracles for UT since I've followed recruiting.

With that said, he's all SEC.

[TFloss32]

Highlights from Higdon's recruiting chat

- Tren'Davian $#@!son wants to play for Charlie. Texas holds the cards, and they feel the situation is fine.

- Both Jordan Elliott and Denzel Okafor wanted to attend the K-State game, but couldn't due to weather. Relationships are continuing to build. Watch for how often Elliott shows up on campus in the near future.

- Miami doesn't have too many commits we'd go after, 3-4 max.

- The recruits are proud of the way Texas has fought back from a 1-4 start.

- Jordan Elliott will continue to enjoy the process for now. Not often you get 5 paid trips to the universities of your choosing.

- The Texas vs. A&M recruiting battles go in cycles... who will end on a high note? Sumlin can't get out of his own way right now, he is his own worst enemy. Let's see how each team finishes

- Erick Fowler and Rahssan Thornton are the two Fox targets Texas has the best chance of landing. No plans to offer Sci Martin.

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Things on the OL side of recruiting are coming together exactly the way I thought as we head into November...just gotta close em out


- S Innis Gaines probably won't end up with a commitable offer from Texas by NSD.

- Brandon Jones and Deontay Anderson both need to get back to Texas for a visit. They've gone dark (which isn't too unusual at this point in the season). Texas still believes they are right in the mix for both players.

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Kyler Murray bought into the lies of Sumlin... Sumlin promised Murray 25 snaps a game. How's that working out so far?


- This should be a full recruiting class. We could end up with ~25 based on expected attrition after the season ends. 5 of those will be OOS guys.

- Hudson, Okafor, Delance, Whaley, Jones, Anderson, Thornton, Fowler, McCulloch, Jackson are the kids Texas will wait on until NSD if need be.

- Staff has not remained in contact with Miami DE Joseph Jackson. He more or less closed off his recruiting after committing to Miami.

- Patrick Hudson will take his OV to Texas, and we will go from there. Andrew Fitzgerald will also be back in Austin (good sign).

- Look for us to ramp up pressure on G Chris Owens if 'Bama's OL coach goes to Miami.

- No plans to sign any JUCO players.

- Texas keeps all options open with in-state kids. If changes happen at A&M that affect their 2016 class... look out.

Thanks for compiling that.

I do think Bama's OL coach, Cristobal, would take the Miami job if offered.

[Biily Ray Valentine]

Thanks for compiling that.

I do think Bama's OL coach, Cristobal, would take the Miami job if offered.

He checks all the boxes and would be the perfect fit for now and the future.

[TFloss32]

Hearing Seth Russell Baylor starting QB done for the year with broken bone in his neck. Maybe career ending... Will know more after surgery. Sucks balls for the kid.

He is definitely done for the year, per Baylor's 24/7 site.

[TFloss32]

He checks all the boxes and would be the perfect fit for now and the future.

I'm guessing all of "The U" alumni would be happy to have one of their own in there.

[TFloss32]

Syracuse and tight end transfer Chris Clark have parted ways one week after Clark committed to the Orange:


http://www.scout.com/college/syracus...lark-part-ways

That kid may never play a down of college ball the way he's going.

[TFloss32]

[Biily Ray Valentine]

I'm guessing all of "The U" alumni would be happy to have one of their own in there.

Everyone I've talked to would be ok with him. He was there during the glory days, can recruit, knows the community and will probably not leave if successful.

[DMX7]

Would be the miracle of all recruiting miracles for UT since I've followed recruiting.

With that said, he's all SEC.

Sadly, I agree.

[playblair]

Lol yeah right. That's according to Hamm, whom Elliott dislikes, and there were no quotes. It's more likely Elliott is trolling Hamm, or that Hamm completely fabricated it, than that he's actually got Michigan ahead -- especially since he hasn't visited Ann Arbor.

texas 247 confirmed michigan is in the lead ................

[Needs More Bourbon]

texas 247 confirmed michigan is in the lead ................

Must have been blown away on that visit he hasn't taken. I'm telling y'all, the kid is trolling. At the least he's throwing people off the scent because he's tired of everyone calling him a silent Texas commit.

[TFloss32]

Must have been blown away on that visit he hasn't taken. I'm telling y'all, the kid is trolling. At the least he's throwing people off the scent because he's tired of everyone calling him a silent Texas commit.

I'm with you on that.

He wants to have some fun as the process winds down.

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods reporting UT has re-hired PR man, John Bianco.

[texas4ever]

Must have been blown away on that visit he hasn't taken. I'm telling y'all, the kid is trolling. At the least he's throwing people off the scent because he's tired of everyone calling him a silent Texas commit.

I must say, I need a drink with this recruitment. Maybe a little bourbon will do the trick?

[Hook Em 88]

@r0bertbarnes: Pretty clean edit from Texas �� #HookEm https://t.co/rw3VZjb8ca

[Hook Em 88]

^^^Robert Barnes of South Lake Carroll (OU safety commit). Teammate to Texas commit Obi Eboh and Texas target LJ Humphrey

[TFloss32]

Below are some OL names to keep in mind if UT throws out more offers, per 24/7:

OL, Tramonda Moore, John Marshall (Oklahoma City, OK)
http://247sports.com/Player/Tramonda-Moore-80480
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3104246/tramonda-moore

OL, Jawaan Taylor, Cocoa (Cocoa, FL) MIAMI-FL
http://247sports.com/Player/Jawaan-Taylor-62804
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1672865/jawaan-taylor

OL, Collin Fountain, Barbe (Lake Charles, LA)
http://247sports.com/Player/Collin-Fountain-28056
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1749210/collin-fountain

OL, Michael Wilson, Round Rock
http://247sports.com/Player/Michael-Wilson-79910

OL, Zach Shackelford, Belton KANSAS STATE
http://247sports.com/Player/Zach-Shackelford-35184
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2161768/zach-shackelford

OL, Parker Braun, Hallsville GEORGIA TECH
http://247sports.com/Player/Parker-Braun-78619
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2629601/parker-braun

[Bloeddyr10]

http://247sports.com/Player/Kelvin-Lucky-85844

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/5647405/kelvin-lucky

He's from the same school as 2015 DE/TE Prince Tega Wanogho who was offered by Texas but eventually signed with Auburn. Outside of Texas, Lucky has offers from Arkansas State, Georgia State, Troy and Vanderbilt.

[TFloss32]

Sumlin mentioned in his press conference this morning that A&M's QB position is now open.

Starter for the South Carolina game will be named on Friday.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Relevant movement in the 247 composite rankings: http://texas.247sports.com/Bolt/New-...osite-40595506

UP
Jean Delance: 110 to 90
Antonneous Clayton: 117 to 99
Quartney Davis: 144 to 136
Chris Owens: 176 to 159
Rahssan Thornton: 297 to 220
Tre Nixon: 242 to 214
Ross Blacklock: 348 to 262
Charles Oliver: 375 to 289
Kellen Diesch: 436 to 295

DOWN:
Willie Allen: 71 to 82
Donavaughn Campbell: 119 to 144

Levi Onwuzurike also gained a 4th star

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods reporting JUCO OL Dwayne Wallace of Riverside C.C. has de-committed from Louisville and had contact with the UT staff last week:

http://247sports.com/Player/Dwayne-Wallace-82895

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1443495/dwayne-wallace

[TFloss32]

[Hook Em 88]

@rwallacekxan: Jay Norvell calls a Fr. OL Connor Williams and Patrick Vahe are 2 of the most unique talents he's seen in 30 yrs of coaching.