2013 Texas Longhorns Recruiting Thread

[ThePop]

Two of those spring practices will be open (March 2 and 3). I might go

[the chronic]

So is the next one going down this Friday? Sounds like Floss may have been dead on.


@RickySealsJones "I straight outta Texas...so I'm major like applewhite"

[billfromlaketravis]

Here's a guy who's starting to see his stock rise much like Prevot. Inside Texas wrote about him at the beginning of the year; OL Maurice Porter of Fort Bend Marshall. His film is included in the link.

http://insidetexas.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27672

Could be a guy to consider if Texas strikes out on Ish Wilson and J.J. Gustafson.

[the chronic]

Could be a guy to consider if Texas strikes out on Ish Wilson and J.J. Gustafson.

Sounds like Gustafson is not happy he was not invited to JD1.



Gustafson unsure after Texas junior day invite

February, 16, 2012

By Max Olson

Texas coaches have put another offensive tackle target on their board, but they may already be too late.

Dallas Jesuit lineman J.J. Gustafson, a teammate of new UT commit Jake Oliver, said Texas coaches called Jesuit coach Brandon Hickman on Monday to extend Gustafson an offer to the Feb. 25 junior day.

At this point, he’s not sure he wants to make the trip. Gustafson said he’s never spoken with a UT coach and assumed they weren’t calling because they preferred touted 2013 tackle Kent Perkins (Dallas/Lake Highlands).

[Whisky Dog]

Gerry H making the call and states #4 commit goes down today.

[TFloss32]

Former DT Rod Wright is now officially a defensive assistant at UT:

http://www.texassports.com/sports/m-...021612aac.html

[TFloss32]

Gerry H making the call and states #4 commit goes down today.

Seems to be the overwhelming feeling from everyone. He's probably sporting those new burnt orange sneakers at school today.

[TFloss32]

WR Robbie Rhodes of Forth Worth Southwest says he will be at JD2:

Junior Day #2 (February 25th)

QB, JT Barrett, Wichita Falls Rider (6-1, 209)
QB, Kenny Hill, Southlake Carroll (6-1, 205) **baseball tournament
QB, Cody Thomas, Colleyville Heritage (6-4, 220) **baseball tournament
WR, Marcell Ateman, Wylie East (6-4, 189)
WR, Ellis Jefferson, Denton Guyer (6-4, 190)
WR, Quan Jones, Wylie East (6-4, 195)
WR, Eldridge Massington, West Mesquite (6-3, 188)
WR, Robbie Rhodes, Fort Worth Southwest (5-10, 166)
TE, Jeremiah Gaines, Red Oak (6-3, 235)
TE, Trent Gow, Mansfield (6-3, 235)
OL, Austin Davis, Mansfield (6-5, 295)
OT, JJ Gustafson, Dallas Jesuit (6-6, 265)
OL, Patrick Morris, Denton Guyer (6-2, 260)
OL, Kent Perkins, Richardson Lake Highlands (6-5, 300)
OT, Josh Thomas, Evangel Christian (Shreveport, LA) (6-7, 336)
OL, Ishmael Wilson, Dallas Bishop Dunne (6-5, 275)
OL/DL, Jake Raulerson, Celina (6-4, 250)
DT, Christopher Robinson, Woodlawn (Shreveport, LA) (6-2, 260)
DT, Vincent Taylor, San Antonio Madison (6-3, 240)
DE/LB, Deon Hollins, Jr., Fort Bend Marshall (6-2, 215)
DE/LB, Mike Mitc , Plano Prestonwood Christian (6-4, 215)
DE, Torrodney Prevot, Alief Taylor (6-4, 220) **track meet
DE, DJ Ward, Lawton (Lawton, OK) (6-4, 235)
LB, Deoundrei Davis, Cypress Woods (6-3, 215)
LB, Brett Wade, Kennedale (6-2, 215)
DB, George Baltimore, Mansfield (5-11, 190)
DB, Kameron Miles, West Mesquite (6-2, 200)
DB, Alfred Pullom, Cypress Woods (6-1, 180)
DB, Maurice Smith, Fort Bend Dulles (5-11, 179)
ATH, Jacorey Warrick, Cypress Falls (5-11, 165)

[TFloss32]

Encouraging news from 24/7 on RB Dontre Wilson. They said the Texas staff made a greater impression at JD1 than previously thought. In fact, Wilson considered committing last Sunday. It basically boils down to the trust he and his family have developed with the staff and it helps that so many DeSoto players have gone to UT. He's scheduled to be in Stillwater tomorrow and the visit to Oregon next month is tentatively set.

[TFloss32]

Update on ATH Kyle Hicks. He recently received an offer from Michigan and it doesn't look like he'll make the A&M Junior Day this weekend because he lacks transportation. He wants to see TCU before making a final decision but this is another one that looks like it's just a matter of time.

[TFloss32]

From Orangebloods -

Robinson has the potential to star on either side of the ball, but he's said previously that he'd like to play on defense. On Thursday, he said the Texas coaches have told him he can have his shot on that side of the ball, and Robinson believes he can help Texas on the interior of its defensive line.

Quoting chronic because all sites are saying Robinson is being brought in as a DT for now. That means Searels could have two spots work with if UT wants to take four OL because Raulerson is also looking like a defensive player at this point. UT locks up Darius James and Kent Perkins early and they're afforded the luxury of time. The staff can be patient with evaluations, chase Ishmael Wilson or pursue some OOS blue-chippers.

[TFloss32]

Weird recruiting tactic from Alabama:

http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com...sp?CID=1332534

[Whisky Dog]

Former DT Rod Wright is now officially a defensive assistant at UT:

http://www.texassports.com/sports/m-...021612aac.html

Big congrats to Rod Wright. Saw his piece on LHN on how he was cutting his teeth on the staff hoping to be a coach and get his start here. Go get em Rod.

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods saying QB Tyrone Swoopes is #4. "Five-star" Friday is back.

[Sisk]

Ketch reporting Swoopes committed to Texas.

[Sisk]

Geoff Ketchum @gkketch

It's confirmed with Tyrone. Huge day for the Longhorns.

[TheMex]

I'm guessing he had to commit soon or we were going to offer Barrett. I wonder what's next in the QB position.

[TFloss32]

I'm guessing he had to commit soon or we were going to offer Barrett. I wonder what's next in the QB position.

Swoopes was not naive to the fact that the staff wanted their QB in early so they could focus on other needs. He knew Barrett was also a realistic option for them. Factor in the trouble with TCU and his desire to stay close to home and Texas was the right fit. That's a big piece of the recruiting puzzle that the staff just took care of.

[ThePop]

I was just about to come in here and ask who would commit today. I kinda like this one commit a day thing, better than all on one day.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Hyfr!!

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

I was just about to come in here and ask who would commit today. I kinda like this one commit a day thing, better than all on one day.

Was just thinking the same thing. Pretty exciting. I wonder will RSJ commit today or wait tomorrow to keep it on a dally roll?!

[billfromlaketravis]

Swoopes was not naive to the fact that the staff wanted their QB in early so they could focus on other needs. He knew Barrett was also a realistic option for them. Factor in the trouble with TCU and his desire to stay close to home and Texas was the right fit. That's a big piece of the recruiting puzzle that the staff just took care of.

RSJ has to be right behind him. Roommates III. Huge get. It's been a long time since the state produced an athletic QB like Swoopes. He will get compared to VY constantly. I hope he's strong enough to handle it.

Incredible 3 days. Texas has started the 2013 class with 4 top 100 national payers. Amazing.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Recruitocosm is saying that Texas and Coach Searels are actively recruiting #1 prospect in the nation Robert Nkemdiche. Supposedly Coach Searels has been recruiting the DLineman since Robert was 9 yrs old. Good to know that we are aggresively targeting the best in the nation. I love the new staff!

[TheMex]

I can get used to a commit per day til Jr Day II.

[ColinB]

Was anyone here Team Barrett? Truly a tough call, but it's hard to deny Swoope's upside. Should be interesting to see how each pan out in the coming years.

This class is looking great, by the way. Very exciting.