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The Texas Longhorns head into the season-opener against Louisiana with momentum on the recruiting trail.
After a trio of On300 defensive line commitments in the last week, Texas is firmly one of the top 10 classes in the country.
With 11 verbals that are members of the On300, a top 5 class is now possible.
With more than a dozen On300 prospects still on the board, Inside Texas plays yes, maybe or no.
Yes is a better than 50-50 shot, Maybe is between 25-49% and no is below 25%.
Yes
Devon Campbell, IOL, Arlington (Texas) Bowie
On 300 Ranking: No. 18
Five-star Campbell will make fall officials to Texas, Alabama and LSU after June OVs to USC and Oklahoma. Close to home is expected to have the advantage here late.
Maybe
Evan Stewart, WR, Frisco (Texas) Liberty
On300 Ranking: No. 5
The five-star will play in the SEC. Texas will need to get that entry date resolved sooner, rather than later. Florida joins Texas as most likely. Alabama, LSU and possibly Texas A&M round out the contenders.
Denver Harris, CB, Houston (Texas) North Shore
On300 Ranking: No. 12
Five-star Harris remains a lean to Alabama. Texas has the best chance to upset Nick Saban. LSU is third and Texas A&M is on the peripheral.
Quency Wiggins, DL, Baton Rouge (La.) Madison Prep
On300 Ranking: No. 22
One source in Louisiana says Alabama is not as likely due to scheme fit long term. Another source in the Pelican State said don’t bet against Alabama. Right now, LSU and Texas could have the best shot. Florida, Auburn and USC are also in the picture.
Brenen Thompson, WR, Spearman (Texas)
On300 Ranking: No. 24
Family wants Thompson close to home. Texas A&M has the momentum over Texas headed into his Longhorns official September 17. Oklahoma State would be a major upset.
Kam Dewberry, OT, Humble (Texas) Atascocita
On300 Ranking: No. 68
The Longhorns are scheduled to receive an unofficial visit Saturday. Texas A&M and Oklahoma are ahead of the Longhorns. Ohio State and LSU are in the fight.
Shazz Preston, WR, Saint James (La.)
On300 Ranking: No. 87
Texas is expected to make the next cut, which should include LSU, Georgia and Alabama. Texas’ offensive scheme and ability to make an instant impact has registered.
Lander Barton, LB, Salt Lake City (Utah) Brighton
On300 Ranking: No. 183
Barton is set to make an official visit to Texas for the Texas Tech game. Barton comes from a family full of former Utah Ute athletes, but the Longhorns have a shot.
Jaylon Guilbeau, CB, Port Arthur (Texas) Memorial
On300 Ranking: No. 184
This recruitment is all over the place, as expected with the timing of the decommit. TCU was going to be the landing spot, but Texas and Oklahoma to the SEC changed that. Guilbeau will be in Austin Saturday, and Texas would likely take his verbal once again. Texas A&M remains in contact.
Justice Finkley, EDGE, Trussville (Ala.) Hewitt-Trussville
On300 Ranking: No. 190
Texas has not backed off the 6-foot-2, 255-pounder. The staff still covets him despite a run of EDGE/DL commits in the last week. Alabama will accept a commitment. Colorado is the third team under consideration.
No
Harold Perkins, LB, Cypress (Texas) Cy Park
On300 Ranking: No. 8
The five-star linebacker is a lock to play in the SEC. Texas A&M and LSU are in front of Texas and Florida. Alabama lurking.
Jaleel Skinner, TE, Greer (S.C.) IMG Academy
On300 Ranking: No. 17
The five-star from the Palmetto State now at IMG Academy is considered a long shot. Jeff Banks has Texas in the final five with Miami, Florida State, Clemson and Alabama.
Kelvin Banks, OT, Humble (Texas) Summer Creek
On300 Ranking: No. 26
Texas continues to work to chip away at the Oregon verbal. Unless Banks shows back up in Austin, this is a “no.” Texas A&M won’t be giving up any time soon either.
Jordan Hudson, WR, Garland (Texas)
On300 Ranking: No. 29
The SMU commit is still listening to Texas, and could make an official visit in the fall. If that OV happens, he moves to the “maybe” category.
Omai Abor, EDGE, Duncanville (Texas)
On300 Ranking: No. 30
Texas made the final five for Abor, along with Ohio State, Alabama, LSU and Texas A&M. Texas best chance of winning out for Abor would be Harold Perkins ending up in Austin.
Neto Umeozulu, IOL/OT, Allen (Texas)
On300 ranking: No. 58
Admittedly, this is a guess. With only one official taken to USC, there is a lot of runway left in this recruitment. Texas is working to receive a fall official, as is Texas A&M.
Earnest Greene, IOL, Bellflower (Calif.) St. John Bosco
On300 Ranking: No. 133
Texas covets the Southern California four-star. So does early favorite Ohio State, and a number of others. The Longhorns could get an official visit in the fall.
