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Texas could have June official visitors from 11 states The Texas Longhorns currently have 30 official visits locked in after Saturday's flurry of wide receiver visit confirmations. The list of official visitors for June is certainly going over 40 (41 last June), and may well end up closer to 55 when all is said and done. As much as Texas is recruiting nationally, that means a number of states will be represented on the official visit list. OnTexasFootball currently expects 10 or 11 different states to be represented when the June OV list is finalized. Today, we take a look at the OV list possibility by state. Texas ... Kaydon Finley, WR, …

Defensive line recruiting coming into focus Kenny Baker spent the last half of January seeing top defensive line prospects around the country with a laser focus on the Southeast Region. Now the very important process of getting prospect on campus this spring prior to June official visits is at the doorstep. OnTexasFootball takes a look at the defensive line position to begin Friday morning. Three-tech disruptors ... Richardson (Texas) High's Jaimeon Winfield remains the top target on the defensive line, period. He will make his OV to Texas on either June 13-15th or the 20-22nd. Jaimeon Winfield, DL, Richardson (Texas) High OnTexasFootbal…

What's to be Expected from the Texas Secondary in 2026? *** AUSTIN – A recurring theme so far this spring has been the defense's ability to takeaway the football in 7-on-7 and live team periods of practice. We heard it first hand from Steve Sarkisian on Tuesday during his media availability that he would even consider it to be the main identity of the defense at the moment. "We are playing the ball really well defensively," Sarkisian said. "And we have gotten better from week one to now in spring ball." Starting with the familiar faces of Jelani McDonald and Derek Williams back deep at safety, both are finding ways to impact passing lanes over the…

Texas hoops will be ranked top 10 in 2026-27: But what does it really mean? The Texas Longhorns will be ranked anywhere from No. 7 to 12 in the preseason polls prior to the 2026-27 season. With that ranking comes heightened expectations, especially coming off the Sweet 16 run in year one under Sean Miller. But the question is what does the lofty preseason ranking next year actually mean for the Longhorns? The answer is Texas has the opportunity to have a tremendous season. And with that everything is on the table whether it’s back to the second weekend, an Elite 8 appearance, Final Four appearance or the magic carpet ride to playing for it all. And the f…

For today’s OTF Sideline Debate, we’re going to play a game. Each contributor has to pick on Texas player and change their position. This does not mean we are advocating for this change to happen. It's just a fun offseason exercise. Bobby Burton Ryan Niblett to corner. I know it can’t happen now. But what about a couple of years ago? He could be playing corner, and at least adding depth there, while still handling punt return duties. I think Niblett was likely dubbed as too small to play corner for Pete Kwiatkowski who preferred taller, lankier guys in run support and zone coverage. Rod Babers The simple answer is Jermaine Bishop but if I really…

After Will Muschamp addressed the media on Thursday, the OTF crew decided to pose this question for the OTF Sideline Debate this week: Which Texas player benefits most from Will Muschamp taking over as defensive coordinator? Take a look at our answers! Bobby Burton — Jelani McDonald “I look at the history of Will Muschamp defenses. Almost all of his best defenses had a great safety on the back end as a focal point. I think of guys like Malakai Starks at Georgia or even go back to Earl Thomas when Muschamp was at Texas. So I think it's Jelani McDonald who will benefit the most because he's going to be the one who a lot is funneled to. Add in Blake Gideon's…

The final task prior to leaving Dallas for SEC Media Days was to fill out my preseason team and as a result, I will give my best explanations for why I submitted my ballot as such. The All-SEC Preseason Team and Poll will be released Friday around noon. *** Quarterback 1. Carson Beck – Georgia 2. Quinn Ewers – Texas It took a long while for Beck to earn the starting job at Georgia, but he did anything but disappoint in 2023. A 4:1 TD/INT ratio, nearly 4,000 yards passing and a completion percentage north of 72% has him in my top spot. Running Back Jarquez Hunter – Auburn Trevor Etienne – Georgia Montrell Johnson Jr.…

Starting With Arch There is something ironic and humorous that Arch’s first drive ended in an interception. The same way Quinn Ewers’ first drive as a starter ended in an interception. Both against ULM. There were good moments and there were bad moments. Fortunately, all of these learning moments came at a time where the game was never in question. The first INT was a poor decision, the second INT should have been a reception for Texas. Still, there were great throws down the field and some moments where the redshirt freshmen will watch the tape and wonder what even he was doing. It is pretty remarkable how different the Texas offense looks with Arch under center. Th…

It’s hard to argue any team attacked the high school ranks, transfer portal, and retention more effectively than Texas men’s basketball this offseason. The Longhorns, fueled by Sweet Sixteen momentum, have a roster capable of a deep run next March. 2026-27 roster Isaiah Johnson, 6-2, 182 Mikey Lewis, 6-3, 195 Amari Evans, 6-5, 220 Joe Sterling, 6-4, 205 Austin Goosby, 6-5, 205 Bo Ogden, 6-6, 215 Elyjah Freeman, 6-8, 205 Matas Vokietaitis 7-0, 255 David Punch 6-7, 245 Marcus Spears Jr. 6-10, 215 Lewis Obiorah 7-1, 255 Coleman Elkins, 6-11, 235 John Clark 6-9, 245 Mantas Laurencikas, 6-3, 185 Anthon McDermott, 6-5, 200 Vegas i…

Fall camp and football season is right around the corner and with it comes the ever-important senior year for 2027 prospects. With those senior seasons comes ranking risers or droppers, and in this story I picked three Texas commits who I believe have the best chances to rise in the rankings as seniors. (And no, I'm not going to write a story on three commits who have a chance to drop) Pearland Shadow Creek CB Brandon Sherrard IR: 4-star | NATL: 158 | CB: 19 | TX: 21 247: 4-star | NATL: 185 | CB: 20 | TX: 29 On3: 4-star | NATL: 201 | CB: 25 | TX: 25 ESPN: 4-star | NATL: 154 | CB: 19 | TX: 24 Sherrard only played in six games as a junior before sufferi…

New offers by the Texas staff Monday Members of the Texas staff were in Arizona and California Monday, as well as beginning to make their way east into the SEC states. With the staff on the road, that means there were going to be new offers made. OnTexasFootball begins your Tuesday with a rundown of the new offers extended May 5. 2026 and 2027 OT's offered in Arizona ... Kyle Flood stopped by a few schools in the Phoenix area on Monday to check out top offensive line prospects. Flood extended an offer to Mountain Pointe High (Christian Clark's high school) 2026 OT Aaron Thomas. Thomas, 6-foot-6.5, 305-pounds, is one of the faster rising tackle prospe…

Texas 2025 scheduled: Ranked from easiest to toughest When looking at the Longhorns 2025 schedule, I started ranking them in my head on one of the Coffee&Football shows around a question from the chat. The main question was then how do you rank them, and by what would cause the ranking. For me, it came down to when the game is, where the game is, the magnitude of the game and the opposing quarterback and offense. Here is my ranking of the schedule easiest to toughest. 12. UTEP 2024: 3-9 in Conference USA Close losses: Southern Utah 27-24 OT, at Louisiana Tech 14-10, Middle Tennessee 20-13 Ranked losses: at Tennessee 56-0 vs. Power 4 oppo…

A win is a win, but there is plenty to improve upon. *** Good Horn Return Game Life For the first time this season Texas was able to establish a return in the punt game. Ryan Niblett gave three punts a chance on Saturday, totaling 72 yards with a long of 49. At this point, Texas needs just about every yard they can muster in every facet of the game. Good on the Texas return team for setting up the necessary blocks and the execution was the best we have seen this season. It can certainly still improve, and I am begging for more punts to be caught in the air, but this is a step in the right direction. Bad Horn 3rd Downs... Again Tex…

Latest Word on OTF 4-Star++ Felix Ojo The latest on one of the state's top offensive linemen includes a busy summer of official visits and a continued push from Steve Sarkisian, Kyle Flood and the Texas Longhorns. I stopped by Mansfield Lake Ridge on Friday afternoon to get the latest on the 6-foot-7-inch and 290-pound offensive tackle prospect. *** Q: What is the excitement level for official visit season? Ojo: Really just being able to see each program and what they have to offer from a players' point of view. I really want to talk to the players and build a relationship with the players because you never know, depending on what squad I go to, t…

QB Arch Manning and RB Tre Wisner Spoke With Media Thursday AM Texas QB Arch Manning and RB Quintrevion Wisner were the first Longhorns of the 2025 Spring Practice season to speak with members of the local media on Thursday AM after practice No. 8. A few main themes are forming thus far through spring ball. Competition in practice, wide receiver room standing out and which of the newcomers are really beginning to stand out. Some highlights from this morning. *** Competitiveness in Practice Steve Sarkisian mentioned this on Monday, and it really struck a chord with me. There is a different level of competitiveness in the spring of 2025 and it …

April 15 marks the first day of the next NCAA portal window opening which is only a handful of sleeps away. Bobby Burton posted a great update this morning on Texas' approach to the defensive tackle position with a possible target in a former TXHSFB player from the DFW area. While there has been a split in opinion on the board, comment section and even social media regarding if Texas should even pursue this prospect, I believe the answer is much simpler behind the walls of Moncrief. In regards to Bear Alexander, the USC defensive tackle expected to enter the portal, I say you go for it. Bear is not a bad kid. Troubled, maybe. But he has not faced any suspen…

A couple of recruiting notes coming into the weekend for the Longhorns. Texas will be hosting 16 official visitors on the weekend set up for the first of two huge back to back weekends on campus. *** First, this weekend will be huge for the Longhorns to combat the momentum built up by Texas A&M for Hitchcock wide receiver Kelshaun Johnson. I have continued to hear positives in favor of the Aggies since his official visit a week ago wrapped up. Texas hosted Johnson twice in the month of April, but now come in needing a big weekend to top the list for the speedster. Gerry mentioned earlier this week it was Steve Sarkisian who was attempting to get J…

Texas 4-star target to decide in March One of the top defensive targets for the Texas Longhorns in the 2026 cycle plans to announce his decision this spring. Houston (Texas) Mayde Creek 4-star+ linebacker Kosi Okpala told OnTexasFootball Monday afternoon that he is eyeing a decision in March, or possibly April. Okpala, 6-2.5 and 220-pounds, was offered by Texas January 22, 2024. Since that time he has been on campus three times and has been in steady contact with Pete Kwiatkowski and Johnny Nansen. "I talk to Coach PK, Coach Nansen and Coach Sark," Okpala told OTF Monday. "Coach PK during Christmas, Nansen the day Texas played in the SEC Championship Game…

OTF recruiting: 45 June official visits locked in The Texas Longhorns are up to 45 announced and reported official visits after adding three more last week. The three additions last week were all on the offensive line with Kyle Flood now having eight lineman scheduled to visit in June. That number will very likely ascend to nine or ten in the coming weeks as well. QB (1) Tyler Knutson, Spring Branch (Texas) Smithson Valley #AllGasNoBrakes Note: Was back on campus Friday. RB (3) Noah Roberts, RB, Chandler (Az.) Basha Texas OV: June 5-7 Note: Made two day UOV Friday-Saturday. Lathan Whisenton, RB, Waco (Texas) Midway Texas OV: June 12-14 N…

EDGE Colin Simmons to Add More to Pass Rushing Bag Under LaAllen Clark Texas EDGE Colin Simmons spoke with the media on Wednesday for the first time this spring. Following up on a phenomenal freshman campaign, Simmons is looking to add to his pass rushing arsenal with the addition of new edge rushing coach LaAllen Clark. When speaking with the media, Simmons singled out Clark's instruction as something that gets him excited for what is to come this fall. "Amazing," Simmons said of Clark since his arrival. "I love him, dog. That's my guy. He has taught me a lot since him (got) here." Simmons, the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year for 2024, recorded n…

Where Texas' top targets are visiting this weekend OTF takes a look at where top targets of the Longhorns are visiting this weekend. Florida (June 17-18) ... Valdin Sone, DL, Dyke (Va.) Blue Ridge School OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++ Note: Georgia trying to unseat Texas for June 20 OV. Alabama ... Ezavier Crowell, RB, Jackson (Ala.) High OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++ OTF odds: 44/56 Tennessee ... Brayden Rouse, LB, Marietta (Ga.) Kell OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++ OTF odds: 40/60 Texas A&M ... Bryce Perry-Wright, DL/EDGE, Buford (Ga.) High OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star+ OTF odds: 47/53 Oregon ... Jale…

Connectivity a Strength of the Texas Defense Heading into Fall Camp *** We hear about it all the time: Can a group of 11 play together as one cohesive unit? It is a simple question, which often has a more complicated answer. Often times requiring multiple weeks into the season to get a glimpse of the final conclusion. On Wednesday at the Capitol Plaza McDonald's, Texas defensive backs Jelani McDonald and Kobe Black met with the media following their 2-hour long meet & greet as part of their NIL deal with the global corporation's franchise in Austin. What both had to say I will dive into tomorrow in the Happy Friday article, but one thing that…

OTF is on the Road this morning at Georgetown High checking out two of Texas’ most recent 2026 offers — RB Jett Walker and OL Kaden Scherer. Georgetown took care of business last week with a victory over Centennial and will take on Frisco Lone Star this upcoming weekend in round two of the playoffs. OL Kaden Scherer, a current Stanford commit, will officially visit Texas this weekend vs. Arkansas. RB Jett Walker is expected officially visit as well. View full news story

Texas EDGE Lance Jackson Honored on SEC All-Freshman Team *** Texas edge rusher Lance Jackson capped a breakout freshman campaign by becoming the second Longhorn named to the SEC All-Freshman Team, joining Colin Simmons last season. Jackson appeared in all 12 games and quickly established himself as one of Texas’ most reliable young disruptors, finishing with 15 tackles, 2.0 sacks, and four quarterback pressures. Jackson made an impression right away, starting the season with two tackles and a quarterback hurry in the home opener against San Jose State. He followed that up by recording his first collegiate sack against Sam Houston. Then, as Texas moved…

Texas Back on the Field Monday After Spring Break *** Happy Friday! The spring break intermission will wrap up this weekend and Texas will soon be back on the field on Tuesday. *** Note on Jonah Williams I was told during the week that the conversation about the two-sport star picking one sport in particular for his future has no real standing. Williams plans fully to participate in both football and baseball when he is back on the field. Williams will spend the majority of the spring in the building at Moncrief for film study and defensive lessons with Blake Gideon and Will Muschamp so he is up to speed with the defensive assignments when he…