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Who Made it to The 40 Acres this Weekend? *** A quick recap of notable prospects who made it to campus for the Longhorns Spring Game and Fan Fest on Saturday: -- Offered Prospects Isaiah Taylor, CB, Keller (Texas) Central High 6-foot-2-inch corner prospect who doubles as the quarterback for Keller Central received an offer on the trip to Austin from Mark Orphey. Texas will be in high contention for this one. Jeremiah Taylor, WR, Keller (Texas) Central High The twin brother of Isaiah Taylor, Jeremiah was offered by Chris Jackson on the trip. Taylor logged an 11.09 100m this spring at 6-foot-3. He holds 7 offers with the Longho…

Defensive line recruiting 2027: A look OnTexasFootball stopped by Barbers Hill High Tuesday to take a closer look at 6-6, 285-pound Houston verbal Raiden Cook. Cook is one of the top jumbo athletes in the Lone Star State playing defensive line, tight end, short snapper and even long snaps. He's picked up six Power 4 offers since the calendar turned to 2026, including Texas March 26. Cook is scheduled to make an official visit to Texas June 5-7. Following the school stop Tuesday, it's time to take a look at defensive line recruiting headed into May. The Longhorns are looking to sign three or four high school prospects in the class. Texas headed to West…

AUSTIN, Texas — 2028 four-star offensive tackle Kweli (Lee) Fielder made the journey from Carrollton (Ga.) to Austin, Texas two weekends ago for the Longhorns’ final spring practice of the year. It didn’t disappoint. “It was amazing,” Fielder told OTF. “Me and my mom were just talking earlier, like, this is a top spot for me. Talking to Coach Sark, Coach Flood, Coach DG … they just made me feel like they’re prioritizing me. And the way they play and how they are, like this is a big thing for me. I really love it. I love the city. I love everything about it. I can’t wait to come back.” The conversation with the coaches centered around development on and off the…

A Look at the Defense Construction Under Sark *** Following the same practice that I brought up late last week regarding the Texas offense, I wanted to do the same thing for the Texas defense under the Sark era. There is not as many squares filled by opposing schools out of the protal, but it is worth noting that Texas is good for a couple of defensive starters each year. By Year: 2021: EDGE Ovie Oghoufo (Notre Dame) and EDGE Ray Thornton (LSU) 2022: EDGE Ovie Oghoufo (Notre Dame) and CB Ryan Watts (Ohio State) 2023: CB Ryan Watts (Ohio State) 2024 DL Jermayne Lole (Louisville) and LB Trey Moore (UTSA) 2025: DL Hero Kanu…

AUSTIN, Texas — CJ and I were out at Westlake High School this morning to watch Lance Jackson and Colin Simmons work out. Joining the Texas duo were some top collegiate athletes from across the country. On hand coaching the edge players that included Simmons, Jackson, Ole Miss freshman Landon Barnes, and Texas A&M freshman Bryce Perry-Wright was renowned player development and pass rush specialist Brandon Tucker (Trenchwarfare). He spoke with OTF afterwards to share his thoughts on the two Longhorns. (This is just a snipped from Tucker, you can watch the full interview below.) On Colin Simmons: “So Colin is a generational talent. He’s one of those guy…

Here's everything Sark said this morning at the Houston TD Club. *** Thanks to Jeff and Gerry for attending to bring OTF the goods *** Opening statement “Alrighty, this is the month of May, I say it every year, this is kind of my time that where it's like this transition of spring is done, and we're getting excited for the summer for our players to come back. And it's a good time for me to reflect on kind of where we're at as a program, some of the things we've been able to accomplish up into this point, and then what we need to look forward to as we move forward. Coming out of spring, I would say it was very effective for this team, and I know some of yo…

I’m here in Destin, Fla., for the SEC Spring Meetings. Late this afternoon, commissioner Greg Sankey kicked things off with a press conference. Here are my five biggest takeaways from the presser. - In direct response to my question, Sankey declined to answer exactly what rules and/or bylaws that conference leaders would be discussing this week. That leaves us guessing what is in store for the remainder of the week when athletic directors join the conversation beginning tomorrow. Stay tuned! - Sankey did not categorize himself as a proponent of a 24-team playoff. Rather, he said he was not an “opponent” of it. In doing so, he also took a small swipe at…

Top Texas 2028 quarterback target Neimann Lawrence returned to Austin this weekend for the fourth time in his recruitment. The Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) American Heritage product worked out at UT’s Elite Camp for the second straight season. “My experience at Texas was really good,” Lawrence told OTF. “Get out there to build on those relationships, and being able to be coached by those guys was truly special. It was my second time around, so it was great.” Lawrence has experienced the Forty Acres in both a camp and a visit setting throughout his time as a rising prospect. “You can tell that they want me to get better as a player,” he said. “They are pushing m…

OnTexasFootball has projected several recruits to Texas over the last month, via our Trending Texas forecasts. What better time than now to review all of our current outstanding predictions and where we stand on them entering the first weekend of official visitors. Neimann Lawrence, 2028 QB, Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) American Heritage Trending Texas forecast: June 3 Confidence level: High Lawerence is the top target at the quarterback position in 2028. He will announce a decision on June 25th. Texas’ chief competition is Michigan, where his mother tells OTF they’re still set to visit this month. Jabarrius Garror, EDGE, Mobile (Ala.) Vigor …

For this weekend's OTF Sideline Debate, we take a look at Texas' current 14 commitments, each of us predicting which player will see the field earliest in Austin. To mix it up a bit, we tried to limit Easton Royal usage. Take a look! Bobby Burton - Easton Royal Pass catchers can get on the field early. Elite ones can make an impact, like Xavier Worthy did right out of the gate. There are other talented recruits I think will have an impact but Royal’s combination of speed, tracking and ball skills, toughness and the position he plays make him the clear pick for me. Gerry Hamilton - Jabarrius Garror "The reason it’s pretty much right there in fr…

Texas is surging at the right time on the recruiting front, adding three big commitments in just over the last week. To catch everyone up on where the class stands, here's a look at all 14 UT pledges on June 15. Easton Royal, 5-star WR, New Orleans (La.) Brother Martin Height/Weight: 5-foot-11, 200 pounds Ranking: No. 1 wide receiver, No. 6 overall player in the country Committed to Texas: 11/29/2025 Chose Texas over: LSU, Ole Miss, Texas A&M, and others Kasi Currie, 4-star DL, Chatsworth (Calif.) Sierra Canyon Height/Weight: 6-5, 330 pounds Ranking: No. 5 defensive lineman, No. 62 overall player Committed to…

TERRIFIC PEDIGREE - 2025 5A-DII State Champion - 2024 5A-DII State Finalist - 32 consecutive starts (29-3 record) - Has made starts at LT, RT, LG, and RG - Comes from arguably the top program in the Lone Star State (SOC is the only program in Texas that’s played in a State Championship the last five years in a row) - Doesn’t play in a competitive district, but he’s played North Shore (2x), Duncanville (2x), Longview (2x), Port Neches-Groves (2x), Richmond Randle (2x), Melissa, and Argyle in either non-district or postseason play and all seven programs sent front-seven players to at least the FBS levels. - Under Armour All-American -…

OnTexasFootball spoke with Palo Duro High School head coach Eric Mims to get his thoughts on new Texas wide receiver commit Kyron Brown. “Phenomenal athlete,” Mims told OTF. “You know, being out here in the Panhandle, it's very easy to be under-recruited, and Texas came on late for him. I tell people all the time, I was the OC at Duncanville, and was down at Dallas Skyline. If this kid would have played in the Metroplex, he would have had 50 offers. He’s just that type, just that caliber of athlete with his explosion, his athleticism, great kid in the classroom as well. I’m sure you heard him give his spiel and just could hear how articulate he is and how well thoug…

Patience. That’s all you had to have. With two more pledges yesterday, the 2027 Texas recruiting class is rounding into shape and the 2028 one got kick started for the Longhorns, too. As expected, Sark and his coaching staff are hitting their stride on the recruiting trail at just the right moment. ** There remain several big fish still at play. On defense, Texas awaits the decision of three players in the secondary. Later today, Junior Tu’upo, the Alabama safety prospect that Will Muschamp identified from day one, is expected to come off the board. Tu’upo has been trending to Texas for a while and it would be an upset if he picks anyone other tha…

As OTF has been reporting, Sherrard will announce his decision on July 1st. We can now report the decision will be made at 11:20 AM CT on Wednesday. Texas, LSU, and Oklahoma will likely make up the hats on the table but this is a Texas vs. LSU battle. OTF currently leans towards the Horns

Texas entered the race for Converse Judson 2028 ATH Jay’Maree Bowens on Apr. 23 when Jeff Banks made the short drive down to the San Antonio area to see the intriguing 6-foot-5, 215 pounder in spring ball practice. “Very exciting,” Bowens said of picking up the offer. “He came to my football practice, I had to do what I had to do, showed what I can do, how high I can jump, and I ended up getting the offer.” Bowens has effectively been a jumbo receiver his entire life, but he’s expected to eventually make the transition to tight end once he gets to college. Even though he already picked up the offer in April, Bowens made the trip to Austin and worked out at the M…

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…

Cy Ranch offensive tackle R’Monie Edwards was one of the first prospects in the 2028 class to emerge as a national recruit. Edwards was a walk-in varsity starter at left tackle as a freshman, and picked up his first offer from Ole Miss after the first two games of his high school career. He’s since collected 27 more offers as he’s ascended into a consensus top-60 overall prospect and a top 10 offensive tackle in the nation. While prospects who emerge at an early stage can sometimes take their foot off the gas pedal, that won’t be the case for Edwards who has had a busy offseason playing basketball and pumping iron. “My strength and my footwork but mostly …

AUSTIN, Texas — The Longhorns men’s basketball program was already trending towards a preseason top 10 billing this offseason, then went out and added the No. 1 player from 2027 in Marcus Spears Jr., welcoming the former five-star forward this season via reclassification. “I’m excited to talk to you about Marcus Spears,” Sean Miller told reporters on Tuesday. “Number one, Marcus comes from an amazing family, an accomplished family, especially in the athletic world. Very few parents have done more than his mom and dad, both athletically. But yet, when you look at Cari, who plays volleyball here for Jerritt, and now Marcus with us, I think what you're going to find is…

AUSTIN, Texas — Without Ryan Niblett’s Mr. October heroics last fall, Texas could have had a drastically different looking season. In a three-game stretch against Oklahoma, Kentucky, and Mississippi State, Niblett returned seven punts, averaging just over 38 yards per return, each time either finding the end zone or setting the Longhorns up in good field position at critical moments in the game. To put it into perspective of how impactful Niblett was in that stretch, that’s almost 12 yards more per return than the nation’s leader last season (Iowa’s Kaden Wetjen, 26.81). Niblett returns for 2026 as the nation’s best at the position, and is getting the recognit…

We're exactly one month away from Texas' highly anticipated matchup vs. Ohio State. This list will grow considerably between now and kickoff as dozens more names will be added, but for now, here's another look at the loaded list of visitors expected in Austin on Sept. 12th. COMMITS Ft. Lauderdale (Fla.) American Heritage 2028 QB Neimann Lawrence Gilmer OT Ismael Camara — OFFICIAL VISIT NOLA Brother Martin WR Easton Royal Columbus IOL Keyon Hemphill-Woods Chatsworth (Calif.) Sierra Canyon DL Kasi Currie Mansfield Summit EDGE/DL Cam Hall Pearland Shadow Creek CB Brandon Sherrard Garland Lakeview Centennial CB Montre Jackson …

Texas makes flurry of offers in North Carolina Jeff Banks went recruiting bonkers in the Tar Heel state Thursday. The Texas Longhorns sent national recruiting ace to the state that is absolutely loaded along the defensive front in the 2026 cycle to make offers to some of the nations best in hopes of getting as many as possible to campus this spring. OnTexasFootball provides a rundown of the offers from Thursday. Rodney Dunham, EDGE, Charlotte (N.C.) Myers Park The 6-foot-4, 230-pound EDGE prospect doubles as a talented baseball prospect that touched 90 MPH on the mound last summer. The Longhorns were the 30th offer for the top 50 ranked prospect in t…

Texas With a Legit Chance for Louisiana 4-Star WR My time at the Senior Bowl has concluded which means the cross-globe travel back to Austin begins now. On the way, I stopped at Destrehan High School to visit with 2026 WR Jabari Mack on the trek home. Destrehan is the home of Justin Jefferson, the best wide out in the league right now, and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Ed Reed, who donated the weight room to the school. *** The four-star wide receiver is fresh off of a Texas visit for the Junior Day last Saturday. Mack spoke about learning of the strength and conditioning program and all of the resources and facilities the Longhorns have to offer…

4-Star Louisiana WR To Officially Visit Texas June 13-15 2026 Destrehan (La.) WR Jabari Mack has set an official visit for Texas the week of June 13–15. Mack has been a coveted target of Chris Jackson in the current cycle. Mack visited Austin for the Junior Day on January 20th and was then visited by Jackson and Terry Joseph on campus at Destrehan the Monday following. June 13 Official Visitors List Jabari Mack, WR, Destrehan (La.) High OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star+ Heze Kent, TE/ATH, Brunswick (Ga.)High OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++ Felix Ojo, OT, Mansfield (Texas) Lake Ridge OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star++ Toa Katoa…

Naeem Burroughs Sets Texas OV For June 20 Texas will be receiving an official visit from one of the top wide receivers in the country on June 20, as was reported by Hayes Fawcett. Burroughs is one of the top wide receivers in the country. Texas stopped by in January and have been pushing behind the scenes in this recruitment. Other OV's locked in for Burroughs: Clemson: May 30 Florida: June 6 USC: June 13 Texas: June 20 Burroughs is now the 4th wide receiver to lock in an official visit with Texas. *** June 20th Official Visitors June 20 (11) Kaydon Finley, WR, Aledo (Texas) High OnTexasFootball ranking: …