2025 TX Commits - Brandon Brown IDL and Lance Jackson Edge

IDL
Brandon Brown, IDL 6-2 | 285,
Melbourne (Fla.) Eau Gallie | TX Commit
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
OVs: Florida May 31-June 2, Tennessee June 7-9, Texas June 14-16, USC June 21-23

Myron Charles, IDL 6-4 | 300,
Port Charlotte (Fla.) High
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
OVs: Florida May 31-June 2, Miami June 7-9, Texas June 14-16 and FSU June 21-23

Josiah Sharma, IDL 6-5 | 320,
Folsom (Calif.) High
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
OVs: Washington May 10-12, Texas June 14-16 and Alabama June 21-23

Kevin Wynn, IDL 6-3 | 320,
Greensboro (Ga.) Greene County
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
OVs: Georgia May 31-June 2, South Carolina June 7-9, Texas June 14-16 and Florida State June 21-23

Zion Williams, IDL 6-4 | 300,
Lufkin (Texas) High
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4–star
OVs: TCU May 3-5, LSU June 14-16, Texas June 21-23

Derry Norris, DL 6-3 | 265,
Port Orange (Fla.) Spruce Creek
OnTexasFootball ranking: 3–star
OVs: Georgia Tech May 31-June2, Miami June 7-9, Minnesota June 14-16 and Texas June 21-23

D.J. Sanders, IDL 6-3 | 290,
Bellville (Texas) High
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4–star
OVs: Texas A&M June 14-16 and Texas June 21-23

Malik Autry, IDL 6-5.5 | 325
Opelika (AL) High | Auby Commit
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4–star
OVs: UCF May 31, USC June 7, Florida June 14 and Ohio St June 21


EDGE
Javion Hilson, EDGE 6-3.5 | 235,
Cocoa (FL) High | FSU Commit
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
OVs: Florida May 31-June 2, Texas June 7-9, UCF June 14-16 and FSU June 21-23

Lance Jackson, EDGE 6-6 | 260,
Texarkana (Texas) Pleasant Grove | TX Commit
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
OVs: Texas June 14-16

Hayden Lowe, EDGE 6-4 | 230,
Westlake Village (Calif.) Oaks Christian
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
OVs: Georgia May 17-19, Miami May 31-June 2, Oregon June 7-9, Texas June 14-16 and USC June 21-23

Smith Orogbo, EDGE 6-4 | 225,
Alief (Texas) Hastings
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
OVs: SMU May 17-19, WA May 31- June 2, TT June 7-9, Texas June 14-16 and OU June 21-23

Damien Shanklin, EDGE 6-4 | 230,
Indianapolis (In.) Warren Central
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
OVs: Ohio State May 31-June 2, Tennessee June 14-16, Texas or Bama June 21-23?

Marco Jones, EDGE 6-4 | 230,
Danville (Calif.) San Ramon Valley
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
OVs: Michigan or Ohio St May 31-June 2, A&M June 7-9, Tennessee June 14-16?, Texas June 21-23

Best NT prospect?

Best versatile IDL prospect?

Most likely TX IDL class for 2025?

 

Best overall Edge prospect besides Lance Jackson?

Best pure pass rusher prospect?

Most likely TX Edge class for 2025?

 

Any other thoughts on DL prospects that TX is pursuing?

 

 

Texas wants three out of this group:

Brandon Brown

Josiah Sharma

Kevin Wynn

Myron Charles

Zion Williams 

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A fourth developmental guy could be D.J. Sanders if they push. 

17 hours ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

Texas wants three out of this group:

Brandon Brown

Josiah Sharma

Kevin Wynn

Myron Charles

Zion Williams 

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A fourth developmental guy could be D.J. Sanders if they push. 

Isaiah Coleman is a fantastic development guy. I love his non stop motor and huge chip on his shoulder.

42 minutes ago, GoHorns1 said:

Isaiah Coleman is a fantastic development guy. I love his non stop motor and huge chip on his shoulder.

About the best PWO a Power 4 program can get that doesn't have an MLB contract lol 

How many Edge players in the 2025 class including Lance Jackson?

Any thoughts on our chances with Jayvion Hilson, Hayden Lowe, Smith Orogbo, Marco Jones and Damien Shanklin?

Thx! @Gerry Hamilton

Gerry would you add or subtract anyone from this list of projections for 2025? or change the # per pos?

1 QB - KJ Lacey, Keelon Russell

2 RB - James Simon, Rickey Stewart

3 WR - Kelshaun Johnson, Dakorien Moore, Kaliq Lockett, Jaime Ffrench

1 TE - Emaree Winston, Kiotti Armstrong, Nick Townsend

5 OL - Jackson Christian, Jordan Coleman, Devin Coleman, Michael Fasusi, John Mills, Nick Brooks

2 DE - Lance Jackson, Hayden Lowe, Smith Orogbo

3 DL - Brandon Brown, Zion Williams, Kevin Wynn, Myron Charles, Josiah Sharma

2 LB - Elijah Barnes, Riley Pettijohn, Jonathan Cunningham

3 DB - Kade Phillips, Aidan Anding, Caleb Chester, Dorian Brew

22 TOTAL

6 hours ago, Jerky said:

How many Edge players in the 2025 class including Lance Jackson?

Any thoughts on our chances with Jayvion Hilson, Hayden Lowe, Smith Orogbo, Marco Jones and Damien Shanklin?

Thx! @Gerry Hamilton

Shanklin is out. 

Hilson is ranked too high for me, and is a total wildcard due to never visiting. 

Smith Orogbo - at least 50-50

Lowe - Texas loves him 

Jones - total wildcard

3 hours ago, Speedway said:

Gerry would you add or subtract anyone from this list of projections for 2025? or change the # per pos?

1 QB - KJ Lacey, Keelon Russell

 

2 RB - James Simon, Rickey Stewart

 

3 WR - Kelshaun Johnson, Dakorien Moore, Kaliq Lockett, Jaime Ffrench

 

1 TE - Emaree Winston, Kiotti Armstrong, Nick Townsend

 

5 OL - Jackson Christian, Jordan Coleman, Devin Coleman, Michael Fasusi, John Mills, Nick Brooks

 

2 DE - Lance Jackson, Hayden Lowe, Smith Orogbo

 

3 DL - Brandon Brown, Zion Williams, Kevin Wynn, Myron Charles, Josiah Sharma

 

2 LB - Elijah Barnes, Riley Pettijohn, Jonathan Cunningham

 

3 DB - Kade Phillips, Aidan Anding, Caleb Chester, Dorian Brew

22 TOTAL

 

2 possible 3 TE class. Texas is losing two TEs this year 

4 hours ago, Speedway said:

Gerry would you add or subtract anyone from this list of projections for 2025? or change the # per pos?

1 QB - KJ Lacey, Keelon Russell

 

2 RB - James Simon, Rickey Stewart

 

3 WR - Kelshaun Johnson, Dakorien Moore, Kaliq Lockett, Jaime Ffrench

 

1 TE - Emaree Winston, Kiotti Armstrong, Nick Townsend

 

5 OL - Jackson Christian, Jordan Coleman, Devin Coleman, Michael Fasusi, John Mills, Nick Brooks

 

2 DE - Lance Jackson, Hayden Lowe, Smith Orogbo

 

3 DL - Brandon Brown, Zion Williams, Kevin Wynn, Myron Charles, Josiah Sharma

 

2 LB - Elijah Barnes, Riley Pettijohn, Jonathan Cunningham

 

3 DB - Kade Phillips, Aidan Anding, Caleb Chester, Dorian Brew

22 TOTAL

 

3 LB

2 TE

4 DL

4 DB

1 hour ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

3 LB

2 TE

4 DL

4 DB

Gerry that list is gleaned from listening to your podcasts and reading your posts.  Do you really think Sark will have ~26 in this class? 

9 hours ago, Speedway said:

Gerry that list is gleaned from listening to your podcasts and reading your posts.  Do you really think Sark will have ~26 in this class? 

I always start at 23-24 and go from there. 

I can see a scenario where Texas roster loses 31-33 players after the 2024 season: seniors, NFL early entries and portal

thanks for the insight Gerry, as always the best information anywhere

2025 Recruiting Targets

1 QB - KJ Lacey, Keelon Russell

2 RB - Rickey Stewart, James Simon

3 WR - Kelshaun Johnson, Dakorien Moore, Kaliq Lockett, Jaime Ffrench

2 TE - Emaree Winston, Kiotti Armstrong, Nick Townsend

5 OL - Jackson Christian, Jordan Coleman, Devin Coleman, Michael Fasusi, John Mills, Nick Brooks, Lamont Rogers

2 DE - Lance Jackson, Hayden Lowe, Smith Orogbo

4 DL - Brandon Brown, Zion Williams, Kevin Wynn, Myron Charles, Josiah Sharma, DJ Sanders

3 LB - Elijah Barnes, Riley Pettijohn, Jonathan Cunningham, Madden Faraimo, Landon McComber, Matai Tagoa'i

4 DB - Kade Phillips, Aidan Anding, Caleb Chester, Dorian Brew, Devin Williams

26 TOTAL

My entirely subjective rankings for the NT position, with where we seem to stand:
Kevin Wynn (<50%)
Malik Autry (<25%) or Josiah Sharma (<50%)
Myron Charles (<50%)
DJ Sanders (50-50)

My entirely subjective rankings for the 3 tech DT position:
Brandon Brown (50-50)
Zion WIlliams (50-50) or Kevin Oatis (?)
Smith Orogbo (50-50)
Derry Norris (>50?) or Chace Sims (>50?)

Not super promising on NT recruiting, barring a change.

Brandon Brown picked to sign with LSU at 60% by LSU insider Billy Embody.

Hopefully Brown takes his OV to Texas so we can counter punch. NT and DT recruiting is an ongoing concern.

Feel better about Edge position room and Edge recruiting.

27 minutes ago, Jerky said:

Brandon Brown picked to sign with LSU at 60% by LSU insider Billy Embody.

Hopefully Brown takes his OV to Texas so we can counter punch. NT and DT recruiting is an ongoing concern.

Feel better about Edge position room and Edge recruiting.

As of today, Brown is still planning to visit Tennessee, Texas and likely Miami. 

The latest here:

 

Today read Zion Williams predicted to LSU at 60% by Wiltfong and 70% by Embody (LSU) and Dixon (LSU).