I tell ya, I never enjoy the drive from Austin to San Antonio down i35. I never do.

But, the trip was made once again this morning so I could go check out Cibolo Steele HS during one of their spring practices.

The objective of the trip was to go check on 2027 DB Eli Johnson and where the Longhorns sat in that recruitment. Johnson, a 6-foot-3-inch defensive back has been one of the quickest risers in the next class of defensive backs. He recently clocked a 4.49 40-yard dash at the Under Armour Elite Series camp in April.

Texas nickels coach Keynodo Hudson stopped by Steele Friday morning to get a look at Johnson and the rest of the roster. Today, coaches from Oklahoma State and TCU were in attendance as well.

The Longhorns have yet to extend an offer, but one coming in the near future would not be too surprising. The Steele staff raved about Johnson and of course the comparison to former Longhorn Caden Sterns was made. 

Right now, Texas is keeping tabs on the 2027 prospect. 

Eli Johnson Offer List:

• Baylor
• Cal
• Florida State
• Minnesota
• North Texas
• Oklahoma
• Oregon State
• Pitt
• Purdue
• TCU
• UNLV
• UTEP
• UTSA

 

Johnson's Sophomore Hudl:

https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16359778/6730d3fcc32d5a463c749ff1

I am a sucker for lengthy cornerbacks and Steele has one with CB Michael "Trey" Johnson.

6-foot-3 and moved very well for a rising junior. Saw time on both sides of the ball as well. This is a D1 cat at some level.

RB Jonathan Hatton Jr. has always been a favorite of mine. He has a frame that mirrors a multi-year college back. Steele lists him at 6-1 and 215 pounds and he is every bit of that 215 pounds. 

The one time Oklahoma pledge is currently committed to Texas A&M. Texas will be familiar with the Steele product over the next few years.

 

Eli Johnson at WR for routes on air. 

 

Hugo holds 27 offers, Texas not among the bunch. 

has been committed to Arizona State since April 10.

 

Steele used to be in the Blake Gideon territory, but that has since been moved to the Keynodo Hudson umbrella as I mentioned previously. 

That stretch of I-35 has to be one of the worst in the country 

UA laser timed? @CJ Vogel

1 minute ago, Thanos72 said:

UA laser timed? @CJ Vogel

Yes,

7 minutes ago, ElCafetero said:

That stretch of I-35 has to be one of the worst in the country 

It never gets an easier. 

I have made it probably 4-5 times in the last ten months and ended up with a cracked windshield twice.

Going down 281 to SA is much easier.  Even if it takes a bit longer, it is worth it in my opinion.