New 2026 LB offer update

Texas linebackers coach Johnny Nansen extended an offer to Michigan State verbal Braylon Hodge (Denver/Cherry Creek). 

OnTexasFootball exchanged messages with the 6-3, 215-pounder since the offer was made.

Hodge tells OTF that he is working out visit details with Nansen and the staff right now. It’s likely that Hodge will visit Texas September 20 for the Sam Houston State game. 

OV or UOV?

With the big group in that class, nice

Ok cool Hookem 🤘🏼

A bit off topic... Gerry, did you ever cover TJ Ducketts recruiting? I think he landed with Saban at MSU as a linebacker but quickly transitioned to running back. His brother Tico wasnt as big or talented but was solid for MSU at rb in the early 90's. 

Reminds me of Joe Paterno telling Eddie George he's not a running back, he's a linebacker leading him to go to Ohio State. 

Your article on Derrek Cooper where he was learning the game everywhere not knowing he was most prioritized as a running back until his junior year made me think of those prior recruitments. With Coopers focus solely on RB, his upside is unlimited. 

Edited September 11, 2025Sep 11 by DanielOnorato

46 minutes ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

New 2026 LB offer update

Texas linebackers coach Johnny Nansen extended an offer to Michigan State verbal Braylon Hodge (Denver/Cherry Creek). 

OnTexasFootball exchanged messages with the 6-3, 215-pounder since the offer was made.

Hodge tells OTF that he is working out visit details with Nansen and the staff right now. It’s likely that Hodge will visit Texas September 20 for the Sam Houston State game. 

Video looks like long/athletic lb.  Just the way we like them.

Edited September 11, 2025Sep 11 by Lnghrn

Some similarities to Kellen Wiley in the 2025 class that Texas went after, but signed with Miami.

BTW, Wiley is playing a decent amount