Moderators CJ Vogel Posted March 24 Moderators Share Posted March 24 One of the prospects with the most intrigue at today's Elite 11 in Austin was 2025 Duncanville QB Keelon Russell. The 6-foot-3 gunslinger was mighty impressive today in the throwing circuit the Elite 11 puts quarterback prospects through. In fact, Russell earned an invitation to the Elite 11 Finals in California. Russell will attend the Texas spring game April 20 which raised some eyebrows considering the current verbal commitment from KJ Lacey to Texas. While the face time with the Texas staff will wait until April, Russell did update his recrutiment a bit with a focus on where Texas sits in his recruitment. Steve Sarkisian went by Duncanville for a game in the fall to see Colin Simmons, Alex January and Dakorien Moore though that provided the first opportunity for the Texas head coach to see Russell as well. While the two sides have chatted at times in the past, the first real communication did not come until recently. Russell added Sarkisian and the Texas staff called him the other day – a development on the front of Texas in this recruitment. "When the Texas staff called me the other day, they were saying all of the boxes are checked for me," Russell said. "Only thing left was to come see them in person so they could see what kind of guy I am." When Russell does get to campus for the spring game April 20, it will be very interesting to see if Texas does in fact extend an offer. If it does, it could indicate a number of things in the larger 2025 QB picture. But more specifically with Russell, it would create quite the opportunity for his recruitment. "I am looking forward to building a relationship with all of the staff," Russell said. "I am looking forward to getting an offer from them, it would change a lot." Russell said he and KJ Lacey have spoken previously and the two have thrown together in camps in the past. The topic of a two quarterback class has not been brought up too often this cycle, though if that is the direction the staff wants to go in, Russell said he would be open to competing in a two QB class. If and when Texas offers, expect the Longhorns to skyrocket up the list of programs for Russell. "Texas, like I said, was one of my dream schools," Russell said. "I feel like them (offering) is going to set (a standard). But they have KJ, so I don't know how much that will play a part. I say that because, I would go to Texas realistically. It is my dream school." Russell wants to get out to Oregon and Alabama this summer. He has an official visit to Ole Miss set for next weekend as well. All eyes in this recruitment turn to April 20 and whether or not the Longhorns end up extending an offer to the Duncanville QB. View full news 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Moderators CJ Vogel Posted March 24 Author Moderators Share Posted March 24 Russell's Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16364604/659b65d8478da40f68668fbf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickerdakicker206 Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 I say if KJ keeps going on visits it’s fair game to offer. If he truly shuts it down that’s a different story. Unless they truly want 2 in the class 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horn89 Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 How much would adding Russell affect Dakorien’s recruitment? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarveaux Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 11 minutes ago, Dickerdakicker206 said: I say if KJ keeps going on visits it’s fair game to offer. If he truly shuts it down that’s a different story. Unless they truly want 2 in the class Doesn’t Sark most always recruit two? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxsaver Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 Now I see why Gerry Hamilton is so high on this guy. This guy has athleticism off the charts. Ewers is leaving for sure. That would just leave us with Manning, Owens, and Lacey. Any injuries and we're awful low on QBs...seems like we SHOULD offer a second QB...and I'm not sure Russell isn't better anyways! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueRock Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 1 hour ago, CJ Vogel said: Russell's Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16364604/659b65d8478da40f68668fbf He short-arms and side-arms most of his passes. I have no problem with that if he is getting the ball to his receivers. Vince Young threw like that. I think it's more difficult for defenders to anticipate a short-side-arm throw. If he comes to Texas, I wonder if they will try to change his throwing technique. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoHorns1 Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 37 minutes ago, Dickerdakicker206 said: I say if KJ keeps going on visits it’s fair game to offer. If he truly shuts it down that’s a different story. Unless they truly want 2 in the class KJ hasn’t visited any programs expect Texas since Jan. He canceled other schools visit. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachBobbyFinstock Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 Reminds me of Bobby Reid old Okla St QB and former Northshore kid. Intriguing prospect. Definitely a dual threat. As much running as throwing. Not sure Sark goes for that but I sure would lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Five Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 1 hour ago, Jarveaux said: Doesn’t Sark most always recruit two? He hasn't yet at Texas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Moore Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 It'll only be a 1 QB class at the end of the cycle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qaertyisthatdude Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 6 minutes ago, CoachBobbyFinstock said: Reminds me of Bobby Reid old Okla St QB and former Northshore kid. Intriguing prospect. Definitely a dual threat. As much running as throwing. Not sure Sark goes for that but I sure would lol. Also the QB who gave us one of the most iconic rants in sports history by Mike Gundy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators CJ Vogel Posted March 25 Author Moderators Share Posted March 25 1 hour ago, Jarveaux said: Doesn’t Sark most always recruit two? Not all the time, hasn't normally been the case at Texas. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t.newman Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 Whether it's Lacey, Russell, or both- It will be a win for Texas. QB recruiting is at the bottom of my worries with Sark. But I will admit, I like the idea of keeping that Duncanville pipeline flowing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickerdakicker206 Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 1 hour ago, GoHorns1 said: KJ hasn’t visited any programs expect Texas since Jan. He canceled other schools visit. Well they haven’t offered yet 🙂 but I thought I heard something about in season visits to auburn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NothinButDaHorns34 Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 36 minutes ago, Dickerdakicker206 said: Well they haven’t offered yet 🙂 but I thought I heard something about in season visits to auburn He flirted, But never visited. In saying that we can’t be left hanging at the alter when it’s time for signing day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Gilbert Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 He looks to be a better runner than the QBs Sark has recruited at UT. IMO, if you are recruiting two QBs and they are roughly equal in throwing talent take the taller of the two. Just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
512Horn Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 Offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CastleHorn88 Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 I think I heard or read somewhere that he was being compared to this last Heisman winner Jayden Daniel’s. What’s your thought on that @CJ Vogel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnt Orange Horn Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 (edited) 7 hours ago, Red Five said: He hasn't yet at Texas. Sarkisian recruited Murphy and Ewers the same year. One was a high school recruit and the other was a transfer. Edited March 25 by Burnt Orange Horn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand T Sip Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 10 hours ago, CJ Vogel said: He sure looks the role! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand T Sip Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 He sure looks the role Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronald Dayto Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 2 hours ago, Thailand T Sip said: CJ, if Texas offered and Russell committed, do you think that would impact Moore's recruitment in Texas favor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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