OTF Premium OTF recruiting scoop: Texas sees 5-star USC commit

[Hank South]

The Texas contingent making its way along the West Coast (Muschamp, Nansen, Clark, Baker, etc.) stopped in to see 5-star ATH and USC commit Honor Fa'alave-Johnson on Wednesday, a source tells OTF. 

Fa'alave-Johnson is ranked the No. 1 athlete in the county (recruited at safety by Texas). He committed to the Trojans in March ahead of originally planning to visit Texas on March 27. 

The source tells OTF there is no plans to visit Austin "at this time."

However, this marks the second time the Longhorns staff has travelled to San Diego to see the five-star prospect. 

We're seeing the Longhorns dot all their i's and cross all their t's in pursuit of the safety position. This is part of that. 

 

[Hank South]

Film: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22065265/68cb76313176d35663e346dc

[Bobby Burton]

If you think they're special...

[CJ Vogel]

He’s one of them ones! Special talent. 

[Danimal]

5-star talent at a position where he at least can be in the two-deep with legit playing time next year? Sounds like a scenario where Texas will be a little extra aggressive with NIL

[817 Boxing B]

I'm thinking about how these visits play out when it comes to the portal. If and when it doesn't work out at USC.... guess who'll be sitting in the cat bird's seat? Definitely want him in the class, but this reminds me of Bobby's "long game" quote he always references when we talk about recruiting.

[CJ Vogel]

5 minutes ago, Danimal said:

5-star talent at a position where he at least can be in the two-deep with legit playing time next year? Sounds like a scenario where Texas will be a little extra aggressive with NIL

Definition of “recruit through the whistle” here

We’ll see what happens in a make or break season for Lincoln too.  

[Cujonation83]

21 minutes ago, 817 Boxing B said:

I'm thinking about how these visits play out when it comes to the portal. If and when it doesn't work out at USC.... guess who'll be sitting in the cat bird's seat? Definitely want him in the class, but this reminds me of Bobby's "long game" quote he always references when we talk about recruiting.

EXACTLY! People don't understand this type of strategy. It's chess not checkers. 

[NothinButDaHorns34]

NIL sure has leveled the playing field for underachieving coaches and programs. This kid prolly wouldn’t be committed to USC without NIL. Five star defensive players DO NOT develop under a lincoln riley ran program.

[Deep in the heart]

Love  this update. I hope we stay after him aggressively.  With the way Jonah's career has started, I think this guy is worth staying on with the full court press.

[817 Boxing B]

10 hours ago, NothinButDaHorns34 said:

NIL sure has leveled the playing field for underachieving coaches and programs. This kid prolly wouldn’t be committed to USC without NIL. Five star defensive players DO NOT develop under a lincoln riley ran program.

Gotta consider he may want to stay on the west coast. The "environment" here, outside of football, doesn't really vibe with a West Coast upbringing, IMO. I understand the opportunity available at UT... but if I grew up out there, I wouldn't wanna leave for Texas either, tbh.🤷🏿‍♂️ Either way... we'll get the guys we need.