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[Gerry Hamilton]

Landen Williams-Callis Update

OnTexasFootball spoke to a source close to the recruitment of star running back Landen Williams-Callis this morning. 

The word on the Richmond (Texas) Randle record-setting runner fell in line with what we have heard in recent weeks, and yesterday.

This recruitment is less predictable than some, to say the least. Taking eight official visits will always create more questions around a recruitment. 

The source said this is a recruitment in which relationships with LW-C, and as important the close circle around him will be very impactful. That's not to say NIL won't be key too, as nobody is going to put heads in sand. 

The length of relationships and depth of relationships has given Texas A&M an edge for a while. He made an OV June 12-14. 

When I asked if Texas has a chance, a quick answer was "absolutely". Texas has/is working to make up ground in relationships with the change at RB coach from Choice to Scott to Juluke. Steve Sarkisian is involved in this one, as much as he can be. The visit over the weekend helped Texas in terms of relationships with the close circle. 

Oregon also has a legit shot, as we have been reporting. 

The source called Houston the "sleeper" in this recruitment as well.

The circle, led by uncle and former NFL Pro Bowl safety Michael Lewis, have plenty of experience with recruiting and most importantly player/coach relationships. LW-C has experienced shoulders to lean on in this process.

The source also said LW-C does plan to announce before his senior season (likely in July, as of today), but is also taking a patient approach to not rushing a quick decision.

Texas A&M should be considered the favorite, with Oregon, Texas and Houston in the upset position. 

[NothinButDaHorns34]

Texas a&m doing all of that just to have a 0-2 coach against us 

[Orangeblooded]

Sam Speigelman has a article out this morning that says Texas leads.

Texas leading for blue-chip RB target

Elite running back Landen Williams-Callis wrapped up a busy stretch of official visits this weekend at Texas.

The Longhorns got the final crack at the nation’s No. 3 RB from Richmond (Texas) Randle, who previously hit SMU, Houston, Indiana, LSU, Oregon, and Texas A&M.

It’s my belief that Williams-Callis ultimately plays somewhere inside the state on Saturdays.

Houston, SMU, and Texas A&M are all in pursuit of the blue-chipper. From speaking to multiple sources plugged in on this recruitment, intel points to Texas being near the top of this list.

I am moving closer to moving my prediction from the Aggies to the Longhorns for Williams-Callis. If a decision were made today, I believe Texas would be the choice.

After returning to Austin a second time this offseason, sources believe Williams-Callis was bullish about his fit alongside Derrek Cooper in the Horns’ backfield.

A decision is expected to be locked in during July or by August, before his senior season gets underway.

Edited 2 hours ago by Orangeblooded

[Bobby Burton]

Spiegelman told me Texas was nothing more than an afterthought on Arch Manning. We all get things wrong, so I’m not throwing stones. But that was a pretty big one IMO. 

[Gerry Hamilton]

10 minutes ago, Orangeblooded said:

Sam Speigelman has a article out this morning that says Texas leads.

Texas leading for blue-chip RB target

Elite running back Landen Williams-Callis wrapped up a busy stretch of official visits this weekend at Texas.

The Longhorns got the final crack at the nation’s No. 3 RB from Richmond (Texas) Randle, who previously hit SMU, Houston, Indiana, LSU, Oregon, and Texas A&M.

It’s my belief that Williams-Callis ultimately plays somewhere inside the state on Saturdays.

Houston, SMU, and Texas A&M are all in pursuit of the blue-chipper. From speaking to multiple sources plugged in on this recruitment, intel points to Texas being near the top of this list.

I am moving closer to moving my prediction from the Aggies to the Longhorns for Williams-Callis. If a decision were made today, I believe Texas would be the choice.

After returning to Austin a second time this offseason, sources believe Williams-Callis was bullish about his fit alongside Derrek Cooper in the Horns’ backfield.

A decision is expected to be locked in during July or by August, before his senior season gets underway.

Wild card recruitment ... as I have said. 

The source, which is very close to LW-C, said Texas "absolutely" has a chance. 

He also said A&M has the relationships advantage. 

I believe a key part of this recruitment is ... the NIL piece of this is not decided by schools. That will be impactful. 

[Forrest J.]

10 minutes ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

Wild card recruitment ... as I have said. 

The source, which is very close to LW-C, said Texas "absolutely" has a chance. 

He also said A&M has the relationships advantage. 

I believe a key part of this recruitment is ... the NIL piece of this is not decided by schools. That will be impactful. 

How is NIL not decided by the schools?  Who else decides it?  

[MBHORNSFAN]

1 hour ago, Orangeblooded said:

Sam Speigelman has a article out this morning that says Texas leads.

Texas leading for blue-chip RB target

Elite running back Landen Williams-Callis wrapped up a busy stretch of official visits this weekend at Texas.

The Longhorns got the final crack at the nation’s No. 3 RB from Richmond (Texas) Randle, who previously hit SMU, Houston, Indiana, LSU, Oregon, and Texas A&M.

It’s my belief that Williams-Callis ultimately plays somewhere inside the state on Saturdays.

Houston, SMU, and Texas A&M are all in pursuit of the blue-chipper. From speaking to multiple sources plugged in on this recruitment, intel points to Texas being near the top of this list.

I am moving closer to moving my prediction from the Aggies to the Longhorns for Williams-Callis. If a decision were made today, I believe Texas would be the choice.

After returning to Austin a second time this offseason, sources believe Williams-Callis was bullish about his fit alongside Derrek Cooper in the Horns’ backfield.

A decision is expected to be locked in during July or by August, before his senior season gets underway.

 

Serious question. You pay for info here but then post info to dispute the info here?  Weird...

[HonkEm]

25 minutes ago, MBHORNSFAN said:

 

Serious question. You pay for info here but then post info to dispute the info here?  Weird...

I don’t think he was disputing anything. Speigelman’s update actually lines up with what’s already been discussed here. It’s just another piece of info pointing in the same direction for Texas.

Recruiting updates come from a lot of places, and when multiple sources - local and national - are saying similar things, that usually strengthens the picture, not contradicts it.

So I don’t see anything weird about sharing it. It just adds to the overall context.

[BornOrange]

1 hour ago, Forrest J. said:

How is NIL not decided by the schools?  Who else decides it?  

I think Gerry forgot to include the word “yet”

[Thisrowyellssorry]

24 minutes ago, MBHORNSFAN said:

 

Serious question. You pay for info here but then post info to dispute the info here?  Weird...

Now now. I trust the OTF team more than anyone, but there’s room for dissenting opinions and discourse. I’m all for false hope on a Monday. That said, I think every staff has a ton of work to do before he hits the finish line. Hope our staff sees an opening here and exhausts every resource to reel him in.

[Jbro52]

I’m curious how this recruitment looks toward signing day

[Gerry Hamilton]

2 hours ago, Forrest J. said:

How is NIL not decided by the schools?  Who else decides it?  

Negotiations ... nothing decided. NIL offers can be made/change all the way up until a decision is made