Moderators Gerry Hamilton Posted February 7 Moderators Share Posted February 7 Tyler, Texas - When Texas offered OnTexasFootball 4-star running back Rickey Stewart at Junior Day January 20, it was truly the dream offer. A week later, head coach Steve Sarkisian and area recruiter Blake Gideon made a stop at Chapel Hill. “He (Sarkisian) was talking about that D (Demetrius Brisbon Jr.) and I are great players, and that he doesn’t come see guys in person that often,” Stewart told OnTexasFootball Wednesday. “He was saying how special we are. Smart kids, competitive. He said he wanted to see Demetrius and I back on campus this spring. We were just talking, and having a good time.” Running backs coach Tashard Choice has also been in constant communication. “We talk once or twice a week," he said. "He sends me workout stuff, and for me stuff to do to get better. He will ask me how the family is doing, and then asks when I’m coming to see him again. The relationship for Coach Choice is more important than football. Bonding with each other.” Stewart's January 20 visit was his first time in Austin. “It was exciting," he said. "It’s a great place to be. I was too happy. It was an experience that I haven’t felt before. "I hadn’t really had the chance to see the campus, meet some of the players and coaches and see Coach Sark’s office. That office is big! That day, we were talking about the basketball game. He told me my film was great, I’m a smart kid and gave me an offer. And said it was committable. We had a great talk in his office.” Stewart, a one-time verbal to SMU, isn’t shy about his feeling towards Texas. “Really, what stands out is the place in general," he said of UT. "The coaches, Coach Choice and everything really. That’s really my dream school. That was the school I was waiting for. I made my momma proud. Everyone at her job was excited.” The East Texas star said Coach Choice told him the Longhorns would take two running backs in the 2025 class. Schools still in pursuit of Stewart despite Texas' instant ascension are Baylor, SMU, Oklahoma State and some communication by Oregon. Stewart currently sports 21 offers. Stewart by the numbers Stewart is part of a junior class at Chapel Hill that has been winners in every sport. He rushed for 2,855 yards on 271 carries (10.5 per tote) with 40 touchdowns, along with 18 receptions for 284 yards and four scores as a junior. That was after a standout sophomore season of 236 carries for 2,262 yards (9.6 per carry) and 20 scores in 2022. Stewart also delivered against the top competition on the schedule: Vs. Gilmer - 19 carries for 278 yards and a TD Vs. Van - 19 carries for 195 yards and 4 TD’s Vs. El Campo (playoffs) - 16 carries for 222 yards and 3 TD’s Vs. Kilgore (playoffs) - 32 carries for 230 yards and a TD Vs. Davenport (playoffs) - 28 carries for 220 yards and 3 TD’s His three year totals are 630 carries for 6,098 yards (9.7 per carry) with 64 touchdowns, and 28 receptions for 400 yards and six scores in 31 games. View full news 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthGeorgiaHorn Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Seems like he is a take right now or are they just doing a good job of recruiting him until they can decide who they want? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Burton Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Love it when Gerry goes on the road. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas fan in Georgia Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 7 minutes ago, Bobby Burton said: Love it when Gerry goes on the road. It’s the power of the jerky 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Texas Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 The last running back we took from the Tyler area was pretty good so... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoHorns1 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 34 minutes ago, NorthGeorgiaHorn said: Seems like he is a take right now or are they just doing a good job of recruiting him until they can decide who they want? Sark told him the offer is committable 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Gerry Hamilton Posted February 7 Author Moderators Share Posted February 7 37 minutes ago, NorthGeorgiaHorn said: Seems like he is a take right now or are they just doing a good job of recruiting him until they can decide who they want? I do think he is. I expect a March visit. Texas leads by a good margin 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THookem Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Did he have to say “dream school?” We now have no shot. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Gerry Hamilton Posted February 7 Author Moderators Share Posted February 7 3 minutes ago, THookem said: Did he have to say “dream school?” We now have no shot. Love it! This one may be the exception to the dream school rule lol 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Gerry Hamilton Posted February 7 Author Moderators Share Posted February 7 Name this high school … 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Gerry Hamilton Posted February 7 Author Moderators Share Posted February 7 Name this former Longhorn player … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Gerry Hamilton Posted February 7 Author Moderators Share Posted February 7 And name these former Longhorn players Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Gerry Hamilton Posted February 7 Author Moderators Share Posted February 7 C.J. Vogel did some awesome work here 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Gerry Hamilton Posted February 7 Author Moderators Share Posted February 7 Randy Garner was a heck of a talent out of here in the 90’s 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Gerry Hamilton Posted February 7 Author Moderators Share Posted February 7 Future NFL Hall of Famer? Maybe 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ojeezy Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 I see you Gerry… getting closer to my hometown. Seeing Ball and Jackson today? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Gerry Hamilton Posted February 7 Author Moderators Share Posted February 7 3 minutes ago, Ojeezy said: I see you Gerry… getting closer to my hometown. Seeing Ball and Jackson today? Eventually! Got another stop or two as well for future use 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators CJ Vogel Posted February 7 Moderators Share Posted February 7 Really nice quote here, well done Gerry! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Burton Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 34 minutes ago, Gerry Hamilton said: Name this high school … Kilgore! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Burton Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 32 minutes ago, Gerry Hamilton said: Name this former Longhorn player … These are too easy. 😉 Eric Foreman. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Burton Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 16 minutes ago, Gerry Hamilton said: Future NFL Hall of Famer? Maybe There's no maybe to it. Jason Peters is going to be in the HoF. Former high school tight end. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators CJ Vogel Posted February 7 Moderators Share Posted February 7 26 minutes ago, Gerry Hamilton said: Randy Garner was a heck of a talent out of here in the 90’s I didn't know this was a real place until I drove through Atlanta, Texas about two and a half years ago 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurntOrangeHorn Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Seems like Dear would be the only RB who might intervene. Will Texas wait until he visits? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Burton Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 2 minutes ago, BurntOrangeHorn said: Seems like Dear would be the only RB who might intervene. Will Texas wait until he visits? I don't think they're waiting on anyone, per se. Davison and Dear are both possibilities as well. One thing about Choice, he doesn't do the whole "we're only taking you" bit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Gerry Hamilton Posted February 7 Author Moderators Share Posted February 7 9 minutes ago, BurntOrangeHorn said: Seems like Dear would be the only RB who might intervene. Will Texas wait until he visits? Dear will be a tough pull from Ole Miss, as of today. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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