How I Would Rank Them

[Bobby Burton]

I always get asked how I would rank the Texas recruits within the recruiting class. I've been doing this for 20+ years now.

I've gotten some right and some wrong. So don't take what I say or how I rank these players as the gospel. It's just another man's opinion based on what I've seen and what I've been told.

2024 Texas Recruits

1. WR, Ryan Wingo

2. Edge, Colin Simmons

3. S, Xavier Filsaime

4. OL, Brandon Baker

5. CB, Wardell Mack

6. OL, Daniel Cruz

7. RB, Christian Clark

8. TE, Jordan Washington

9. Edge, Zina Umeozulu

10. QB, Trey Owens

11. RB, Jerrick Gibson

12. OL, Nate Kibble

13. DL, Alex January

14. LB, Tyanthony Smith

15. CB, Kobe Black

16. WR, Parker Livingstone

17. S, Jordon Johnson-Rubell

18. DL, Melvin Hills

19. WR/ATH, Aaron Butler

20. CB, Santana Wilson

21. P, Michael Kerns

22. WR, Freddie Dubose Jr. (inj.)

Note: I'm interested to see if Dubose heals further from his injury. I would rate him differently if I knew that for sure.

 

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[goathumper]

Surprised to see Wilson that low. 

 

Really feel good about that top 15 panning out

[Robert Gilbert]

I think if Parker Livingstone is fully healed he will have a very good career at UT. Maybe not All American or even All Conference but I believe he will be a plus player for the Longhorns during his time on the 40 Acres. 

[Ojeezy]

Kobe Black that low is what jumps out most to me. But, I think it speaks more to the quality depth of the class. 

[TeeDoe]

Interesting you have Clark over Gibson.  I’d love to hear your thoughts on why.

[taxsaver]

7 minutes ago, TeeDoe said:

Interesting you have Clark over Gibson.  I’d love to hear your thoughts on why.

Because Clark's tape looks a bit like "Sweetness"...and that's pretty good.

 

JMO

[taxsaver]

35 minutes ago, Bobby Burton said:

I always get asked how I would rank the Texas recruits within the recruiting class. I've been doing this for 20+ years now.

I've gotten some right and some wrong. So don't take what I say or how I rank these players as the gospel. It's just another man's opinion based on what I've seen and what I've been told.

2024 Texas Recruits

1. WR, Ryan Wingo

2. Edge, Colin Simmons

3. S, Xavier Filsaime

4. OL, Brandon Baker

5. CB, Wardell Mack

6. OL, Daniel Cruz

7. RB, Christian Clark

8. TE, Jordan Washington

9. Edge, Zina Umeozulu

10. QB, Trey Owens

11. RB, Jerrick Gibson

12. OL, Nate Kibble

13. DL, Alex January

14. LB, Tyanthony Smith

15. CB, Kobe Black

16. WR, Parker Livingstone

17. S, Jordon Johnson-Rubell

18. DL, Melvin Hills

19. WR/ATH, Aaron Butler

20. CB, Santana Wilson

21. P, Michael Kerns

22. WR, Freddie Dubose Jr. (inj.)

Note: I'm interested to see if Dubose heals further from his injury. I would rate him differently if I knew that for sure.

 

 

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When someone like Dubose is "ranked" so low it looks like he's a scrub and I doubt that he's a scrub...maybe RATE 1-100 instead and that will give you a better idea of what sort of class you REALLY have

 

JMO

[4thandFive]

Bobby- what’s your gut tell you about how fast Wingo will see noticeable field time?

[goathumper]

Christian Clark looks like the best RB choice has signed at texas

[Driskill33]

Bobby with your fascination on Christian Clark I expected him in the top 5

[Bobby Burton]

1 hour ago, TeeDoe said:

Interesting you have Clark over Gibson.  I’d love to hear your thoughts on why.

He's smaller than Gibson but I just think he shows some feet in the hole that make him look a little special at times. I also love that he's a guy who had a crapload of tackles as a linebacker. I just think Clark is a straight baller, despite his size.

[Bobby Burton]

44 minutes ago, 4thandFive said:

Bobby- what’s your gut tell you about how fast Wingo will see noticeable field time?

Depends on what kind of spring he has. If he's healthy, takes ball seriously, I think he'll play early and often. I don't think he'll start, but I think he'll get himself in the mix.

He has something that Sark is going to want on the field and that no one else really gives him - speed combined with legit outside size.

[Bobby Burton]

31 minutes ago, goathumper said:

Christian Clark looks like the best RB choice has signed at texas

I like them all. Tre Wisner is one to watch this spring. Not sure how, but like Clark, I just think he's a baller.

[Bobby Burton]

1 hour ago, taxsaver said:

When someone like Dubose is "ranked" so low it looks like he's a scrub and I doubt that he's a scrub...maybe RATE 1-100 instead and that will give you a better idea of what sort of class you REALLY have

 

JMO

That's fair. Dubose is no scrub. The issue here is injury. Before his injury, I'm not sure if he isn't in top 5.

[4thandFive]

Just now, Bobby Burton said:

Depends on what kind of spring he has. If he's healthy, takes ball seriously, I think he'll play early and often. I don't think he'll start, but I think he'll get himself in the mix.

He has something that Sark is going to want on the field and that no one else really gives him - speed combined with legit outside size.

Not to bring up bad moments from 2023, but I wonder how much a taller WR would facilitate a different approach in RedZone scheme and available options. 

[Robert Gilbert]

1 hour ago, taxsaver said:

When someone like Dubose is "ranked" so low it looks like he's a scrub and I doubt that he's a scrub...maybe RATE 1-100 instead and that will give you a better idea of what sort of class you REALLY have

 

JMO

As I understand it (based upon what Bobby, CJ, and others have stated) the problem with DeBose has not fully healed from his Jr year injury. I think we all believe that if DeBose is fully healthy he would be a plus contributor by at least his 2nd year on campus. 

Edited February 7, 2024 by Robert Gilbert

[Sirhornsalot]

I would have Butler and Black much higher. Butler is going to be a star. Black was just too low for a kid who was once a 5-star.

 

 

[Gerry Hamilton]

55 minutes ago, goathumper said:

Christian Clark looks like the best RB choice has signed at texas

I got to tell ya ... I think he has the most violent feet and cutting ability of any back Choice has signed. 

[Robert Gilbert]

3 minutes ago, Sirhornsalot said:

I would have Butler and Black much higher. Butler is going to be a star. Black was just too low for a kid who was once a 5-star.

 

 

Keep in mind, this is just one man’s opinion. Granted Bobby has more experience in this type of evaluation than all of us combined but he is not infallible, as he has said. However, I would tend to go with his opinion over my own observations. When it comes right down to it, this is a beauty contest. Do you like blondes or brunettes? Do you prefer size in a WR or speed? Beatles or the Rolling Stones? 

[beachhorn]

5 minutes ago, Robert Gilbert said:

Keep in mind, this is just one man’s opinion. Granted Bobby has more experience in this type of evaluation than all of us combined but he is not infallible, as he has said. However, I would tend to go with his opinion over my own observations. When it comes right down to it, this is a beauty contest. Do you like blondes or brunettes? Do you prefer size in a WR or speed? Beatles or the Rolling Stones? 

Whataburger or In N Out?  

[Rob_HookEm]

31 minutes ago, 4thandFive said:

Not to bring up bad moments from 2023, but I wonder how much a taller WR would facilitate a different approach in RedZone scheme and available options. 

I think its just as much on Sark trusting his QB not to turn it over so that we don't limit the targets to RPO inside and fade or whip to the pylon.

That said... With the experience on the OL (and I hope increased nastiness at G with either Hutson or Neto hopefully taking over for Hayden at least on the GL) the run game should be able to finish drives inside the 3 with TDs and if that happens more regularly, the bootleg, or play fake to a stalk and go Helm/Niblack becomes deadly. 

[4thandFive]

5 minutes ago, Rob_HookEm said:

I think its just as much on Sark trusting his QB not to turn it over so that we don't limit the targets to RPO inside and fade or whip to the pylon.

That said... With the experience on the OL (and I hope increased nastiness at G with either Hutson or Neto hopefully taking over for Hayden at least on the GL) the run game should be able to finish drives inside the 3 with TDs and if that happens more regularly, the bootleg, or play fake to a stalk and go Helm/Niblack becomes deadly. 

I am hoping to see some increased force and consistency on the OL. Especially on the left side. Banks & Neto should be good. 

[CJ Vogel]

Aaron Butler a bit of a surprise, otherwise, feels pretty similar to my views on the class!

[Texas fan in Georgia]

I think Parker Livingstone can be one of the guys we look back on years from now and be like “damn I’m glad he chose Texas”

[CJ Vogel]

4 minutes ago, Texas fan in Georgia said:

I think Parker Livingstone can be one of the guys we look back on years from now and be like “damn I’m glad he chose Texas”

100% agree.