Bobby Burton Posted February 8, 2024 Share Posted February 8, 2024 A quick list of the Longhorns' 2024 Recruiting Class Superlatives: Production - Colin Simmons, Tyanthony Smith, Melvin Hills, Trey Owens Hills may be the surprise of this list. But he was ultra-productive as a high school senior, registering 14.5 sacks. Fastest - Ryan Wingo, Xavier Filsaime Both Wingo and Filsaime have verified 100-meter times in the 10.5s. Most Athletic - Jordan Washington, Aaron Butler, Xavier Filsaime, Kobe Black, Ryan Wingo, Colin Simmons Lots of high caliber athletes in this class. These are probably the best of the group. Acceleration - Aaron Butler, Wardell Mack Butler's ability as a punt returner is impressive. Mack has the ability to turn on the jets quickly. Quickest Feet - Christian Clark Makes cuts I'm not sure anyone else on the roster can make. Physically Most Ready (for their position) - Jerrick Gibson, Xavier Filsaime, Colin Simmons, Ryan Wingo These are most ready body types for the rigors of college football. Simmons may surprise some here, but he's wiry strong and adding good weight. Toughest - Daniel Cruz, Xavier Filsaime, Christian Clark, Jerrick Gibson, Nate Kibble, Colin Simmons Don't try to take Daniel Cruz's or Christian Clark's school lunch. It won't end well for you. NFL Prototype - Brandon Baker, Ryan Wingo, Trey Owens, Xavier Filsaime Filsaime's speed, Baker's frame and athleticism, Wingo's size/speed combo, Owens' arm talent. Body Type (long term) - Zina Umeozulu, Ryan Wingo, Jordan Washington, Wardell Mack, Trey Owens, Alex January, Brandon Baker Find a better long-term body type on the roster than Zina on the defensive side of the ball. Longest Arms (for their position) - Wardell Mack, Tyanthony Smith, Jordan Washington, Ryan Wingo, Zina Umeozulu These guys all have the "length" Texas coaches have been looking for. Strongest Hands - Daniel Cruz, Alex January These two lock on you and you're in trouble. Football IQ - Jordon Johnson-Rubell, Daniel Cruz, Tyanthony Smith, Santana Wilson, Parker Livingstone, Trey Owens Johnson-Rubell, Smith and Cruz have played and started at multiple positions over multiple years. That's not easy. Family Tree - Alex January, Santana Wilson, Ryan Wingo, Kobe Black, Aaron Butler January's dad played at Texas. The others had relatives who played either college or pro ball. Multiple Positions in HS - Christian Clark, Daniel Cruz, Zina Umeozulu, Xavier Filsaime, Tyanthony Smith, Wardell Mack, Kobe Black, Santana Wilson Played Basketball - Jordan Washington, Kobe Black, Colin Simmons, Tyanthony Smith Washington or Black would win the 1-on-1 contest among enrollees. Played Baseball - Alex January, Parker Livingstone Livingstone would have had a shot at professional ball. Ran Track - Ryan Wingo, Xavier Filsaime, Parker Livingstone, Wardell Mack, Freddie Dubose Jr., Aaron Butler, Jordon Johnson-Rubell, Melvin Hills (throws) Wrestler/Powerlifting - Daniel Cruz, Nate Kibble Cruz is an elite wrestler. Hampered By Injuries As A Senior - Freddie DuBose Jr., Christian Clark, Parker Livingstone, Ryan Wingo, Aaron Butler These guys all missed time as a senior or were still nursing significant ones all year. Four-year High School Starter - Daniel Cruz, Nate Kibble, Jerrick Gibson, Jordon Johnson-Rubell State Champs - Colin Simmoms, Alex January, Michael Kern, Brandon Baker View full news 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Burton Posted February 8, 2024 Author Share Posted February 8, 2024 Gerry and I racked our brains trying to think of other categories. Let us know if you think of any others. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Five Posted February 8, 2024 Share Posted February 8, 2024 30 minutes ago, Bobby Burton said: Gerry and I racked our brains trying to think of other categories. Let us know if you think of any others. None that would be appropriate. Man, was Wingo actually underrated? A guy that size with that speed and long arms.... will be fun to watch. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookemrj13 Posted February 8, 2024 Share Posted February 8, 2024 Most likely to transfer later? 😅 hahah 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasborn91 Posted February 8, 2024 Share Posted February 8, 2024 3 and dones? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceCityWrangler Posted February 8, 2024 Share Posted February 8, 2024 Best interview Who will be the best recruiter for ‘25 kids? Best dressed when walking down Bevo Blvd. next fall. Best hair. Is there a Bert Auburn in the group? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DZX158 Posted February 8, 2024 Share Posted February 8, 2024 Collin Simmons played thru a high ankle sprain throughout the playoffs and some of the regular season. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hornmatic Posted February 8, 2024 Share Posted February 8, 2024 (edited) 2 hours ago, Bobby Burton said: Gerry and I racked our brains trying to think of other categories. Let us know if you think of any others. Most edgy/nasty. The enforcers. The guys you wouldn’t want to meet in a dark alley or who you would want to make sure were on your side in a street fight. A similar but not synonymous category would be highest motor. *Edit. I see the “toughest” category now which probably covers this. Edited February 8, 2024 by Hornmatic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Burton Posted February 8, 2024 Author Share Posted February 8, 2024 8 minutes ago, Hornmatic said: Most edgy/nasty. The enforcers. The guys you wouldn’t want to meet in a dark alley or who you would want to make sure were on your side in a street fight. A similar but not synonymous category would be highest motor. *Edit. I see the “toughest” category now which probably covers this. I like the motor category for sure. That's a little different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoHorns1 Posted February 8, 2024 Share Posted February 8, 2024 (edited) Leadership , the natural alpha type Edited February 8, 2024 by GoHorns1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevolorian Posted February 8, 2024 Share Posted February 8, 2024 I think the Christian Clark being so elusive that even the scouts missed was the best comment when this was being reviewed on the podcast this morning 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurntOrangeHorn Posted February 8, 2024 Share Posted February 8, 2024 4 hours ago, Bobby Burton said: Gerry and I racked our brains trying to think of other categories. Let us know if you think of any others. Moxie A somewhat nebulous attribute but Street, McCoy, VY, Ehlinger, Bijan, Roschon, Huff, Robison, Sweat, B. Murphy, Orapko, Worthy ... many others have it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Recruiter Posted February 8, 2024 Share Posted February 8, 2024 Thanks Bobby. This is great. Would love for you guys to revisit at some point in the future to see how the list panned out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NothinButDaHorns34 Posted February 8, 2024 Share Posted February 8, 2024 Didn’t realize hills had almost 15 sacks his senior year. Hopefully he can make the transition to big boy football the same way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaHorn Posted February 8, 2024 Share Posted February 8, 2024 We may not have enough visibility into the preferred walk ons to make an award, but I would love to see: Most Likely to Succeed - [name of next Jett Bush or Michael Taaffe] 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Burton Posted February 9, 2024 Author Share Posted February 9, 2024 2 hours ago, Ace Recruiter said: Thanks Bobby. This is great. Would love for you guys to revisit at some point in the future to see how the list panned out. Love doing that. Only way to ever get better is to look back and see what mistakes you made and then try to improve. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted February 9, 2024 Share Posted February 9, 2024 I gave a point to each player listed in each category and added them up. 9 points- Wingo 7 points - Filsaime 6 points - Simmons, Cruz 5 points - T Smith, Butler, Mack, January 4 points - Owens, Washington, Black, Clark, Livingstone 3 points - Kibble, Baker, Omeozula, Johnson-Rubell, Wilson 2 points - Hills, Gibson, DuBose 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceHorn23 Posted February 9, 2024 Share Posted February 9, 2024 Great work Gentlemen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Gerry Hamilton Posted February 9, 2024 Moderators Share Posted February 9, 2024 My favorite photo from the 2024 cycle! Austin Bergstrom Airport 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Gerry Hamilton Posted February 9, 2024 Moderators Share Posted February 9, 2024 Another favorite of my nine from travels seeing the 2024 class … 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Gerry Hamilton Posted February 9, 2024 Moderators Share Posted February 9, 2024 Texas went into Arizona and got a pair of 4-stars 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Gerry Hamilton Posted February 9, 2024 Moderators Share Posted February 9, 2024 Favorite beef jerkey on the road remains the same! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Gerry Hamilton Posted February 9, 2024 Moderators Share Posted February 9, 2024 Some pics from a big visit weekend … the last one Colin Simmons and Dakorien Moore 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted February 10, 2024 Share Posted February 10, 2024 12 hours ago, Gerry Hamilton said: Favorite beef jerkey on the road remains the same! That is some good stuff. I used to buy it at a Loves between Canton and Van, I think. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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