OTF Premium Announcement Thread: Three in-state decisions on July 4

[Jeff Howe]

Happy Independence Day!

There are three Texas targets expected to make verbal commitments today.

After securing a commitment from OTF 4-star+ linebacker Kosi Okpala on Thursday, the Longhorns’ 2026 recruiting class stands at 16 members. Coming into Friday, Steve Sarkisian’s fifth full-cycle class on the Forty Acres was ranked No. 14 nationally by 247Sports and No. 16 by Rivals.

We know when each of the three recruits is expected to make the call. The OTF staff will keep you updated on any changes throughout the day.

 

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Felix Ojo, OT, Mansfield Lake Ridge

OTF 4-Star+

Time: 1 p.m.

Finalists: Florida, Michigan, Ohio State, TEXAS, Texas Tech

Note: Ojo is expected to announce his decision on X (formerly Twitter).

 

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John Turntine III, OT, North Crowley

OTF 5-Star

Time: 2:15 p.m.

Finalists: Michigan, Stanford, TEXAS, Texas A&M

Note: Turntine's ceremony is scheduled to start at noon. He's expected to announce his decision on X (formerly Twitter).

 

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Kaydon Finley, WR, Aledo

OTF 4-Star+

Time: 6:30-7 p.m.

Finalists: Arizona State, Notre Dame, TEXAS, Texas A&M

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[MJ Filla]

Thanks.  Everyone have a great 4th of July today. It’s all going to be OK:)

[Blake C]

I’m so over the 4th of July 🤣

[UTexas]

As long as we get Turntine, I’ll be good. 

[Thailand T Sip]

Appreciate the update! Looks like I'll be waking up a bunch tonight 😂 🤘🏼

[Gerry Hamilton]

Turntine III junior HUDL:

http://www.hudl.com/v/2QStkx

[Joe Zura]

[Jeff Howe]

Bryce Perry-Wright was scheduled to make the call today.

He’s now announcing on Saturday.

 

[.45s]

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[Migas & Fajitas]

Colonial Treasonists Day!

[DanielOnorato]

1 hour ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

Turntine III junior HUDL:

http://www.hudl.com/v/2QStkx

Different position but man he moves like John Hannah. 

[Realist Horn]

1 for 3 today? Gerry, 2-weeks ago you said if Texas starts losing guys it was leading for you’d be concerned. Then we lose one to Fla, now Ojo looking like Tech. 
 

I understand Sark is a closer, but the dynamics have changed - what level of concern do you have? I don’t see a top 5 class unless Texas works in the gray area. Georgia, a&m, USC, Alabama may all finish ahead of Texas. 

[Gerry Hamilton]

2 minutes ago, Realist Horn said:

1 for 3 today? Gerry, 2-weeks ago you said if Texas starts losing guys it was leading for you’d be concerned. Then we lose one to Fla, now Ojo looking like Tech. 
 

I understand Sark is a closer, but the dynamics have changed - what level of concern do you have? I don’t see a top 5 class unless Texas works in the gray area. Georgia, a&m, USC, Alabama may all finish ahead of Texas. 

Still see a top 5 level class. 

Texas will likely be ranked anywhere from 6-9 when the ball is kicked to begin the 2025 season, and Texas' class will have a lot of runway 

[bourbasted]

1 hour ago, Jeff Howe said:

Bryce Perry-Wright was scheduled to make the call today.

He’s now announcing on Saturday.

 

Is it safe to assume this is a good sign?  Who was the leader coming into today?

[Shmatt]

5 minutes ago, bourbasted said:

Is it safe to assume this is a good sign?  Who was the leader coming into today?

A&M, Texas isn’t pushing for this one right now either.

[Forrest J.]

13 minutes ago, bourbasted said:

Is it safe to assume this is a good sign?  Who was the leader coming into today?

Aggies 

[Jeff Howe]

20 minutes ago, bourbasted said:

Is it safe to assume this is a good sign?  Who was the leader coming into today?

We’ve mentioned it before, but Texas took Richard Wesley’s commitment to fill the need for a bigger-bodied versatile EDGE in the class.

[CJ Vogel]

When does Joey ‘Jaws’ Chestnut eat 72 hot dogs? @Jeff Howe

[Jeff Howe]

Just now, CJ Vogel said:

When does Joey ‘Jaws’ Chestnut eat 72 hot dogs? @Jeff Howe

The greatest American tradition of them all begins in about an hour! 

[Robbin Antono]

Happy 4th y’all 

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[Joe Zura]

30 minutes ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

Still see a top 5 level class. 

Texas will likely be ranked anywhere from 6-9 when the ball is kicked to begin the 2025 season, and Texas' class will have a lot of runway 

Lies

[Shane]

7 minutes ago, Joe Zura said:

Lies

 

[Joe Zura]

5 minutes ago, Shane said:

 

Lmao

[Sundancekid]

Anyone know how Smith Orogbo is healing up? Haven’t heard a word about him in a while. Carlton and Wesley both seem like strong side DE… but maybe they are interchangeable.

[Shane]

Recruiting fireworks today ! Gird your loins everybody ! 🤣