Moderators Gerry Hamilton Posted March 17 Moderators Share Posted March 17 Sark's ultimate recruiting class Steve Sarkisian and staff have signed three straight top 5 classes headed into the 2025 cycle. That string of success means Texas has signed multiple four-star ranked prospects at every position, and top 300 nationally ranked prospects overall at every position. There must also be enough five-star's signed in each class to finish in the top 5. And then there is the national approach. One has to be a national recruiting program to truly register top 5 classes on annual basis because there isn't a program in the country signing all the best out of the home state at this point. With the 2024 class about to hit the field for the first time as Texas Longhorns Tuesday, it's time to take a look at Sark's ultimate recruiting class. Included in the list is Xavier Worthy (only 2021 prospect not already committed when Sark was hired), and the classes of 2022, 2023 and 2024. As expected, the 2023 class shows up most on the list. The 2023 class was the highest ranked class. This list is not who is starting or playing the most, but the highest ranked prospects Sarkisian and staff have signed since arriving in Austin. Quarterback Arch Manning, New Orleans (La.) Isidore Newman - 2023 Recruiting ranking: 5-star Running back Cedric Baxter Jr., Orlando (Fla.) Edgewater - 2023 Recruiting ranking: 5-star Jerrick Gibson, Gainesville (Fla.) IMG Academy - 2024 Recruiting ranking: 4-star (top 125 nationally) Wide receiver Johntay Cook II, DeSoto (Texas) High - 2023 Recruiting ranking: 5-star Ryan Wingo, Saint Louis (Mo.) University - 2024 Recruiting ranking: 4-star (top 40 nationally) Xavier Worthy, Fresno (Calif.) Central East - 2021 Recruiting ranking: 4-star (top 75 nationally) Tight end Jordan Washington, Houston (Texas) Langham Creek - 2024 Recruiting ranking: 4-star (top 300 nationally) Offensive line Kelvin Banks LT, Humble (Texas) Summer Creek - 2022 Recruiting ranking: 5-star Neto Umeozulu, LG, Allen (Texas) High - 2022 Recruiting ranking: 4-star (top 200 nationally) Daniel Cruz, C, North Richland Hills (Texas) Richland - 2024 Recruiting ranking: 4-star (top 250 nationally) DJ Campbell, RG, Arlington (Texas) Bowie - 2022 Recruiting ranking: 5-star Brandon Baker, RT, Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei - 2024 Recruiting ranking: 4-star (top 50 nationally) Defensive line Sydir Mitchell, Oradell (N.j.) Bergen Catholic - 2023 Recruiting ranking: 4-star (top 200 nationally) Jaray Bledsoe, Marlin (Texas) High - 2022 Recruiting ranking: 4-star (top 200 nationally) EDGE Colin Simmons, Duncanville (Texas) High - 2024 Recruiting ranking: 5-star Colton Vasek, Austin (Texas) Westlake - 2023 Recruiting ranking: 4-star (top 125 nationally) Linebacker Anthony Hill, Denton (Texas) Ryan - 2023 Recruiting ranking: 5-star Tausili Akana, Kahuku (Hi.) Skyridge High - 2023 Recruiting ranking: 4-star (top 125 nationally) Defensive back Derek Williams Jr., S, New Iberia (La.) Westgate - 2023 Recruiting ranking: 4-star (top 50 nationally) Xavier Filsaime, S, McKinney (Texas) High - 2024 Recruiting ranking: 4-star (top 50 nationally) Kobe Black, CB, Waco (Texas) Connally - 2024 Recruiting ranking: 4-star (top 50 nationally) Malik Muhammad, CB, Dallas (Texas) South Oak Cliff - 2023 Recruiting ranking: 4-star (top 50 nationally) Athlete Jelani McDonald, Waco (Texas) Connally - 2023 Recruiting ranking: 4-star (top 100 nationally) View full news 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Gerry Hamilton Posted March 17 Author Moderators Share Posted March 17 My main question for the OTF community ... who do you guys think from the 2025 cycle will ultimately have a shot to be on this list? Dakorien Moore is the obvious answer. I'll start. If Texas can keep Brandon Brown in the fold, he will definitely end up on the list. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas fan in Georgia Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 4 minutes ago, Gerry Hamilton said: My main question for the OTF community ... who do you guys think from the 2025 cycle will ultimately have a shot to be on this list? Dakorien Moore is the obvious answer. I'll start. If Texas can keep Brandon Brown in the fold, he will definitely end up on the list. I’d like to see them make a run at Zayden Walker (#1 Linebacker in the class of 2025) but I don’t think I’ve seen him anywhere on Texas radar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbro52 Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 16 minutes ago, Gerry Hamilton said: My main question for the OTF community ... who do you guys think from the 2025 cycle will ultimately have a shot to be on this list? Dakorien Moore is the obvious answer. I'll start. If Texas can keep Brandon Brown in the fold, he will definitely end up on the list. Lance Jackson definitely has a chance outside of those two 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Gerry Hamilton Posted March 17 Author Moderators Share Posted March 17 6 minutes ago, Jbro52 said: Lance Jackson definitely has a chance outside of those two Agree 100%. Very high-end prospect 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenryJames Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 28 minutes ago, Gerry Hamilton said: Sark's ultimate recruiting class Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenryJames Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Pettijohn and Barnes. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davideowens Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Fasusi 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Five Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Jordon Davison 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielsheehan Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Jamie Ffrench or Michael Terry III imo. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Gerry Hamilton Posted March 17 Author Moderators Share Posted March 17 1 hour ago, HenryJames said: Pettijohn and Barnes. Agreed! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Gerry Hamilton Posted March 17 Author Moderators Share Posted March 17 1 hour ago, danielsheehan said: Jamie Ffrench or Michael Terry III imo. Ffrench would have shot for sure! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Gerry Hamilton Posted March 17 Author Moderators Share Posted March 17 1 hour ago, davideowens said: Fasusi John Turntine III in 2026 for sure would make it! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinncent McManning, Jr. Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 For me it’s Jackson, Brown of the commits. Maybe Armstrong or Townsend at the eventual 2nd te spot then of course DK Moore. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thiefery Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 in this '25 class think we have that guy in Lance Jackson.. seeing his video clips at the UA camp.. that kid is gonna rise with every update the industry puts out over the spring and summer.. He looks and plays like the real deal.. just wait til they see him in action as a TE for a 7 on 7 team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NothinButDaHorns34 Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 I have no idea who exactly, But hoping we can start NIL whipping some defensive lineman out of Georgia and Florida. We are in the ultimate line of scrimmage league now so it’s time to start recruiting and developing like so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Lane Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Hate to be Petty......but he would make it. Sorry for the pun. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Gerry Hamilton Posted March 17 Author Moderators Share Posted March 17 1 hour ago, Quinncent McManning, Jr. said: For me it’s Jackson, Brown of the commits. Maybe Armstrong or Townsend at the eventual 2nd te spot then of course DK Moore. Agree 100% on TE being possible addition to this list after 2025 signs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand T Sip Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Fasusi could have a chance 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgvhorn80 Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Wonder if Texas will ever have the #1 class under Sark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qaertyisthatdude Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 (edited) 10 minutes ago, rgvhorn80 said: Wonder if Texas will ever have the #1 class under Sark Until Kirby Smart and Ryan Day retire/resign/get fired or poached, probably not but 3-5 every year is doable. Plus if Texas signs just 22-23 HS guys a year instead of 25+, hard to out recruit programs that take 25-30 highly rated HS guys per cycle. Edited March 17 by qaertyisthatdude 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinncent McManning, Jr. Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 29 minutes ago, qaertyisthatdude said: Until Kirby Smart and Ryan Day retire/resign/get fired or poached, probably not but 3-5 every year is doable. Plus if Texas signs just 22-23 HS guys a year instead of 25+, hard to out recruit programs that take 25-30 highly rated HS guys per cycle. I think this will depend more and more on circumstance than before. Are you a successful program with titles recently or at least cfp success. How big is the class you are taking compared to portal. How is your nil doing now. Then luck. Is your need happen to be the highest rated kids in your state and are they a culture fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnt Orange Horn Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 (edited) Akylin Dear. Cannot count Choice out. Edited March 17 by Burnt Orange Horn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Gerry Hamilton Posted March 17 Author Moderators Share Posted March 17 2 hours ago, rgvhorn80 said: Wonder if Texas will ever have the #1 class under Sark Texas would have to sign a 26-28 man class IMO. Not sure that happens due to doing blue blood work in the portal annually. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Moore Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 On 3/17/2024 at 9:15 AM, Gerry Hamilton said: My main question for the OTF community ... who do you guys think from the 2025 cycle will ultimately have a shot to be on this list? Dakorien Moore is the obvious answer. I'll start. If Texas can keep Brandon Brown in the fold, he will definitely end up on the list. Matai Tagoa'i Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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