OnTexasFootball 4-star Courtland Guillory talks Texas offer

OnTexasFootball 4-star Courtland Guillory talks Texas offer

Klein (Texas) Oak defensive back Courtland Guillory has become one of the most sought after prospects in Texas since the conclusion of the 2023 season.

Arizona State was the first program to offer in November of 2023. Since that time, 14 more Power 5 programs have thrown their hat in the ring. That list includes Texas February 1. 

Guillory, 6-1 and 175, provided his thoughts earlier in the week on the offer by the Longhorns.

“Coach (Blake) Gideon and Coach (Terry) Joseph they came down to my school," Guillory told OnTexasFootball. "I had already met with Coach Joseph earlier in the month (January). He (Joseph) told me he liked my size at corner, and my versatility. Couple of days later they showed up at my basketball practice and that's when they offered. They said they like big, long corners."

Guillory kept it simple when asked for his thoughts on Texas.

“Texas is a powerhouse."

The question for Texas fans is when will Guillory make a visit to Texas. That is expected in March. 

“I’m going to go to some schools (in March). I know I’ll be going to UT and TCU. That’s for sure.” 

Texas A&M setting the pace early

Guillory grew up watching Texas A&M and Oregon the most. The Aggies offered the day after Texas, and the Houston area prospect made a visit last weekend, along with a trip to Oklahoma.

“It was my first time on campus. It was a cool experience. I got to sit down with Coach (Jay) Bateman, and go over the defense and what the plan was. He told me he likes long corners. He thinks I would be great fit because I’m versatile. I can play more than corner." 

Guillory, along with his mom and dad, had the opportunity to speak with Aggies head coach Mike Elko at length.

“He was a cool guy. My parents got to talk to him. We were talking about life, my journey and where I’m at now. It was a pretty dope experience. He definitely left a good impression on me."

Late summer decision planned

Guillory told OTF he grew up dreaming of playing in the SEC. That made the Tennessee offer January 20 on a Junior Day visit special. 

"Tennessee was a special offer because I had gone on a visit and didn’t have an offer. It was my first SEC offer."

Since Tennessee offered, four more SEC programs have offered. They are Oklahoma, Missouri, Texas and Texas A&M. 

Guillory is taking it all in headed in the spring with June official visits the plan prior to a decision. 

"I think I’m going to commit at the end of the summer before the start of the season."