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Four-star RB Rickey Stewart commits to Texas

Sat, 06 Apr 2024 18:27:23 +0000

OnTexasFootball broke the news Saturday afternoon that Rickey Stewart committed to the Texas Longhorns

https://x.com/GHamiltonOTF/status/1776675601761398940

Four-star DL from Florida on campus Friday

Sat, 06 Apr 2024 01:19:24 +0000

Port Charlotte (Fla.) High 4-star defensive lineman Myron Charles was on campus at Texas today per a source

Charles, 6-4 and 290, was offered by Jeff Banks in January after a stop by Port Charlotte High.

This was a first visit to Texas for Charles.

Florida State is considered the early leader over Miami and Florida.

April 6 Weekend Big Visit Thread

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 17:56:58 +0000

The first truly big visit weekend for the 2025 cycle is here! There will be more than 20 combined 5-star and 4-star prospectds on campus beginning Friday and running through Saturday.

OnTexasFootball is the place to be for all the conversation this weekend.

April 6 visitors of note

K.J. Lacey, QB, Saraland (Ala.) High #AllGasNoBrakes
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
Official visit: Texas June 21-23

Troy Huhn, QB, San Marcos (Calif.) Mission Hills - 2026
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star

Jordon Davison, RB, Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
Official visit: Texas June 21-23 (expected)

Rickey Stewart, RB, Tyler (Texas) Chapel Hill
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
Official visit: Texas June 14-16

Raycine Guillory, RB, Aledo (Texas) High - #AllGasNoBrakes2026
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star

Dakorien Moore, WR, Duncanville (Texas) High
OnTexasFootball ranking: 5-star
Official visit: June 21-23 (expected)

Jaime Ffrench, WR, Jacksonville (Fla.) Mandarin
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
Official visit: June 21-23

Kaliq Lockett, WR, Sachse (Texas) High
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
Official visit: Texas June 21-23

Kelshaun Johnson, WR, Hitchcock (Texas) High
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
Official visit: Texas June 14-16

Nick Townsend, TE, Dekaney (Texas) High
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
Official visit: Texas June 21-23

John Mills, IOL, San Francisco (Calif.) St. Ignatius
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
Official visit: Texas June 14-16

Devin Coleman, IOL, Cedar Hill (Texas) High
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
Official visit: Texas June 21-23

Jordan Coleman, OT, Cedar Hill (Texas)High
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
Official visit: Texas June 21-23

Lamont Rogers, OT, Mesquite (Texas) Horn
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
Official visit: Texas June 14-16

Tyler Thomas, IOL, Dickinson (Texas) High
OnTexasFootball ranking: 3-star
Official visit: Texas June 14-16

Zion Williams, DL, Lufkin (Texas) High
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4–star
Official visit: June 21-23

Malik Autry, DL, Opelika (Ala.) High - *Auburn commit
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4–star
Official visit: TBD

D.J. Sanders, DL, Bellville (Texas) High
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4–star
Official visit: Texas June 21-23

Chace Sims, DL, Richmond (Texas) Randle
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4–star

Ike Okafor, DL, Alief (Texas) Hastings
OnTexasFootball ranking: 3–star

Hayden Lowe, EDGE, Westlake Village (Calif.) Oaks Christian
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
Official visit: Texas June 14-16

Smith Orogbo, EDGE, Alief (Texas) Hastings
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
Official visit: Texas June 14-16

Elijah Barnes, LB, Dallas (Texas) Skyline
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4–star
Official visit: Texas June 21-23

Matai Tagoa'i, LB, San Clemente (Calif.) High - *Maybe
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4–star
Official visit:Texas June 21-23

Jonah Williams, S, Galveston (Texas) Ball
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
Official visit:Texas June 21-23 (likely)

Kade Phillips, DB, Missouri City (Texas) Hightower
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
Official visit:Texas June 21-23

Aidan Anding, CB, Ruston (La.) High
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star

Austin Westlake Kicker Joins Texas 2024 Class

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 17:02:18 +0000

The Longhorns have added a piece to their 2024 recruiting class with the announcement from Austin Westlake K Spencer Barnett Friday afternoon.

Barnett will join the Longhorns as a walk-on kicker, adding to the pipeline of Westlake Chaps on roster in 2024.

Barnett had previously been committed to Colorado State, though opts to stay home and join the Longhorns. Texas is adding a huge leg with Barnett here.

Evaluating the Midway Point of Spring Football | Friday

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 15:32:08 +0000

A quick look at which position groups are making noise so far this spring and where the improvement over the back half of practices can be made.

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Quarterback

It has been a clean spring for Quinn Ewers and Arch Manning through seven practice sessions. There is much more confidence on the side of Quinn Ewers and the ball is getting out much quicker where as in previous years we would have seen indecision. Manning is coming along nicely as well in his development. I have also heard positive remarks about Trey Owens early on.

Running Back

The question now at the position is who takes hold of RB3 spot. It will be CJ Baxter as your No. 1 lead back this fall, with Jaydon Blue behind him. Blue has become a much more physical runner inside the tackles this spring. Will it be Savion Red or Tre Wisner as RB3? Maybe a freshman? That's my big question mark for this spot for the backhalf of the spring.

Wide Receiver

One of the most exciting positions coming into the spring has yet to disappoint. We know about Isaiah Bond and the talent he brings, but the emergence of Ryan Wingo and Matthew Golden has made things interesting for the 2024 outlook at receiver. I would like to hear more about Johntay Cook, as I still expect him to be a big time contributor in 2024. DeAndre Moore and Silas Bolden will provide an interesting battle in fall camp. Texas should feel comfortable about 4-5 wide receivers at the moment.

Tight End

It is still Gunnar Helm's job and he has taken strides in the passing game. There remains an element of physicality needed in the trenches, but I have been told Helm is taking the steps there. Amari Niblack is getting more and more run with the first unit as well in two tight end looks. Niblack is thrown to solely by Ewers in practice during routes on air I am told. Jordan Washington is giving some older TE's a run for their money early. Interestingly enough, it would not surprise me to see some Juan Davis this fall.

Offensive Line

The offensive line unit had its best week of practice beginning on Friday when the team got together for some live run periods. For the most part, this group is set in stone. The lone question mark clearly at left guard with the battle of Neto Umeozulu and Hayden Conner continuing to ravage. Conner was back with the first unit this week, though I will be most certainly tuned into who is the first guard on Saturday during the scrimmage. All in all, so much depth here. Freshmen Brandon Baker and Daniel Cruz have acclimated nicely as well. I have heard great returns about Trevor Goosby and Jaydon Chatman thus far.

Defensive Line

Texas will most likely go portaling when the window opens in ten days at the interior defensive line spot. Here are the bright spots – Alfred Collins and Vernon Broughton are creating pressure in the pass game. That was expected. Tia Savea is your most consistent piece in the run game at the moment. He anchors better than anyone else, mostly because of his stature and strength than pure size. The question of Sydir Mitchell remains as he fights back from a minor health bug early in camp.

EDGE

Perhaps the position group I was most excited about coming into camp. This group has plenty of size, speed and talent at the moment, the task for PK in the second half of spring will be finding the rotation – or at least getting an understanding of what it might be in the fall. Trey Moore has exceeded expectations behind the scenes. Colton Vasek and Colin Simmons are pushing Ethan Burke and Barryn Sorrell this spring who have each had solid starts to the spring as well.

Linebacker

A quiet question mark on this team is the linebacker group and whether or not their strengths collectively match what Texas will be looking for in the SEC. It is Anthony Hill Jr. and David Gbenda in the middle now. Hill mentioned Thursday he would be open to receiving the helmet communication in the fall as well. Liona Lefau and Mo Blackwell have each reshaped their bodies this spring as well. Can Kendrick Blackshire contribute consistently? I have heard he's done well in the run game.

Nickel

This is Jahdae Barron's spot and will be in the spring. However, it is encouraging what Jaylon Guilbeau has done thus far. Guilbeau has run sparingly with the first unit as a result of Barron returning to 100%. Austin Jordan remains at the position as well. Freshman Wardell Mack is the candidate amongst the group to remain at nickel from this freshman class.

Cornerback

Malik Muhammad was a bit dinged up earlier in camp, but has since returned to the starting rotation. That absence allowed for Gavin Holmes to get some run with the 1's and some more one-on-one opportunities against Texas' best in practice on a day to day. This group is physical, they are quick and they fight against the ball. A recurring theme I have heard about this unit is the consistency they have when it comes to making plays on the football. There is an urgency to knock passes down and fight through the hands more so than a year ago.

Safety

Perhaps the position group that looks the most different from a year ago. Adding Andrew Mukuba has helped this group from an optics perspective. Derek Williams, Michael Taaffe and Jelani McDonald round out a strong four-man rotation. McDonald might be the biggest riser of the bunch this spring. Jordon Johnson-Rubell and Xavier Filsaime have had their moments as well. Overall, a much improved group from an athleticism standpoint from a year ago.

Four-star OT visiting Texas April 6 (Thursday 10:07 p.m. CST)

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 03:08:33 +0000

Four-star OT visiting Texas April 6

The Texas Longhorns have added another 4-star unofficial visitor this weekend. Offensive tackle Lamont Rogers (Mesquite, Texas/Horn) informed OnTexasFootball Thursday night that he will be in Austin with him mom April 6. Rogers was originally scheduled to be at LSU this weekend, but changed plans to make the trip to Austin today.

Rogers, 6-7 and 300 pounds, is also scheduled to make an official visit to Texas June 14-16. He will make his first official visit May 31-June 2 to Missouri, and will be at Texas A&M the following weekend (June 7-9). Alabama, LSU and Oklahoma also remain under consideration.

Kyle Flood stopped by Horn High in January, and Rogers attended Junior Day January 20.

Offensive line unofficial visitors April 6

John Mills, IOL, San Francisco (Calif.) St. Ignatius
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
Official visit: Texas June 14-16

Devin Coleman, IOL, Cedar Hill (Texas) High
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
Official visit: Texas June 21-23

Lamont Rogers, OT, Mesquite (Texas) Horn
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
Official visit: Texas June 14-16

Jordan Coleman, OT, Cedar Hill (Texas)High
OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
Official visit: Texas June 21-23

Tyler Thomas, IOL, Dickinson (Texas) High
OnTexasFootball ranking: 3-star
Official visit: Texas June 21-23

Shadow Creek LB Anthony Williams decommits (Thursday 6:59 pm cst)

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 23:57:42 +0000

Shadow Creek 2025 LB Anthony Williams announced on twitter that he has opened up his recruitment.

Thursday afternoon recruiting nuggets (2:37 P.M. CST)

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 19:37:38 +0000

Thursday afternoon recruiting nuggets

Waxahachie, Texas - OnTexasFootball was on hand at Stuart B. Lumpkins Stadium Wednesday for the prelims of the 6A District 11 track meet, or the District of Doom as called by many.

As expected, a number of top Texas targets in the 2025 class were taking part in the district tack meet.

OTF brings the latest notes and nuggets from the afternoon in Waxahachie.

Dakorien Moore

The 5-star wide receiver out of Duncanville High will be on campus April 6 with his mother. He is also scheduled to be in Austin April 20 for the Longhorns spring game.

Many expected Moore to be at LSU April 13 for the Tigers spring game, but that is not the case as of Wednesday. He has a OT7 7v7 tournament in Dallas that weekend that he is currently planning to take part in. That means his next visit to LSU would be in June for an OV - subject to change of course.

Moore has his official visit dates set, and will release those on his own timeline. A June 21-23 OV to Texas is expected.

Elijah Barnes visit schedule

The Dallas Skyline 4-star linebacker will be in Austin April 6 with his mom and dad. The Longhorns enter this weekend in a favorable position.

Barnes will make a number of visits between April 6 and a June 21-23 official visit to Texas. He will be at Texas A&M April 13, Oregon April 20 and Nebraska for an official visit the last weekend in April. Barnes has an Ohio State official visit set up for May 31-June 2, and Texas A&M and Oregon are also possible June OV's.

Barnes FaceTimed with Steve Sarkisian and Johnny Nansen earlier this week.

Jordan Coleman schedules OU OV

The 6-5, 360 pound offensive tackle from Cedar Hill High will visit Texas this Saturday with brothers Devin Coleman and Isaiah Coleman. OnTexasFootball believes Jordan Coleman and Devin Coleman have committable offers from Texas right now.

The Longhorns enter the spring in a good spot with Oklahoma now entering the equation. Jordan Coleman told OnTexasFootball Wednesday that he has an official visit to Oklahoma locked in.

Coleman's official visit schedule consists of SMU in May, Baylor June 7-9, Oklahoma June 14-16 and Texas June 21-23.

Keelon Russell

Duncanville High 4-star quarterback Keelon Russell continues to see his recruitment take off, especially with SEC programs. The SMU pledge will make an unofficial visit to Texas A&M April 6, and the Aggies are starting to make a strong push. Russell will attend the Texas Longhorns Spring Game April 20, and has had multiple conversations with area recruiter Jeff Banks. Alabama is also now in regular contact, and a visit is on the table.

Russell has an official visit scheduled to Florida June 7-9.

2024 Longhorn Mock Draft 2.0 | 20 Days Away

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 15:06:52 +0000

Welcome back to the 2nd edition of the 2024 Texas Longhorn Mock Draft.

Some major changes to how I view Texas Draft hopefuls following the conclusion of the NFL Combine and Texas Pro Day. Plenty of risers and a pair of fallers in the latest update.

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DL Byron Murphy – Round 1, Pick 15 to IND (up 1 spots)

The Combine darling has remained in that 12-20 range in most mock drafts. I could see Murphy's stock go either way come draft day, however I like where the Colts pick here. I am imagining how disruptive a defensive line of DeForest Buckner and Murphy would be together and find myself giddy.

WR Adonai Mitchell – Round 1, Pick 23 to LAC (up 9)

Originally, I had Mitchell at 32 to the Chiefs. Though, following an official 4.34 time in the 40-yard dash, I have a hard time seeing him last that long. Now, if Mitchell makes it past pick 25, look for the Bills at 28 to snag him and replace Stefon Diggs. I like the Chargers here after an offseason of trading Keenan Allen and seeing Mike WIlliams walk. Justin Herbert gets his guy.

WR Xavier Worthy – Round 1, Pick 32 to KC (up 5)

The NFL record holder for fastest Combine time squeaks into the first round and finds a home with the reigning Super Bowl Champions and Patrick Mahomes. Not a bad gig if you ask me. The Chiefs are in even more need of a WR following the Rashee Rice saga and Worthy answered a lot of questions during his Pro Day about his hands and route running ability.

RB Jonathon Brooks – Round 2, Pick 56 to DAL (up 2)

This pick makes all the sense in the world, so of course the Cowboys will take a tight end out of South Dakota State, right? Cowboys team doctors did the surgery on Brooks' ACL and with Tony Pollard leaving for Tennessee, Dallas has to make a splash in the Draft if they want to field a competent offense in 2024.

TE Ja'Tavion Sanders – Round 2, Pick 57 to TB (down 20)

The biggest faller from the original mock draft look. Sanders did not have a great Pro Day despite receiving praise from Combine attendees for his routes and hands. Regardless, I don't believe it is enough for Sanders to fall out of the second round. Cade Otten is a solid piece in Tampa Bay, but he is no Ja'Tavion Sanders. Get ready for Baker Mayfield to JT Sanders next fall.

DT T'Vondre Sweat – Round 2, Pick 62 to BAL (no movement)

We have seen a lot of Longhorns in the past end up in Baltimore and T-Sweat is the next in line. Watching Sweat move in-person makes all the difference for this draft selection. I like the fit here next to Justin Madabuike, what a duo that could become.

OT Christian Jones – Round 3, Pick 99 to JAX (up 99)

Far and away the biggest riser of the group. Jones has displayed great athleticism in all three pre-draft situations he has participated in. This still might be a stretch, however, but I am rolling the dice and riding the hype train for Jones as a day two pick.

LB Jaylan Ford – Round 4, Pick 115 to CIN (down 5)

Around the same spot for me with LB Jaylan Ford. I don't think he is a day two guy, especially after some concerns following the Pro Day and the times that came out of that. However, Ford is a dude where if you turn the tape on, you see how special a player he could be. I like him in that 110-125 range at the moment.

CB Ryan Watts – Round 6, Pick 178 to PIT (up 60)

I think I had Watts going to Pittsburgh in my original mock draft a month ago, whatever it is about the Steelers and their defensive back room, I like. Watts has certainly helped his draft stock with great testing numbers in both the Combine and the Texas Pro Day. Perhaps I am much lower than some on the 6-foot-3 defensive back, but my gut tells me this is the area in which he goes at the moment.

RB/KR Keilan Robinson – Round 7, Pick 241 to MIA (welcome to the Draft)

There is a market for kick returners in the NFL Draft. It is not a big one, but the Dolphins are known to like speed and Robinson boasts, what he believes to be a slow, 4.42. Add 20 reps on the bench and Robinson make impact in a number of different ways as an NFL player. I am looking at Robinson as a potential replacement for Braxton Berrios in the Dolphins offense.

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WR Jordan Whittington – Undrafted Free Agent

It has been tremendously unfortunate Whittington has not been healthy to compete in the Reese's Senior Bowl, the NFL Combine or the Texas Pro Day. Those three opportunities would have certainly helped his draft stock as April 24 nears. He will get an opportunity on April 14 in what Texas is calling Pro Day 2.0 for NFL Scouts to get one last look at his talent. But I am worried by then it will be too late.

April 6 visitor list (Thursday 8 a.m. CST)

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 12:59:54 +0000

The Texas Longhorns first big visitor weekend of the spring is just two days away. The visit centered around a spring practice is expected to have at least two dozen visitors, including more than 15 combined 4-star and 5-star prospects from the 2025 and 2026 cycles.

OnTexasFootball provides a list of many of the prospects to know scheduled to attend.