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    Gerry Hamilton

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    Texas 2025 Best Class Scenario: March 24 edition

    It's time for the latest edition of the Best Class Scenario for the 2025 class. 

    The Texas Longhorns are in search of a fourth straight top 5 ranked recruiting class. Based on the 30 plus prospects that have scheduled official visits, and the remainder expected to announces visit date, Texas has at least a 50-50 shot at reaching the 

    There are 29 names currently on the list with a combination of 24-25 creating a near lock scenario for a fourth straight top 5 class. There is one newcomer to the list on the defensive side of the ball. This list will shift and move once the March and April unofficial visitor returns are known.

    *Note: This list is my opinion on the BCS for 2025.

    Quarterback (1)

    K.J. Lacey, Saraland (Ala.) High #AllGasNoBrakes
    Recruiting Ranking: OnTexasFootball 4-star
    The competition: Ole Miss and Auburn

    Running back (1-2)

    Jordon Davison, RB, Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei
    Recruiting Ranking: OnTexasFootball 4-star
    The competition: Ohio State, Alabama and Oregon

    Rickey Stewart, RB, Tyler (Texas) Chapel Hill
    Recruiting Ranking: OnTexasFootball 4-star
    The competition: Baylor, SMU and Oklahoma State

    Wide receiver (3-4)

    Dakorien Moore, Duncanville (Texas) High - *LSU commit
    Recruiting Ranking:     OnTexasFootball 5-star
    Note: Texas will recruit the LSU pledge #throughthewhistle. 

    Kelshaun Johnson, WR, Hitchcock (Texas) High
    Recruiting Ranking: OnTexasFootball 4-star
    The competition: USC, Texas Tech and Texas A&M

    Kaliq Lockett, WR, Sachse (Texas) High
    Recruiting Ranking: OnTexasFootball 4-star
    The competition: LSU, USC, Ohio State and Texas A&M

    Jaime Ffrench, WR, Jacksonville (Fla.) Mandarin
    Recruiting Ranking: OnTexasFootball 4-star
    The competition: Ohio State, Florida State, Miami and Alabama

    Tight end (2)

    Nick Townsend, TE, Spring (Texas) Dekaney
    Recruiting Ranking: OnTexasFootball 4-star
    The competition: Texas A&M, USC, Arizona State and Notre Dame

    Emaree Winston, TE, Calhoun (Ga.) High #AllGasNoBrakes
    Recruiting Ranking: OnTexasFootball 4-star

    Offensive line (5)

    Michael Fasusi, OT, Lewisville (Texas) High
    Recruiting Ranking: OnTexasFootball 5-star
    The competition: Oklahoma, Texas A&M, Oregon and Missouri

    Jonte Newman, OT, Cypress (Texas) Bridgeland
    Recruiting Ranking: OnTexasFootball 4-star
    The competition: Texas A&M, Alabama, Oklahoma, Ole Miss and Mississippi State

    Tyler Thomas, IOL, Dickinson (Texas) High
    Recruiting Ranking: OnTexasFootball 3-star
    The competition: Texas A&M and LSU

    John Mills, IOL, San Francisco (Calif.) St. Ignatius
    Recruiting Ranking: OnTexasFootball 4-star
    The competition: Washington, USC, Michigan and Florida

    Jackson Christian, IOL, Port Niches (Texas) PN-G
    Recruiting Ranking: OnTexasFootball 4-star
    The competition: Texas A&M

    Defensive line (4)

    Brandon Brown, DL, Melbourne (Fla.) Eau Gallie #AllGasNoBrakes
    Recruiting Ranking: OnTexasFootball 4-star
    The competition: USC, Florida, LSU, Alabama, Miami and Tennessee

    Zion Williams, DL, Lufkin (Texas) high
    Recruiting Ranking: OnTexasFootball 4-star
    The competition: LSU, Texas A&M and TCU

    Josiah Sharma, DL, Folsom (Calif.) Folsom
    Recruiting Ranking: OnTexasFootball 4-star
    The competition: Alabama, Oregon, Washington, Georgia and Utah

    Chace Sims, DL, Richmond (Texas) Randle
    Recruiting Ranking: OnTexasFootball 4-star
    The competition: Texas A&M, LSU, TCU and SMU

    EDGE (2-3)

    Lance Jackson, Texarkana (Texas) Pleasant Grove #AllGasNoBrakes
    Recruiting Ranking: OnTexasFootball 4-star
    The competition: MLB Draft 2025

    Hayden Lowe, Westlake Village (Calif.) Oaks Christian - *New addition March 24
    Recruiting Ranking: OnTexasFootball 4-star
    The competition: Miami (Fla), Ohio State, USC, Oregon, Notre Dame

    Linebacker (3-4)

    Riley Pettijohn, McKinney (Texas) High
    Recruiting Ranking: OnTexasFootball 4-star
    The competition: USC, Ohio State, Florida State, Auburn and Texas A&M

    Elijah Barnes, Dallas (Texas) Skyline
    Recruiting Ranking: OnTexasFootball 4-star
    The competition: Florida State, Nebraska, Ohio State, SMU and Texas A&M

    Anthony Williams, Pearland (Texas) Shadow Creek #AllGasNoBrakes
    Recruiting Ranking: OnTexasFootball 3-star

    Matai Tagoa'i, San Clemente (Calif.) High
    Recruiting Ranking: OnTexasFootball 4-star
    The competition: Washington, Utah, USC and Oregon

    Defensive back (3-4)

    Dorian Brew, CB, Conroe (Texas) High
    Recruiting Ranking: OnTexasFootball 4-star
    The competition: LSU, Ohio State, USC, Michigan and Texas A&M

    Kade Phillips, S, Missouri City (Texas) Hightower
    Recruiting Ranking: OnTexasFootball 4-star
    The competition: LSU and Texas A&M

    Jonah Williams, S, Galveston (Texas) Ball High
    Recruiting Ranking: OnTexasFootball 4-star
    The competition: Oklahoma (leader), LSU, Ohio State and Texas A&M

    Cobey Sellers, CB, Pearland (Texas) Shadow Creek
    Recruiting Ranking: OnTexasFootball 4-star
    The competition: Oklahoma (leader) and Texas A&M

    Adonyss Currie, CB, Lancaster (Calif.) Quartz Hill
    Recruiting Ranking: OnTexasFootball 4-star
    The competition: Washington, Utah, Miami, Texas A&M and Oregon.

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    Who does Texas lead for headed into April IMO...

    Ricky Stewart, Jordon Davison, Kaliq Lockett, John Mills, Elijah Barnes, Matai Tagoa'i, Riley Pettijohn (slightly) and Kade Phillips.

    Texas is right there for Fasusi, but that is real battle. 

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    TonyG

    Wow! That'd be an amazing class. Hard to believe that#s not at least enough for top3. And it would address our needs for LB and DT almost perfectly. 🤘

    One other thing. CJ mentioned in his interview with B. Brown yesterday that OTF is thinking about putting out its own rankings for the 2025 class. Is that true and if so, how far along in the process are you?

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    35 minutes ago, TonyG said:

    Wow! That'd be an amazing class. Hard to believe that#s not at least enough for top3. And it would address our needs for LB and DT almost perfectly. 🤘

    One other thing. CJ mentioned in his interview with B. Brown yesterday that OTF is thinking about putting out its own rankings for the 2025 class. Is that true and if so, how far along in the process are you?

    Inquiring minds want to know, Gerry? Bobby?

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    t.newman

    Curious as to why you didn't include Lamont Rogers, DJ Sanders, or Dilan Battle? 

    Is it because this is a best/more likely class? 

    Or do you consider the prospects you have included to be higher on the board than Rogers/Sanders/Battle? 

    Or is it because all of the players you have listed already have OVs scheduled while the three I listed don't?

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    45 minutes ago, TonyG said:

    Wow! That'd be an amazing class. Hard to believe that#s not at least enough for top3. And it would address our needs for LB and DT almost perfectly. 🤘

    One other thing. CJ mentioned in his interview with B. Brown yesterday that OTF is thinking about putting out its own rankings for the 2025 class. Is that true and if so, how far along in the process are you?

    That’s down the line a little bit 

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    17 minutes ago, t.newman said:

    Curious as to why you didn't include Lamont Rogers, DJ Sanders, or Dilan Battle? 

    Is it because this is a best/more likely class? 

    Or do you consider the prospects you have included to be higher on the board than Rogers/Sanders/Battle? 

    Or is it because all of the players you have listed already have OVs scheduled while the three I listed don't?

    This is my opinion on what a Texas best class scenario would look like ...

    The evaluations at some positions will continue into the spring period with some decisions to be made on Texas will ultimately push for. 

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    GoHorns1
    1 hour ago, TonyG said:

    Wow! That'd be an amazing class. Hard to believe that#s not at least enough for top3. And it would address our needs for LB and DT almost perfectly. 🤘

    One other thing. CJ mentioned in his interview with B. Brown yesterday that OTF is thinking about putting out its own rankings for the 2025 class. Is that true and if so, how far along in the process are you?

    I asked Bobby if OTF was going to do its own rankings and he said yes. My guess the rankings will released before May.

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    CoachBobbyFinstock

    I wasn’t sure Williams would be in the class. 

    Love the receiver group.

    Corner recruiting has me slightly concerned.

    I wish Stewart was still going to SMU. Not seeing that one at all even as RB2

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    Jarveaux
    Just now, Jarveaux said:

    17 turnovers 3 inbound by RT . Are we sure we have the right coach ! It was sloppy & embarrassing. Tennessee won’t win another game.

    Sorry 3 inbound turnovers by Hunter . I’m just upset with RT . I was expecting more.

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    Dave Hart

    Class would be amazing. Any insight on what happened with Woodfork and Morgan at EDGE? I’ve seen we haven’t pushed for Woodfork, not sure about Morgan. Thanks!

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    1 hour ago, CoachBobbyFinstock said:

    I wasn’t sure Williams would be in the class. 

    Love the receiver group.

    Corner recruiting has me slightly concerned.

    I wish Stewart was still going to SMU. Not seeing that one at all even as RB2

    Williams is in the BCS as long as he’s committed. We shall see how that plays out 

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    Adam Lane

    Gerry,

    What are your thoughts on Smith Orogbo?  His length and burst of speed are unreal.  Clearly he needs to clean up some areas like lowering his upper body in his stance/not standing up, but speed KILLS!

    Is he still interested in the Horns/vice versa?

    Thanks!

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    BayAreaLonghorn

    6 guys from California would be crazy! Really making their presence felt out here. I will definitely be catching a few of John MIlls' games & then try and see Josiah Sharma as well.

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    7 hours ago, Jarveaux said:

    17 turnovers 3 inbound by RT . Are we sure we have the right coach ! It was sloppy & embarrassing. Tennessee won’t win another game.

    Wrong thread man.

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