Texas three straight top 6 ranked classes: By the numbers (7:27 a.m. CST)

The Texas Longhorns will end the February signing period with a third straight top 6 ranked class in the recruiting industry. The Longhorns inked the No. 5 ranked class in 2022, No. 3 in 2023 and No. 6 in the 2024 cycle. 

Texas fans have seen plenty of changes on the recruiting trail under Steve Sarkisian and staff ahead of the move to the SEC. There has been a concerted effort to recruit nationally, with a focus on the Southeast Region and the West Coast. 

OnTexasFootball breaks down the trio of top 6 classes by the states, regions of Texas and positions. 

Prospects Signed (75)

2022 Class - 28
2023 Class - 25
2024 Class - 22

Prospects from in state - 47 (62.7%) 
Prospects from out of state - 28 (37.3%)

In state breakdown by region 

DFW - 26 (55.3%)
CenTexas - 9 (19.1%)
Greater Houston - 7 (14.9%)
Golden Triangle/SE - 2
East Texas - 1
San Antonio/South Texas - 1
West Texas/Panhandle - 1

States Texas has signed a prospect the last three classes

Texas - 47
California - 6 (signed two prospects in each of last three classes)
Louisiana - 6 (signed a prospect in all three classes)
Florida - 5 
Arizona - 4
Alabama - 1
Hawaii - 1
Mississippi - 1 
Missouri - 1
New Jersey - 1
Utah - 1
Washington - 1

High schools with two or more signed in last three classes

Duncanville and Austin Westlake - 3

Mater Dei (Calif.), IMG Academy (Fla.), South Oak Cliff, DeSoto, Denton Ryan, Waco Connally, Allen, Isadore Newman (La.) - 2

The 75 signees have come from 63 high schools, all told. 

DFW High Schools Texas has signed a prospect (20)

Duncanville
DeSoto
South Oak Cliff
Red Oak
Arlington Bowie
Arlington Martin
Arlington Seguin
Grand Prairie
Mansfield Timberview
North Crowley
Richland High
Aledo
Allen
McKinney High
Little Elm
Denton Ryan
Lovejoy
Melissa
Frisco High
Frisco Wakeland 

Prospects signed by position the last three classes

Quarterback - 3 (one each class)
Running back - 5
Wide receiver - 8
Tight end - 3
Offensive line - 15
Defensive line - 7
EDGE - 8
Linebacker - 7
Defensive back - 14
Athlete - 2
Kicker - 1
Punter - 1
Long snapper - 1  

Number of prospects that have hit the portal

2022 class - 8