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    Bobby Burton

    Monday News

    By Bobby Burton, in Articles,

    Texas practices at DKR this morning.
    There will be a 30-minute viewing window for media. CJ and Gerry will both be there for OTF. We'll also be hosting a livestream immediately following practice so please stop by around 9:45 or so for more.
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    Heading into the second week of practice, there are a couple of things to watch.
    1. Movement at wide receiver, edge, tight end and safety. Those are the primary places where portal entries have currently been running behind others.
    Only Isaiah Bond has cracked the starting lineup as of Saturday afternoon.
    That leaves us to see exactly what happens this week with Trey Moore, Andrew Mukuba, Matthew Golden, and Amari Nibalck.
    A year ago at the same time, during the second week of practice, is when newcomers started moving around on the depth chart.
    2. Another depth chart move that could be forthcoming is Alex January. We'll see if he moves up and surpasses Sydir Mitchell. Same can be said for Brandon Baker at right tackle over Andre Cojoe. Both are possible, if not likely, moves.
    3. The health of the team is key. Texas was lucky much of last off-season and into the early season of 2023 to remain relatively healthy. That will again be something to be on watch for. Freddie Dubose and Colton Vasek have been dealing with some lingering issues. Mitchell has also been under the weather to a degree. If Texas wants to have a big 2024, then health is going to be something to monitor every step of the way.
    CJ Vogel

    2025 QB Keelon Russell

    By CJ Vogel, in Articles,

    One of the prospects with the most intrigue at today's Elite 11 in Austin was 2025 Duncanville QB Keelon Russell.
    The 6-foot-3 gunslinger was mighty impressive today in the throwing circuit the Elite 11 puts quarterback prospects through. In fact, Russell earned an invitation to the Elite 11 Finals in California.
    Russell will attend the Texas spring game April 20 which raised some eyebrows considering the current verbal commitment from KJ Lacey to Texas. While the face time with the Texas staff will wait until April, Russell did update his recrutiment a bit with a focus on where Texas sits in his recruitment.
    Steve Sarkisian went by Duncanville for a game in the fall to see Colin Simmons, Alex January and Dakorien Moore though that provided the first opportunity for the Texas head coach to see Russell as well. While the two sides have chatted at times in the past, the first real communication did not come until recently.
    Russell added Sarkisian and the Texas staff called him the other day – a development on the front of Texas in this recruitment.
    "When the Texas staff called me the other day, they were saying all of the boxes are checked for me," Russell said. "Only thing left was to come see them in person so they could see what kind of guy I am."
    When Russell does get to campus for the spring game April 20, it will be very interesting to see if Texas does in fact extend an offer. If it does, it could indicate a number of things in the larger 2025 QB picture. But more specifically with Russell, it would create quite the opportunity for his recruitment.
    "I am looking forward to building a relationship with all of the staff," Russell said. "I am looking forward to getting an offer from them, it would change a lot."
    Russell said he and KJ Lacey have spoken previously and the two have thrown together in camps in the past. The topic of a two quarterback class has not been brought up too often this cycle, though if that is the direction the staff wants to go in, Russell said he would be open to competing in a two QB class.
    If and when Texas offers, expect the Longhorns to skyrocket up the list of programs for Russell.
    "Texas, like I said, was one of my dream schools," Russell said. "I feel like them (offering) is going to set (a standard). But they have KJ, so I don't know how much that will play a part. I say that because, I would go to Texas realistically. It is my dream school."
    Russell wants to get out to Oregon and Alabama this summer. He has an official visit to Ole Miss set for next weekend as well.
    All eyes in this recruitment turn to April 20 and whether or not the Longhorns end up extending an offer to the Duncanville QB.
     
    Gerry Hamilton
    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.
    CJ Vogel
    Texas wrapped up its third practice of the spring this morning in front of 100+ high school coaches from around the state who were in town for the Texas Coaches Clinic. Of course, Los Angeles Rams HC Sean McVay will be the keynote speaker this year.
    Some notes from practice this morning.
    ***
    Starting with a pair of early enrollee freshmen – Daniel Cruz and Alex January. The two provided some really intense battles with one another in the 1-on-1 portion of practice in the trenches. Both are advanced for their age and experience, which leads to some really exciting back and forths. Both have had their moments with January avenging a rep with a smooth swim move.
    January's athleticism is quite noticeable after losing 10+ pounds since the conclusion of HS ball.
    Sticking with a newcomer in the trenches, Brandon Baker has been tremendous in pass protection. That was a strength of his during his high school evaluation and that has transferred almost instantly to the field in college.
    Transfer safety Andrew Mukuba is going to have some work in the box this year. With Derek Williams expected to be the field safety this fall, there is going to be some responsibility for Mukuba near the line of scrimmage, which he has plenty of experience doing. Don't mistake this for the nickel spot, though that is not out of the realm of possibility eventually.
    Safety Jelani McDonald has made tremendous noise on special teams. McDonald as a gunner on punt dusted a double team and drew praise from teammates and coaches in the process.
    Michael Taaffe made a really impressive play on an out route thrown by Quinn Ewers today.
    Texas was without EDGE Colton Vasek for a bit during practice. Vasek was suited out though spent time with the training staff when the team moved into the live team periods. I won't speculate on what the reason was, but he was absent for a period or two.
    To the quarterbacks:
    The deep ball has been a hit this spring thus far. Not too often is ball hitting the turf on throws 30+ yards down the field – probably could not say the same thing a year ago.
    Trey Owens is doing well through three practices. He is at his best when he has a clear idea presnap with where he wants to go with the rock. That is to be expected as he gets acclimated to the system and adjusted to the speed of the college game. What he has done well with thus far is finding his checkdown. Though as we saw with Quinn early on, the development for Owens will come from a second to third read before hitting a RB out of the backfield.
     
    Gerry Hamilton
    Brandon Brown post visit scoop
    Texas 4-star defensive line commit Brandon Brown (Melbourne, Fla./Eau Gallie) made his first ever visit to Texas on Friday. 
    OnTexasFootball caught up with someone very close to Brown on Saturday morning to get the latest after the visit. 
    Nuggets from visit
    *Brown was on campus for about 5.5 hours Friday. The visit was originally scheduled to be four hours. 
    *Brown's mom, older sister (senior in high school) and best friend made the visit as well. Brown arrived on campus a little before his family did. Brown flew into Austin (California Power 7v7), while his family flew into Houston and drove to Austin. 
    *The source said Brandon thought Texas "was better than he thought" it would be. And he went into the visit with high expectations. 
    *The source was watching for Brandon's reaction to various things on the visit. The reactions were excitement. Nothing negative. Brandon was said to be comfortable with Texas after the visit. 
    *Brown and family spent a lot of time with Kenny Baker, and met with Steve Sarkisian for an extended period of time.
    *Kenny Baker had a lengthy presentation for Brown. One of the key point of the presentation was a video cut up of Brown. What impressed Brown and the source was Baker had the "good and bad" of Brown on video. Brandon liked that because it showed Kenny Baker was all about Brandon Brown's development. Coach Baker had a list of technical things he wants Brandon to work on this spring and next season. 
    *On Steve Sarkisian, "He's down to earth and family oriented. And I like that.". Coach Sarkisian talked about continuing to build the rapport with Brandon and family. 
    *A prevailing thought was everyone on the coaching staff and support staff meshes well together It was a smooth and organized visit. 
    *Brandon Brown doesn't turn 17 until May 29. 
    Brown and the California Power team will make an unofficial visit to Texas A&M this afternoon/evening. Brown's family will make that visit as well. 
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