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    CJ Vogel
    As we sit here on a beautiful Friday morning a handful of sleeps ahead of spring football kicking off it is worth the laugh to sit here and ponder over how spring break has changed for student athletes.
    The trips to South Padre or Destin has turned into a first class flight to Jamaica or Cancun. It is rather remarkable to sit here and reflect on how spring break has evolved in the NIL era.
    But regardless, one last opportunity for the team to sit back and relax prior to spring football kicking off on Tuesday.
    The Texas team will get back to the weight room Monday morning for one last lift before getting to work. Over the next month, the 15 practices will provide a sneak peak at the 2024 team for anyone interested.
    One of the most anticipated Pro Days in recent Texas history will take place Wednesday, March 20. For guys like Jordan Whittington, Jaylan Ford and Keilan Robinson, it is a massive opportunity to get in front of NFL scouts and executives for one last audition.
    However, no one will have a bigger opportunity to impress than Quinn Ewers who will be throwing live for the scouts in attendance. This is not an uncommon practice to see the current QB throw at Pro Days. Texas has had former QB David Ash throw for the last couple of years at Pro Days. Though with a future first rounder on roster at the moment, one extra chance to get in front of NFL personnel was something Sarkisian and Ewers did not want to pass up.
    Regardless, the next week should be very fun in regards to team coverage.
    The next month should be a blast when you add in recruiting coverage and the number of big visit weekends set to hit the 40 Acres.
    March Madness applies to more than just the hardwood.

    Gerry Hamilton
    Texas exited the Big 12 Tournament with a 78-74 loss to Kansas State in the 2nd round, the first game for the Longhorns.
    Now comes the question of where will Texas be seeded on Selection Sunday at 6 p.m. eastern time.  
    With the loss, falling to a No. 10 seed would likely be the best case scenario for Texas (20-12, 9-9). Getting off the 8/9 seed line and not being tasked with taking on UConn (again), Tennessee or Purdue would be welcomed as all three teams are not ideal matchups for the Longhorns.
    Texas NCAA Tournament seeding scenarios
    The Longhorns are going to be a No. 8, No. 9 or No. 10 seed in the tournament. Moving toward a No. 9 or 10 with the upset loss to Kansas State Wednesday. 
    Joe Lunardi has Texas a No. 9 seed following the loss last night. One projection (Jerry Palm), has Texas a No. 9 seed - same as before the loss. 
    NCAA Men’s Basketball NET Rankings (March 1)
    Texas fell from No. 25  to No. 28 in NCAA NET after the Big 12 Tournament loss. 
    The Longhorns are 5-9 in Quad 1 games, 3-2vs. Quad 2, 5-1 vs. Quad 3 and 7-0 vs. Quad 4. 
    Kansas State is No. 70 in NCAA NET, and would be a fourth Quad 2 win for the Horns.
    Should the Horns advance to Thursday, Iowa State would be a Quad 1 win opportunity on a neutral court. Iowa State is No. 9 in NCAA NET. 
    T-Rank 
    Texas fell from No. 19 to No. 20 in Bart Torvik’s rankings after Wednesday night. 
    2024 Ken Pomeroy College Basketball Ratings
    Texas checks in at No. 25 after being No. 23 prior to the Kansas State loss.

    Bobby Burton
    The first spring practice schedule is set. The Horns take to the practice fields at 9am on Tuesday, March 19.
    The next day, Texas will host its annual pro day for NFL prospects.
    Then the Horns return to the practice field on Thursday. The Texas staff will be hosting a high school coaches clinic that day as well.

    Gerry Hamilton
    If Signing Day were today
    This is a OnTexasFootball first article with this headline. While the December 4th signing day is over 200 days away, the majority of prospects on this list will make decisions prior to senior seasons. 
    Steve Sarkisian and staff are currently in the lead, top two or in a position to battle on more than two dozen prospects in the 2025 cycle. OTF takes a look at 25 prospects of note with the categories being - Yes, Maybe and Work to be done.
    Yes is Texas leads, or would lead with a strong push. Maybe is Texas is right there, and work to be done is the obvious. 
    This list will be fluid on a number of prospects as the spring plays out, and then through the summer official visits. 
    Yes
    Rickey Stewart, RB, Tyler (Texas) Chapel Hill
    OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
    Texas the clear favorite over Baylor, SMU and a couple of others. 
    Kelshaun Johnson, WR, Hitchcock (Texas) High
    OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
    Texas has serious competition from USC, Texas Tech and Texas A&M. It would surprise a few if the Longhorns weren't the winner, should Sarkisian make the final June push. 
    Marcus Harris, WR, Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei
    OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
    Texas has been the favorite at times in this recruitment. Oregon and Tennessee are key players.
    John Mills, IOL, San Francisco (Calif.) St. Ignatius 
    OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
    Washington is real competition due to family ties. Texas has made a very strong impression with each visit. The Huskies new staff is going to have two cracks at winning out this spring. 
    Jordan Coleman, OT, Cedar Hill (Texas) High
    OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
    The Texas offer was very impactful. The Horns are the favorite with a closing push in June. 
    Devin Coleman, IOL, Cedar Hill (Texas) High
    OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
    The offer by Kyle Flood truly registered. Texas sits in the favorable position entering spring and official visits.
    Chace Sims, DL, Richmond (Texas) Randle
    OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
    The Texas offer was a big one. Close to home matters in this one with Texas A&M, TCU and LSU the key players.
    Floyd Guidry, DL, Spring (Texas) High
    OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
    A recruitment Texas would be expected to win, if Sarkisian and Kenny Baker make a push. 
    Elijah Barnes, LB, Dallas (Texas) Skyline
    OnTexasFootball ranking: 4–star
    OTF considers Texas the team to beat headed into the spring, and visits. 
    Kade Phillips, DB, Missouri City (Texas) Hightower
    OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
    Texas headed into spring visits is in a good spot over LSU, with Texas A&M also in it. 
    Maybe
    Jordon Davidson, RB, Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei
    OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
    Texas has been the favorite are at various times throughout the recruitment. Tashard Choice is a feather in the cap for Texas, to be clear. Ohio State, Alabama and Oregon provide true comeptition. 
    Kaliq Lockett, WR, Sachse (Texas) High
    OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
    Some chatter in the DFW area Texas is the team to beat. With that said, this recruitment has a number of national players a visits on the schedule.
    Dakorien Moore, WR, Duncanville (Texas) High
    OnTexasFootball ranking: 5-star
    The LSU pledge will be a battle with Texas to the wire. Texas will get the explosive playmaker on campus at least once in the three months. Ohio State and Oregon are looking to make it a true three and four team race. 
    Nick Townsend, TE, Dekaney (Texas) High
    OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
    This is another one that could move to yes with a late spring and June Jeff Banks push. 
    Kiotti Armstrong, TE, Jasper (Texas) High
    OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
    Texas A&M has the "follow the visits" lead headed into the spring. The spring will include two more trip to College Station, and one to Texas.
    Michael Fasusi, OT, Lewisville (Texas) High
    OnTexasFootball ranking: 5-star
    Both Texas and Oklahoma have confidence. Someone will not by the end of June. Texas A&M looking to play spoiler. Oregon and Missouri looking to bump A&M for the spoiler role. 
    Jonte Newman, OT, Cypress (Texas) Bridgeland
    OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
    Texas has some competition here in Texas A&M and Oklahoma. An Alabama push would make this recruitment interesting for Newman, who is originally from Lexington, Miss.
    Jackson Christian, IOL, Port Neches (Texas) Port Neches-Groves
    OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
    A big Texas push in June would ascend this one. Long standing relationships in play. Texas A&M needs to win some of these in-state battles on the offensive line in 2025. 
    Tyler Thomas, IOL, Dickinson (Texas) High
    OnTexasFootball ranking: 3-star
    Both Texas and Texas A&M feel like they have a legit shot. Brad Davis is working to play spoiler for LSU.
    Zion Williams, DL, Lufkin (Texas) High
    OnTexasFootball ranking: 4–star
    LSU was 1A and Texas 1B entering the spring, Texas A&M and TCU both in the hunt. This recruitment has the East Texas battle between LSU (Bo Davis) and Texas with Texas A&M going to fight, and Jamarkus McFarland playing a role for TCU.
    Hayden Lowe, EDGE, Westlake Village (Calif.) Oaks Christian
    OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
    Texas scheduled for an April 6 unofficial visit, and June 14-16 official visit has the Longhorns firmly in the maybe category. Johnny Nansen and Pete Kwiatkowski are working this one for the Horns. 
    Smith Orogbo, EDGE, Alief (Texas) Hastings
    OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
    The April 6 visit will be the first key here, and if an official visit is scheduled things will get interesting. Orogbo has the SEC twitch and wingspan with physicality. 
    Riley Pettijohn, LB, McKinney (Texas) High
    OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
    Texas is in a quality spot here. Maybe not quite to the level Elijah Barnes. Texas has serious competition with USC, Ohio State, FSU and Georgia.
    Matai Tagoa'i, LB, San Clemente (Calif.) High
    OnTexasFootball ranking: 4–star
    This is one that could easily change to yes after the spring. Johnny Nansen has Texas in position. Washington, Utah and others in the hunt.
    Cobey Sellers, CB, Pearland (Texas) Shadow Creek
    OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
    Oklahoma has had the most confidence for months. Texas, however, is not lacking some level of confidence either. Texas A&M is giving chase.
    Work to be done 
    Jaime Ffrench, WR, Jacksonville (Fla.) Mandarin
    OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
    While Texas has two scheduled visits, Ohio State and Florida State are considered to be the favorites. The April 6 visit success with the staff prior to the June 21-23 official visit will be paramount.
    Damien Shanklin, EDGE, Indianapolis (In.) Warren Central
    OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
    Notre Dame is considered the favorite headed into the spring. Tennessee and Texas looking to play spoiler. 
    Jonah Williams, S, Galveston (Texas) Ball
    OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
    Oklahoma has been enjoying a lot of confidence with Williams since January. Texas is getting the Houston area two-sport star on campus April 6, and again for an official visit.

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