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    CJ Vogel
    2025 Calvary Baptist Academy (LA) running back James Simon has dropped a top seven list that includes the Texas Longhorns.
    I traded messages with Simon who also added he plans to visit Austin for the spring game on April 20.
    The Longhorns will be battling LSU, Miami, Notre Dame, Texas A&M, Alabama and Louisiana Tech in this recruitment.
     
    CJ Vogel
    We took a look at the early enrollees on both sides of the ball earlier this week, now it is time to take a look at the seven additions out of the transfer portal that are on campus for the spring.
    Of course, keep in mind that Oregon State WR Silas Bolden will arrive at the conclusion of the semester and enroll for June.
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    WR Isaiah Bond
    Adding the former WR1 for Alabama is never a bad sign. In fact, I would argue it is a good one! Bond has tremendous top-end speed and could rival Jaydon Blue or anyone else for that matter as the fastest player on the Texas roster for the spring. Bond made it clear he came to Texas to improve his draft stock with a quarterback like Quinn Ewers. He will be prioritized in the lineup and by the end of spring, I would be a bit surprised if he has not separated himself as WR1 for the Longhorns heading into the summer.
    WR Matthew Golden
    Golden actually had his best game of the 2023 season against Texas which is ironically rather funny to me. Golden does not have that top-end elite speed, but he can still burn you if you are not careful. There is also great wiggle to his game and in short, close areas, he is a nightmare to bring down to the ground. For the spring, you can expect to see Golden with the first unit.
    TE Amari Niblack
    Texas tested an Alabama tight end transfer with great speed vertical ability once before – that did not work out so great. However, by all accounts, Niblack has been great since joining the Texas program. There were glimpses of a true TE1 last year while at Alabama. Some of the same route concepts that made Ja'Tavion Sanders such a threat last fall, will be used to free up Niblack in space in 2024.
    DT Tiaoalii Savea
    The addition of Johnny Nansen to that staff also helped Texas secure some defensive line depth with the addition of Savea. Following the NFL departures of T'Vondre Sweat and Byron Murphy, the interior DL is the biggest question mark on the team currently. While Savea won't be the full-time answer for either, at least not at the moment, he is expected to see large shares of the snap count and be a contributing factor in the run-game.
    EDGE Trey Moore
    Trey Moore has proven over the last two years he can really get after the quarterback. With 22.5 sacks in two seasons, Texas will be greatly appreciate adding him to their defensive end room. While that group looks awfully crowded on paper, I am of full belief we will see Moore in that top-two range for snap count come the fall at the EDGE spot. It certainly doesn't hurt that he came in with a tremendous mindset and approach to winter conditioning.
    LB Kendrick Blackshire – Transferred from Alabama
    Replacing Jaylan Ford is near the top of the priority list for the Texas defensive staff this offseason. Ford's smarts and ability to drop in coverage were qualities that are not easily replaceable, especially when joining a new conference. Blackshire comes in from Alabama with the expectation to get on the field, though it will be up to him to supplant David Gbenda and fend off Liona Lefau and Derion Gullette. If Blackshire shows an improvement in the passing game, there is a chance he finds himself a nice role on the Texas D.
    DB Andrew Mukuba – Transferred from Clemson
    Texas is adding a lot of experience and production in the backend of their secondary with the addition of Mukuba. The former Freshman All-American brings athleticism to the group that Texas did not have in 2023. On top of that, there is already familiarity with secondary members Michael Taaffe and Jahdae Barron as the trio trains together in the Austin area. It is my expectation to see Mukuba in the starting lineup come spring game time.
    Gerry Hamilton
    Thursday Morning Recruiting Nuggets
    OnTexasFootball gets the morning started with Coffee & Football on the YouTube channel, and recruiting nuggets right here. 
    Akylin Dear, RB, Quitman (Miss.) High
    OnTexasFootball spoke with the 4-star running back out of The Magnolia State. 
    Dear, 6-1 and 200 pounds, speaks with Texas running backs coach Tashard Choice every morning. 
    “He played in the league, so I know he can teach me a lot about the game. We talk every morning."
    Dear said he plans to visit Texas either April 6 or April 20. Choice has mentioned both dates, as well as June official visit date possibilities. 
    Dear and family are on the way to the University of Florida today for a two-day visit. 
    The explosive and powerful back with contact balance has locked in an official visit to Texas A&M June 14-16. Ole Miss is considered the team to beat by many headed into the spring. 
    Isaiah Gibson, EDGE, Warner Robins (Ga.) High
    OnTexasFootball 4-star Gibson spoke with Texas defensive line coach and area recruiter Kenny Baker earlier this week. 
    “We are just building the relationship. He said it’s (Texas) a great environment. From everything I’ve heard, Texas is great.” 
    Gibson, 6-4 and 245 pounds, said Baker talked to him about April 6 or April 20 visit possibilities. Gibson doesn't have a visit locked in, but does want to get out to Austin and take a look at Texas. A June official visit has also been discussed.
    Gibson sports 37 offers with Georgia, Clemson and Oregon all in. 
    Derry Norris Jr., DL, Port Orange (Fla.) Spruce Creek
    OnTexasFootball spoke with the 6-3.5, 270 pound athletic defensive line prospect Wednesday night. The Central Florida area prospect said it was both area recruiter Tashard Choice and defensive line coach Kenny Baker that made the offer March 5. 
    “They said how much they loved my film," Norris told OnTexasFootball. "What I do that impresses them athletically. And they said they like how I run track too."
    Norris' first impression of Baker was a strong one. 
    “Great dude. Everything he was saying was exactly how I was raised. He’s going to get the best out of his players."
    Choice and Baker are making a push to get Norris and family on campus April 6. And that visit is possible. April 20 is already spoken for with the Florida State Spring Game. 
    Norris has four official visits locked in, currently. Georgia Tech May 31-June 2 and N.C. State June 7-9 for sure. After that, the schedule could change. He currently has Minnesota June 14-16 and Purdue June 21-23. With March offers from Miami (Fla.), Texas, Texas A&M and Missouri, the current official visits are in the balance. 
     
    Gerry Hamilton
    Jonah WIlliams schedules visit to Texas
    Galveston (Texas) Ball 4-star safety Jonah Williams is scheduled to be back on the Forty Acres.
    Williams, 6-3 and 205 pounds, told OnTexasFootball Wednesday night that he will make an unofficial visit April 6. That weekend is shaping up to look like a huge visit weekend with more than 10 4-star prospects scheduled to attend.
    The two-sport star that is currently on the mound and in the outfield for the Ball High Tors baseball team told OTF he also plans to make an official visit to Texas in June as well. Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian and safeties coach and area recruiter Blake Gideon are in constant contact with Williams and family. 
    The Oklahoma Sooners are also a lock for a June official visit. Williams is also scheduled to make an official visit to Oregon May 17-19. 
    Before those June OV's, Williams has a packed spring visit schedule that begin this weekend in Baton Rouge.
    Jonah Williams Spring unofficial visit schedule
    LSU - March 9
    Texas - April 6
    Texas A&M - April 13
    A spring visit to Ohio State is also expected. 
     
     
     
    Gerry Hamilton
    Four-star DL locks in Texas official visit
    Lufkin (Texas) High 4-star defensive tackle Zion Williams has locked in an official visit to Texas. 
    Williams, 6-4.5 and 325 pounds, will make an official visit to Texas June 21-23. That official visit will follow an unofficial visit to Texas April 20 for the Spring Game. 
    The East Texas standout will make an unofficial visit this weekend to LSU. He's also expected to attend the Tigers spring game April 13. A June official visit is also expected. 
    Williams also plans to visit Texas A&M this spring, and make a June official visit. His first official visit is also locked in. Williams will visit TCU May 3-5. 
    LSU and Texas lead the way in the recruitment headed into the spring with Texas A&M and TCU giving chase. 
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