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    CJ Vogel
    Michigan defensive line coach Mike Elston is headed to the NFL.
    A big piece of the Wolverines success from a year ago was the work of their defensive line. Just as importantly for the Longhorns who play Michigan in Ann Arbor the second game of the upcoming season, the Wolverines' DL was supposed to be a strength of their 2024 team. 
    That may have hit a bit of a snag Tuesday afternoon as word out of Jim Harbaugh’s LA Chargers camp leaked that Elston will be making the leap to the Pros.
     
    Michigan did not have any roster attrition of note after the first round of its coaches departing to Los Angeles. However, with Elston now leaving, it makes things significantly more interesting for two elite interior defensive linemen, Mason Graham and Kenneth Grant, if they were to enter the portal. 
    CJ Vogel
    Today in part two of the In The Pipeline series, we will cover the pass catchers on the Texas roster in 2024 and beyond. Of course, a lot has happened in these two position rooms since the end of the season and by all means, I am expecting the wide receivers to remain a strength of the Texas program.
    A quick look at the current state of each room for 2024 and beyond:
    Wide Receiver
    On Roster: Silas Bond, Isaiah Bond, Matthew Golden, Johntay Cook, DeAndre Moore, Ryan Niblett, Freddie Dubose, Ryan Wingo, Parker Livingstone, Aaron Butler
    Coming Soon: We will see.
    For 2024: In a room that was expected to be a huge question mark just over 45 days ago, the work done by the Texas staff has completely revamped the group of weapons for Quinn Ewers. Through the portal, Texas added Alabama's leading wide receiver, Oregon State's leading receiver and a 1,000 yard career receiver with 13 touchdowns. It is very likely this unit is a strength of the Texas roster in 2024 when you combine sophomore Johntay Cook and DeAndre Moore, as well as former five-star freshman WR Ryan Wingo. The options are bountiful right now in this room. No need to dive back into the idea of a positionless offense, but the speed in this room is going to be at a level Texas hasn't seen in years, maybe even a decade-plus. Really exciting for Texas in year one of the SEC.
    Beyond: You can chalk up Silas Bolden (grad transfer) and Isaiah Bond to being one-year rentals for the Longhorns this season. Yet, the 2025 outlook remains incredibly encouraging. Johntay Cook will be entering year three and Matthew Golden will most likely be back to bring you a very solid 1–2 look on the outside. Of course, Ryan Wingo will have at least two more years after the 2024 season before being eligible for the NFL Draft. How can Parker Livingstone and Freddie Dubose crack the lineup? Aaron Butler is a popular choice for most underrated prospect from the last class as well. Oh, and I have yet to even talk about the potential of a third year DeAndre Moore and Ryan Niblett. Plenty of options here, and it will be up to Chris Jackson to get those guys ready behind the scenes to catch passes from Arch Manning.
     
    Tight End:
    On Roster: Gunnar Helm, Armari Niblack, Juan Davis, Malik Agbo, Spencer Shannon, Will Randle, Jordan Washington
    Coming Soon: 2025 Emaree Winston
    For 2024: Texas fans were given very little time to weep following the departure of Ja'Tavion Sanders to the NFL. Sarkisian and Jeff Banks took a turn towards the portal almost immediately and jumped right on in for Amari Niblack following the retirement of Mr. Nick Saban. As a result, Texas will continue to be able to deploy a two tight end set with strengths both in the trenches and down the field vertically. We have mentioned Malik Agbo's use as a hybrid tight end and offensive lineman. Plus Juan Davis has game experience, albeit limited, but regardless an option that has been around a good bit.
    Beyond: A bit of a question mark for 2025 and beyond. Who takes that next leap? Will Texas have the luxury of one of Helm or Niblack returning? Perhaps, but no guarantee. Big question remains in regards to Spencer Shannon and his development. He could be an immediate replacement for Helm as the in-line tight end in the Sarkisian offense as Texas continues to develop Jordan Washington behind the scenes. What kind of contribution from Will Randle will be seen. I am a big fan of Washington's, though a two tight end class is very likely for the 2025 class.
    CJ Vogel
    Texas will receive a visit from 2025 (Folsom, Calif.) defensive tackle Josiah Sharma in March.
    I traded messages with Sharma last night who mentioned a trip to Austin is likely to occur following the conclusion of the non-contact window. It is our understanding Texas will have a junior day-type visit weekend set up for the weekend of March 22.
    The 6-foot-5 and 300-pound defensive tackle was offered by Texas on February 1 following an on-campus visit from Johnny Nansen. Shama was also mentioned in Gerry's best-case scenario class published on Monday.
    Gerry Hamilton
    OnTexasFootball dishes up some recruiting nuggets to go with your Tuesday morning Coffee and Football.
     
    Dorian Brew, CB, Conroe (Texas) High
    OnTexasFootball spoke with a person close to the recruitment of the 6-foot-1.5, 190-pound cornerback Monday. A big question surrounding Brew's recruitment was if the Ohio State Buckeyes have slipped with commitments from 5-star corners Devin Sanchez (Houston/North Shore) and Na'eem Offord (Birmingham, Ala./Parker). That answer was not as much as some would believe according to the source. Ohio State remains in contention, as of last weekend. Texas is definitely one of those teams squarely in the mix. Brew attended Texas Junior day January 20, and is expected back on campus in the spring. USC, Oregon and LSU have also received visits. Steve Sarkisian, Ryan Day and Lincoln Riley were all by Conroe High in January. For Oregon, it was Tosh Lupoi and LSU sent Corey Raymond. This recruitment features some of the most formidable in the college game. 
    Kamauryn Morgan, EDGE, Dallas (Texas) South Oak Cliff
    Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian and staff were by South Oak Cliff in January to see the OnTexasFootball 4-star, and teammates. That school visit followed the 6-foot-3.5, 225-pounder making a visit to Texas January 20 for Junior Day. In speaking with a source at South Oak Cliff Monday, the thought right now is the close to home programs will hold the advantage long term in this recruitment. Texas and Texas A&M were mentioned. Morgan, who played at Red Oak prior to transferring back to South Oak Cliff, has been on campus at both Texas and Texas A&M in recent weeks. SMU is also trying to make a big run.
    Morgan comes from a family of former South Oak Cliff standout basketball players. His father Ronnie Morgan played college basketball at Louisiana Tech. His uncle J'mison Morgan was a 6-10 center that played at UCLA. 
    Morgan racked up 89 tackles, 21 tackles for loss and 11 sacks the last two seasons at Red Oak. 
    Two Out of state names to know on the OL
    OnTexasFootball has mentioned IOL prospect John Mills (San Francisco, Calif./St. Ignatius) a number of times. Mills, 6-6 and 325, is planning a June official visit to Texas. Mills is an OnTexasFootball 4-star prospect with offers from Texas, Michigan, Washington, Florida, Texas A&M, USC, Oregon and many others. 
    Two other names to know out of state are Peter Langi (San Francisco, Calif./Archbishop Riordan) and Nick Brooks (Cedar Rapids, Ia./John F Kennedy). 
    Langi, 6-6 and 330'ish, was offered by Kyle Flood in September of 2023. Flood was by the school in December, and they have remained in communication. Langi has continued to see his stock rise since the end of the season with offers from Oklahoma, Alabama, Florida, Auburn, Penn State and Miami. He has 38 offers. A spring and/or June official visit are both in play. 
    Brooks, 6-7, 345, is considered an Iowa lean by many. That didn't stop Kyle Flood from making a trip to Cedar Rapids in late January to meet with Brooks. The 4-star prospect has 30 offers, including Texas. The Longhorns are working to get Brooks on campus in the spring. 
    That is now three large humans to monitor in the 2025 cycle out of state. In the case of Mills, Texas is in a good position headed into the spring. 
     
     
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