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    CJ Vogel
    The Longhorns have added a piece to their 2024 recruiting class with the announcement from Austin Westlake K Spencer Barnett Friday afternoon.
    Barnett will join the Longhorns as a walk-on kicker, adding to the pipeline of Westlake Chaps on roster in 2024. 
     
    Barnett had previously been committed to Colorado State, though opts to stay home and join the Longhorns. Texas is adding a huge leg with Barnett here. 
    CJ Vogel
    A quick look at which position groups are making noise so far this spring and where the improvement over the back half of practices can be made.
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    Quarterback
    It has been a clean spring for Quinn Ewers and Arch Manning through seven practice sessions. There is much more confidence on the side of Quinn Ewers and the ball is getting out much quicker where as in previous years we would have seen indecision. Manning is coming along nicely as well in his development. I have also heard positive remarks about Trey Owens early on.
    Running Back
    The question now at the position is who takes hold of RB3 spot. It will be CJ Baxter as your No. 1 lead back this fall, with Jaydon Blue behind him. Blue has become a much more physical runner inside the tackles this spring. Will it be Savion Red or Tre Wisner as RB3? Maybe a freshman? That's my big question mark for this spot for the backhalf of the spring.
    Wide Receiver
    One of the most exciting positions coming into the spring has yet to disappoint. We know about Isaiah Bond and the talent he brings, but the emergence of Ryan Wingo and Matthew Golden has made things interesting for the 2024 outlook at receiver. I would like to hear more about Johntay Cook, as I still expect him to be a big time contributor in 2024. DeAndre Moore and Silas Bolden will provide an interesting battle in fall camp. Texas should feel comfortable about 4-5 wide receivers at the moment.
    Tight End
    It is still Gunnar Helm's job and he has taken strides in the passing game. There remains an element of physicality needed in the trenches, but I have been told Helm is taking the steps there. Amari Niblack is getting more and more run with the first unit as well in two tight end looks. Niblack is thrown to solely by Ewers in practice during routes on air I am told. Jordan Washington is giving some older TE's a run for their money early. Interestingly enough, it would not surprise me to see some Juan Davis this fall.
    Offensive Line
    The offensive line unit had its best week of practice beginning on Friday when the team got together for some live run periods. For the most part, this group is set in stone. The lone question mark clearly at left guard with the battle of Neto Umeozulu and Hayden Conner continuing to ravage. Conner was back with the first unit this week, though I will be most certainly tuned into who is the first guard on Saturday during the scrimmage. All in all, so much depth here. Freshmen Brandon Baker and Daniel Cruz have acclimated nicely as well. I have heard great returns about Trevor Goosby and Jaydon Chatman thus far.
    Defensive Line
    Texas will most likely go portaling when the window opens in ten days at the interior defensive line spot. Here are the bright spots – Alfred Collins and Vernon Broughton are creating pressure in the pass game. That was expected. Tia Savea is your most consistent piece in the run game at the moment. He anchors better than anyone else, mostly because of his stature and strength than pure size. The question of Sydir Mitchell remains as he fights back from a minor health bug early in camp. 
    EDGE
    Perhaps the position group I was most excited about coming into camp. This group has plenty of size, speed and talent at the moment, the task for PK in the second half of spring will be finding the rotation – or at least getting an understanding of what it might be in the fall. Trey Moore has exceeded expectations behind the scenes. Colton Vasek and Colin Simmons are pushing Ethan Burke and Barryn Sorrell this spring who have each had solid starts to the spring as well.
    Linebacker
    A quiet question mark on this team is the linebacker group and whether or not their strengths collectively match what Texas will be looking for in the SEC. It is Anthony Hill Jr. and David Gbenda in the middle now. Hill mentioned Thursday he would be open to receiving the helmet communication in the fall as well. Liona Lefau and Mo Blackwell have each reshaped their bodies this spring as well. Can Kendrick Blackshire contribute consistently? I have heard he's done well in the run game.
    Nickel
    This is Jahdae Barron's spot and will be in the spring. However, it is encouraging what Jaylon Guilbeau has done thus far. Guilbeau has run sparingly with the first unit as a result of Barron returning to 100%. Austin Jordan remains at the position as well. Freshman Wardell Mack is the candidate amongst the group to remain at nickel from this freshman class.
    Cornerback
    Malik Muhammad was a bit dinged up earlier in camp, but has since returned to the starting rotation. That absence allowed for Gavin Holmes to get some run with the 1's and some more one-on-one opportunities against Texas' best in practice on a day to day. This group is physical, they are quick and they fight against the ball. A recurring theme I have heard about this unit is the consistency they have when it comes to making plays on the football. There is an urgency to knock passes down and fight through the hands more so than a year ago.
    Safety
    Perhaps the position group that looks the most different from a year ago. Adding Andrew Mukuba has helped this group from an optics perspective. Derek Williams, Michael Taaffe and Jelani McDonald round out a strong four-man rotation. McDonald might be the biggest riser of the bunch this spring. Jordon Johnson-Rubell and Xavier Filsaime have had their moments as well. Overall, a much improved group from an athleticism standpoint from a year ago.
     
    Gerry Hamilton
    Four-star OT visiting Texas April 6
    The Texas Longhorns have added another 4-star unofficial visitor this weekend. Offensive tackle Lamont Rogers (Mesquite, Texas/Horn) informed OnTexasFootball Thursday night that he will be in Austin with him mom April 6. Rogers was originally scheduled to be at LSU this weekend, but changed plans to make the trip to Austin today. 
    Rogers, 6-7 and 300 pounds, is also scheduled to make an official visit to Texas June 14-16. He will make his first official visit May 31-June 2 to Missouri, and will be at Texas A&M the following weekend (June 7-9). Alabama, LSU and Oklahoma also remain under consideration. 
    Kyle Flood stopped by Horn High in January, and Rogers attended Junior Day January 20. 
    Offensive line unofficial visitors April 6
    John Mills, IOL, San Francisco (Calif.) St. Ignatius 
    OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
    Official visit: Texas June 14-16
    Devin Coleman, IOL, Cedar Hill (Texas) High
    OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
    Official visit: Texas June 21-23
    Lamont Rogers, OT, Mesquite (Texas) Horn 
    OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
    Official visit: Texas June 14-16
    Jordan Coleman, OT, Cedar Hill (Texas)High
    OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star
    Official visit: Texas June 21-23
    Tyler Thomas, IOL, Dickinson (Texas) High
    OnTexasFootball ranking: 3-star
    Official visit: Texas June 21-23
    Gerry Hamilton
    Thursday afternoon recruiting nuggets
    Waxahachie, Texas - OnTexasFootball was on hand at Stuart B. Lumpkins Stadium Wednesday for the prelims of the 6A District 11 track meet, or the District of Doom as called by many. 
    As expected, a number of top Texas targets in the 2025 class were taking part in the district tack meet. 
    OTF brings the latest notes and nuggets from the afternoon in Waxahachie. 
    Dakorien Moore
    The 5-star wide receiver out of Duncanville High will be on campus April 6 with his mother. He is also scheduled to be in Austin April 20 for the Longhorns spring game. 
    Many expected Moore to be at LSU April 13 for the Tigers spring game, but that is not the case as of Wednesday. He has a OT7 7v7 tournament in Dallas that weekend that he is currently planning to take part in. That means his next visit to LSU would be in June for an OV - subject to change of course. 
    Moore has his official visit dates set, and will release those on his own timeline. A June 21-23 OV to Texas is expected. 
    Elijah Barnes visit schedule
    The Dallas Skyline 4-star linebacker will be in Austin April 6 with his mom and dad. The Longhorns enter this weekend in a favorable position. 
    Barnes will make a number of visits between April 6 and a June 21-23 official visit to Texas. He will be at Texas A&M April 13, Oregon April 20 and Nebraska for an official visit the last weekend in April. Barnes has an Ohio State official visit set up for May 31-June 2, and Texas A&M and Oregon are also possible June OV's. 
    Barnes FaceTimed with Steve Sarkisian and Johnny Nansen earlier this week. 
    Jordan Coleman schedules OU OV
    The 6-5, 360 pound offensive tackle from Cedar Hill High will visit Texas this Saturday with brothers Devin Coleman and Isaiah Coleman. OnTexasFootball believes Jordan Coleman and Devin Coleman have committable offers from Texas right now. 
    The Longhorns enter the spring in a good spot with Oklahoma now entering the equation. Jordan Coleman told OnTexasFootball Wednesday that he has an official visit to Oklahoma locked in. 
    Coleman's official visit schedule consists of SMU in May, Baylor June 7-9, Oklahoma June 14-16 and Texas June 21-23.
    Keelon Russell
    Duncanville High 4-star quarterback Keelon Russell continues to see his recruitment take off, especially with SEC programs. The SMU pledge will make an unofficial visit to Texas A&M April 6, and the Aggies are starting to make a strong push. Russell will attend the Texas Longhorns Spring Game April 20, and has had multiple conversations with area recruiter Jeff Banks. Alabama is also now in regular contact, and a visit is on the table. 
    Russell has an official visit scheduled to Florida June 7-9. 
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