CJ Vogel

The NCAA Transfer Portal window re-opens April 15. With a new wave of free agency to begin in the next week and a half, it is a good time to take a look at where Texas sits on the scholarship counter. Reminder, Texas must be at or below the 85 scholarship number by the start of the season. *** Quarterback (3) JR. – Quinn Ewers RS. – FR Arch Manning FR. – Trey Owens Running Back (6) JR. – Jaydon Blue, Savion Red SO. – CJ Baxter, Tre Wisner FR. – Christian Clark, Jerrick Gibson Wide Receiver (10) SR. – Silas Bolden JR. – Isaiah Bond, Matthew Golden SO. – Johntay Cook, DeAndre Moore RS FR. – Ryan Niblett FR. – Aaron Butler, Freddie Dubose, Parker Livingstone, Ryan Wingo Tight End (6) SR. – Gunnar Helm, Juan Davis JR. – Amari Niblack RS FR. – Will Randle, Spencer Shannon FR. – Jordan Washington Offensive Line (18) SR. – Jake Majors, Hayden Conner JR. – Kelvin Banks, DJ Campbell, Cole Hutson, Max Merril, Cam Williams SO. – Malik Agbo, Connor Robertson, Neto Umeozulu RS FR. – Jaydon Chatman, Andre Cojoe, Trevor Goosby, Peyton Kirkland, Connor Stroh FR. – Brandon Baker, Daniel Cruz, Nate Kibble Defensive Line (9) SR. – Vernon Broughton, Alfred Collins, Tia Savea SO. – Jaray Bledsoe, Aaron Bryant, Zac Swanson RS FR. – Sydir Mitchell FR. – Melvin Hills, Alex January EDGE (10) SR. – Barryn Sorrell JR. – Ethan Burke, Justice Finkley, Trey Moore SO. – J'Mond Tapp RS FR. – Tausili Akana, Colton Vasek, Billy Walton FR. – Colin Simmons, Zina Umeozulu Linebacker (8) SR. – David Gbenda, Kendrick Blackshire, Morice Blackwell SO. – Anthony Hill Jr., Liona Lefua RS FR. – S'maje Burrell, Derion Gullette FR. – Tyanthony Smith Defensive Back (16) SR. – Jahdae Barron, Gavin Holmes, Andrew Mukuba JR. – Terrance Brooks, Jaylon Guilbeau, Austin Jordan, Michael Taaffe SO. – Jelani McDonald, Malik Muhammad, Derek Williams RS FR. – Warren Roberson FR. – Kobe Black, Xavier Filsaime, Jordon Johnson-Rubell, Wardell Mack, Santana Wilson Specialists (3) JR. – Lance St. Louis, Will Stone FR. – Michael Kern *** Texas sits at 89 scholarship plays as I type this out on April 3rd. Of course, this goes without having K Bert Auburn on scholarship at the moment as well. The Longhorns will need to get down to 85 scholarships by the beginning of the 2024 season. It goes without saying, but expect some attrition this spring, especially if Texas looks to add to their roster via the portal when the window opens. View full news

#BigHumans on campus this weekend: - Devin Coleman - Jordan Coleman - Tyler Thomas - John Mills

Just got off the phone with OnTexasFootball's Gerry Hamilton who relayed a pair of big humans will be making the trip to Austin this weekend for the Longhorns' recruiting festivities. 2025 Cedar Hill offensive linemen Jordan and Devin Coleman will trek south down i35 to Austin on Saturday. Texas has long been in pursuit of Jordan Coleman, a 6-foot-5 and 310-pound prospect, who received his offer back in June of 2023. Since then, Jordan has received 15 additional offers and now boasts over 20 to his recruitment. Devin Coleman, on the other hand, received his offer on February 19 and spent most of his 2023 season on the defensive side of ball as an interior defensive lineman. At 6-foot-5 and 325 pounds, Devin is beginning to get looks on offense now. Both have scheduled official visits for June 21-23. View full news

I loved this quote from Steve Sarkisian during Tuesday's media availability following practice No. 7 of the Longhorns' spring season. Sarkisian was asked if there were any early enrollees already being considered for leadership positions on the team. While Sarkisian mentioned that it is very early for those guys to jump that much into a position of command within the program, he did say he is pleased with how quickly they are becoming accustomed to practices on an every day basis. "I do think they are all working hard," Sarkisian said. "When you get to practice seven, there is a lot on their plate right now. When you think about it – if you are an offensive player, all of the offense that we have installed, and then you are trying to diagnose the defense and put those things together." Sarkisian added he was pleased with the effort and attentiveness of his early enrollees on campus. It certainly would make any head coach pleased to know he can go four-deep at any position and carry out scrimmages with plenty of depth at a moment's notice. "They are all working really hard," Sarkisian said. "I don't have a complaint about any of those guys. They are all doing a really good job and I am pleased with what they are putting into it." But as it pertains to one specific true freshman standing out, Sarkisian was quick to give WR Ryan Wingo his flowers. "I would say the one guy that has shown up the most in my eyes would be Ryan Wingo. I feel like in the last week, he has really made some plays and we have started to see the size, the speed and the athleticism." As Texas continues to sort out its wide receiver spot, one thing is for sure - Wingo is making his presence known early on. The Longhorns will be back on the practice field Thursday, which will mark the midway point of the spring practice session. Then Saturday, the team will return to the practice field for a more intense practice/scrimmage in front of 30+ recruits. Strong start to the career of Ryan Wingo as a Texas Longhorn. View full news

Fasusi Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16931029/655a9972ab9d78098812c051

The Texas Longhorns have made the cut for 2025 Lewisville OT Michael Fasusi in his top seven. Fasusi is expected on campus April 9 for an unofficial visit before returning to Austin in June for his official visit on the 21-23 weekend. Texas A&M has made some noise here after back to back weekend visits from the Lewisville star. However, Kyle Flood and the Longhorns have long prioritized Fasusi and made it known early he is atop of the Texas board. View full news

2025 Mater Dei RB Jordon Davison will be on campus this weekend per a source. A big weekend for the Texas staff gets even bigger with the addition of Davison to the visitor list. Davison is also scheduled to make an official visit to campus June 21-23, but this unofficial is a big opportunity for Texas to calm the momentum back from Ohio State following a weekend visit in Columbus. View full news

The Duncanville five-star was on campus today for the Texas Relays. Duncanville's notorious 4x100m relay team walked out of the event with a first place finish after yet another sub-40 second time this morning. Moore will return to Austin twice next month – April 6 and the spring game April 20. The LSU commit has a final four of Oregon, Ohio State, LSU and Texas. An interesting note from speaking with Moore is the proximity to home is something that Texas has above its competition in this race. The Texas staff speaks with Moore every day as you would expect. Texas freshman EDGE Colin Simmons swung by Mike A. Myers Stadium. He and Moore are very close and Simmons has been in his ear very often about his time on campus so far. An important factor at the moment. Expect official visit dates to be released early April. Moore had yet to announce anything final at the moment when I spoke with him. I see Texas as that 1B team in this recruitment at the moment and depending on how the visits go in April, things could get interesting quickly for the nation's No. 1 overall WR. View full news

Texas is looking elsewhere at the moment.

Osborne definitely has some juice to him.

Osborne Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17729135/65810b0d386ddb0ce8d84fff

A few recruiting updates ahead of the weekend. *** Texas will be hosting 2026 Forney RB Javian Osborne for an unofficial this weekend. Osborne has been a frequent visitor to Texas during his recruitment and was lsat campus for the Junior Day on January 20. Orborne rushed for 2231 yards and 39 rushing touchdowns in 2023. While Texas has a verbal pledge in the fold from Aledo RB Raycine Guillory Jr. the recruiting of running backs in this class has not slowed. *** Four-star 2025 OL Lamont Rogers is expected on campus Friday. Rogers was down in Austin last week for the Elite 11 and All-22 though did not stop by campus to see the staff. The Mesquite Horn prospect just visited Missouri a week ago. Texas has a bit of work to do here. Missouri, Texas A&M and Tennessee are schools to keep close eyes on at the moment. Rogers does have an official visit to Texas locked in for June 14–16. *** Texas Relays are this weekend at the Mike A. Myers Stadium behind DKR. The perfect blend of high school, college and professional track organizations will be in attendance for the four day event. A few high school prospects to keep an eye on that will be partaking in the track & field events this weekend: Duncanville WR Dakorien Moore Hitchcock WR Kelshaun Johnson Denton Ryan OL Ty Haywood View full news

10.5-inch hands. That's legit for a kid that young.

Meyer's Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19665053/658f7e0cbd6a8602a4f464a5

Texas will be hosting a handful of prospects on campus this weekend. However, a new name has surfaced as one that will also be making the trip to the 40 Acres. 2027 Waxahachie QB Jerry Meyer III will make his first trip to Austin. Meyer, who just moved in from Las Vegas, has not yet seen his recruitment blow up despite throwing for a Nevada state record 58 touchdowns and leading his high school to the class 2A State Championship a year ago. Regional schools have begun reaching out to Meyer following his move to the DFW area. Oklahoma, Baylor and Utah are other schools that have begun ramping up communication as well. There is also the possibility of a reclassification to the 2026 cycle here. View full news

That's a lot to ask for from a guy who hasn't lost any weight in a full calendar year.