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Big game going on at the Moody Center tonight! Texas will host #4 Houston in what could be a massive statement and resume boost for the Longhorns. Come join the conversation for the game tonight!

Also offered 2025 five star Caleb Cunningham from Mississippi last week as well!

Lifetime Longhorn Rod Babers and I get together for the latest episode of Talkin' Ball. Rod and I go in-depth about the new defensive analyst hire, ANOTHER 'Horns Down' controversy, what schemes Texas can learn from the Super Bowl contenders and more on this week's Talkin' Ball!

Steve Sarkisian and Chris Jackson extended an offer to five-star 2025 wide receiver Jaime Ffrench Jr. Monday evening. The 6-foot-1 playmaker out of Jacksonville, FL was previously committed to Alabama before re-opening his recruitment on January 14th. On the Texas perspective, Ffrench told me right after his offer he is very much looking forward to getting to Austin at some point soon. The earlier the better as many programs have already begun prioritizing him already. In the past week, Ffrench has been visited by South Carolina's Shane Beamer and WR coach Justin Stepp, Florida HC Billy Napier and Georgia's Kirby Smart. Hudl: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16592534/65791bac0c539603fcf8c85d View full news

A trio of Texas coaches were on campus in Calhoun, GA to see 2025 TE commit Emaree Winston. Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian, Jeff Banks and Tashard Choice were on the trail to stop by the Texas commits. Of course, the trio then flew out to Florida to see Brandon Brown. Winston tells me the visit with the staff very well. As for an upcoming visit? Winston said he hopes to be back in Austin for the Spring Game. You can expect to see that visit list become rather lengthy, with Winston starting off the list of visitors. View full news

Add a quick trip over to Eau Gallie, FL as well to see Brandon Brown.

It has been a busy month of recruiting for Steve Sarkisian and it is not slowing down anytime soon. Sarkisian brought two of his top recruiters with him to see TE commit Emaree Winston in Georgia this afternoon – Jeff Banks and Tashard Choice. Choice has been digging around in Georgia for the last week or so, having extended offers to five prospects on the trip. Sarkisian is expected in Saraland tomorrow to see QB commit KJ Lacey. View full news

It has been a busy month of recruiting for Steve Sarkisian and it is not slowing down anytime soon. https://twitter.com/e_wins2025/status/1752066525333438672 View full news

Christian Jones measurables

I traded messages with Melvin Hills about Baker. The two have yet to speak with one another, but Hills shared with me that he has heard great things about Coach Baker and he is comfortable with the move at DL coach and is looking forward to getting to campus.

Texas has extended an offer to 2026 Jacksonville, FL linebacker Simeon Caldwell. A 6-foot-3 and 190-pound linebacker has been a trending upwards on the recruiting trail as of late having earned offers from West Virginia and Louisville. Caldwell plays safety at times as well, so the length and versatility is something that we have seen the Texas staff prioritize over the last few cycles. Hudl: http://www.hudl.com/v/2MEv8u

Sure is! Really excited for the fellas to get to play for Coach Dodge. Great replacement for Coach Ross who was a brilliant mind in his own right.

Grant’s last couple of follows on Instagram are interesting as well.

The NFL Draft conversation is about to get louder and louder over the next couple of days. There are eight Texas Longhorns participating in the All-Star games in preparation for the Draft. Reese's Senior Bowl WR Jordan Whittington OL Christian Jones DL T'Vondre Sweat DL Byron Murphy LB Jaylan Ford East-West Shrine Bowl RB Jonathon Brooks TE Ja'Tavion Sanders CB Ryan Watts **** Byron Murphy will not be participating this week as he is still recovering from a late season injury. Ja'Tavion Sanders and Jonathon Brooks are not participating in workouts either according to the East-West Shrine game roster. CB Ryan Watts turned on the jets in the first practice session. This was a question mark for Watts, good to see him answering some questions ahead of the Combine. By money opportunities for Jaylan Ford, Jordan Whittington and Ryan Watts. View full news

A big visitor added to the A&M list. Texas has a strong start here.

I really like the start to the 2025 class for Texas. They can be picky from here on as well.

Following the massive junior day in Austin a week ago, it is worth taking a look at what the Longhorns will be competing against. Texas A&M hosted a talented group of prospects this weekend for a smaller, intimate junior day of their own. A good number of those prospects were in Austin last week and will be competitive recruitments moving forward. A quick rundown of the A&M visitors this weekend: *** RB Jordon Davison WR Ashton Ansley WR Tanook Hines WR Kelshaun Johnson OL Tyler Thomas OL Ty Haywood OL Lamont Rogers OL Ryan Fodje OL Jonte Newman DL Xavier Ukponu LB Elijah Bo Barnes LB Kelvion Riggins - Committed to A&M CB Caleb Chester S Deyjohn Pettaway - Committed to A&M ATH Michael Terry III A couple of familiar names here. The big one to me is Elijah Bo Barnes out of Dallas Skyline. Texas is heavily pursuing the talented linebacker and recently were able to see him three times in the past week. Ashton Ansley, Tyler Thomas and Xavier Ukponu were on campus last week as well. Texas offered Michael Terry III last weekend on the junior day. He immediately mentioned a top three of TCU, Texas Tech and Texas. Lamont Rogers is a big name to keep an eye on. Also on the offensive line are a pair of Bridgeland offensive linemen – Jonte Newman and Ryan Fodje. Texas offered Fodje last weekend on the trip to Austin. The pair will take visits together, also headed to Houston next weekend. *** Oklahoma had a busy weekend as well. Similarly to A&M, a bit smaller of a visit day compared to Texas' a week ago. WR Emmanuel Choice DL Landon Rink EDGE Max Granville LB Jonah Williams CB Cobey Sellers Jonah Williams is the biggest name here. He was unable to make it to Austin a week ago, however Oklahoma does a fine job here to get him up to Norman. Texas' chances are taking a hit the longer it takes to get him back to Austin. Landon Rink of course is a familiar name in the 2025 class. Lancaster's Emmanuel Choice is going to be a big name as well. The 6-foot-4 wide receiver has really begun popping in the recruiting world and Oklahoma is confident in their pursuit of the playmaker. Texas hosted Cobey Sellers last weekend as well, though similarly to Choice, the Sooners feel good about where they sit for the Shadow Creek cornerback. View full news

A little second half action is right around the corner. Texas put together a strong run towards the end of the first half, but lots of work to go in Provo.

He was retired for a bit. But like most great coaches, tough to stay away from the game.

That height and wingspan is legit!