Gerry Hamilton

He has so much confidence ... if that carries over to fearlessness ... I love where he could go as a WR/punt return man

Alex Foster signs with Baylor

That’s where I come out at Filsaime … if he shows that, high NFL draft pick potential I also like Jordon Johnson-Rubell to play early. He comes in ready mentally and physically from IMG Academy … and he was a leader of that team. Those guys normally perform well and consistently at the P5 level

Love the pipeline grade A+ at RB … Think Texas hit home runs at scheme fit and in the SEC

BTW, Jones made a great decision to come back for a final season

Major post Senior Bowl move for Christian Jones!

It’s great discussion. In the last couple of years I have moved more to the opinion of a guy the talent level of a Ryan Williams being a strong positive to get out of HS a year early. NIL obviously a driving force in the change, but also he’s going to dominate another year of HS for 1,700 yards receiving without truly being pushed at that level. If a player is mature enough to handle the move, then the along advantage of NIL while developing in a college S&C program while probably making bigger strides in on field development is a win for the player and college staff.

Like that Tier 1!

Will post any news of note here … Former Washington S signee Josh Lair inks with Baylor

Texas wanted more of bigger body and experienced player vs guy to develop

Texas is definitely on more guys in the Houston Area in 2025 ... some of that is because it's a better/deeper cycle in the Houston area. DFW has been way ahead talent wise in recent cycles IMO.

I'm not so sure on the starters. Ideally, Sydir Mitchell will take a big step. Starting Mitchell and Collins is SEC size. Savea next man, Broughton, Bryant to anchor against run. Bledsoe is the wild card Texas will add at least one more "SEC body/talent" in the portal after the spring IMO.

The Texas Longhorns will end the February signing period with a third straight top 6 ranked class in the recruiting industry. The Longhorns inked the No. 5 ranked class in 2022, No. 3 in 2023 and No. 6 in the 2024 cycle. Texas fans have seen plenty of changes on the recruiting trail under Steve Sarkisian and staff ahead of the move to the SEC. There has been a concerted effort to recruit nationally, with a focus on the Southeast Region and the West Coast. OnTexasFootball breaks down the trio of top 6 classes by the states, regions of Texas and positions. Prospects Signed (75) 2022 Class - 28 2023 Class - 25 2024 Class - 22 Prospects from in state - 47 (62.7%) Prospects from out of state - 28 (37.3%) In state breakdown by region DFW - 26 (55.3%) CenTexas - 9 (19.1%) Greater Houston - 7 (14.9%) Golden Triangle/SE - 2 East Texas - 1 San Antonio/South Texas - 1 West Texas/Panhandle - 1 States Texas has signed a prospect the last three classes Texas - 47 California - 6 (signed two prospects in each of last three classes) Louisiana - 6 (signed a prospect in all three classes) Florida - 5 Arizona - 4 Alabama - 1 Hawaii - 1 Mississippi - 1 Missouri - 1 New Jersey - 1 Utah - 1 Washington - 1 High schools with two or more signed in last three classes Duncanville and Austin Westlake - 3 Mater Dei (Calif.), IMG Academy (Fla.), South Oak Cliff, DeSoto, Denton Ryan, Waco Connally, Allen, Isadore Newman (La.) - 2 The 75 signees have come from 63 high schools, all told. DFW High Schools Texas has signed a prospect (20) Duncanville DeSoto South Oak Cliff Red Oak Arlington Bowie Arlington Martin Arlington Seguin Grand Prairie Mansfield Timberview North Crowley Richland High Aledo Allen McKinney High Little Elm Denton Ryan Lovejoy Melissa Frisco High Frisco Wakeland Prospects signed by position the last three classes Quarterback - 3 (one each class) Running back - 5 Wide receiver - 8 Tight end - 3 Offensive line - 15 Defensive line - 7 EDGE - 8 Linebacker - 7 Defensive back - 14 Athlete - 2 Kicker - 1 Punter - 1 Long snapper - 1 Number of prospects that have hit the portal 2022 class - 8 View full news

Think we have seen some start to the growth process for Dillon, but just me. He has improved at the FT line and in the mid-range ... but his best basketball has always been way out in front of him. The major issue for Texas and Mitchell is he's not a college wing, and Texas doesn't have one this year. Texas struggles at home continue to baffle. A night where Max Abmas just couldn't buy an open look, which happens about three nights over a 35 game season.

For sure Ray. He's a funny kid. Has an interest in theatre too. He's a well rounded human at a young age.

Good call! Maybe a Thursday topic.

Signing Day: OnTexasFootball 2024 Class Rankings Steve Sarkisian will step to the mic around 11 a.m. central today to talk at length about the 2024 recruiting class. The class of 22 is expected to finish as the No. 6 ranked class trailing only Georgia, Alabama, Ohio State, Oregon and Miami. Texas’ 22 signees are are tied with Ohio State for the least among the top 6 classes. Georgia (28), Alabama (26), Oregon (27) and Miami (27) all signed at least four more prospects than the Longhorns. OnTexasFootball ranks the players in the class within some categories that will always impact Texas recruiting moving forward. OnTexasFootball final rankings for the class have two 5-stars, 16 4-stars and four 3-stars. OnTexasFootball 5-stars Colin Simmons, EDGE, Duncanville (Texas) High OnTexasFootball Ranking: 5-star Simmons is by far the top edge rushing prospect the Longhorns have signed in the Steve Sarkisian era. Up to around 240 pounds, look for Simmons to settle around 250-255 over time with high-end twitch and bend. Ryan Wingo, WR, Saint Louis (Mo.) St. Louis University OnTexasFootball Ranking: 5-star If Wingo maximizes his talent, he has high-ceiling NFL potential. There are not many prospects at 6-1.5, 205-210 pounds that have the initial movement skills, twitch, vertical ability and body control like Wingo. AD Mitchell was a low 4-star coming out of high school, and is knocking on the door of being a first round selection. Wingo has even more upside. The SEC Flips Xavier Filsaime, S, McKinney (Texas) High OnTexasFootball Ranking: 4-star Filsaime is already turning heads in Austin. He’s will be physically ready to compete from day one. The McKinney staff left little doubt how self-motivated Filsaime was on a November visit to the school. Filsaime was the second of two Florida flips in the class. Wardell Mack, CB, Marrero (La.) John Ehret OnTexasFootball Ranking: 4-star Mack is a name that has already been mentioned by OTF’s C.J. Vogel as impressing early on. Mack has very good arm length for his height to go with high-end ball skills. The first of two flips from Florida, Mack will be defensive back only focused for the first time as a player this spring. Tyanthony Smith, LB, Jasper (Texas) High OnTexasFootball Ranking: 4-star The Texas A&M flip needs some time to develop physically, but his football speed is tailor-made for the SEC. He also possesses a 79-inch wingspan at 6-1.5. A lot of upside to go with some of the same characteristics Jaylan Ford possesses around the game. IMG Academy duo Jerrick Gibson, RB, Gainesville (Fla.) IMG Academy OnTexasFootball Ranking: 4-star Of all the signees, Gibson headed to Austin with the body type most ready for Power 5 football. Gibson is a very compact 5-9.5 and 215’ish. Taking on a linebacker in the hole will not be an issue for the Sunshine State back. Tashard Choice went into Florida and beat out the in-state powers two years in a row for one of the best backs in the country. Jordon Johnson-Rubell, S, Fort Worth (Texas) IMG Academy OnTexasFootball Ranking: 4-star JJ-R has as good of instincts as any player in the class. What did the IMG Academy staff love most about him? Leadership, versatility to play in the box vs. the run and play the pass from hash to boundary. Talent maximization will not be in question. Going back to Cali Brandon Baker, OT, Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei OnTexasFootball Ranking: 4-star Baker will begin his career at right tackle, but look for Texas to cross train him at both tackle spots. The same as Texas has done with Cameron Williams. Look for Baker to make big strength gains the next few months. Aaron Butler, WR, Calabasas (Calif.) High OnTexasFootball Ranking: 4-star Butler was a highly enough thought of prospect in the cycle that he was committed to both USC and Deion Sanders at Colorado prior to signing with Texas. After the catch, Butler will be among the best at Texas. He’s got elite shiftiness with ball in hand. Bijan Robinson’s home state Christian Clark, RB, Phoenix (Az.) Mountain Pointe OnTexasFootball Ranking: 4-star How motivated is Clark to be a very good player? He did what few do in the state of Arizona - went through all the hoops to graduate high school early. Clark will be the most violent cutter between the tackles in the program from practice one this spring. Santana Wilson, CB, Scottsdale (Az.) Desert Mountain OnTexasFootball Ranking: 4-star The son of former NFL safety and current NFL executive Adrian Wilson is a rare May graduate in the class. He possesses good arm length at the position, and like Terrance Brooks will head to Texas having grown up with a former NFL safety to learn the game from. DFW area dominance continues The Longhorns signed six players from the DFW area all told. That does not include Jordon Johnson-Rubell, who finished high school in the Sunshine State. Daniel Cruz, OC/IOL, North Richland Hills (Texas) Richland OnTexasFootball Ranking: 4-star Cruz has everything Kyle Flood is looking for at center. Overcomes lack of ideal arm length with elite natural strength, quickness in movement skills and reactions, football intelligence, motor/effort and brings some of the toughness/nastiness on the field that Kasey Studdard did. Zina Umeozulu, EDGE, Allen (Texas) High OnTexasFootball Ranking: 4-star The 6-foot-5, 230-pounder had a strong Under Armour All-America week performance. His length and quickness combination makes for a high ceiling. If he pushes for early playing time with the experience in front of him, watch out. Alex January, DL, Duncanville (Texas) High OnTexasFootball Ranking: 4-star January had a tremendous senior season for the Panthers taking home District Defensive Player of the Year honors in an absolutely loaded district of talented defensive prospects. OTF’s C.J. Vogel has already heard some positives about January in the short time he’s been in Austin. Already on campus, January will have the opportunity to play his way into the rotation as a freshman. Parker Livingston, WR, Lucas (Texas) Lovejoy OnTexasFootball Ranking: 4-star Livingstone had a tremendous season opener before suffering a season ending foot injury the following week. Has height, length, enough vertical speed, body control and strong hands. He will just need to have a little patience in year one. Trio from Houston Trey Owens, QB, Cypress (Texas) Cy-Fair OnTexasFootball Ranking: 4-star Owens enrolled at Texas around 6-5 and 230 pounds. He showed improved movement skills in the pocket as a senior with the ability to make all the throws. Possesses very good trajectory and timing on vertical throws. He enrolled at Texas in a near perfect developmental timeline. Jordan Washington, TE, Houston (Texas) Langham Creek OnTexasFootball Ranking: 4-star Washington got serious about football in the last couple of years. And that made him a nationally recruited prospect in short order. Washington should look fluid and athletic at 6-4 and 250 pounds in time. He has the ability to help stretch the field from the tight end position. Nate Kibble, IOL, Humble (Texas) Atascocita OnTexasFootball Ranking: 3-star Kibble possesses long arms for his height (likely 6-2.5). He’s a rare four-year starter at the 6A level in Texas on the offensive line. Matching physicality at the Power 5 level should not be an issue. Huge win in CenTex Kobe Black, CB, Waco (Texas) Connally OnTexasFootball Ranking: 4-star Seeing Kobe Black at the Under Armour All-America practices, he hasn’t truly begun to scratch the surface physically. Black at 6-foot-2 and around 210 pounds down the line wouldn’t be a surprise. OnTexasFootball’s Rod Babers loves the patience of Black at the position. He will be one singular position focused for the first time this spring. One from San Antonio Freddie Dubose Jr., WR, Spring Branch (Texas) Smithson Valley OnTexasFootball Ranking: 3-star Make no mistake, Dubose is a high-end 4-star pure athlete if fully healthy. One college head coach that recruited him called him a “freak athlete”. If that comes out at Texas, he will out perform his OTF ranking. St. Thomas Aquinas represented Michael Kern, P, Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) St. Thomas Aquinas OnTexasFootball Ranking: 3-star If Jeff Banks chooses not to go to the portal this spring for a punter, that will tell Texas fans just how high he is on Kern’s ability to come in and handle duties as a freshman. Will he stay or go? One prospect remains in a little limbo if he will remain in the class. That is OnTexasFootball 3-star and Lafayette (La.) Christian defensive lineman Melvin Hills. Hills spoke with new defensive line coach Kenny Baker last Friday, but had yet to speak with Steve Sarkisian as of Tuesday afternoon. Class breakdown by state This breakdown is by where players graduated from high school. Jordon Johnson-Rubell is from Fort Worth, but graduated from IMG Academy in Florida. Texas - 12 Florida - 3 Louisiana - 2 California - 2 Arizona - 2 Missouri - 1 Class Breakdown by area in Texas We will once again leave Jordon Johnson-Rubell out of this breakdown. DFW - 6 Greater Houston - 3 Golden Triangle/Southeast Texas - 1 CenTex - 1 San Antonio/South Texas - 1 View full news

Agree with this. I would say Brandon Harris has the GM title. Sark and Jeff Banks run the organization.

That's well done!

Was traveling and missed the game. But I can say based on everything all season, Hunter's lack of development is just a killer for this team. He's exactly the same player he was when he got to Texas. And he was never going to be a PG that made plays off the bounce to draw two defenders and make the correctly timed passes, but he hasn't added anything to his game ... he has needed a floater in the worst way (any 6-0 PG needs one in todays game)... games like last night from watching clips is exactly why. 33 minutes and zero points on 0-8 from a guy that has a lot of playmaking opportunities will get you beat every night.

Like his upside. Was coming off the knee injury that slowed his start to the year ... wish he was more productive at the same time ... in the district games against North Shore and Atascocita plus the playoff run (7 games) ... he recorded 18 tackles, three tackles for loss and two sacks. Would like to some a production uptick as a senior. And I do think that will happen, but need to see to what level. More than a year removed from the knee injury, adding strength to frame, etc... he should be a much more productive player in 2024.

He looks very good right now on the hoof for sure. He will probably play at 300-305 come September. Very strong looking frame with length building right now.

True story!