Gerry Hamilton

The Texas coaching staff has been making school stops from coast-to-coast this week with a number of new offers going out in the 2025 and 2026 classes. OnTexasFootball begins Friday morning with some notes and nuggets. New DL offer Josiah Sharma has Texas ties On Thursday the Longhorns extended an offer out west to 6-5, 300-pound defensive tackle Josiah Sharma (Folsom, Calif.). Linebackers coach Johnny Nansen met with Sharma and the Folsom coaching staff and extended the offer shortly after. A two-way player for his school, Sharma has seen a flurry of offers come in lately from programs such as Alabama, Washington, Oregon, Ole Miss and more. The Texas one, however, caught his attention. Sharma is originally from the Lone Star State and living here for years before moving to California. Not to mention he has family in Austin as well. Now the three-star prospect plans to head to campus soon for a visit. "I used to live in Arlington," he said. "All my family is in Texas, so absolutely, 100-percent I'm visiting." - Blake Munroe Texas offers North Crowley 2025 fast riser Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian and running backs coach Tashard Choice stopped by North Crowley Thursday. Junior linebacker Jonathan Cunningham caught the eye of new Texas Co-DC and linebackers coach Johnny Nansen early in his tenure. And Sarkisian officially extended an offer Thursday. "It’s a honor to receive an offer by Texas,” Cunningham said. “Not too many of high school players get this opportunity to go compete at the next level. Getting an offer from Texas and being from Texas is a blessing in disguise." Cunningham, who is 6-3, 190, has been gaining national traction in January. Texas joins Miami, Utah, SMU, TCU, Houston, Arkansas and Oregon State in offering. That list is expected to grow to 20+ by the end of the spring evaluation period. - Gerry Hamilton Kenny Baker on the road There has been a constant theme amongst the early responses from recruits in regards to new Texas DL Coach Kenny Baker: Energy and relatability. Baker stopped by DFW yesterday to see Dilan Battle and Xavier Ukponu in person for the first time. Baker is now up to seven visits on the trail as a member of the Texas Longhorn staff: Xavier Ukponu Dilan Battle Chace Sims Landon Rink Zion Williams Floyd Guidry Carmello Brooks We posted the quote from Landon Rink that mentioned the high energy Coach Baker brought to the meeting on Tuesday. I am here to echo that sentiment following conversations with several other prospects Baker has visited. Xavier Ukponu mentioned specifically that he felt like he could relate very well to Baker and mentioned the two had a lot in common. It has been a very strong start to the recruiting trail for the former Miami Dolphin assistant. It is worth noting that just one of Baker's visits has been accompanied by another Texas Coach – Sarkisian joined him to see Dilan Battle at Mansfield Timberview. - C.J. Vogel Blake Gideon in Arizona Texas returned to Desert Edge, AZ this week to see 2025 CB Jamar Beal-Goines, this time with Blake Gideon who followed up Terry Joseph's visit from last week. Texas still has yet to offer Beal-Goines, but there have been discussions on getting the 6-foot cornerback to campus for a visit. No discussion about the Arizona corner would be complete without mentioning his speed, which has become more of a priority with the Texas staff over the last cycle. Beal-Goines boats 10.6 speed in the 100m. Oregon, USC, Arizona, Michigan State and Texas A&M have offered in the last week. - CJ Vogel View full news

Spot on. The OL position is absolutely loaded in 2025. DL has quality depth. Maybe not as many high-end guys like OL. For Texas, OU, Texas A&M and LSU ... enough talent and depth to go around

I would have Kelshaun Johnson (Hitchcock High) in that conversation. He's got real speed/shifty quickness that Sarkisian has coveted to this point. Would say the WR board is still developing and likely will through the spring headed into June OV's... Texas seemingly has some guys higher than Marsh and Taz WIlliams, as of right now.

Good question! I'll put some of that together soon in various stories ... great topics

Okay guys... this is exactly the level of athletic ability with "SEC body/frame" Texas needs to target in 2025. Need to find 4-5 guys this level to get one IMO. I'm a big on this tape right here. He's got ++initial movement skills at his size, and he's not even maximizing his stance right now... when he gets his ass above his shoulders, he's going to be able to create so much initial power/quickness combo. Love this offer.

Yep! If he's not an ascender in rankings in 2025, I'll be very surprised. Too much upside to not be.

Yeah, who knows lol Three guys in 2025 that should be 4-star guys in the state that aren't right now IMO DL Floyd Guidry (Spring High) CB/DB Courtland Guillory (Klein Oak) LB Jonathan Cunningham (North Crowley)

It’s a fun topic for sure … Burton lived it lol

I do think that is still in the balance. Hills is a developmental player that needs a solid year to add 15-20 quality pounds. He will be 6-3, 300 on day … but not as a true freshman getting a second portal DT is so key

That would surprise me if he goes that high. And I love B Murph Would be hellacious for him ... overcoming lack of arm length, a tad short and not as overly twitchy as guys that go that high. He's going to be so impressive in the interview portion of the process.

Great time to cover Horns recruiting. The SEC move is going to be awesome for the entire fan base

Thank you very much! Going to be a lot of fun

Couldn't agree with you more ... in fact, I think Texas should recruit South Georgia ... ATL area is really difficult right now. And there is so much Power 5 talent in the Peach State right now.

Not that I have heard. Will double check

Turntine can be so very good if he keeps working towards his ceiling ... he's got everything Power 5 OL coaches covet in a OT

This kid is a stud ... big time talent IMO. Top300 in the country level kid IMO.

Isaiah Bond for me too ... should thrive in Sark's offense. Legit scary speed ... confidence grew as season went on in 2023

This will be his first cycle of recruiting national type kids and real SEC battles ... From the person I spoke with that has worked with Coach Baker, he believes he will do very well. Said he's a strong communicator ... gets the younger kids. Felt like some Tashard Choice similarities, with the understanding there aren't many personalities like Choice.

Great to have you!

lol Definitely think Pettijohn has Texas on top or top 2 right now!

I think the two Texas is after the most in state right now is Riley Pettijohn (McKinney High) and Elijah Barnes (Dallas Skyline) . Shadow Creek's Anthony Williams is a commit. He's more of an OLB than EDGE body type. Sark and Pettijohn Wednesday ...

No doubt. His dad played DT at TCU for Gary P. Think Texas has a pretty strong football/academics appeal to him right now, but long ways to go. He will be a pre-med student IMO.

Haha. I wish! Sugar addict here ... donuts, chocolate, etc...