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OTF was told Tuesday night that Conroe (Texas) High 4-star CB Dorian Brew remained in talks with Texas on an official visit, but had yet to finalize a date. As of last night, Brew was not expected to be in Austin this weekend. He currently has Oregon scheduled for this weekend. Brew has had Ohio State on the scheduled June 21-23 for a while.

Hook ‘Em! Texas has earned a commitment from 2025 Fort Bend Marshall CB Caleb Chester following his official visit to Texas last weekend. The Longhorns led for the 6-foot-1 cornerback coming into the weekend and made a strong enough impression on the visit for Chester to shut things down for good. Chester was slated to officially visit Texas A&M and Arkansas over the next two weekends, so for the Longhorns to get him to shut things down was quite the victory. Chester brings great length and athleticism out wide.There is plenty to like on tape and still room for development for the next level. Of course, the addition of Chester to the 2025 class helps the Longhorns with 2026 DB Isaiah Williams and LB Noriel Dominguez as well. Texas is up to 11 commits in the class with two massive official visit weekends slate for the next two weeks as well. View full news story

Note on Michael Terry III San Antonio (Texas) Alamo Heights 4-star athlete Michael Terry III will begin his OV to Texas A&M earlier than expected. This will not be a full weekend OV. The Terry family is scheduled to arrive in College Station today/tonight, and have the two day visit Thursday through Saturday. Texas A&M has taken the Thursday through Saturday approach with a few prospects in the 2025 cycle. Notes Terry and family have been in contact with Texas multiple times since the OV. Texas has reiterated that the 6-3, 217 pounder has a spot in the Texas class all the way until signing day in December if he waits to make a decision. Texas, Texas A&M and Nebraska all remain squarely in the mix. Terry and family are not in a rush to make a decision, There remains talk in the family about a fall decision. That is subject to change, of course, as many prospects end up backing off that timeline and committing prior to senior season. The NIL part of the recruitment has yet to truly begin.

2025 Oaks Christian EDGE Hayden Lowe has committed to USC following his official visit this weekend. Texas was scheduled to receive an official visit June 14-16 and had previously been considered a school to watch in this recruitment. It remains to be seen if that visit will still take place.

Cocoa (Fla.) High 4-star EDGE & FSU commit Javion Hilson told OTF that FSU and Texas are the top two after his OV to Austin.

Texas A&M has snagged a commitment from Lancaster, CA cornerback Adonyss Currie. Texas had yet to get Currie onto campus for a visit, but I do believe there was an attempt to push for Currie at some point in this cycle. While Currie joins the Texas A&M class, that does not mean the Longhorns are facing a shape up on their cornerback board. Dorian Brew, Kade Phillips, and Aidan Anding remain on the table for Texas moving forward.

With the commitments of Jordan and Devin Coleman, the June official visitors list has been trimmed. Dickinson (Texas) High IOL Tyler Thomas will no longer visit Texas. Atlanta (Ga.) Westlake OL Juan Gaston is still being rumored to be visiting Texas. That is not happening.

Texas QB commit KJ Lacey dropped his highlights from his spring game at Saraland HS. Only four drives, but three ended up in touchdowns and Lacey finished with an impressive stat line on the afternoon. Lacey is set to officially visit Texas June 21–23.

The Big 12 conference has announced its first and second team All-Conference rosters following the conclusion of the regular season. Texas received nine honorees, with Max Belyeu earning the Big 12 Player of the Year Award. **** Player of the Year: Max Belyeu, Texas Pitcher of the Year: Payton Tolle, TCU Freshman of the Year: Dominic Voegele, Kansas Newcomer of the Year: Payton Tolle, TCU Coach of the Year: Skip Johnson, Oklahoma All-Big 12 First Team 😄 Jake English, Kansas IF: Brady Day, Kansas State IF: Michael Snyder, Oklahoma IF: Jalin Flores, Texas IF: Jared Thomas, Texas IF: JJ Wetherholt, West Virginia OF: Carson Benge, Oklahoma State OF: Zach Ehrhard, Oklahoma State OF: Max Belyeu, Texas DH: Easton Carmichael, Oklahoma UT: Josh Kross, Cincinnati SP: Braden Davis, Oklahoma SP: Brian Holiday, Oklahoma State SP: Payton Tolle, TCU* SP: Derek Clark, West Virginia RP: Gage Boehm, Texas RP: Ben Abeldt, TCU *- unanimous selection All-Big 12 Second Team C: Kevin Bazzell, Texas Tech IF: Kodey Shojinaga, Kansas IF: Kaelen Culpepper, Kansas State IF: Colin Brueggemann, Oklahoma State IF: Peyton Powell, Texas IF: Reed Chumley, West Virginia OF: Cary Arbolida, Houston OF: Bryce Madron, Oklahoma OF: Nolan Schubart, Oklahoma State DH: Wesley Jordan, Baylor UT: Christian Mitchelle, Cincinnati UT: Justin Murray, Houston SP: Dom Stagliano, UCF SP: Reese Dutton, Kansas SP: Dominic Voegele, Kansas SP: Kyson Witherspoon, Oklahoma SP: Sam Garcia, Oklahoma State RP: Tyson Neighbors, Kansas State RP: Robert Cranz, Oklahoma State *** The Longhorns earned five honorable mentions as well – Rylan Galvan, Will Gasparino, Max Grubbs, Jared Thomas, and Ace Whitehead. Texas will play Texas Tech Tuesday night in round one of the Big 12 Conference tournament.

Updated June Official Visitors List OnTexasFootball currently has 40 prospects with official visit dates locked in for June official visits. Here is the updated list. June 7-9 Kaleb Edwards, TE, El Dorado Hills (Calif.) Oak Ridge OnTexasFootball ranking: 3-star Official visit schedule: UCLA May 10-12, Washington May 31-June 2, Texas June 7-9 and Oregon June 21-23 Caleb Chester, CB, Missouri City (Texas) Marshall OnTexasFootball ranking: 3-star Official visit schedule: Texas June 7-9, Arkansas June 14-16, Texas A&M June 21-23 Dorian Brew, CB, Conroe (Texas) High OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star Official visit schedule: Texas June 7-9 and Ohio State June 21-23 June 14-16 Rickey Stewart, RB, Tyler (Texas) Chapel Hill #AllGasNoBrakes OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star Kelshaun Johnson, WR, Hitchcock (Texas) High OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star Official visit schedule: Penn State May 31-June 2, Texas Tech June 7-9, Texas June 14-16, USC June 21-23 Andrew Marsh, WR, Katy (Texas) Jordan OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star Official visit schedule: Washington May 31-June 2, USC June 7-9, Texas June 14-16 and Oklahoma June 21-23 Daylan McCutcheon, WR, Lucas (Texas) Lovejoy OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star Official visit schedule: USC June 7-9, Texas June 14-16 and Ohio State June 21-23 Nick Brooks, OT, Cedar Rapids (Ia.) John F. Kennedy OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star Official visit schedule: Georgia May 31-June 2, USC June 7-9, Texas June 14-16 and Iowa June 21-23 Lamont Rogers, OT, Mesquite (Texas) Horn OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star Official visit schedule: Missouri May 31-June 2, Texas A&M June 7-9 and Texas June 14-16 John Mills, IOL, San Francisco (Calif.) St. Ignatius OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star Official visit schedule: Nebraska April 26-28, California May 23-25, Washington May 31-June 2, Florida June 7-9 and Texas June 14-16 Brandon Brown, DL, Melbourne (Fla.) Eau Gallie #AllGasNoBrakes OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star Official visit schedule: Florida May 31-June 2, Tennessee June 7-9, Texas June 14-16, USC June 21-23 Myron Charles, DL, Port Charlotte (Fla.) High OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star Official visit schedule: Florida May 31-June 2, Miami June 7-9, Texas June 14-16 and FSU June 21-23 Josiah Sharma, DL, Folsom (Calif.) High OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star Official visit schedule: Washington May 10-12, Texas June 14-16 and Alabama June 21-23 Kevin Wynn, DL, Greensboro (Ga.) Greene County OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star Official visit schedule: Georgia May 31-June 2, South Carolina June 7-9, Texas June 14-16 and Florida State June 21-23 Hayden Lowe, EDGE, Westlake Village (Calif.) Oaks Christian OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star Official visit schedule: Georgia May 17-19, Miami May 31-June 2, Oregon June 7-9, Texas June 14-16 and USC June 21-23 Lance Jackson, EDGE, Texarkana (Texas) Pleasant Grove #AllGasNoBrakes OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star Smith Orogbo, EDGE, Alief (Texas) Hastings OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star Official visit schedule: SMU May 17-19 and Texas June 14-16 Riley Pettijohn, LB, McKinney (Texas) High OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star Official visit schedule: FSU May 31-June 2, Texas June 14-16 and USC June 21-23 Jonathan Cunningham, LB, Fort Worth (Texas) North Crowley OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star Official visit schedule: SMU May 3-5, Arizona State June 7-9, Texas June 14-16 and Kansas June 21-23 June 21-23 K.J. Lacey, QB, Saraland (Ala.) High #AllGasNoBrakes OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star Note: Auburn, USC and Ole Miss remain in contact. James Simon, RB, Shreveport (La.) Calvary Baptist OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star Official visit schedule: Texas June 21-23 Jaime Ffrench, WR, Jacksonville (Fla.) Mandarin OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star Official visit schedule: LSU May 31-June 2, Miami June 7-9, Tennessee June 14-16 and Texas June 21-23 Kaliq Lockett, WR, Sachse (Texas) High OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star Official visit schedule: LSU May 31-June 2, USC June 7-9, FSU June 14-16 and Texas June 21-23 Marcus Harris, WR, Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star Official visit schedule: Georgia May 18-20, Alabama May 31-June 2, Tennessee June 7-9, Oregon June 14-16 and Texas June 21-23 Emaree Winston, TE, Calhoun (Ga.) High #AllGasNoBrakes OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star Nick Townsend, TE, Dekaney (Texas) High OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star Official visit schedule: Arizona State April 26-28, USC May 31-June 2, Alabama June 7-9, Texas A&M June 14-16 and Texas June 21-23 Kiotti Armstrong, TE, Jasper (Texas) High OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star Official visit schedule: Auburn May 31-June 2, LSU June 7-9, Texas A&M June 14-16 and Texas June 21-23 Michael Fasusi, OT, Lewisville (Texas) High OnTexasFootball ranking: 5-star Official visit schedule: Texas A&M June 7-9, Oklahoma June 14-16 and Texas June 21-23 Jackson Christian, IOL, Port Neches (Texas) Port Neches-Groves OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star Official visit schedule: Texas A&M June 14-16, Texas June 21-23 Tyler Thomas, IOL, Dickinson (Texas) High OnTexasFootball ranking: 3-star Official visit schedule: Texas A&M June 14-16, Texas June 21-23 Jordan Coleman, OT, Cedar Hill (Texas) High OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star Official visit schedule: SMU May 17-19, Oklahoma June 7-9, Baylor June 14-16 and Texas June 21-23 Devin Coleman, IOL, Cedar Hill (Texas) High OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star Official visit schedule: SMU May 17-19, Baylor June 14-16, Texas June 21-23 Zion Williams, DL, Lufkin (Texas) High OnTexasFootball ranking: 4–star Official visit schedule: TCU May 3-5, LSU June 14-16, Texas June 21-23 Derry Norris, DL, Port Orange (Fla.) Spruce Creek OnTexasFootball ranking: 4–star Official visit schedule: Georgia Tech May 31-June2, Miami June 7-9, Minnesota June 14-16 and Texas June 21-23 (Likely to be locked in Friday) D.J. Sanders, DL, Bellville (Texas) High OnTexasFootball ranking: 4–star Official visit schedule: Texas A&M June 14-16 and Texas June 21-23 Damien Shanklin, EDGE, Indianapolis (In.) Warren Central OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star Official visit schedule: Ohio State May 31-June 2, Tennessee June 14-16, Texas June 21-23 Marco Jones, EDGE, Danville (Calif.) San Ramon Valley OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star Official visit schedule: Ohio State May 31-June 2, Tennessee June 14-16, Texas June 21-23 Elijah Barnes, LB, Dallas (Texas) Skyline #AllGasNoBrakes OnTexasFootball ranking: 4–star Matai Tagoa'i, LB, San Clemente (Calif.) High - *USC commit OnTexasFootball ranking: 4–star Official visit schedule: Washington May 31-June 2, Utah June 14-16 and Texas June 21-23 Kade Phillips, DB, Missouri City (Texas) Hightower OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star Official visit schedule: Baylor April 26-28, Texas A&M June 7-9, LSU June 14-16 and Texas June 21-23 Aidan Anding, CB, Ruston (La.) High OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star Official visit schedule: Miami May 31-June 2, Arkansas June 14-16 and Texas June 21-23 Devin Williams, CB, Buford (Ga.) High - *Auburn commit OnTexasFootball ranking: 4-star Official visit schedule: Auburn June 14-16 and Texas June 21-23 View full news story

I made the quick trip over to Austin Westlake tonight for the Chaps' spring game. The program that has produced Colton Vasek, Ethan Burke, Michael Taaffe and Connor Robertson has been friendly to the Longhorns in recent years. While there may not be that big Longhorns target on the roster this season, there remains plenty of talent here. *** 2025 LB Elliott Schaper Official visits set to Duke (May 31) and Wisconsin (June 7) at the moment. Holds 13 offers. Duke was in attendance this evening. 2025 EDGE Connor Vasek The younger brother of Colton Vasek has seen his recruitment grow this spring. Vasek holds 15 offers, receiving most of his interest from the Ivy's and academies. 2025 EDGE Cullen Devine Devine earned an Air Force offer this afternoon, his first D1 offer thus far. Devine is a super active 6-foot-3-inch defensive line prospect that can spin down into the three-tech if needed. 2026 QB Rees Wise I visited with Wise back in the winter when the Westlake QBs were undergoing their QB bootcamp. Wise stands 6-foot-2 and has earned offers from Oklahoma State, Texas Tech, North Texas and several others. 2026 WR Brody Wilhelm The 6-foot-5 wide receiver has an Air Force offer under his belt and was a star today during the spring game. 2026 DL Maddox Flynt I am a huge fan of the potential Flynt possesses after seeing him in the weight room in the winter. Flynt was the District 26-6A Defensive Lineman of the Year in 2023 and currently sits right around 275 pounds.

Former Texas CB Terrance Brooks has found his new home for the 2024 season. Brooks has committed to Illinois following his departure from the Texas Football program. It was reported that both Michigan and USC were interested in Brooks, though it is the Fighting Illini who come away with the portal victory. Best of luck to Terrance Brooks in the B1G!

I’m at Plantation (Fla.) American Heritage today to watch 2026 QB target Dia Bell 6-2, 195, 9.75 inch hand

Bastrop is only about 30 minutes away from Austin so it was no surprise to see some Texas representation yesterday in attendance for a practice session. I have talked about 2027 QB Weston Nielsen at length in the past, but I want to focus on who else I was able to watch in-person yesterday. *** Perhaps a new name to Texas recruiting circles in 2025 DB Ramonz Adams. The current Texas Tech commit is coming off of a silver medal in the triple jump at the UIL Texas State Finals meet in Austin a week ago. Adams is a six-foot cornerback that saw time yesterday at safety as well. The Bastrop cornerback is very springy and his athleticism is very evident when on the field. I talked to him a bit after practice and despite Terry Joseph being in attendance for the practice, Adams told me he has not talked with Texas all too much so far. From previous trips to Bastrop, I know Adams is locked in with his commitment at the moment and is excited for his official visit to Lubbock June 7-9 – his only official visit locked in at the moment. *** Meanwhile on the defensive line front, 2026 DL Tiki Hola is shaping up to be one of, if not the, top defensive linemen in the state of Texas for the 2026 class. Hola is up to 280 pounds and sees time along the line anywhere from over the nose to out wide at edge. Having seen Hola in both the weight room and now on the field, it is really impressive the flexibility he brings to his frame. There is still plenty of room for his body to fill out and redistribute weight up to the top half. I think there is potential here for Hola to be a top ten player in the state of Texas for the next cycle. Hola has plans to visit Ohio State and Alabama for a camp during the month of June. He was on campus for a spring practice April 11 and the Longhorns are a school that are comfortably in the top group of his contenders at the moment.

Portal Kombat: Two hoops transfers to know New Mexico freshman 6-9 forward JT Toppin is a name to know for Texas fans. Toppin had a tremendous freshman campaign averaging 12.4 points and 9.1 rebounds in 36 games, including 35 starts. He's the younger brother of Obi Toppin. This should be considered a very tough recruitment. https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/stats/_/id/5143604/jt-toppin UCLA freshman big man Berke Buyuktuncel hit the portal today, and he's a name to know for Texas fans. The 6-9, 240 pound power forward is from Turkey, and the Horns have someone on staff (yep, that high flyer) that has connections to players in Turkey. https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/stats/_/id/5174982/berke-buyuktuncel

the portal. I was told on Tuesday that Jordan had decided to stay at Texas. Obviously, that decision flipped from what I was told yesterday. Jordan is a class of 2022 signee and was currently running 3rd team at the star position. Even though he was 3rd team, Jordan was considered a valuable member of the Texas secondary. Jordan is the second member of the secondary to declare an intent to transfer in as many days. Returning starting cornerback Terrance Brooks announced a similar decision on Tuesday. View full news story

There were two major surprises and one pleasant one on Friday. First, T’Vondre was selected early on by the Tennessee Titans. The consensus view of Sweat slipping out of the early rounds apparently wasn’t one the Titans subscribed to despite Sweat’s DUI arrest two weeks ago. Second, Adonai Mitchell slid all the way to no. 52, likely largely on reports that Mitchell was difficult in practice at both Georgia and Texas. Mitchell will now head to Indianapolis where he’ll get a fresh start. And then the pleasant one… Jonathon Brooks became the second consecutive Longhorn to be selected the first running back in the NFL draft. He’s heading to Carolina. ** Anyone who thought Texas lost to a lesser talented Washington team needs to think twice, particularly on offense. Through the first three rounds, UW has had its QB, three wide receivers and both offensive tackles already taken. ** Michigan currently leads with a total of seven players selected in the first. Texas sits at five thus far. The Wolverines might have as many as 13 players selected by the end of today. That’s even heavier attrition than Texas is likely to see. JT Sanders, Christian Jones and Jaylan Ford will all almost assuredly be drafted, which will give the Horns eight picks total for comparison. ** Good luck to Jordan Whittington, Ryan Watts and Keilan Robinson today. Many think they are all on the fringe of being draft picks. View full news story

TCU defensive tackle transfer Damonic Williams is scheduled to arrive in Austin Tuesday evening following classes today in Fort Worth. He will meet with the staff tonight, and then have a full day with Steve Sarkisian, Kenny Baker, PK and Nansen, etc. Wednesday.

Duncanville High 4-star QB Keelon Russell told OTF that he has concluded his visit. The Texas staff did not say the plan to make 2025 a two QB class. They want one QB, and develop that QB. The Texas staff said their QB in the class with either be K.J. Lacey or Russell. The Texas staff they love Russell’s talent and skill set, and they could see him being part of the program. Russell said this was his best visit to date. He told the Texas staff he would come in and compete. Official visit to Ole Miss this weekend. SMU OV in mid-May and Florida June 7-9.

Jay Toia - OTF feels very good about Texas’ chances Bill Norton - OTF feels very good about Texas’ chances Damonic Williams - OV to Texas Tuesday-Wednesday remains scheduled.

Duncanville High 4-star QB and SMU verbal Keelon Russell arrived in Austin Saturday night after running in the regional meet in Waco. He's in Austin with his dad, and two siblings. Russell, 6-3 and 190 pounds, will meet with members of the Texas staff this morning at 10:45 central.