So what's the consensus on the in-state class? Seems like there aren't a ton of elite+ prospects as compared to the last few years. However, I do notice that early in the rankings cycle they tend to underrate prospects from Texas, and a lot of guys end up shooting up after the spring.
Turntine obviously the #1 overall target. Seems like he's been Flood's #1 guy for two cycles, and that he's reciprocating.
Interesting to see four RBs in the Texas top 10. Do we know who we're prioritizing? Is it Osborne?
In 2026, there are four Texas kids in the top 32, 11 in the top 100, and 35 in the top 250 according to 247.
In 2025 there were nine Texas kids in the top 32, 19 in the top 100, and 29 in the top 250.
I took a look at the top 50 in state to see where the depth is:
Very deep at RB. There are 6 RBs in the top 50. Last cycle there were 2.
As has been the trend, the state is exceptionally top-heavy at WR. 14 of the top 50 are WRs, and four are ATHs, which will likely become WRs.
Only 6 OL in the top 50 - 3 OTs and 3 IOL.
No elite QB prospects. Only the kid from Del Valle committed to Arizona State, who is at 124 nationally. We've got our guy so it doesn't matter, but that seems strange there's not at least one kid out there that's highly regarded.
One TE in the top 50, and he's ranked 49 in state and 373 nationally.
On defense, there are 5 DLs in the top 50, but only Hola is a true DT prospect. We're gonna have to go out of state to get some guys, which means only signing 2 or 3 this cycle stresses the 26 cycle even more.
Only 1 Edge and only 3LBs in the top 50.
I'm very surprised at how thin the class is at CB and S. There's only one CB in the top 50, who comes in at 35 in Texas and 250 nationally.
Only two safeties in the top 50, with the highest ranked guy at 31 in-state and 208 nationally. So neither are high four stars.
I can't tell if WRs are being overvalued and artificially suppressing the rankings of non-WRs. Or is it a really thin class - particularly at positions where we need numbers - OL, DT and LB?