Texas 2026 Recruiting: Defensive linemen to know
The Texas Longhorns signed three tremendous defensive line prospects in the 2025 class. Now looking ahead to 2026, Texas is need of a three or four man class to fully replenish the future of the position in the SEC.
OnTexasFootball is on 2026 offer watch this week, particularly on the defensive line. OTF believes the Longhorns are close to offering one in-state fast rising junior interior prospect, and one from out of state.
This morning, we take a look at the early names to know on the defensive interior for the 2026 cycle:
Offer watch prospects...
Jaimeon Winfield, Richardson (Texas) High
6-4, 295
SEC offers: LSU, Auburn, Ole Miss and Missouri
Valdin Sone, Dyke (Va.) Blue Ridge School
6-4, 285
SEC offers: Georgia, Alabama, Auburn, Florida, South Carolina, LSU, Oklahoma and Texas A&M
Top out of state targets...
Dylan Berymon, Monroe (La.) Ouachita Parish
6-1, 305
SEC offers: LSU, Texas, Florida and Missouri
Tico Crittendon, Lithonia (Ga.) High
6-4, 305
SEC offers: Georgia, Alabama, Auburn, Texas, Tennessee, Texas A&M, South Carolina, Kentucky and Mississippi State
Anthony Kennedy Jr., Maumelle (Ar.) High
6-3, 300
SEC offers: Arkansas, Georgia, Texas (offered November 13), Texas A&M, Tennessee, Missouri, Florida and Auburn
Noah Clark, Durham (N.C.) Jordan
6-3, 325
SEC offers: Texas, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, Tennessee and Kentucky
Out of state prospects Texas is evaluating...
Malik Brooks, Downey (Calif.) St. Pius X
6-4, 315
SEC offers: Georgia, Florida and Alabama
Ben Boulware, Winston Salem, NC/Oak Grove
6-4, 305
SEC offers: Georgia, Florida and South Carolina
Dereon Albert, Jackson (Miss.) Jackson Academy
6-3, 285
SEC offers: LSU, Auburn, Tennessee and Missouri
Kameron Cody, Savannah (Ga.) Benedictine Military School
6-2, 285
SEC offers: Arkansas
In-state names to know...
Jaimeon Winfield, Richardson (Texas) High
6-4, 295
SEC offers: LSU, Auburn, Ole Miss and Missouri
Tiki Hola, Bastrop (Texas) High
6-2.5, 285
SEC offers: Texas, Texas A&M, Auburn, Tennessee, LSU and Georgia
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