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  1. 5-Star TE Duce Robinson likes the possibility of teaming up with 5-Star Plus+ QB Arch Manning

    Chad Simmons•about 1 hour

    Article written by:Chad Simmons

    ChadSimmons_

    Arch Manning committed to Texas over Alabama and Georgia last week. Since the No. 1 prospect in the On3 Consensus pledged to Steve Sarkisian, the Longhorns have reeled off nine commitments.

    There will be more.

    The next recruit to commit to Texas won’t be Duce Robinson, he is nowhere near a decision, but the No. 1 tight end in the country has his eye on the Longhorns and he has been in touch with Manning.

    “Arch to Texas definitely opens my eyes to Texas a lot more,” Robinson told On3. “I already had an interest in them, but with Arch going there, my interest is higher.

    “I talked with Arch a few days after his commitment and he hinted at me joining him at Texas. We have known each for a little while now, so it was more of us talking as friends, but we did talk some about Texas.”

    Robinson was watching from the outside like all the college football recruiting fans out. He was tracking the Five-Star Plus+ quarterback’s visits, and when he heard it was Texas, Robinson was excited.

    Texas is in line to receive an official visit from the star out of Phoenix (Ariz.) Pinnacle when they host Alabama the weekend of Sept. 10. USC is considered the favorite according to the On3 Recruiting Prediciton Machine, but with Manning heading to Austin, that increases Texas’ chances.

    “It is hard not to want to play with a quarterback like Arch. We have that friendship already, so that connection is already there. Then he is one of the top quarterbacks that any tight end or wide receiver would want to play with, so that does help Texas.

    “Arch going to Texas got my attention. It was big for coach Sark and the program.”

    Now Robinson wants to see how Sarkisian and his team do this season. It will be his second year as the head coach in Austin and Robinson will be watching closely.

    “This is a big season for Texas,” Robinson said. “The talent is there to make big improvements. From recruiting to the transfer portal, Texas has gotten some guys that could be real difference-makers.

    “They have a lot going for them right now, so I want to see how this season goes. They have an explosive offense, they have a lot of talent, and I want to learn more about what they can do with me.”

    Jeff Banks is Robinson’s lead recruiter and he is in contact with Sarkisian on a regular basis as well.

    Other than the Texas visit in September, Robinson is eyeing official visits to Alabama and Georgia during the season as well.

  2. Texas Longhorns: Who could be next to commit

    Gerry Hamilton•6 minutes

    Derion Gullette and Ramonce Taylor. (Gerry Hamilton/On3) 

    The Texas Longhorns No. 3 ranked recruiting class has the chance to keep ascending in the next couple of weeks with a number of prospects that could make decisions. 

    A position that could come into focus the first couple of weeks of July is EDGE, and defensive line. Pass rush prospects is a true position of need in the 2023 cycle, and some decisions by targets at the top of the board could be just days away. 

    Inside Texas takes a look at five prospects that could commit in the near future. 

    Derion Gullette

    On3 Consensus 4-star EDGE/LB Derion Gullette is a prospect that could make a decision in the next couple of weeks. The Longhorns have been trending since the June official visit, and leading up to the visit according to a source close to the recruitment. Oklahoma showed very well during an early June official visit, and seriously entered the mix. But it’s Texas and Texas A&M where the decision has been ultimately expected to come from. Ohio State and Alabama remain on the peripheral. 

    Jaquaize Pettaway

    The Houston area playmaker is expected to announce his decision this week between Oklahoma and Texas. The No. 62 ranked prospect in the On3 Consensus has been talked about more as an Oklahoma lean since the spring, and following June official visits to Oklahoma and Texas. The smaller atmosphere in Norman, and a very strong relationship with Sooners assistant Cale Gundy being the main reason. With that said, Pettaway has also built a strong relationship with Texas wide receivers coach Brennan Marion. 

    Hunter Osborne

    The No. 108 ranked prospect in the On3 Consensus ranking is a battle that could be coming to an end sooner than the originally planned late August timeline. Texas has been making headway since the June official visit. Clemson was the favorite of Osborne, but maybe not the favorite in the circle. Tennessee could still win out due to proximity. This recruitment is one that could go a number of directions. One source Tuesday morning thought Tennessee could potentially win out as a compromise with distance from home being a key factor. 

    Braylan Shelby

    Shelby, No. 186 in the On3 Consensus, is in the process of making a decision. That decisions continues to be between USC and Texas. Should the 6-foot-5, 235-pounder wait until early August to make a decision, a last weekend in July visit to Texas A&M would be a possibility. Shelby had all his questions about life as a student, and academically answered by Steve Sarkisian and staff at the June official visit. USC and Los Angeles have continued to be strong in Shelby’s mind since a spring unofficial visit. 

    Colton Vasek

    The On3 Consensus 4-star EDGE prospect is another that could announce a decision in the next couple of weeks. The two schools mentioned most around the Vasek recruitment of late have been Oregon and Texas. The limbo the Ducks are currently in only helps the Longhorns, who are riding a Banzi Pipeline sized wave of momentum. Vasek’s decision will in part come down to the desire to be somewhere different and do something different for college.

  3. Just now, EZ$ said:

    They didn’t start dominating until late in the cycle. No way Jimbo and his donor crew will sit back and let UT sign a better class than them. 

    They didn't flip shit until the SEC news broke it seems. Lets see how dumb they are this year once it gets crunch time.

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    Edited by BurntOrange&White

    2 minutes ago, NoName said:

    starting 3 true freshman on an OL? ...what could possibly go wrong!

    growing pains but a much better line than last year? With the weapons we've added this off-season it could go a long way to help the line....A QB that seems to know what to do and not hold onto a ball will also help so will not throwing lame duck passes like Thompson did.

     

  5. 19 minutes ago, HtownHorn said:

    If I am aggy, I am doing everything I can to keep Hill and Muhammed from committing before the end of July. Not saying it will work, but they are probably shitty themselves daily trying to get those 2 kids to hold off.

    Conversely we should be doing everything we can to get them committed and to not attend their bbq

  6. Bobby:

     

    We’ll see later today if the Texas recruiting momentum continues.

    Sydir Mitchell, a highly sought defensive lineman from New Jersey, is expected to make his decision at 5:30 this afternoon among Texas, Georgia, Texas A&M and Miami.

    Mitchell visited Texas for the second time just a couple of weeks ago.

    **

    At 6-foot-4.5 and 340 pounds, Mitchell is a key piece to what the Horns want to do on defense.

    His ability to handle multiple blocks on the interior is something the Horns’ coaching staff covets.

    He alone may not be a hugely disruptive force but his play on the interior could make those around him that much more difficult to deal with in one-on-one situations.

    **

    If Mitchell selects Texas, what comes next?

    IT is hearing that a couple of other blue chip recruits are also on the cusp of announcing decisions.

    I don’t know how far this momentum will carry. I have not really witnessed anything like this for Texas in quite some time. But I don’t see it stopping anytime soon.

    Steve Sarkisian and fellow recruits are well positioned to keep the ball rolling.

     

  7. Gerry:

     

    The Texas Longhorns have a path to the No. 1 ranked recruiting class in the 2023 cycle.

    Steve Sarkisian and staff enter Sunday with the No. 3 ranked class. The class of 17 commitments is headlined by On3 Consensus No. 1 overall Arch Manning and 10 more On3 Consensus 4-star prospects. Texas has more than a dozen On3 Consensus 5-stars and 4-stars remaining on the board, and currently lead for several.

    When looking at the No. 1 class possibilities in the 2023 cycle, don’t look at Texas A&M in the 2022 class. That will not be repeated in this cycle. The No 2 class in the last cycle was Alabama. A class with four 5-stars and 19 4-stars takes home the recruiting title the vast majority of years. Texas has that level class in sight headed into Sydir Mitchell’s announcement at 5:30pm CT.

    Inside Texas takes a look at the combination that would take Texas to the No. 1 spot come December, and February.

    Sydir Mitchell

    The On3 Consensus 4-star announces his decision at 5:30pm central. Texas is the overwhelming favorite over Georgia, Miami and Texas A&M.

    A Texas win: The Longhorns would have one On3 Consensus 5-star and 11 On3 Consensus 4-stars.

    The On3 Consensus 5-stars

    Should Texas win out for On3 Consensus 5-star linebacker Anthony Hill and one of On3 Consensus 5-star defensive lineman David Hicks or tight end Duce Robinson, a class of at least four On3 Consensus 5-stars would be a lock. Texas is trending for Hill. Hicks and the Texas staff are communication more now than ever. Robinson is scheduled to make an official September 10 for the Alabama game.

    Defensive line combinations

    When assessing the path to the No. 1 class, it’s all about shots on goal. Texas has just that on the defensive line.

    The Longhorns continue to make headway for On3 Consensus 4-star Hunter Osborne according to Saturday intel. Even if Osborne were to pick Texas over Tennessee and Clemson, the staff would continue to recruit On300 No. 145 Jamarious Brown.

    Texas is also in position to win out for either Terrance Green or Markis Deal. Green will visit the last weekend in July, and decide prior to the start of the season.

    Bottom line, Texas will add at least two more On3 Consensus 4-stars on the defensive line.

    Wide receiver combinations

    Texas has a number of possible combinations at wide receiver. The Longhorns are likely to sign four receivers in the cycle, and all of them will be On3 Consensus 4-stars. Still on the board in-state are No. 126 overall Jaden Greathouse, No. 62 Jaquaize Pettaway, No. 151 Mikal Harrison-Pilot and No. 76 Jalen Hale.

    Texas is locked in a battle with Notre Dame for Greathouse, while Pettaway will announce between Oklahoma and Texas this week.

    Top running back target to announce August 10

    The Texas Longhorns are heavily recruiting one running back in the cycle that is yet to commit, Cedric Baxter Jr. The 6-foot-1, 217-pound versatile back will announce his decision August 10 out of Texas, Miami, Florida and Texas A&M. The Longhorns are the heavy favorite in the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine.

    EDGE and hybrid position still has questions to be answered

    Texas continues to pursue some of the nations best at EDGE. One prospect the Longhorns continue to trend for is On3 Consensus 4-star hybrid Derion Gullette. The 6-foot-3, 228-pounder could decide in the next week or so between Texas, Texas A&M, Oklahoma, Ohio State and Alabama.

    On3 Consensus 4-stars Braylan Shelby and Colton Vasek are battles with the now defunct Pac-12. Shelby will decide between Texas and USC in the next couple of weeks, unless he decides to make an unofficial visit to Texas A&M to end July. Vasek was leaning out of state, likely, Oregon, but the Longhorns are making headway in recent days.

    The Longhorns are also in the hunt for On3 Consensus No. 71 overall Tausili Akana out of Hawaii.

    Texas will likely hit on two or three out of this group.

    Defensive back battles

    Texas is swinging for the fences on some of the nations top defensive backs. Texas has been trending of late with On3 Consensus 4-star cornerback Malik Muhammad. The smooth cover corner has a final three of Texas, Texas A&M and Alabama, and could make a decision any day this month.

    The Longhorns have been in a solid position with On3 Consensus 4-star cornerback Jordan Matthews for a while now. Texas and Alabama have official visits remaining. The fast rising corner that put up eye opening track times in the spring is scheduled to be at Texas the last week in July.

    On3 Consensus 4-star versatile defensive back Javien Toviano is more of a mystery. A mystery that is expected to stay close to home at the end of the day. That sets up a likely Texas vs. Texas A&M battle for important bragging rights in DFW.

    On3 Consensus 5-star safety Caleb Downs is a wildcard recruitment, so we will walk away from that unless he makes the visit the last weekend of July.

    A prediction for the class

    In closing, my prediction for the Texas class is three or four On3 Consensus 5-stars, and 21 or 22 On3 Consensus 4-stars. That would leave the Longhorns squarely in the mix for a first No. 1 ranked recruiting class since 2010.

  8. 56 minutes ago, DefinitelyNotHollywoodColt said:

    You're banking on freshman OL to be strengths of the team. Don't do that. If they play they're going to look like freshman.

    Let's just hope for the first time in God knows how many years we see players actually improve their play.

    No way elite true freshmen can be worse than that shit we rolled out last year. Maybe early they’re struggle 

  9. 1 minute ago, davi34 said:

    I’m convinced people on this board would have been calling for Augie’s head before he ever got the horns to Omaha had it existed then lol

    Augie was a 3x CWS champion coach when he was hired. Not comparable.

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