Texas Recruiting Notes 2025: Duck Around and Find Out

[DanTheHorn 4913]

1 hour ago, Hookem10 said:

no insider here. but I feel like he ends up at aggy if he decommits 

Agree OB says his mama don't want him in Austin.

[General Specific 3250]

I'd feel better if he was in hydraulics 

Chip Brown has entered the chat.

[lilMAC25 3788]

FUCK CANCER

[Post Oak 20204]

I'm not holding my breath on Fasusi. Hope I'm surprised 

[Butch Had Not 2969]

5 minutes ago, Post Oak said:

I'm not holding my breath on Fasusi. Hope I'm surprised 

Promise Fasusi day one starting job and see how that works for them. 

[Gut Wagon 8064]

51 minutes ago, DanTheHorn said:

Agree OB says his mama don't want him in Austin.

Well, I don't want OB in Austin...but here we are. 

[closetojumping 62507]

I knew that when Drayton was fired, which has been inevitable since Tenple hired him, that some pussy would pine for him. Its unfuckingbelievable, but it really isn’t. 

[BornAndRaised 12281]

I don't think I'm pining for him. I think a lot of his success was strictly tied to Bijan who was a monster with or without a coach. I don't even know if he'd be available, maybe he doesn't go straight back to position coach and tries to land a coordinator position. It was just a question about whether he left on bad terms. 

[closetojumping 62507]

5 minutes ago, BornAndRaised said:

I don't think I'm pining for him. I think a lot of his success was strictly tied to Bijan who was a monster with or without a coach. I don't even know if he'd be available, maybe he doesn't go straight back to position coach and tries to land a coordinator position. It was just a question about whether he left on bad terms. 

It was a dumb question. Choice is presently happily coaching at Texas. Sarkisian hired him promptly after Drayton left and he’s been one of the best recruiters and best coaches at his position in the country. We have no idea if he leaves. He likes what he’s doing.  Worrying about his exit and then assuming a selection pool of one retread as his replacement is just fucking banality. 

[Okcool 786]

1 hour ago, DanTheHorn said:

Agree OB says his mama don't want him in Austin.

So aggy is going to haul in Lamont Rogers and Fasusi?? I'd think it's one or the other not both two OTs already committed.

[BornAndRaised 12281]

14 minutes ago, closetojumping said:

It was a dumb question. Choice is presently happily coaching at Texas. Sarkisian hired him promptly after Drayton left and he’s been one of the best recruiters and best coaches at his position in the country. We have no idea if he leaves. He likes what he’s doing.  Worrying about his exit and then assuming a selection pool of one retread as his replacement is just fucking banality. 

At least when you're calling me an idiot, its with pretty words.

Edited Tuesday at 04:36 AM by BornAndRaised

[closetojumping 62507]

6 minutes ago, BornAndRaised said:

At least when you're calling me an idiot, its with pretty words.

“You’re not stupid, you’re just in congress.”

I don’t think you’re an idiot, you’re just trapped inside the psyche of a 2010-2022 Texas fan. 

[Gene Parmesan 4002]

35 minutes ago, closetojumping said:

I knew that when Drayton was fired, which has been inevitable since Tenple hired him, that some pussy would pine for him. It’s unfuckingbelievable, but it really isn’t. 

You do know he taught Zeke Elliot how to play football?

[Pato del Muerto 52484]

34 minutes ago, Gene Parmesan said:

You do know he taught Zeke Elliot how to play football?

Tom Herman taught Joe burrow how to qb. I hear he is also professionally single and ready to mingle. 

[Coelenterate Fuccboi 13086]

1 hour ago, Pato del Muerto said:

Tom Herman taught Joe burrow how to qb. I hear he is also professionally single and ready to mingle. 

[Vito Andolini 9124]

I didn’t even hear Herman was fired. With his career trajectory, I guess Michelle’s gonna have to try and throw him from a Spirit Airlines flight instead of a private plane.

[Fondren & Main 6698]

9 hours ago, closetojumping said:

“You’re not stupid, you’re just in congress.”

I don’t think you’re an idiot, you’re just trapped inside the psyche of a 2010-2022 Texas fan. 

 

[SydneyCarton 48051]

2 minutes ago, Vito Andolini said:

I didn’t even hear Herman was fired. With his career trajectory, I guess Michelle’s gonna have to try and throw him from a Spirit Airlines flight instead of a private plane.

He was paid a 15 million dollar buyout at Texas, on top of multiple years of making 5-6 million a year here. I think there's enough money to keep them in cocaine and private jets for awhile. 

[Tex Pete 20326]

4 minutes ago, Vito Andolini said:

I didn’t even hear Herman was fired. With his career trajectory, I guess Michelle’s gonna have to try and throw him from a Spirit Airlines flight instead of a private plane.

About that…

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna180579

[Michael Knight 12976]

22 minutes ago, SydneyCarton said:

He was paid a 15 million dollar buyout at Texas, on top of multiple years of making 5-6 million a year here. I think there's enough money to keep them in cocaine and private jets for awhile. 

in this economy?

[RomaVicta 29888]

12 hours ago, Bevo said:

If the tweet is accurate, it sounds like the cancer is recurrent and they didn't remove all of the known tumors.

I'll be a dickhead here. I don't much care. Now that I know of her, I wish her well, but there's no reason for going into this on the recruiting board.

If people think Venables may retire because his wife has cancer, that's newsworthy. The details are not.

[Hookem2147 21188]

Gerry is really harping on this NIL representation component of the Fasusi recruitment that favors A&M.

Edited Tuesday at 03:35 PM by Hookem2147

[VirginiaLonghorn 4767]

41 minutes ago, Michael Knight said:

in this economy?

You’re right .. $20M doesn’t go anywhere these daze.

[MichaelDicksonFanClub 2904]

[Post Oak 20204]

I hope this comes to fruition.  That would make 3DTs plus one super sized DE in Jackson who could spin down in certain packages.

Still need at least one more but this would be a great get.

[HtownHorn 14663]

4 minutes ago, Post Oak said:

I hope this comes to fruition.  That would make 3DTs plus one super sized DE in Jackson who could spin down in certain packages.

Still need at least one more but this would be a great get.

Mbatchou is more of the long term development guy considering he's new to the sport, but this defenisve class is really looking fucking awesome right now.

[closetojumping 62507]

43 minutes ago, Hookem2147 said:

Gerry is really harping on this NIL representation component of the Fasusi recruitment that favors A&M.

The NIL rep/agent is an aggie. Always has been.

[Atticus 3973]

Just now, HtownHorn said:

Mbatchou is more of the long term development guy considering he's new to the sport, but this defenisve class is really looking fucking awesome right now.

Mbatchou is a very raw prospect, but his physical traits are exceptional. He basically needs to learn the position in its entirety, but physically he’s not too far off. 

[Davis Lane 5577]

9 minutes ago, MichaelDicksonFanClub said:

[closetojumping 62507]

Regarding Ffrench, something to consider is that $9.95ers are being told things from the Ffrench camp that the Ffrench camp may not be conveying to Texas folks. If true, that's usually not good. One thing that is alleged is that UF and Miami are offering stupid numbers. 

Missouri claimed the ability to make a crazy offer to Wingo last year, late. "Ask them to show you proof that they can make that happen." Missouri responded that they'd "figure it out" and Wingo signed with Texas. Miami and Florida are suddenly throwing around numbers with players that they haven't all cycle. Maybe they've been holding back, maybe they've had an influx of money (you can just feel the excitement around Sun Belt Billy!), or maybe they're doing the same shit as Missouri, which has already gotten UF in trouble before. 

On Fasusi, it's far more likely that he signs with Texas or ATM than OU at this point. 

[HtownHorn 14663]

3 minutes ago, closetojumping said:

Regarding Ffrench, something to consider is that $9.95ers are being told things from the Ffrench camp that the Ffrench camp may not be conveying to Texas folks. If true, that's usually not good. One thing that is alleged is that UF and Miami are offering stupid numbers. 

If we lose Ffrench do you think we stick with our 2 HS WRs and hit the portal or try to flip Johnson from aggy? Granted, Sarkisian is going to bring in a few WRs from the portal anyway if Golden and Bolden head to the NFL with Bond.

Edited Tuesday at 04:30 PM by HtownHorn

[Hookem10 731]

2 minutes ago, closetojumping said:

Regarding Ffrench, something to consider is that $9.95ers are being told things from the Ffrench camp that the Ffrench camp may not be conveying to Texas folks. If true, that's usually not good. One thing that is alleged is that UF and Miami are offering stupid numbers. 

Missouri claimed the ability to make a crazy offer to Wingo last year, late. "Ask them to show you proof that they can make that happen." Missouri responded that they'd "figure it out" and Wingo signed with Texas. Miami and Florida are suddenly throwing around numbers with players that they haven't all cycle. Maybe they've been holding back, maybe they've had an influx of money (you can just feel the excitement around Sun Belt Billy!), or maybe they're doing the same shit as Missouri, which has already gotten UF in trouble before. 

On Fasusi, it's far more likely that he signs with Texas or ATM than OU at this point. 

I saw an interview with ffrench after Florida’s game on his visit and he said he was locked into Texas about a dozen times because those Florida guys kept asking for some weird reason. And I didn’t believe him for some rea$on. Hope he sticks. 

[closetojumping 62507]

3 minutes ago, HtownHorn said:

If we lose Ffrench do you think we stick with our 2 HS WRs and hit the portal or try to flip Johnson from aggy? Granted, Sarkisian is going to bring in a few WRs from the portal anyway if Golden and Bolden head to the NFL with Bond.

I am sure they'd take Johnson if he wanted to come. I don't think any HS recruiting at WR is going to impact their approach with the portal. If they can add proven difference makers at WR in the portal, they're taking them.

[Mother mopar 3318]

WR is a position Im not worried about with Sark. 

[Thiefery 4995]

7 minutes ago, closetojumping said:

Regarding Ffrench, something to consider is that $9.95ers are being told things from the Ffrench camp that the Ffrench camp may not be conveying to Texas folks. If true, that's usually not good. One thing that is alleged is that UF and Miami are offering stupid numbers. 

Missouri claimed the ability to make a crazy offer to Wingo last year, late. "Ask them to show you proof that they can make that happen." Missouri responded that they'd "figure it out" and Wingo signed with Texas. Miami and Florida are suddenly throwing around numbers with players that they haven't all cycle. Maybe they've been holding back, maybe they've had an influx of money (you can just feel the excitement around Sun Belt Billy!), or maybe they're doing the same shit as Missouri, which has already gotten UF in trouble before. 

On Fasusi, it's far more likely that he signs with Texas or ATM than OU at this point. 

if what we were reading/hearing earlier in the year about him needing to get away from family was true..  Throwing ridiculous numbers by in state schools sounds like throwing gasoline... 

[closetojumping 62507]

Just now, Thiefery said:

if what we were reading/hearing earlier in the year about him needing to get away from family was true..  Throwing ridiculous numbers by in state schools sounds like throwing gasoline... 

I don't think the guy has family in Gainesville. He has family that lives on or near the LSU campus and right around it. UF was never a serious player, but Gville/Jville is like Austin/Houston and would probably be plenty sufficient. Miami might as well be out of state and has always been in consideration.

[Atticus 3973]

Have Ffrench ask Jaden Rashada about UFs ability to make good on big NIL promises. 

Edited Tuesday at 04:45 PM by Atticus

[Ricky Butler 2683]

Looking forward to the ArchEffect in the portal. Gimme them skill players. 

[tokamak 6391]

Would be great if we could convince Golden to stay. He would basically be a portal guy again this year, for all intents and purposes.

[closetojumping 62507]

Just now, tokamak said:

Would be great if we could convince Golden to stay. He would basically be a portal guy again this year, for all intents and purposes.

His stats aren't eyepopping, but I think he's pretty damned good and has decent measurables. Is he just not getting any kind of draft buzz? I haven't followed the 2025 draft cycle any further than reading the stuff a few guys post on the 2025 thread and that's usually just top 50 lists. 

Whittington came back for what equaled a 7th round payout and then he bettered his stock and had the money too. If Golden is getting a 7th/UFA grade, that could be solved. If he's getting 4th-5th round grades, that's a tougher row to hoe.

[Hookem2147 21188]

Rivals updated their top 250:

Jonah Williams- #15

Jaime Ffrench- #27

Lance Jackson- #33

Kaliq Lockett- #51

KJ Lacey- #71???

James Simon- #106

Daylan McCutcheon- #109

Graceson Littleon- #123

Josiah Sharma- #146

Elijah Barnes- #171

Nick Townsend- #184

Myron Charles- #185

Nick Brooks- #186

Zelus Hicks- #234

Smith Orogbo- #235

[Getafix 28543]

 

Jordan Scruggs (Horns 247), on Matthew Golden (and Cam Williams), a week ago.

 

 

 

[Davis Lane 5577]

15 minutes ago, Ricky Butler said:

Looking forward to the ArchEffect in the portal. Gimme them skill players. 

Arch:

[Hiphopopotamos 20869]

3 minutes ago, closetojumping said:

His stats aren't eyepopping, but I think he's pretty damned good and has decent measurables. Is he just not getting any kind of draft buzz? I haven't followed the 2025 draft cycle any further than reading the stuff a few guys post on the 2025 thread and that's usually just top 50 lists. 

Whittington came back for what equaled a 7th round payout and then he bettered his stock and had the money too. If Golden is getting a 7th/UFA grade, that could be solved. If he's getting 4th-5th round grades, that's a tougher row to hoe.

FWIW - the consensus has him as a 6th round pick.

https://www.nflmockdraftdatabase.com/big-boards/2025/consensus-big-board-2025?pos=WR

[HenryJames 66031]

4 minutes ago, Hookem2147 said:

Elijah Barnes- #171

Nick Townsend- #184

Myron Charles- #185

Hahahahaha

[Richter 2256]

15 hours ago, Thiefery said:

 

I'm sorry to hear about his wife's cancer, but she sounds like a fighter.  Jimbo's wife also kept swinging and she didn't even have cancer.

[HtownHorn 14663]

31 minutes ago, Getafix said:

 

Jordan Scruggs (Horns 247), on Matthew Golden (and Cam Williams), a week ago.

 

Yeah, Williams has an interesting choice. Take the late 1st/early 2nd draft grade this season, or come back at LT for Texas and move that grade into the Top 10-15. Obviously, it would be great if he came back because we are already losing 3 other starters to the NFL and graduation.

I wonder if they move Hutson to center fulltime and roll out Williams/Goosby-Umeozulu-Hutson-Campbell-Baker next year.

Edited Tuesday at 05:51 PM by HtownHorn

[irishtexan 11511]

Cam Williams is showing up in more first round mock drafts than not. Some even have him going higher than Banks, which is ridiculous. But he's one of the fastest-rising prospects in the country. I assume he's gone. 

[walker 175]

Golden is a mystery.  He has stats like a 6'7" red zone tight end, but he is fast and can run routes.   Whittington was one of my favorite players ever and got drafted in the 6th last yr.   Great teammate, great blocker, very reliable.  But I would think Golden is going much earlier.    Golden is going to test well too (did Whittington even run?)

[Rickylovesweed 14262]

1 hour ago, Ricky Butler said:

Looking forward to the ArchEffect in the portal. Gimme them skill players. 

I wonder if they will look at a RB in the portal? If so, there's a good option they should be tampering with in-state. 

Edited Tuesday at 06:14 PM by Rickylovesweed