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The Dotted Line: Is Texas commit Billy Bowman Jr. a safety or wide receiver? His dad weighs in

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

April 2nd, 2020

Texas commit Billy Bowman Jr. hates to be tackled. That became apparent early in his football career when he’d choose to fall down in flag football rather than get his flag pulled. As he progressed into tackle football in elementary school, his dad, Billy … Read More

The Dotted Line: Competitiveness, toughness are innate in Texas commitment Jalen Milroe

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

April 1st, 2020

Jalen Milroe was born with a competitive streak that’s as big as the smile that’s constantly on his face. The Texas quarterback commitment has always wanted to win, even when he was a young kid playing car games with his two siblings. Milroe would … Read More

The Dotted Line: A closer look at the top five prospects on the 2021 Fabulous 55

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

March 31st, 2020

The recruiting calendar was altered when the NCAA prohibited in-person recruiting on and off of college campuses and high schools until April 15 because of the coronavirus pandemic. March and April are normally important months as recruits take visits to campus and college coaches fan out across the nation … Read More

The Dotted Line: The Fab 55’s top 10 opens with future Longhorns Jalen Milroe, Billy Bowman

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

March 30th, 2020

The recruiting calendar was altered when the NCAA prohibited in-person recruiting on and off of college campuses and high schools until April 15 because of the coronavirus pandemic. March and April are normally important months as recruits take visits to campus and college coaches fan out across the nation … Read More

The Dotted Line: Running backs LJ Johnson, Camar Wheaton ranked among Nos. 15-11 on Fab 55

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

March 27th, 2020

The recruiting calendar was altered when the NCAA prohibited in-person recruiting on and off of college campuses and high schools until April 15 because of the coronavirus pandemic. March and April are normally important months as recruits take visits to campus and college coaches fan out across the nation … Read More

The Dotted Line: Austin LBJ star Latrell McCutchin among prospects ranked Nos. 20-16 on Fab 55

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

March 26th, 2020

The recruiting calendar was altered when the NCAA prohibited in-person recruiting on and off of college campuses and high schools until April 15 because of the coronavirus pandemic. March and April are normally important months as recruits take visits to campus and college coaches fan out across the nation … Read More

The Dotted Line: Texas targets Jordon Thomas, Clayton Smith lead Fab 55 Nos. 25-21

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

March 25th, 2020

The recruiting calendar was altered when the NCAA prohibited in-person recruiting on and off of college campuses and high schools until April 15 because of the coronavirus pandemic. March and April are normally important months as recruits take visits to campus and college coaches fan out across the nation … Read More

The Dotted Line: Texas commit Derrick Harris Jr. headlines Fab 55 members Nos. 30-26

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

March 24th, 2020

The recruiting calendar was altered when the NCAA prohibited in-person recruiting on and off of college campuses and high schools until April 15 because of the coronavirus pandemic. March and April are normally important months as recruits take visits to campus and college coaches fan out across the nation … Read More

The Dotted Line: Recruits believe coronavirus pandemic will alter commitment timelines

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

March 23rd, 2020

The longer the COVID-19 crisis spreads across the country, interrupting daily life in America, the more likely it is that the 2021 recruiting cycle will be unlike any other in memory. Campuses across the country have closed, … Read More

The Dotted Line: Texas commit Hayden Conner among prospects ranked Nos. 35-31 on our Fab 55

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

March 20th, 2020

The recruiting calendar was altered when the NCAA prohibited in-person recruiting on and off of college campuses and high schools until April 15 because of the coronavirus pandemic. March and April are normally important months as recruits take visits to campus and college coaches fan out across the nation … Read More

The Dotted Line: James Brockermeyer, Shemar Turner headline Nos. 40-36 on the 2021 Fab 55

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

March 19th, 2020

The recruiting calendar was altered when the NCAA prohibited in-person recruiting on and off of college campuses and high schools until April 15 because of the coronavirus pandemic. March and April are normally important months as recruits take visits to campus and college coaches fan out across the nation … Read More

The Dotted Line: Texas offers Erick Cade, Latrell Neville highlights Nos. 45-41 on Fab 55

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

March 18th, 2020

The recruiting calendar was altered when the NCAA prohibited in-person recruiting on and off of college campuses and high schools until April 15 because of the coronavirus pandemic. March and April are normally important months as recruits take visits to campus and college … Read More

The Dotted Line: Examining prospects Nos. 50-46 on the 2021 Fabulous 55

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

March 17th, 2020

The recruiting calendar was altered when the NCAA decided to prohibit in-person recruiting on and off of college campuses and high schools until April 15 due to the COVID-19. March and April are normally important months on the recruiting calendar, as recruits take visits … Read More

The Dotted Line: Examining the 2021 Fabulous 55, staring with Nos. 55-51

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

March 16th, 2020

The recruiting calendar was altered when the NCAA decided to prohibit in-person recruiting on and off of college campuses and high schools until April 15 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. March and April are normally important months on the recruiting calendar, as recruits take … Read More

The Dotted Line: COVID-19 is causing problems for programs, prospects on the recruiting trail

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

March 12th, 2020

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic officially trickled down to the recruiting world on Wednesday when Ohio State head coach Ryan Day announced that the Buckeyes will suspend official and unofficial visits to campus through April 20. Day also said his coaching staff … Read More

The Dotted Line: Which programs are off to faster 2021 recruiting starts than Texas so far?

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

March 11th, 2020

Texas’ 2021 recruiting class currently ranks eighth in the country, per 247Sports’ composite ratings. The Longhorns have signed three consecutive top-10 classes — and back-to-back No. 3 classes in 2018 and 2019 — entering this cycle. Five of Texas’ six commitments … Read More

The Dotted Line: An early look at Texas’ 2022 defensive offers

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

March 10th, 2020

Early offers are the best indication of how a coaching staff views the next recruiting cycle. Texas prefers to keep offer numbers low, especially early. Only 29 juniors-to-be hold UT offers heading into the spring evaluation period. If history holds, the Longhorns will begin adding commitments to the 2022 class … Read More

The Dotted Line: An early look at Texas’ 2022 offensive offers

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

March 9th, 2020

Early offers are the best indication of how a coaching staff views the next recruiting cycle. Texas prefers to keep offer numbers low, especially early. Only 29 juniors-to-be hold UT offers heading into the spring evaluation period. If history holds, the Longhorns will begin adding commitments to the … Read More

The Dotted Line: Predicting the destinations of the top uncommitted prospects in Texas

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

March 5th, 2020

Six of the top 10 players on the initial 2021 Fabulous 55 are already committed to college programs, including Houston Bellaire Episcopal offensive lineman Donovan Jackson, the state’s top prospect who’s pledged to Ohio State. Texas owns commitments from Denton … Read More

The Dotted Line: Three questions Texas must answer to sign another top 10 recruiting class

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

March 4th, 2020

The dead period is over. Texas coaches can contact potential recruits throughout March leading into the spring evaluation period of April. In short, business is about to pick up for Longhorns recruiting. Texas has six commitments for the 2021 class, which … Read More