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The Dotted Line: Local defensive end targets Alfred Collins, Princely Umanmielen talk Texas

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

June 26th, 2019

Texas’ two main targets at defensive end each live within 30 miles of campus. Bastrop Cedar Creek’s Alfred Collins and Manor’s Princely Umanmielen were among a few dozen top recruits to converge on Texas’ campus for a pool party known as the … Read More

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Four-star quarterback Malik Hornsby de-commits from Mack Brown, North Carolina

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

June 25th, 2019

Anyone familiar with Mack Brown and college football knows the former Texas head coach can recruit. He’s living up to his reputation in his first full cycle as the head coach at North Carolina. His 2020 recruiting class took a blow Tuesday afternoon when … Read More

The Dotted Line: Ja’Quinden Jackson, Rashaad Samples light DFW recruiting fire for Texas

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

June 25th, 2019

Expect a stampede of Dallas talent to sign with Texas over the next few recruiting cycles because of a powerful duo. One is a commitment, the other an assistant coach. The string bonding the two is Duncanville head football coach Reginald Samples, a long-time coaching … Read More

The Dotted Line: Wide receivers Quay Davis, Quentin Johnston talk Texas’ Heat Wave

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

June 24th, 2019

Texas’ lone 2021 commitment was among the dozens of high-level prospects in Austin for the Heat Wave event hosted by the Longhorns. The annual summer event is a way to get the top targets from around the country in one place, and in a laid-back setting punctuated by … Read More

Commitment 101: Texas adds speed, upside in four-star cornerback Kitan Crawford

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

June 21st, 2019

Texas’ 2020 recruiting class grew to seven members Friday night when four-star cornerback Kitan Crawford of John Tyler High School pledged to the Longhorns during a visit to Austin. It might not be the only commitment Texas adds by the end of … Read More

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John Tyler cornerback Kitan Crawford pledges to Longhorns

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

June 21st, 2019

John Tyler cornerback Kitan Crawford became Texas’ first defensive commitment of the 2020 class Friday night when the four-star pledged to the Longhorns on a visit to Austin. The 5-11, 200-pound cornerback is Texas’ seventh commitment of the 2020 cycle. Crawford is ranked No. Read More

The Dotted Line: Trio of Arizona prospects among legitimate out-of-state targets for Texas

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

June 21st, 2019

Texas ventured outside of the state without hesitation in the 2019 recruiting class, signing 10 prospects from outside of the borders. While head coach Tom Herman wants to build a national brand with players from across the country, he also knows that prospects from the … Read More

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Five-star running back Zachary Evans in Austin for visit

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

June 20th, 2019

A source close to Galena Park North Shore running back Zachary Evans confirmed reports that the No. 1 player on the 2020 Fabulous 55 is in Austin to visit campus and the coaches. Texas is hosting its annual pool party for players and recruits this … Read More

The Dotted Line: 2021 targets James Brockermeyer, Tunmise Adeleye talk Texas, recruiting

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

June 20th, 2019

Making a name in the Brockermeyer household isn’t easy. Blake is the head of it. A former offensive lineman at Texas and in the NFL, his kids are following in his footsteps. One of his sons, Luke, plays linebacker for Texas. Another son, Tommy, is … Read More

The Dotted Line: Texas’ top defensive targets in the 2021 cycle

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

June 19th, 2019

Recruiting is always evolving. Texas knows that young prospects are starting to make college decisions earlier than ever before with the advent of social media, the early signing period, and official visits before the start of a player’s senior season. Texas is known for offering fewer prospects than other elite … Read More

The Dotted Line: The top offensive targets for Texas in the 2021 cycle

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

June 18th, 2019

Recruiting is always evolving. Texas knows that young prospects are starting to make college decisions earlier than ever before with the advent of social media, the early signing period, and official visits before the start of a player’s senior season. Texas is known for offering fewer prospects than … Read More

The Dotted Line: New offers go out to young prospects after Texas camp

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

June 17th, 2019

Summer camps often result in new offers. That held true for Texas over the weekend as the Longhorns extended new offers to a handful of prospects. A four-star cornerback in the 2020 class who picked up an offer from Texas in June also named Texas among his finalists. Read More

Handful of top targets in 2020 class ready to visit Texas

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

June 14th, 2019

Each weekend in the summer carries weight for the Longhorns on the recruiting trail. Texas’ 2020 class is taking longer to form than rivals like Oklahoma and Texas A&M. That should change with numerous targets expected to pick schools before the start of the 2019 football season. A … Read More

The Dotted Line: Who are the top defensive targets for Texas in the 2020 recruiting class?

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

June 13th, 2019

Texas’ 2020 class sits at six commitments. Each of those pledges project to the offensive side of the ball. That means that Tom Herman, defensive coordinator Todd Orlando, and the rest of the staff must start landing the top prospects on the board or risk … Read More

The Dotted Line: What’s left for Texas on the offensive side of the ball in the 2020 recruiting class?

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

June 12th, 2019

The Longhorns aren’t burning down the recruiting trail just yet in the 2020 class, though the offensive side of the football is slowly evolving into a solid group of prospects. The headliners are quarterbacks Ja’Quinden Jackson and Hudson Card. All six of … Read More

The Dotted Line: Alfred Collins, young DFW stars talk Texas camp

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

June 11th, 2019

Texas hosted one of its on-campus football camps Sunday afternoon. Most of the attendees and participants were younger targets and prospects. Bastrop Cedar Creek defensive end Alfred Collins was the exception to the rule. The 2020 four-star is among Texas’ top defensive line targets in … Read More

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Austin LBJ cornerback pledges to Alabama

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

June 10th, 2019

Austin LBJ is home to one of the best cornerback prospects in Texas. Latrell McCutchin is entering his junior season with the eyes of nearly every program in the country on him. The 6-1, 176-pound prospect already held 14 offers, including one from Texas. McCutchin wasn’t worried about waiting, however, … Read More

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Texas makes cut for Bishop Dunne linebacker Brennon Scott

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

June 10th, 2019

Outside linebacker Brennon Scott named Texas in his top five alongside Auburn, USC, Kansas, and Oregon. Scott is a 6-1, 230-pound four-star from Bishop Dunne in High School. He’s teammates with current Texas commit, Jaden Hullaby. Texas has not landed a commitment from a … Read More

The Dotted Line: A closer look at the Big 12’s other 2020 recruiting classes

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

June 10th, 2019

Texas added its sixth commitment of the 2020 recruiting cycle last week when four-star athlete Ja’Quinden Jackson of Duncanville pledged to the Longhorns. He’s the highest-rated prospect in Texas’ class, which currently ranks third in the Big 12 and 26th in the nation, per 247Sports’ composite rankings. What’s going on … Read More

Commitment 101: Quay Davis jump starts Texas’ 2021 recruiting class

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

June 9th, 2019

The Longhorns started its last two recruiting classes with quarterbacks. The 2021 cycle began with a commitment from Dallas Skyline wide receiver Quaydarius Davis. The 6-foot, 193-pound playmaker caught 29 passes for 702 yards and eight touchdowns as a sophomore. He averaged 24 yards per … Read More