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The Dotted Line: Texas wants dynamic talent at the wide receiver, tight end positions

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

February 20th, 2020

Texas inked 19 players in the 2020 class, which ended with national signing day. Texas’ class ranked ninth in the nation and first in the Big 12. The Longhorns have more scholarships for the 2021 cycle and hope to land a top-five class. Read More

The Dotted Line: Texas begins its search for the next generation of defensive backs

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

February 19th, 2020

Texas inked 19 players in the 2020 class, which ended with national signing day. Texas’ class ranked ninth in the nation and first in the Big 12. The Longhorns have more scholarships for the 2021 cycle and hope to land a top-five class. As the coaching staff switches its … Read More

The Dotted Line: Landing some of state’s top 2021 offensive linemen a recruiting imperative for Texas

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

February 18th, 2020

Texas inked 19 players in the 2020 class, which ended with national signing day. Texas’ class ranked ninth in the nation and first in the Big 12. The Longhorns have more scholarships for the 2021 cycle and hope to land a top-five class. As the coaching staff switches its … Read More

The Dotted Line: Texas needs a strong linebacker class for a successful 2021 cycle

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

February 17th, 2020

Texas inked 19 players in the 2020 class, which ended with national signing day. Texas’ class ranked ninth in the nation and first in the Big 12. The Longhorns have more scholarships for the 2021 cycle and hope to land a top-five class. As the coaching staff switches its … Read More

The Dotted Line: Texas can cherry-pick running backs in the 2021 recruiting cycle

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

February 14th, 2020

Texas inked 19 players in the 2020 class, which ended last week with national signing day. Texas’ class ranked ninth in the nation and first in the Big 12. The Longhorns have more scholarships for the 2021 cycle and hope to land a … Read More

The Dotted Line: Will the four-man front increase Texas’ recruiting chances with defensive ends?

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

February 13th, 2020

Texas inked 19 players in the 2020 class, which ended last week with national signing day. Texas’ class ranked ninth in the nation and first in the Big 12. The Longhorns have more scholarships for the 2021 cycle and hope to land a top-five class. As … Read More

The Dotted Line: Jalen Milroe only half the quarterback equation for Texas in the 2021 cycle

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

February 12th, 2020

Texas inked 19 players in the 2020 class, which ended last week with national signing day. Texas’ class ranked ninth in the nation and first in the Big 12. The Longhorns have more scholarships for the 2021 cycle and hope to land a top-five … Read More

Bevo Beat

Lake Travis tight end Lake McRee backs off Texas pledge

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

February 11th, 2020

Texas’ 2021 class dropped to six members Tuesday night when Lake Travis tight end Lake McRee decommitted from the Longhorns. The 6-4, 217-pound junior missed the 2019 season with a knee injury. The three-star originally picked Texas back in July before the beginning of his junior … Read More

The Dotted Line: Grading Texas’ 2020 defensive signing class

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

February 11th, 2020

Texas signed 19 prospects in its 2020 recruiting class after adding a pair of letters of intent on national signing day, following 17 signings in the early period. Defensive lineman Alfred Collins was the only addition on signing day to the defensive class. Texas’ class ended … Read More

The Dotted Line: Grading Texas’ 2020 offensive signing class

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

February 10th, 2020

Texas signed 19 prospects in its 2020 recruiting class after adding a pair of letters of intent on national signing day, following 17 signings in the early period. Four-star wide receiver Kelvontay Dixon was the lone signing day addition to the offensive class. Read More

The Dotted Line: Buckeyes-bound offensive lineman Jackson headlines the 2021 Fabulous 55

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

February 6th, 2020

The 2021 Fabulous 55 is headlined by big men. The next recruiting cycle is loaded with talented offensive and defensive linemen. The top five spots of the American-Statesman’s initial list of the state’s top recruits are occupied by players who project … Read More

Ranking the Big 12’s classes: Collins pushes Texas past OU for recruiting crown

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

February 5th, 2020

The recruiting trail remains a two-team race in the Big 12 as Texas and Oklahoma signed the conference’s top two classes. The Longhorns edged out their rival on national signing day, moving ahead of Oklahoma in the national rankings thanks to the late-afternoon commitment of four-star defensive end Alfred Collins. Read More

Meet the Longhorns: Alfred Collins provides Texas’ defensive line with five-star potential

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

February 5th, 2020

Alfred Collins, defensive line, Bastrop Cedar Creek  FYI: 6-5/284; 4 stars; No. 2-ranked strong side defensive end  Fabulous 55 ranking: 20 Committed: Feb. 5 What he brings to Texas’ table: Collins was the top target remaining on Texas’ board following the early … Read More

Manor defensive end discusses decision to pick Florida over Texas, Baylor

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

February 5th, 2020

MANOR — In front of a throng of family and friends, as well as ESPN cameras, Manor defensive end Princely Umanmielen said goodbye to the state of Texas when he signed with Florida on Wednesday afternoon. The four-star was once committed to Texas and … Read More

Bevo Beat

Manor defensive end Princely Umanmielen picks Florida over Texas

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

February 5th, 2020

The hiring of Chris Ash and a move to a four-man front wasn’t enough for Texas to earn back the commitment of Manor defensive end Princely Umanmielen. The four-star pledged to Texas back in the summer before backing off in October over concerns about the defensive … Read More

Meet the Longhorns: Slot receiver Kelvontay Dixon known for production

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

February 5th, 2020

Kelvontay Dixon, wide receiver, Carthage  FYI: 6-0/180; 4 stars; No. 15-ranked athlete  Fabulous 55 ranking: 52 Committed: Feb. 4 What he brings to Texas’ table: The athlete from Carthage is the younger brother of Texas running back Keaontay Ingram. Dixon is expected … Read More

Bevo Beat

Duncanville cornerback Ennis Rakestraw chooses Missouri over Texas, Alabama

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

February 5th, 2020

Texas lost a late recruiting race for cornerback Ennis Rakestraw when he picked Missouri over the Longhorns and Alabama early Wednesday morning. The three-star from Duncanville became a hot commodity on the recruiting circuit following the early signing period. He picked up offers from Georgia, Alabama … Read More

Commitment 101: Four-star Kelvontay Dixon is a weapon in the slot

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

February 4th, 2020

Texas’ football program received a much needed boost Tuesday when four-star wide receiver Kelvontay Dixon pledged to the Longhorns. The athlete from Carthage is the younger brother of Texas running back Keaontay Ingram. Dixon is expected to play slot receiver for the Longhorns. The … Read More

Bevo Beat

Texas adds commitment from Kelvontay Dixon, brother of Keaontay Ingram

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

February 4th, 2020

Texas’ football program received a much needed boost Tuesday night when four-star wide receiver Kelvontay Dixon pledged to the Longhorns. The athlete from Carthage is the younger brother of Texas running back Keaontay Ingram. Dixon is expected to play slot receiver for the Longhorns. Read More

Bevo Beat

State’s top recruit Zachary Evans won’t choose a school on national signing day

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

February 4th, 2020

The top uncommitted prospect in Texas won’t sign a national letter of intent on national signing day. During an interview with Fan Run Radio Sunday, Galena Park North Shore running back Zachary Evans confirmed reports that he wouldn’t be choosing a school on Wednesday. Read More