The Dotted Line

Stay updated on latest Texas Longhorns recruiting news brought to you by Longhorns recruiting beat writer Mike Craven of Hookem.com. The Dotted Line will publish M-F at 10 a.m. each morning to provide Texas fans with an in-depth look at the latest for the Longhorns on the recruiting trail.

The Dotted Line: Examining the recruiting classes around the Big 12



The Dotted Line: Week 8 guide to watching Texas commits in action

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

October 18th, 2018

The regular season is beginning to wind down and each game on the slate is an important district game. Four of Texas’ 2019 commits — David Gbenda, Javonne Shepherd, Jake Smith and Derrian Brown — are on an open week and defensive back Marques Caldwell is … Read More

The Dotted Line: Peyton Powell, Kennedy Lewis rave about Texas visit

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

October 17th, 2018

Three-star wide receiver Kennedy Lewis took an official visit to Texas and watched the improved Longhorns outlast Baylor. The momentum around the program is impacting recruits around the state. The 6-3 prospect was committed to TCU until Tuesday night. “I will most likely open my recruitment back … Read More

The Dotted Line: Ten personal evaluations of top 2020 Texas targets

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

October 16th, 2018

The priority of the recruiting staff is the current class. That means that’s also my focus when I hit the road to watch as many commits and targets as possible. The best way to evaluate prospects and write their stories is to see as many as possible in person. I’ve … Read More

The Dotted Line: Malik Hornsby talks Texas; Marques Caldwell sidelined

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

October 15th, 2018

The importance of quarterback depth was proven once again on Saturday when Shane Buechele was forced into action following a shoulder injury to Sam Ehlinger. Lack of depth at the position plagued Texas at the end of the Mack Brown era and through the entire tenure of … Read More

The Dotted Line: Only seven uncommitted prospects remain on the Fabulous 55

Mike Craven Hookem.com staff

October 12th, 2018

The commitment of four-star safety Lewis Cine to Georgia lowered the uncommitted number of Fabulous 55 members to just seven. The early signing period combined with the ability to take official visits as juniors sped up an already fast recruiting process: … Read More