2027 QB Ty Knutson commits to Texas

Smithson Valley High School (Spring, TX) quarterback Ty Knutson committed to the Texas Longhorns on Saturday, giving Steve Sarkisian his signal-caller in the 2027 recruiting class.

BREAKING: Class of 2027 QB Ty Knutson has Committed to Texas, he tells me for @Rivals⁰⁰The 6’4 210 QB chose the Longhorns over Oklahoma State and South Carolina

“I’m ready to represent my home state with the best there is! Hook ‘Em”https://t.co/Nc8Gla2ErH pic.twitter.com/NLjOHdVW0g
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) February 7, 2026

Knutson, who is 6-3, 202 lbs., held offers from more than a dozen programs including Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Oklahoma State, TCU, South Carolina and Houston.

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He made the trip to Austin several times last season, soaking in the Vanderbilt and Arkansas games on unofficial visits. Most recently he attended the program’s Junior Day in January, where he received an offer from Sarkisian and staff.

A composite 3-star recruit, Knutson becomes the sixth commit in Texas’ 2027 recruiting class, joining Easton Royal (RB), Karnell James (CB), JT Geraci (TE), Cameron Hall (EDGE) and Cade Haug (LB).