Not that it matters because he will likely have a good career at Clemson, but that is exactly what he was to them, a fall back option. I don't care how they spin it, had Ty committed to Clemson instead of Bama, Cade would not be an option for them right now.
Reagins has been a nice ally for Texas going back to his days at Houston Lamar, but my feel is it won't ultimately be some sort of swaying factor.
This may be asking too much but a tool I use to use a lot in order see what roster holes are of need is a roster chart. I use to look at the one posted on IT at least weekly but it looks like they either quit posting it or put it behind the pay wall. Anyway, I found that chart to be very useful and now it is not accessible without a sub.
Chart was very useful to me was not aware it is gone. When new roster comes out you can make your own you are aware of format ruler, pen and paper and a little time. And can be updated more often than ITdid.
