2024 Recruiting Board/Thread

[Soldierhorn]

Thats the way I see it too ^^^^^

This discussion should may be its own thread but I think Texas has only had three, maybe 4, QBS in the last 20+ yrs that could make the call at the line... and that's it. If I put them in order of D reading QBs: #1 Colt (ignored a lot of GD's calls and read the D instead), #2 Applewhite, #3 Ash (IMO, would have been a NFL QB if not hurt in spite of playing on terrible teams). You could include VY but, let's be honest, he really on had 4-6 plays. IIRC, in the 2005 NC game, something like 64 out of 65 plays were ran out of the exact same set: mostly left or right RPO.

 

[TFloss32]

Wingo's dad is saying his son "hasn't signed" and his recruitment isn't over. Apparently he wants him at Mizzou...

Burton at IT said this morning Wingo's father is all Texas, for what it's worth.

 

[TFloss32]

Aeryn Hampton, Oregon State Beavers, Wide Receiver

Also runs track. Ran junior 100-meter times of 11.54 and 11.58 in April 2023. As a sophomore, posted 100-meter times of 11.46 and 11.73 in April 2022. High...

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[MBHORNSFAN]

Maybe Texas fans will quit crying about bags now. Wingo was definitely bagged. I mean NIL. LMAO

 

[Eastexhorn]

Maybe Texas fans will quit crying about bags now. Wingo was definitely bagged. I mean NIL. LMAO

I am sure he is not alone!

 

[texbound]

Maybe Texas fans will quit crying about bags now. Wingo was definitely bagged. I mean NIL. LMAO

I'm cool with that. In fact, it's about time Texas stepped up to plate. Keep them coming. Unlike ATM, this staff will develop those 5 star players (jury is still out on the DB room right now).

 

[bevotee]

md

Anderson?

By Anderson I meant Derek Williams of course.

 

[Slimer]

Weston Davis just flipped from aggy to LSU. Texag mods think TyAnthony Smith won't stick.

 

[Sirhornsalot]

I remember Davis or Macks recruiting big receviers they let the number of OL go down. What started he slide downwards.

Mitchell might go pro. Worthycould come back also. So for Neylor has been injured and not contrubited not likely to change.
IMO 9 WRS is ideal number Darn keyboard.

Because nobody wanted to play for McWhorter. And McWhorter wanted lighter OL so we ended up with a bunch of 3-star projects.

 

[Sirhornsalot]

Weston Davis just flipped from aggy to LSU. Texag mods think TyAnthony Smith won't stick.

Looks like we weren't in that one.

 

[Soldierhorn]

Because nobody wanted to play for McWhorter. And McWhorter wanted lighter OL so we ended up with a bunch of 3-star projects.

And, the ones highly recruited (eg; 5* J'Marcus Webb) washed out. I dont use the word "Bust" very often. If a player plays or starts then he really isnt a bust, IMO, he just might not have met expectations, which is highly subjective. That being said, J'Marcus Webb was a bust at Texas by any measure.

 

[Eastexhorn]

Because nobody wanted to play for McWhorter. And McWhorter wanted lighter OL so we ended up with a bunch of 3-star projects.

Wasnot just the talent was also the number of OL. When you over recruit one position, another suffers.

 

[Big Daddy Cane]

And, the ones highly recruited (eg; 5* J'Marcus Webb) washed out. I dont use the word "Bust" very often. If a player plays or starts then he really isnt a bust, IMO, he just might not have met expectations, which is highly subjective. That being said, J'Marcus Webb was a bust at Texas by any measure.

He transfered and went on to play in the NFL for a decade. Not exactly a bust, but it does highlight Texas' inability to develop players.

 

[Soldierhorn]

He transfered and went on to play in the NFL for a decade. Not exactly a bust, but it does highlight Texas' inability to develop players.

yep, he transferred to a JUCO (Navarro), then West Texas A&M. He ended up making a NFL roster afterwards. Good for him but he was a bust at Texas.

 

[Sirhornsalot]

Okay, who ordered the bust?

 

[TFloss32]

Weston Davis just flipped from aggy to LSU. Texag mods think TyAnthony Smith won't stick.

Hopefully a step closer to Texas grabbing Smith.

 

[TB14]

Yeah, I'm not a coach and could be wrong but it looks like QE is still making his decisions pre-snap and hasnt progressed to reading the D as it happens (post-snap). IMO, part of that is ingrained by having all the players look at the sidelines for instructions instead of having the QB go to the line, put a guy in motion to see the defensive reaction (rotation?) and know what defensive player to cue in on to make a throw based on his reaction, regardless of the receiver.

We use motion a great amount. More than most college teams. And by design, all offenses make decisions pre-snap. Not just at Texas. I could be swayed that Quinn spends too much time looking at 1st read so he misses 2nd reads open window and has to skip all the way to check down. But Quinn is good at getting the ball out and not taking sacks. Plus his completion percentage is night and day higher this year than last year.

 

[TB14]

Hopefully a step closer to Texas grabbing Smith.

Talk about a need. Should be all over him! Hopefully he doesn't just follow Dre'lon again. Still blown away we didn't recruit him hard.

 

[TFloss32]

Visitors for the BYU game (from all sites).

Red is a "maybe" to attend and ** are prospects with a Texas offer.

COMMITMENTS
WR, Parker Livingstone, Lucas Lovejoy
DT, D'antre Robinson, Jones (Orlando, FL)
DE, Zina Umeozulu, Allen
'25 QB, KJ Lacey, Saraland (Saraland, AL)

2024
OL, Syris Corley, Taylor

2025
WR, Ja'Corey Watson, Pearland Shadow Creek**
TE, Keiundre Johnson, Terrell**
OL, Austin Pay, Lone Peak (Highland, UT)
OL, Tyler Thomas, Dickinson**
DT, Carmello Brooks, Katy Paetow**
DE, Chad Woodfork, Humble Summer Creek**
CB, Jaboree Antoine, Westgate (New Iberia, LA)**
ATH, Dreydon Garner, Lincoln (San Diego, CA)

2026
QB, Quinn Murphy, Regents School of Austin
RB, Tradarian Ball, Texarkana Texas High
WR, Dequane Prevo, Texarkana Liberty-Eylau**
WR, Ace Theus, Duncanville
WR/TE, Zachery Turner, Duncanville**
DE, Kevin Ford, Jr., Duncanville**
S, Ja'Darius Isom, Denison

2027
QB, Trent Seaborn, Thompson (Alabaster, AL)
TE/DE, Zane Rowe, Denton Guyer**

 

[TFloss32]

IT wrote today that they don't expect the staff to pursue DT Dominick McKinley, even if the Aggies continue to lose, unless he and his family make it known he's ready to de-commit.

Dominick McKinley, LSU Tigers, Defensive Line

Also competes in track and field. Posted three 47+ shot put throws as a junior in March 2023, including a 47-11. Louisiana 5A regional qualifier in the shot...

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IT reporting McKinley reached out to the Texas staff this week, but it's still light communication.

Texas remains willing to listen if he gets more serious about opening up his recruitment.