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I guess with “Elk” leading aggy we should hope our 2025 recruiting class can land in the top 50.
The year before he took over Duke they were 57 in the recruiting rankings. The last two years they have skyrocketed to 51 and 56. This year they are sitting at 38 with one 4 star and zero players ranked nationally. What a STUD recruiter!!!
 
Devin Sanchez may be leaning toward Ohio State, but Texas still wants the five-star corner

Kirk Bohls
Austin American-Statesman

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Devin Sanchez may be leaning toward Ohio State, but Texas still wants the five-star corner​


PFLUGERVILLE — Devin Sanchez said he thought he played well, which he did.

It’d be nice for Longhorn Nation to think the junior cornerback for 15-0 Galena Park North Shore, which eliminated Westlake from the high school football playoffs on Saturday, might play even more football in this area with the Texas Longhorns.

But that appears to be a long shot.

The uber-gifted cornerback who's regarded by 247Sports' composite rankings as the best cornerback prospect in the nation for the 2025 recruiting class told me he is still considering Texas, but Ohio State is very much in the lead for the 6-foot-3, 175-pound defensive back.

“Right now, Ohio State’s a frontrunner, but Alabama and Texas A&M aren’t far behind,” said Sanchez, who had the key play in the Mustangs’ 23-14 win in the 6A Division I state semifinals at The Pfield. “It’s getting closer to Jan. 6 (when he has said he’ll announce his commitment during the All-American Bowl on NBC), so yeah, if Ohio State keeps on doing what they’re doing, I’m most likely going to be a Buckeye.”

Texas football is still giving Devin Sanchez the hard sell​

But are the Longhorns even in the picture?

“Yeah, they were here today,” Sanchez said, referring to Texas defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski as well as current Longhorns Ethan Burke and Michael Taaffe, who both played at Westlake. “I’ve got a good relationship with coach (Terry) Joseph and coach Sark (Steve Sarkisian), so we’ll see. If they come back in, hopefully we’ll see. But yeah, they’ve got a chance."

Sanchez is a five-star prize may be considering Texas, but he attended the Penn State-Ohio State game this fall and has made three trips to Columbus since June, according to an On3 report.

'He's as good as advertised'​

Westlake coach Tony Salazar was impressed with Sanchez.

“He’s as good as advertised,” Salazar said. “He’s a good physical talent.”

Sanchez is one of the fastest defensive backs in high school football and owes much of his athleticism to his parents. His mother, Deetra, was a 200-meter and 400-meter sprinter at UTEP where his father, Daniel, played football. He said he runs a 4.4 in the 40.

“I feel I played great today, but it’s not just about me,” said Sanchez, a very lean, tall cornerback who played press coverage on Westlake’s Brody Wilhelm the entire game and was impressive. “It’s about my teammates. When I made a couple of big plays, it was needed like on that last drive. When people saw that PBU, that won us the game. If I can get the ball out of the receiver’s hands, it’s a win for us.”

Would Devin Sanchez fill a need for Texas? You betcha​

The Longhorns certainly need to restock their secondary although Sanchez is just a junior; Sarkisian loses four of his five starters after this season.

Cornerback Ryan Watts, who interestingly enough transferred to Texas from Ohio State but missed the Big 12 championship game with an injury, and star nickel back Jahdae Barron are both seniors as are starting safety Jerrin Thompson and reserve Kitan Crawford. In addition, Jalon Catalon, the Arkansas transfer who missed most of the season with a shoulder injury, and backups X’Avion Brice and B.J. Allen have entered the transfer portal.
 
Sirhornsalot said:
Devin Sanchez may be leaning toward Ohio State, but Texas still wants the five-star corner

Kirk Bohls
Austin American-Statesman

71867742007-westlake-v-north-shore-football-playoff-sed-009.JPG

Devin Sanchez may be leaning toward Ohio State, but Texas still wants the five-star corner​


PFLUGERVILLE — Devin Sanchez said he thought he played well, which he did.

It’d be nice for Longhorn Nation to think the junior cornerback for 15-0 Galena Park North Shore, which eliminated Westlake from the high school football playoffs on Saturday, might play even more football in this area with the Texas Longhorns.

But that appears to be a long shot.

The uber-gifted cornerback who's regarded by 247Sports' composite rankings as the best cornerback prospect in the nation for the 2025 recruiting class told me he is still considering Texas, but Ohio State is very much in the lead for the 6-foot-3, 175-pound defensive back.

“Right now, Ohio State’s a frontrunner, but Alabama and Texas A&M aren’t far behind,” said Sanchez, who had the key play in the Mustangs’ 23-14 win in the 6A Division I state semifinals at The Pfield. “It’s getting closer to Jan. 6 (when he has said he’ll announce his commitment during the All-American Bowl on NBC), so yeah, if Ohio State keeps on doing what they’re doing, I’m most likely going to be a Buckeye.”

Texas football is still giving Devin Sanchez the hard sell​

But are the Longhorns even in the picture?

“Yeah, they were here today,” Sanchez said, referring to Texas defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski as well as current Longhorns Ethan Burke and Michael Taaffe, who both played at Westlake. “I’ve got a good relationship with coach (Terry) Joseph and coach Sark (Steve Sarkisian), so we’ll see. If they come back in, hopefully we’ll see. But yeah, they’ve got a chance."

Sanchez is a five-star prize may be considering Texas, but he attended the Penn State-Ohio State game this fall and has made three trips to Columbus since June, according to an On3 report.

'He's as good as advertised'​

Westlake coach Tony Salazar was impressed with Sanchez.

“He’s as good as advertised,” Salazar said. “He’s a good physical talent.”

Sanchez is one of the fastest defensive backs in high school football and owes much of his athleticism to his parents. His mother, Deetra, was a 200-meter and 400-meter sprinter at UTEP where his father, Daniel, played football. He said he runs a 4.4 in the 40.

“I feel I played great today, but it’s not just about me,” said Sanchez, a very lean, tall cornerback who played press coverage on Westlake’s Brody Wilhelm the entire game and was impressive. “It’s about my teammates. When I made a couple of big plays, it was needed like on that last drive. When people saw that PBU, that won us the game. If I can get the ball out of the receiver’s hands, it’s a win for us.”

Would Devin Sanchez fill a need for Texas? You betcha​

The Longhorns certainly need to restock their secondary although Sanchez is just a junior; Sarkisian loses four of his five starters after this season.

Cornerback Ryan Watts, who interestingly enough transferred to Texas from Ohio State but missed the Big 12 championship game with an injury, and star nickel back Jahdae Barron are both seniors as are starting safety Jerrin Thompson and reserve Kitan Crawford. In addition, Jalon Catalon, the Arkansas transfer who missed most of the season with a shoulder injury, and backups X’Avion Brice and B.J. Allen have entered the transfer portal.
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Looking like a Hudson situation where he's just not a Texas kid, and sometimes that's the way it is.

Difference being he was a huge Texas fan at one point, and then things mysteriously hit a brick wall.
 
TFloss32 said:
Looking like a Hudson situation where he's just not a Texas kid, and sometimes that's the way it is.

Difference being he was a huge Texas fan at one point, and then things mysteriously hit a brick wall.
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Maybe it was during the alienator mensa'a time here ?
 
If you want to watch a (hopefully) future Longhorn play for a state championship, put it on Bally Sports SW in an hour.

Bellville has a badass DLineman named DJ Sanders that will be wanted by everyone in the country. At the 4A level he is just a joke to watch. He dominates everyone. Going against a tough spread team in Gilmer. Should be a very fun game to watch.

247sports.com

DJ Sanders, Texas A&M Aggies, Defensive Line

2022: Texas District 10-4A-II Defensive MVP as a sophomore. 2021: Texas District 12-4A-II Defensive Newcomer of the Year as a freshman
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Guys, I'm going to keep posting tweets even though they're not showing up on the site.

If you click the blue link that says "this tweet isn't available", that will take you to the tweet.
 
TB14 said:
If you want to watch a (hopefully) future Longhorn play for a state championship, put it on Bally Sports SW in an hour.

Bellville has a badass DLineman named DJ Sanders that will be wanted by everyone in the country. At the 4A level he is just a joke to watch. He dominates everyone. Going against a tough spread team in Gilmer. Should be a very fun game to watch.

247sports.com

DJ Sanders, Texas A&M Aggies, Defensive Line

2022: Texas District 10-4A-II Defensive MVP as a sophomore. 2021: Texas District 12-4A-II Defensive Newcomer of the Year as a freshman
247sports.com 247sports.com
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He's one big dude! Hope he wants to stay close to home! 🤘
 
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