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The 2016 Baylor signees are still mired in a holding pattern, but the first limb could fall from that tree this week. While Devin Duvernay is technically a free agent, this will be the first movement in the wake of the Baylor scandal. Let’s take a look at where Texas stands with the athletes currently linked to them.
Devin Duvernay – Duvernay wrapped up visits to Austin and Fort Worth in the last week, and while he enjoyed his time at both places, we are sticking with the sources we’ve had since the very beginning. It is our belief that Texas will come out on top for the dynamic receiver when he makes a decision this week. Texas was able to sell Duvernay on a role in the new offense that no one else could fill, and the players on campus were able to do their part in recruiting the dynamic speedster. To be clear I’m not saying this is over, but sources on all sides indicate that Texas is in a great position here. If and when Devin’s brother Donovan receives his release from Baylor, we expect him to have a spot in Austin.
Parrish Cobb – We reported a couple of weeks ago that things with Cobb were turning in the right direction for Texas. After previously zeroing in on Oklahoma, I was told by sources that a couple of Texas freshmen put in a ton of work on Cobb to get him to consider Texas. Once the LOI fiasco is resolved, we expect Texas to land Cobb.
Patrick Hudson – Now for the bad news. We were told a couple of weeks ago that Hudson was starting to turn towards enrolling at Baylor for the second summer session. In talking to some people this week, we learned that the thought is picking up steam. Hudson might have been a victim of some scare tactics by the Waco staff, because the previous indications we received from his family stated that Hudson had no plans to enroll at Baylor. We are still waiting for official word on the LOI resolution, but it looks like Baylor could have saved themselves here.
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The Texas satellite camp yielded two offers to 2018 prospects following the event in Addison on Friday. One of those players was Rockwall linebacker Alston Orji. Orji has been on a tear this offseason as he and his brother embarked on a nationwide tour of several campuses along with his brother Anfernee (a 2019 athlete). We caught up with Alston following his offer to get the latest on his recruitment.
“To know the staff over at Texas was so interested in me at this early stage in my high school career, and extended me an offer is a true honor,†Orji told us when asked his thoughts on the offer. Orji has an impressive build, but he said the Texas coaches gave him feedback on other aspects of his game following the camp. “They were impressed by my physical and mental toughness. They also liked my hustle throughout drills and 1 on 1’s.†Orji’s busy summer will continue, but the recruiting might be coming to an end for him. “I actually have a trip to Nigeria in a little while, so I won’t be doing many more camps for some time,†Orji told us when asked if he would be attending Under the Lights in Austin. So where does Texas stand in the eyes of one of the hottest prospects in the 2018 class? “Texas is definitely a top tier school, and would be high up on anyone’s list. I’m blessed to have any offer, so each one means a lot.†With that on his mind, it doesn’t seem like Orji is in a rush to make his decision. “Not anytime soon. I’m young, and very early in my recruitment. I’d like to wait until I feel I’m ready.â€
We believe Texas will be a favorite for Orji and his family, but he will certainly have options from all over the map and a lot of time to think about things.
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2018 Arlington Lamar defensive lineman Bobby “Tre†Brown was the main event at the Texas satellite camp, and the massive fifteen year old picked up his offer on Saturday morning following the camp. We spoke with Brown following the camp to get his thoughts on the Texas camp and his recruitment in general.
Brown drew the attention of numerous coaches and media members at the camp, and he thought he did well. “I think I did good, but there’s always room for improvement,†he told us. Brown is seeing a whirlwind of offers and attention, but he’s got a long road to go before he makes a decision. “I’m young, so I’m just weighing my options right now.†Brown has not been to Austin on a visit, but he tells us he does plan to get to Austin sometime this year for a visit. Brown is former teammates with Shane Buechele, and he said he talks with the Longhorn quarterback quite frequently.
We’ll have more with this emerging elite defensive lineman throughout the year.
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2018 Prestonwood Christian DB Verone McKinley is already a known commodity in his class. The junior-to-be already holds 24 offers from the likes of Alabama, LSU, Florida, Clemson, and Texas A&M. While the Longhorns have hosted McKinley multiple times, they have not yet offered him a scholarship. We caught up with V3 following the Texas camp to get his thoughts on his performance. “I had a great day I feel.â€
McKinley showed some physicality at the line of scrimmage today, and he feels he opened some eyes on the Texas staff. “Yes sir, I think they’ve had their eye on me but I definitely came out and competed today.†McKinley trains with Clay Mack, and the Texas coaches noticed the work he puts in with Mack. “They definitely liked my technique and liked what I was doing.â€
McKinley tells us he’s planning to make it to Austin for a game this fall as he continues to evaluate potential college choices.
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2017 Bishop TK Gorman receiver Judah Bell was a standout performer at the Texas satellite camp. The former basketball prospect is putting in hard work to convert to wide receiver, and his work ethic showed in spades during the camp. We spoke with him afterwards to assess his performance.
“I think I did well. I’ve got a lot of stuff I need to work on, but I think I competed and did my best.†The most impressive thing about Bell during the camp was his tenacity to finish every drill. Bell finished each route by running all the way to the end zone in a way that wasn’t showy but definitely stood out. “It’s just in my mind, score every time. There’s two ways I go about that. I want to train my muscles and my mind to score every time I get a rep and go all the way to the end zone. Secondly, I never know when it’s going to be my last time seeing it.â€
Bell is still working on the finer points of football, and he feels like he’s seeing some success from the transition to the field. “I feel like it’s going well. As you obviously know, I was heavy into basketball last year. I think it helps me playing as a receiver playing balls in the air. I think that’s why I’m a deep threat because it’s just like grabbing rebounds.â€
Schools are still moving slowly with Bell, but he’s starting to gain more attention. “Boise State; I’ve talked with them a lot recently. I’ve talked with coach Stoker from Illinois. Texas is still in the mix, they invited me to come to the Under the Lights camp they are having in Austin next month.†Bell did confirm he would be in attendance for that event. Being an east Texas product, Bell is being recruited by Jeff Traylor, and he told us what makes him so special. “He’s a great guy, if you’re a great ballplayer and play hard you can definitely play for him. If you take care of your business, he will definitely help you find a place that fits best for you.â€
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Sachse is loaded with 2018 talent, and Drue Jackson is poised to become the big play threat in their offense this year. Jackson competed at the Texas camp, and he looked incredibly smooth going through each drill. We spoke with Jackson following the camp to get the latest on him.
“I did really good in one on ones and drills, so it was all good.†Jackson was there with his quarterback Jalen Mayden, and he told us there’s a certain level of comfort catching passes from him. “I know if I’m going with him I’m going to get the best ball possible.†Jackson is starting to pick up attention from various schools, and he gave us the run down on recent recruiting attention. “I have offers from Iowa, Utah, Louisville, and Texas Tech. I’ve been talking with TCU and Texas a lot, so those are the schools I’m focusing on right now.â€
Texas receivers coach Charlie Williams spent a lot of time with Jackson during the camp, and he told us he’s building a great relationship with the new coach. “Coach Williams told me he’s going to be down here a lot once the season starts to see me. He was out during the spring and saw me during the camp, so he said to just stay in contact.†Jackson will talk with Charlie Williams about attending the Under the Lights camp, and he told us that if Texas offered they would be incredibly high on his list.
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Elkins LB Kenneth Murray announced last week that he set an announcement date on August 10th. We believe this comes down to Texas, Texas A&M, Oklahoma, and maybe Ole Miss. Murray was on campus a week ago before going to College Station in the same day. While Murray is maintaining that everyone is equal, we believe that Texas is currently in the lead to land the versatile defender. If Texas pushes for his commitment this early they should be able to seal the deal.
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Hutto (TX) defensive end Ondario Robinson is narrowing his choices between a few schools. Recently we spoke with Robinson about his visits to Austin and College Station. Robinson was in Austin two weeks ago, and he thought the visit went well, but he’s still working to establish some familiarity with the Texas staff. “It went good, but it could’ve been better. They were having a youth camp at the same time. Talking to Coach Strong was great, though I like the facilities. I’m going back to speak more with the coaches.â€
Robinson told us he would most likely attend Under the Lights in July. Robinson was in College Station for their recruiting barbecue, and he gave that visit high marks. “Man I really enjoyed myself.†When pressed about how he would rate the visit, Robinson told us it was better than his time in Austin. “I was involved with everything at A&M, and at Texas I didn’t get to talk to the coaches as much as I liked because of their youth camp.†Robinson told us that A&M has a lead in his recruitment now, but he said more familiarity with the Texas coaches could help them gain some ground. “You could say that. When I go back, I’m going back with a clear head and open mind to listen and take into consideration what they have to offer.â€
Robinson says he plans to make a decision during half time of the first game. “Me and my head coach are getting it together. Hutto doesn’t always have a big time recruit.†While the Aggies lead currently, Texas still has time to make up ground in this recruitment.
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