Five-Star WR Ryan Wingo commits to Texas

Five-star wide receiver Ryan Wingo of Saint Louis (MO) University High announced his commitment to Texas Wednesday afternoon.

The 6-foot-2, 200 pounder chose the Longhorns over Missouri, Texas A&M, Tennessee, Miami, and Georgia.

BREAKING: Five-Star WR Ryan Wingo tells me he has Committed to Texas!

The 6’2 200 WR from Saint Louis, MO chose the Longhorns over Missouri

“It was probably one of the hardest decisions I made for sure. Having to pick something over a school that’s rising & close to home.”… pic.twitter.com/UoJdwxjf4F

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) October 25, 2023

“What stood out most was for sure that offensive system, being able to come in and compete to play was huge in my decision,” Wingo said. “Coach Sark is known for getting his wide receivers the ball and getting them ready for the next level.”

His relationship with the coaching staff and their plan for him played a role in his decision as well.

“My relationship with the coaches is great,” the five-star wide receiver said. “Knowing that I will be comfortable with the coaches is also a big thing. I think I’m closest with coach Jackson. They plan on utilizing me every way they can.”

The Show Me State wide receiver joins coach Steve Sarkisian and the Longhorns’ top 12 class in the 2024 team rankings. He is accompanied by five-star EDGE Colin Simmons, five-star offensive tackle Brandon Baker, and others.

Ryan Wingo Recruiting Profile

Wingo ranks as the No. 26 player in the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He also tabs in as the No. 7 wide receiver and the No. 2 player in Missouri.

Scouting Summary

On3’s Scouting and Rankings Team writes about him as a college recruit:

“An electric playmaker who picks up yards in a hurry. Ran a 10.64 100m, 21.46 200m and a 50.72 400m in 2022. The ability to defeat the angle with the ball in his hands is among the best in the 2024 cycle early on. Can take the top off of defenses with ease but is not just a straight line player. His ability to make defenders miss in tight spaces and finish runs is rare for someone with his long speed. Has a chance to be an impact player at the next level. Older brother is former Arkansas running back Ronnie Wingo.”

He currently has an On3 NIL Valuation of $203K. The On3 NIL Valuation is the industry’s leading index that sets high school and college athletes’ projected annual value (PAV). The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.