Four-Star CB Wardell Mack flips to Texas

Four-star cornerback Wardell Mack of Marrero (LA) John Ehret High flipped his commitment from Florida to Texas Sunday evening.

The 6-foot-1, 180 pounder had been committed to the Gators since August.

“What stood out to me is how much of a priority I was to the program and coaches,” Mack said. “Coach Sark visited me numerous times during the spring which made me take a more in depth look into their program.  Also, me communicating with coach Sark every day added a plus.”

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

“Coach Terry Joseph and Coach Sark,” Mack said. “They plan on using me as an outside corner and nickel back due to my versatility and playmaking ability.”

The Bayou State cornerback joins coach Steve Sarkisian and the Longhorns’ top 10 2024 class. He is accompanied by five-star EDGE Colin Simmons, five-star offensive tackle Brandon Baker, and others.

Wardell Mack Recruiting Profile

Mack ranks as the No. 105 player in the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He also tabs in as the No. 13 cornerback and the No. 4 player in Louisiana.

On3 ranks him higher than the industry, as he ranks as the No. 53 player nationally, the No. 5 cornerback, and the No. 3 Player in Louisiana.

Scouting Summary

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

“Smooth moving defensive back with the length and playmaking ability to make an impact as a cornerback or safety. Measured in at around 6-foot-0.5, 170 pounds prior to his senior season. Has elite length for the position with arms that measure 33.75 inches. Shows the ability to stick with receivers, using his length and movement skills to stay in-phase. Physical in press coverage, using his length to reroute receivers at the line of scrimmage. Shows loose hips and is fluid when changing directions. Has refined footwork with a very smooth backpedal in the camp setting. A willing downhill defender, not scared of contact or being physical as a tackler. Shows solid top-end speed, but not look to be top-tier in that regard. Ball skills are good not great, as he does not look to be the most natural pass catcher. Is still comfortable playing the ball at the catch point, getting his hands on the football. Viewed as a high floor prospect who could see an immediate role as a nickel corner at the next level and eventually developing into a field corner. Relatively young for the class, turning 18 in April of his senior year of high school.”

He currently has an On3 NIL Valuation of $117K. 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.