On300 4-star TE Nick Townsend commits to Texas Longhorns

Spring (Texas) Dekaney four-star tight end Nick Townsend has committed to Texas, he announced on Monday.

He chose the Longhorns over LSU, Alabama, and Texas A&M.

Townsend visited both the in-state programs last month, as well as trips to Alabama and USC. However, Steve Sarkisian and Co. have ultimately won out for one of their top local targets.

The 6-foot-3, 225-pound Townsend is the No. 142 overall prospect in the 2025 class, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He also ranks as the nation’s No. 7 tight end and the No. 26 recruit in the Lone Star State.

On3, however, is higher on him than the other three services. In the most recent On300 rankings, he was tabbed as the nation’s No. 88 overall recruit and No. 4 tight end.

As a junior last fall, Townsend amassed 431 receiving yards and seven TDs on just 18 catches, plus two rushing touchdowns in his six carries. He played both ways for the Wildcats, logging 76 tackles, 11.5 TFL, and 8.0 sacks as well.