Decision Preview: Aeryn Hampton set to choose between Texas and Alabama on July 7
One-time Texas commit and current Longhorn ATH target Aeryn Hampton is set to announce his next commitment on Friday, just weeks after taking June visits to see his finalists of Texas and Alabama. The East Texas athlete is one of the best prospects in the state, and the Longhorns and Crimson Tide await his announcement on July 7.
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The player: Aeryn Hampton, ATH, Daingerfield (Texas)
The measurables: 5-foot-10, 175 pounds
The date: July 7 at 5 p.m. Central
The rating: 92.51 (four-star)
The ranking: Hampton is the No. 138 overall prospect, the No. 25 wide receiver, and the No. 26 prospect in Texas according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a proprietary algorithm that compiles ratings and rankings from all four primary recruiting media services. On3 ranks Hampton as the No. 154 prospect, the No. 25 wide receiver, and the No. 30 prospect in Texas.
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The recruit: “Aeryn Hampton did it all for Daingerfield (Texas) High School in 2022. He finished his junior season with 55 receptions for 1,161 yards and 13 touchdowns. He also racked up 57 tackles, five tackles for loss, three interceptions, three fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles. Hampton also excelled on special teams with 11 returns for 260 yards and a score. Those numbers helped him earn second-team all-state honors in 2022. Midway through his junior season, Hampton reportedly transferred to nearby Carthage High School. Hampton also runs track and plays basketball. His favorite musician is NBA YoungBoy. He plans on majoring in welding in college. His mother is Lisa Boyd.” – On3 Personal Life bio
The finalists: Texas, Alabama
The official visits: Alabama June 9, Texas June 16
Recruiting Prediction Machine: 52.1% for Texas, 43.0% for Alabama
RPM Picks in favor of Texas:
- Sam Spiegelman, 60% – 07-03-23
RPM Picks in favor of Alabama:
- Bryan Munson, 60% – 06-02-23
The offers: Texas, Alabama, LSU, UTSA, Oregon, Oklahoma State, Michigan, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Purdue, Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Colorado, Kansas, Michigan State, Louisville, TCU, Baylor, Houston, SMU, Louisiana Tech, Northern Arizona, Arkansas, Texas Tech, Arizona, Arkansas State, UNLV
