Recruiting Scoop: Texas' Big April Recruiting Weekend Is Here
You don’t want to miss the latest recruiting preview of this huge recruiting weekend with Justin Wells and Joe Cook.
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Texas is hosting a pivotal recruiting event alongside a spring scrimmage and a coaches clinic, attracting top-tier talent including five-star prospects from the 2026 and 2027 classes.
Standout John Turntine is a major target. Texas’ consistency and coaching staff, particularly Kyle Flood and Steve Sarkisian, have built strong relationships, making Texas the frontrunner.
The Longhorns emphasize practice observations over glamor visits, allowing recruits like Turntine to visualize themselves within the team. Texas is leveraging current commits and athlete families to strengthen ties.
Five-star QB commit Dia Bell is taking a leadership role similar to Arch Manning’s, actively recruiting peers and working closely with coaches to build the class. His dedication is seen as a game-changer in recruiting dynamics.
A noticeable trend is recruits coming from athletic families—sons of NFL, MLB, or other professional athletes—who see value in Texas’ professional approach and trust Sarkisian’s vision.
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Recruits like Xavier Griffin (Georgia) and Samari Matthews (North Carolina) highlight Texas’ push into non-traditional territories. These players are ranked among the best in the nation and are showing strong interest in Texas.
KJ Edwards is now the top running back target due to both talent and deep-rooted connections with Texas. Despite interest from powerhouses like Georgia and LSU, his loyalty to Texas appears firm.
With the help of new assistant coaches like Mark Orphey, Texas is tapping into previously untouched recruiting markets like North Carolina and New York, looking for elite talent such as 2027 RB Elijah Kimble.
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