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Texas Expanding National Recruiting Efforts with Key 2026 Offers

by:Charlie Williams•about 13 hours
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Tristan Keyes

Texas made a strong push on the recruiting trail on Wednesday, extending offers to several top out-of-state prospects in the 2026 class. The Longhorns are not just recruiting talent, they are actively building pipelines and relationships across different states, ensuring they remain a national contender in recruiting. With their recent success on the national stage, including back-to-back College Football Playoff appearances, Texas is proving to prospects across the country that Austin is a destination for elite talent.

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Texas’ Latest 2026 Offers

Jorden Edmonds

Marietta (Ga.) Sprayberry HS

4-star CB | No. 11 cornerback nationally

Edmonds is already a highly sought-after defensive back, holding 25-plus offers from powerhouse programs such as Michigan, Alabama, Texas A&M, Georgia, and more. Texas continues to emphasize defensive back development, and Edmonds would be a key addition to their secondary.

Tristen Keys

Hattiesburg (Miss.)

5-star WR | No. 2 wide receiver nationally (On3)

Keyes has become one of the most coveted receivers in the country, earning 20-plus offers from top programs like Ole Miss, Tennessee, Alabama, Oregon, Notre Dame, Georgia, and more. With Texas’ offensive firepower under Sark, elite pass-catchers like Keyes are giving Texas a serious look.

Brayden Rouse

Marietta (Ga.) Kell

4-star ATH/LB | No. 22 linebacker nationally (On3)

Rouse has already secured 20-plus offers from elite programs such as Ohio State, Ole Miss, Michigan, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, and others. Texas is focused on adding versatile defensive playmakers, and Rouse fits the mold of a sideline-to-sideline athlete who could thrive in the Longhorns defensive scheme.

Elijah “Goldie” Golden

Sarasota (Fla.) Cardinal Mooney

4-star DL | No. 21 overall nationally

Golden is one of the most highly pursued defensive linemen in the country, holding 30 offers from top-tier schools, including Michigan, Georgia, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oregon, and more. With Texas continuing to invest in elite defensive line talent, getting in early on Golden could be a major win in the trenches.

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Texas Expanding Its Recruiting Reach

Texas’ national recruiting efforts are stronger than ever, and their willingness to pursue top talent from different regions is setting them up for success. Kids from out of state are giving Texas a real look, and the Longhorns are capitalizing on their momentum by expanding their recruiting footprint.

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