Texas Longhorns Recruiting: Top Targets at OT7 Week 2 in Dallas
The OT7 Tournament returns to Dallas for Week 2, featuring another talented group of prospects, including several key targets for the Texas Longhorns’ 2026 and 2027 recruiting classes. With top talent from across the country competing, here’s a look at the players Texas is keeping a close eye on.
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Mark Bowman, TE, Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei
- 6’4”, 230 lbs
- Rating: 95.97 (five-star)
- No. 2 TE in the nation
- No. 4 player in California
- No. 20 player nationally
- Texas Interest: One of the top tight ends in the country, Bowman is a key target for Texas in the 2026 class.
Mason James, WR, Norman (Okla.) North
- 6’1”, 175 lbs
- Rating: 91.26 (four-star)
- No. 29 WR in the nation
- No. 1 player in Oklahoma
- No. 174 player nationally
- Texas Interest: Recently picked up an offer from Texas and is a name to watch moving forward.
Felix Ojo, OT, Mansfield (Texas) Lake Ridge
- 6’7”, 274 lbs
- Rating: 97.72 (five-star)
- No. 3 OT in the nation
- No. 1 player in Texas
- No. 6 player nationally
- Texas Interest: A priority target for Texas, Ojo is one of the top offensive linemen in the country.
John Meredith III, CB, Euless (Texas) Trinity – 2027
- 6’2”, 180 lbs
- Rating: unranked
- Texas Interest: Meredith holds a Texas offer. A name to watch in the 2027 class.
Landen Williams-Callis, RB, Richmond (Texas) Randle – 2027
- 5’8”, 187 lbs
- Rating: 91.45 (four-star)
- No. 2 RB in the 2027 class
- No. 4 player in Texas
- No. 16 player nationally
- Texas Interest: One of the best running backs in his class, Williams-Callis already holds a Texas offer.
Isala Wily-Ava, S, Bellflower (Calif.) St. John Bosco – 2027
- 6’2”, 193 lbs
- Rating: unranked
- Texas Interest: Holds an offer from Texas and is generating interest from several top programs.
Jeron Jones, CB, Mission Viejo (Calif.)
- 5’11”, 165 lbs
- Rating: 87.75 (three-star)
- No. 38 CB in the nation
- No. 41 player in California
- No. 438 player nationally
- Texas Interest: Holds a Texas offer but is also being pursued by West Coast programs.
Dillon Davis, CB, Bellflower (Calif.) St. John Bosco
- 6’1”, 185 lbs
- Rating: unranked
- Texas Interest: Has offers from Texas, Arizona, Oregon, and Missouri.
Hayward Howard Jr., CB, New Orleans (La.) Edna Karr
- 6’2”, 170 lbs
- Rating: 87.75 (three-star)
- No. 40 CB in the nation
- No. 14 player in Louisiana
- No. 442 player nationally
- Texas Interest: Holds a Texas offer along with Miami, Ole Miss, Florida, Texas A&M, and Auburn.
Jett Washington, S, Las Vegas (Nev.) Bishop Gorman
- 6’4”, 190 lbs
- Rating: 94.79 (four-star)
- No. 3 safety in the nation
- No. 1 player in Nevada
- No. 35 player nationally
- Texas Interest: One of the most physically impressive safeties in the 2026 class, Washington holds a Texas offer.
Taelyn Mayo, DB, Lewisville (Texas) – 2027
- 6’3”, 185 lbs
- Rating: unranked
- Texas Interest: Holds a Texas offer and is a rising name to watch in the 2027 class. Yet another DB over 6’2 with elite coverage ability that Texas is recruiting.
Aaron Bradshaw, S, Fort Worth (Texas) North Crowley
- 6’3”, 185 lbs
- Rating: unranked
- Texas Interest: Bradshaw received an offer in February from the Longhorns. He’s an interesting prospect. Another long rangy DB that Texas is recruiting.
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Another big weekend at the OT7 Tournament, and once again, a lot of Texas targets will be on display. Several players here hold Texas offers, with some Texas is heavily recruiting, especially in the 2026 class. These prospects will be competing, getting after it, and showcasing their talent. Let’s see who stands out.
