2021 Recruiting - Football

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There was once a QB who pitched his team to a National Championship by the name of Bobby Layne.

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Tim Stoddard was the starting power forward on the NC State national championship team that beat Bill Walton and the UCLA Bruins in 1974. He was also a long term MLB middle relief pitcher who won 1-2 World Series.
 
Here is some Mike Roach/247 commentary about the updated 247 rankings --

—Despite not playing his junior year because of an injury, Fort Worth All Saints Episcopal offensive tackle Tommy Brockermeyer retained the top spot in the state of Texas. Brockermeyer saw a small drop nationally from No. 4 to No. 7, and that just shows how great his talent and how high his ceiling is. Brockermeyer is on track to return to the field this year, and the importance of landing him and his brother James Brockermeyer can’t be understated.

—Brockermeyer will have strong competition for the top spot in-state. Bellaire Episcopal OL and Ohio State commit Donovan Jackson is one spot behind him at No. 8 nationally. Jackson had an incredible 2019 capped off with an MVP performance at The Opening finals and a strong fall season. Jackson’s move was more than deserving, and he’s probably the safest prospect in the state of Texas from a floor-to-ceiling ratio.

—Texas fans ought to love seeing commit Ja'Tavion Sanders at No. 14 nationally. Sanders is now in prime position to finish the year as a five-star if he can keep up with his growth. Sanders showed during his junior season that he could be a credible tight end/wide receiver, and he’s one of the most devastating pass rushers in the country. Sanders is also in position to make a run at winning the top ranking in-state.

—There’s a new No. 1 running back in the state of Texas, and his name is LJ Johnson. The Cy-Fair running back tested well last spring, and he put up great production in the fall. Johnson is now in striking distance of five-star territory if he can build on what he’s done. Johnson proved during his junior season that he was an elite prospect. ​
 
You guys have probably noticed a lot of OOS offers this cycle. Here is Herman's sales pitch to them --

“You commit to Texas, to get an elite education — it’s one of the top public schools in the entire country — to lay some roots in the No. 1 city in America in Austin, Texas, and to develop a network of very powerful people that can provide opportunities for you once you’re done playing football.” ​
 
This is from Kaelen Jones of The Athletic about a couple of our 2021 targets --

Savion Byrd, OT (Duncanville, Texas) 6-foot-5, 265 pounds
Five-star, No. 29 overall, No. 4 offensive tackle
Byrd is an in-state prospect who has starred at Duncanville High along the offensive line and at defensive tackle. He’s currently the No. 3 player in Texas.

Byrd could add more weight to his frame, but he has displayed good agility and movement that suggest he’d have success on the edge at the next level. Considering UT is losing at least three players to graduation next season, attaining a highly rated prospect like Byrd to play in the trenches would be a boost. Byrd received an offer from Texas in January 2019. He made a handful of unofficial visits to UT last year and last visited in September.

Ishmael Ibraheem, CB (Kimball/Dallas) 6-foot-1, 175 pounds
Four-star, No. 121 overall, No. 12 cornerback
The Longhorns will lose nickel cornerback Josh Thompson to graduation after the 2020 season and return at least six corners for 2021. However, there’s a likelihood that four cornerbacks — juniors Jalen Green, D’Shawn Jamison, Anthony Cook and Kobe Boyce — move on. So UT could try to get a headstart on getting new talent on campus.

That means adding at least one cornerback for the 2021 season should be a high priority. And there are a few players the Longhorns have their eye on, but Ibraheem is one of the most interesting. He is long, physical and twitchy. He’s an ideal cornerback for defensive coordinator Chris Ash’s system.

JoJo Earle, WR (Aledo, Texas) 5-foot-9, 170 pounds
Four-star, No. 75 national, No. 13 wide receiver
The Longhorns offered Earle back in November 2018. The Aledo product boasts electric speed that would make him a weapon out of the slot in UT offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich’s system. He’s dynamic with the ball in his hands. The Longhorns aren’t due to lose any receivers to graduation or the draft after the 2020 season, so landing a receiver during this cycle wouldn’t seem imperative. However, finding players who fit Yurcich’s system could be crucial for the long term. And Earle presents a skill set that would make him a valuable addition.

Landon Jackson, WDE (Pleasant Grove/Texarkana, Texas) 6'6, 240 pounds
Four-star, No. 94 national, No. 4 weak-side defensive end
The Longhorns are due to lose three defensive linemen to graduation after the 2020 season: Ta’Quon Graham, Marqez Bimage and Jacoby Jones. With the Longhorns also switching to a four-man front under Ash and making an effort to highlight their talent within the trenches, their pursuit of Jackson is logical, if not highly important. The Longhorns offered Jackson in September 2018. He visited UT in January. ​
 
The Brockermeyer brothers will visit Alabama in April, LSU in May, and then Auburn, Texas and Alabama (again) in June. They are allowed to OV twice per school as long as they both go, so they get 10 OVs instead of the normal 5.
IT thinks they will do a second OV to Texas during the season.

April 3-5: Alabama
May 8-10: LSU
June 2-4: Auburn
June 12-14: Texas
June 19-2: Alabama ​
 
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mchammer said:
Tim Stoddard was the starting power forward on the NC State national championship team that beat Bill Walton and the UCLA Bruins in 1974. He was also a long term MLB middle relief pitcher who won 1-2 World Series.
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I rmbr that game. Monty Towe and David "Skywalker" Thompson
 
Joe,

What are our chances with Cooks. I've had a chance to see him play a couple of times. He is the exact type LB I have wanted - 6'2"/215 and a 4.5. Would like to know his vertical. This is the type of HS LB that Mervin built his defenses around. Adding weight is a possibility, but working on speed could make him a great safety as well.
 
SabreHorn said:
Joe,

What are our chances with Cooks. I've had a chance to see him play a couple of times. He is the exact type LB I have wanted - 6'2"/215 and a 4.5. Would like to know his vertical. This is the type of HS LB that Mervin built his defenses around. Adding weight is a possibility, but working on speed could make him a great safety as well.
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We offered several months ago but no CBs yet
Here is what the guy at The Athletic says about him

Terrence Cooks II, OLB (Shadow Creek/Pearland, Texas) 6'2, 210 pounds
Three-star, No. 478 overall, No. 37 outside linebacker

The Longhorns added one linebacker to their 2020 class and aren’t due to lose any players to graduation after the season. A handful of players already on the roster can perhaps play inside, but UT must add more linebackers who can thrive out on the edge and in space. Cooks fits in that regard.

Cooks’ film shows that he does well in pass coverage and has tremendous speed and a high motor that enable him to make plays all over the field. He’s received interest from Arizona State, Baylor, Georgia Tech and Houston. But the Longhorns, who offered Cooks in November, could land a steal of a prospect if they’re able to secure Cooks’ commitment. ​
 
Joe Fan said:
The Brockermeyer brothers will visit Alabama in April, LSU in May, and then Auburn, Texas and Alabama (again) in June. They are allowed to OV twice per school as long as they both go, so they get 10 OVs instead of the normal 5.
IT thinks they will do a second OV to Texas during the season.

April 3-5: Alabama
May 8-10: LSU
June 2-4: Auburn
June 12-14: Texas
June 19-2: Alabama ​
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One part of this story seems to involve concern by the dad that NFL scouts have told him UT OLs are not being well-prepped for the league. Plus, Blake is not supposed to be much of a fan of Herman. The mom Kristy is also a UT grad and supposedly has not weighed in on this choice, wanting the boys to make up their own minds. But there is always the chance when it comes down to it, her love for Austin might play a factor.

People now think its Texas vs. Alabama. The boys did grow up UT fans and the majority out there seem to think that the orange blood will win in the end. We will see.
 
SabreHorn said:
Joe,
What are our chances with Cooks. I've had a chance to see him play a couple of times. He is the exact type LB I have wanted - 6'2"/215 and a 4.5. Would like to know his vertical. This is the type of HS LB that Mervin built his defenses around. Adding weight is a possibility, but working on speed could make him a great safety as well.
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Georgia just offered Cooks
 
Joe Fan said:
One part of this story seems to involve concern by the dad that NFL scouts have told him UT OLs are not being well-prepped for the league.
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They were not well-prepped for college either. However, to be fair Hand has only been around for two seasons. It will be after the 2021 season until Hand recruited and coached linemen will be eligible for the NFL. Also, OL was way down the list of issues in the 2019 season.
 
Agree, that is real weak sauce by Alabama with a hint of desperation. Also a shame to throw away your college education as these guys will do something after football.

Did Herman stand up their mom on a date? Do not get that.
 
ViperHorn said:
They were not well-prepped for college either. However, to be fair Hand has only been around for two seasons. It will be after the 2021 season until Hand recruited and coached linemen will be eligible for the NFL. Also, OL was way down the list of issues in the 2019 season.
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Apparently another knock opponents use against Hand with OL recruits is that he does stay in one place long enough to see his OL finish it out

Auburn 2 years
Penn St 2 years
Vanderbilt 4 years
Tulsa 3 years
 
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Joe Fan said:
Apparently another knock opponents use against Hand with OL recruits is that he does stay in one place long enough to see his OL finish it out

Augurn 2 years
Penn St 2 years
Vanderbilt 4 years
Tulsa 3 years
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Looks like a successful college coach rising through the ranks. There is a reason he keeps getting offers from better schools. Turn that weapon on the criticizers and see what happens. Do not let Satan or Blow U control the dialog with dumbass claims.
 
Joe,

Give me Harris and Cooks at LB, and people will think that Leon Fuller is back. Not even Darnell nor Diaz could screw up that defense.
 
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