2021 Recruiting - Football

For those who don’t know, 4-star TE are not common like 4-star RB, WR, DB etc.
 
Handler said:
Just don't get that...Maybe they are promising Meyer will be the coach the following year?
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According to him USC was on him all of the time and showing him a lot of "love" and just generally stroking his ego constantly.

He has the physical talents, but not the emotional maturity. One wonders if Herman decided he was another Zach Evans. Skipping these types leads to better team chemistry.
 
Joe Fan said:
Wiltfong put in CBs to Texas for RB Jonathon Brooks (Hallettsville) and S JD Coffey III (Kennedale).
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Quote from Coffey

“Coach Ash says he sees me as a normal safety, but also would like to try me in as a nickel back, almost like an outside linebacker but also a nickel back,” ​
 
Gabe Brooks on Jordon Thomas

What do we know about Thomas? He owns the requisite height and frame potential with an athletic build relative to his size and projected position. While a strong-side end in a four-man front is his natural spot, he could possibly bulk to the point of sliding inside in a one-gap scheme. Even if end is his full-time spot, you could see him move inside in passing situations with a pass rush-oriented personnel package up front. With that build and positional context in mind, what do we know about Thomas from his sophomore campaign? Thomas is a strength-based defensive end prospect with the ability to stand up to bigger offensive linemen at the point of attack. He's heavy-handed and his punch power in the phone booth can catch blockers by surprise.

Because of his size and close-quarters power and strength, Thomas flashes the ability to stalemate offensive linemen and even drive them into the backfield to disrupt timing and running lanes. Those same qualities allow Thomas to bull rush effectively. Expanding his move set and adding more nuance as a pass rusher are keys for Thomas as the transitions to the next level. He's raw technically and while he sometimes shows good get-off quickness, it comes and goes. His size means that he can improve his leverage consistency. His pad level gets too high at times.

Thomas is raw technically and coming off an injury that cost him the 2019 season, but the physical tools are there that make him a legitimate high-major defensive line prospect. Additionally, he is scheme-versatile as an end who could play in a four-man or three-man look, with the possibility of position flexibility, particularly in that four-man front. Thomas will need to come back strong from his injury, but there are no indications so far to suggest he won't. He has the potential to become a quality starter with a long-term NFL Draft ceiling.​
 
Mike Roach speculating on the next 5

JD Coffey, S, Kennedale: .....I’m told a decision could come sooner than most think for the four-star prospect. Oregon and Washington will provide tough competition, but I think Texas is trending in a strong direction here.

Andrew Mukuba, S, Austin LBJ: Mukuba maintains a wide-open recruitment, and we’ve been told no decision has been made. That said, I’m told Texas is doing a great job behind the scenes with him. Chris Ash has been staying in regular contact and showing Mukuba the love he wanted to see from the Longhorns all along. Nobody seems to have any idea when he might commit, but right now, I like the odds for Texas.

Camar Wheaton, RB, Garland Lakeview Centennial: Wheaton is a mystery when it comes to his timeline, but I was told by a source recently he’s starting to inform coaching staffs behind the scenes that he won’t be attending their school. As of today, he has not informed Texas, and the Longhorns are high on his list. Wheaton is a bit more projection, but I think Texas sits in as good a spot as any right now. Oklahoma is emerging as the toughest competition.

Terrence Cooks, LB, Alvin Shadow Creek: It’s hard to say when Cooks might choose to shut down his recruitment, but Texas seems to be the school generating the most noise at the moment. Cooks is striking up a strong relationship with the Texas commits, and Coleman Hutzler is doing a great job with his parents.

Jonathon Brooks, RB, Hallettsville: Brooks rarely talks and nobody around him knows what his timeline might be, but we’ve heard he could be closing in on a decision. If he does, Texas would likely be the pick for the three-star running back. The Longhorns were the first program to offer Brooks and have been recruiting him hard since that time. ​
 
On Mukuba, Clemson thinks they have a good shot too
It's probably a good sign they like him as they seem to do very well with their player evals, especially defense
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BurntOrangeLH said:
According to him USC was on him all of the time and showing him a lot of "love" and just generally stroking his ego constantly.

He has the physical talents, but not the emotional maturity. One wonders if Herman decided he was another Zach Evans. Skipping these types leads to better team chemistry.
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Same vibe I came away with...Couldn't agree more. Alot of them have been biting on aggy's schtick the last few years, too. If he changes tune and wises up by all means come on down, but...
 
Inside Texas on Shemar Turner

The Desoto four-star defensive tackle had a great Zoom call with the Texas staff the other day. I'm told he likes the new scheme, and is training some with current UT defensive lineman Jacoby Jones. He's been telling Turner the new defensive front will get him drafted, which is positive news to any high

Jordon Thomas and Denton Ryan's Ja'Tavion Sanders have the makings of another solid defensive line haul after the additions of Vernon Broughton, Alfred Collins, and Sawyer Goram-Welch in 2020.

UT is squarely in the middle of this one, but it likely has a ways to go.​
 
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Joe Fan said:
Another offer - #3 player in Nev
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Inside Texas on WR Michael Jackson

“The H receiver position is really the one that if you built it in a lab, the two that we have right now in Jake Smith and Jordan Whittington would be that. Guys that have played tailback in high school and guys that can get open in space and are durable enough to take the hits that slot receivers take quite frequently.”​
That quote is from Tom Herman. I’m coining the position ‘slot machine’ because I like the fitting double entendre. We’ll see if fetch is going to happen.

An aside: Herman excluded Lil’Jordan Humphrey, but he played running back at a high level in high school despite being 6-foot-4. Remember how I said there’s no real point in evaluating for the express purpose of finding a LJH clone? That’s because it’s a mostly futile task. It’s easier to find the Duvernays, Whittingtons, and Smiths. And those guys aren’t all that easy to find.

Michael Jackson III from Desert Pines in Las Vegas fits the profile. He plays with noticeable power after the catch along with quickness. He certainly has running back traits with a thick, durable build.

He’s a composite 3-star, but 247 has him the highest as an 88. That number fits inside the 3-star/4-star margin of error. He’s a good player and if UT filled the JoJo Earle void with Jackson and Theo Knox, I’d be pleased.

Jackson seems to be a culture fit. Here’s our exchange:

You’re on the move. How long have you been talking to Texas?
“I've been talking to Texas’ coaches for a couple of months now. My older brother Jamil was in the Army and lives near Houston now and has been really on me for about a year now to take a close look at Texas.”​

Just finished watching your Hudl. Does Jamil want you to look at Texas because it’s close to him or another reason?
“Yeah, mostly because of him. But he's also stressed to me how much football is beloved by Texas residents. The history, the tradition... it’s all very appealing!”​

I see some Devin Duvernay to your game.
“Love Duvernay's game! I watched him a lot. Like his game and I definitely see the similarities between us. I've also seen how Texas' offense has been under Coach Herman. Really explosive, fast, and uses the slot receivers a lot which is really interesting, very intriguing.”​
 
Joe Fan said:
Mike Roach speculating on the next 5
Andrew Mukuba, S, Austin LBJ: Mukuba maintains a wide-open recruitment, and we’ve been told no decision has been made. That said, I’m told Texas is doing a great job behind the scenes with him. Chris Ash has been staying in regular contact and showing Mukuba the love he wanted to see from the Longhorns all along. Nobody seems to have any idea when he might commit, but right now, I like the odds for Texas....​
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