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The Texas coaching staff has a new look. Over the last few months, the Longhorns have added a handful of new coaches that should make impacts both on the field and on the recruiting trail. And we’re already seeing signs of the latter. After speaking to a couple of sources, here is the [recruiting] area that each new coach will receive. Some details are still being worked out right now, but here is what the overall picture will look like.
Clay Jennings — Chris Vaughn’s replacement will also be getting his former area in West Houston. Jennings will be responsible for recruiting Manvel, the Fort Bend schools, Katy, Bellaire Episcopal, Houston Lamar and others. That means Jennings will see guys like Marvin Wilson, Walker Little, Derrick Tucker and Grant Delpit during the spring evaluation period. You can also expect Jennings to be somewhat involved in South Dallas at schools like Cedar Hill, Lancaster and DeSoto.
Anthony Johnson — Texas’ new running backs coach will work side-by-side with Jennings in the Houston-area — though he will be regulated more towards East Houston at schools like Crosby and Galena Park North Shore. Johnson will also recruit in the Golden Triangle region of the state and the Piney Woods up by Nacogdoches and Lufkin. Johnson, an East Texas native, will be a good compliment to Jeff Traylor in the area. Johnson also has experience recruiting DFW. Look for him to see guys like Mannie Netherly, K’Lavon Chaisson and Kary Vincent this spring.
Sterlin Gilbert — Perhaps the most important hire of the offseason, Gilbert will spend most of his time close to campus in Central Texas. Gilbert actually made his way to Austin Westlake, La Grange and Temple before National Signing Day. The former Temple assistant is well-respected in the area and should help Texas get a boost with high school coaches in its own backyard. I also heard some positive Gilbert reviews in South Dallas and wouldn’t be surprised if he extends a helping hand there. Gilbert will see guys like Sam Ehlinger, Levi Jones, Taquon Graham and JK Dobbins in the spring.
Charlie Williams — Williams is still a little bit of a mystery, but we’re hearing that he will have Jay Norvell’s old area in North Dallas. That means Williams will be the main figure in places like Allen, Plano and Frisco as well as northwest Dallas over by Flower Mound, Lake Dallas, Southlake Carroll and Lewisville. Look for Williams to check in on prospects like Anthony Hines, Deiontae Watts, Robert Barnes, Mohamed Sanogo, Tyrell Shavers and Kobe Boyce this spring.
Matt Mattox — Texas’ new offensive line coach will focus primarily on recruiting his position group. But he will more than likely take over Joe Wickline’s area out in West Texas and Fort Worth. There aren’t too many Texas prospects out in that area of the state, but Mattox might be able to find some hidden gems and build relationships for the future. His biggest stop by far will be at Kennedale — though I wouldn’t be surprised if Brian Jean-Mary, who recruits South Dallas, makes his way over there instead. (Holland)
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Clay Jennings — Chris Vaughn’s replacement will also be getting his former area in West Houston. Jennings will be responsible for recruiting Manvel, the Fort Bend schools, Katy, Bellaire Episcopal, Houston Lamar and others. That means Jennings will see guys like Marvin Wilson, Walker Little, Derrick Tucker and Grant Delpit during the spring evaluation period. You can also expect Jennings to be somewhat involved in South Dallas at schools like Cedar Hill, Lancaster and DeSoto.
Anthony Johnson — Texas’ new running backs coach will work side-by-side with Jennings in the Houston-area — though he will be regulated more towards East Houston at schools like Crosby and Galena Park North Shore. Johnson will also recruit in the Golden Triangle region of the state and the Piney Woods up by Nacogdoches and Lufkin. Johnson, an East Texas native, will be a good compliment to Jeff Traylor in the area. Johnson also has experience recruiting DFW. Look for him to see guys like Mannie Netherly, K’Lavon Chaisson and Kary Vincent this spring.
Sterlin Gilbert — Perhaps the most important hire of the offseason, Gilbert will spend most of his time close to campus in Central Texas. Gilbert actually made his way to Austin Westlake, La Grange and Temple before National Signing Day. The former Temple assistant is well-respected in the area and should help Texas get a boost with high school coaches in its own backyard. I also heard some positive Gilbert reviews in South Dallas and wouldn’t be surprised if he extends a helping hand there. Gilbert will see guys like Sam Ehlinger, Levi Jones, Taquon Graham and JK Dobbins in the spring.
Charlie Williams — Williams is still a little bit of a mystery, but we’re hearing that he will have Jay Norvell’s old area in North Dallas. That means Williams will be the main figure in places like Allen, Plano and Frisco as well as northwest Dallas over by Flower Mound, Lake Dallas, Southlake Carroll and Lewisville. Look for Williams to check in on prospects like Anthony Hines, Deiontae Watts, Robert Barnes, Mohamed Sanogo, Tyrell Shavers and Kobe Boyce this spring.
Matt Mattox — Texas’ new offensive line coach will focus primarily on recruiting his position group. But he will more than likely take over Joe Wickline’s area out in West Texas and Fort Worth. There aren’t too many Texas prospects out in that area of the state, but Mattox might be able to find some hidden gems and build relationships for the future. His biggest stop by far will be at Kennedale — though I wouldn’t be surprised if Brian Jean-Mary, who recruits South Dallas, makes his way over there instead. (Holland)
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