Last year, Texas ruled the 2025 class, finishing No. 1 with its signees. That class had 5 five-star recruits, including Jonah Williams , Justus Terry, and Lance Jackson . But for the 2026 class, Steve Sarkisian’s recruiting efforts seem to be struggling, with only one five-star commitment so far—quarterback Dia Bell . Even with strong past seasons and a playoff run, their 2026 recruiting class is surprisingly low at 13th. This isn’t what you’d expect from the Longhorns, who have Phil Knight’s NIL backing and an HC throwing flashy visits. However, things can change after a key 5-star target wrapped up his official visit to Austin.
This past weekend was an important two days for the Longhorns staff. They hosted a slew of 5-star targets for official visits. Sarkisian made sure to m