Baylor commit Alex Foster making official visit to Texas
Baylor defensive line commitment Alex Foster informed On3 Thursday night he is making an official visit this weekend.
The 6-foot-4.25, 263-pounder told On3 that he is making an official visit to Texas this weekend.
Texas offered the state of Mississippi upside defensive lineman October 10.
Since that time defensive line coach Bo Davis has been in constant communication with Foster. Foster made a two-day unofficial visit to Texas for for the Longhorns 57-7 win over Texas Tech.
Davis was by St. Joseph High December 6 to make an in-home/school visit with Foster.
Along with Texas, Arkansas has also been making a late push.
Baylor head coach Dave Aranda made an in-home visit with Foster and family December 13.
Foster the prospect
The two-sport standout put together a very impressive senior season for St. Joseph High in Greenville. He recorded 68 tackles, 20 tackles for loss and 11 sacks in 12 games for the Fighting Irish.
Texas likes the frame and upside of Foster. Not only is he a legit shade over 6-foot-4 without shoes, but is 263-pounds with the frame to carry 290-300 pounds in time. He sports an 83-inch wingspan and 10.25 inch hands.
Foster is currently ranked the No. 734 prospect in the 2024 cycle. He also checks in as the No. 23 ranked prospect in the state of Mississippi.