Texas' three straight top 5 classes: Breakdown by position
The Texas Longhorns signed the No. 3 ranked class for a second straight year last week. That also marks a third straight top 5 class.
Steve Sarkisian and staff signed the No. 5 ranked class in 2022 headlined by 5-star offensive linemen Kelvin Banks and DJ Campbell. Texas backed up the top 5 class in 2022 with the No. 3 ranked class in 2023 headlined by No. 1 overall Arch Manning.
The 2024 class is No. 3 as well with the possibility to add one or two more in February.
Texas has signed 76 prospects combined in the last three classes. Eight have entered the transfer portal.
On3 takes a look at the three straight top 5 classes by position with defensive line likely to add another in a month.
Quarterback (3)
Arch Manning, QB, New Orleans (La.) Isidore Newman -2023 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 1 (5-star+)
Note: QB2 entering the College Football Playoff Sugar Bowl
Maalik Murphy, QB, Gardena (Calif.) Junipero Serra – 2022 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 205 (4-star)
Note: Currently in the NCAA Transfer portal
Trey Owens, QB, Cypress (Texas) Cy-Fair – 2024 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 372 (4-star)
Running back (6)
Cedric Baxter Jr., RB, Orlando (Fla.) Edgewater – 2023 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 30 (5-star)
Note: Starter at times as a true freshman
Jerrick Gibson, RB, Gainesville (Fla.) IMG Academy – 2024 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 86 (4-star)
Jaydon Blue, RB, Klein (Texas) Cain- 2022 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 180 (4-star)
Note: RB2 entering the College Football Playoff Sugar Bowl
Christian Clark, RB, Phoenix (Ariz.) Mountain Pointe – 2024 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 319 (4-star)
Tre Wisner, RB, DeSoto (Texas) High – 2023 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 439 (3-star)
Note: Special teams starter as a true freshman
Savion Red, ATH, Grand Prairie (Texas) High – 2022 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 1260 (3-star)
Wide receiver (8)
Ryan Wingo, WR, Saint Louis (Mo.) University – 2024 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 28 (5-star)
Johntay Cook II, WR, DeSoto (Texas) High – 2023 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 31 (5-star)
Note: In two-deep
Ryan Niblett, WR, Aldine (Texas) Eisenhower – 2023 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 66 (4-star)
Brenen Thompson, WR, Spearman (Texas) High – 2022 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 101 (4-star)
Note: Has since transferred to Oklahoma
DeAndre Moore Jr., WR, Bellflower (Calif.) St. John Bosco – 2023 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 110 (4-star)
Aaron Butler, WR/ATH, Calabasas (Calif.) High – 2024 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 179 (4-star)
Parker Livingstone, WR, Lucas (Texas) Lovejoy -2024 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 328 (4-star)
Freddie Dubose Jr., WR, Schertz (Texas) Smithson Valley – 2024 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 366 (4-star)
Tight end (3)
Jordan Washington, TE, Houston (Texas) Langham Creek – 2024 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 347 (4-star)
Spencer Shannon, TE, Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei – 2023 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 700 (3-star)
Will Randle, TE, New Orleans (La.) Isidore Newman – 2023 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 856 (3-star)
Offensive line (15)
DJ Campbell, IOL, Arlington (Texas) Bowie -2022 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 11 (5-star)
Note: Starting right guard
Kelvin Banks, OT, Humble (Texas) Summer Creek -2022 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 22 (5-star)
Note: Starting left tackle for two years
Brandon Baker, OT, Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei – 2024 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 25 (5-star)
Neto Umeozulu, IOL, Allen (Texas) High – 2022 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 76 (4-star)
Note: In two-deep at left guard
Daniel Cruz, IOL, North Richland Hills (Texas) Richland – 2024 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 196 (4-star)
Jaydon Chatman, OL, Killeen (Texas) Harker Heights – 2023 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 214 (4-star)
Cameron Williams, OT, Duncanville (Texas) High – 2022 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 243 (4-star)
Note: One start with rest of time in two-deep at right tackle
Malik Agbo, OL, Federal Way (Wa.) Todd Beamer – 2022 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 364 (4-star)
Note: In two-deep
Cole Hutson, IOL, Frisco (Texas) High – 2022 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 413 (3-star)
Note: Started 13 games as a true freshman
Trevor Goosby, OT, Melissa (Texas) High – 2023 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 416 (3-star)
Connor Robertson, IOL, Austin (Texas) Westlake – 2022 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 444 (3-star)
Note: In two-deep at times this season
Nate Kibble, IOL, Humble (Texas) Atascocita – 2024 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 459 (3-star)
Payton Kirkland, IOL, Orlando (Fla.) Dr. Phillips – 2023 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 533 (3-star)
Connor Stroh, IOL, Frisco (Texas) Wakeland – 2023 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 548 (3-star)
Andre Cojoe, OL, Mansfield (Texas) Timberview – 2023 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 737 (3-star)
Defensive line (8)
Jaray Bledsoe, DL, Marlin (Texas) High – 2022 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 144 (4-star)
Kristopher Ross, DL, Houston (Texas) North Shore – 2022 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 178 (4-star)
Note: Currently in the NCAA Transfer portal
Sydir Mitchell, DL, Oradell (N.J.) Bergen Catholic – 2023 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 226 (4-star)
D’antre Robinson, DL, Orlando (Fla.) Jones – 2024 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 273 (4-star)
Aaron Bryant, DT, Southaven (Miss.) High – 2022 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 305 (4-star)
Alex January, DL, Duncanville (Texas) High – 2024 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 430 (3-star)
Zac Swanson, DL, Phoenix (Az.) Brophy Prep – 2022 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 530 (3-star)
Melvin Hills, DL, Lafayette (La.) Lafayette Christian Academy – 2024 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 645 (3-star)
EDGE (8)
Colin Simmons, EDGE, Duncanville (Texas) High -2024 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 11 (5-star)
Colton Vasek, EDGE, Austin (Texas) Westlake – 2023 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 96 (4-star)
Justice Finkley, EDGE, Trussville (Ala.) Hewitt-Trussville – 2022 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 126 (4-star)
Note: In two-deep for two straight years
J’mond Tapp, EDGE, Donaldsonville (La.) Ascension Catholic – 2022 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 130 (4-star)
Tausili Akana, EDGE, Kahuku (Hi.) Skyridge – 2023 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 136 (4-star)
Zina Umeozulu, EDGE, Allen (Texas) High – 2024 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 289 (4-star)
Ethan Burke, EDGE, Austin (Texas) Westlake – 2022 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 339 (4-star)
Note: Full time starter as a sophomore
Billy Walton, EDGE, Dallas (Texas) South Oak Cliff – 2023 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 488 (3-star)
Linebacker (7)
Anthony Hill, LB, Denton (Texas) Ryan -2023 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 16 (5-star)
Note: Starter as true freshman
Derion Gullette, LB/EDGE, Teague (Texas) High – 2023 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 140 (4-star)
S’Maje Burrell, LB, Fort Worth (Texas) North Crowley – 2023 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 317 (4-star)
Tyanthony Smith, LB, Jasper (Texas) High – 2024 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 350 (4-star)
Derrick Brown, LB, Texarkana (Texas) Texas High – 2022 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 360 (4-star)
Note: Currently in the NCAA Transfer portal
Liona Lefau, LB, Kahuku (Hi.) High – 2023 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 426 (3-star)
Trevell Johnson, LB, Arlington (Texas) Martin – 2022 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 469 (3-star)
Note: Transferred to Louisiana-Monroe
Defensive back (15)
Xavier Filsaime, S, McKinney (Texas) High – 2024 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 33 (4-star)
Kobe Black, CB, Waco (Texas) Connally – 2024 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 44 (4-star)
Malik Muhammad, CB, Dallas (Texas) South Oak Cliff – 2023 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 49 (4-star)
Note: Started and played in the two-deep as a true freshman
Terrance Brooks, CB, Little Elm (Texas) High – 2022 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 56 (4-star)
Note: Has started more than 15 games in two seasons
Derek Williams, S, New Iberia (La.) Westgate – 2023 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 62 (4-star)
Note: In two-deep as a true freshman
Jelani McDonald, DB, Waco (Texas) Connally – 2023 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 74 (4-star)
Wardell Mack, CB, Marrero (La.) John Ehret – 2024 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 100 (4-star)
B.J. Allen, S, Aledo (Texas) High – 2022 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 119 (4-star)
Note: Has since transferred to North Texas
Jaylon Guilbeau, DB, Port Arthur (Texas) Memorial – 2022 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 150 (4-star)
Note: Has started, but spent majority of time in two-deep at nickel
Austin Jordan, DB, Denton (Texas) Ryan – 2022 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 220 (4-star)
Santana Wilson, CB, Scottsdale (Ariz.) Desert Mountain – 2024 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 243 (4-star)
Warren Roberson, DB, Red Oak (Texas) High – 2023 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 273 (4-star)
Jordon Johnson-Rubell, S, Fort Worth (Texas) IMG Academy – 2024 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 341 (4-star)
Larry Turner-Gooden, S, Playa Del Rey (Calif.) Bishop Alemany – 2022 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 357 (4-star)
Note: Transfered to San Jose State
Xavion Brice, CB, Arlington (Texas) Seguin – 2022 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 473 (3-star)
Note: Transferred to North Texas
Specialist (3)
Will Stone, K, Austin (Texas) Regents – 2022 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 1849 (3-star)
Note: Starting kickoff specialist for two years
Lance St. Louis, LS, (Texas) High – 2022 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 2110 (3-star)
Note: Starting long snapper for two years
Michael Kern, P, Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) St. Thomas Aquinas – 2024 class
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 2304 (3-star)