Four-star DL Jamarion Carlton flips from Baylor to Texas

Temple (Texas) High four-star defensive lineman Jamarion Carlton has flipped his commitment from Baylor to Texas.

Carlton was back in Austin on Saturday to watch the Longhorns beat Texas A&M. This was his third game-day experience in a row in Austin.

The 6-foot-4 1/2, 250-pound Carlton looks forward to suiting up for Steve Sarkisian and Texas down the road.

“Just their coaching staff and defense and their game-day atmosphere,” Carlton has said of what stands out about Texas.

Rivals ranks Carlton as the nation’s No. 9 defensive lineman and No. 88 prospect overall. He adds to a class previously ranked No. 10 nationally.

Rivals Director of Scouting Charles Power likes this pickup for the Longhorns.

“Physically-gifted edge prospect with the dimensions and athleticism that point to a high upside,” Power wrote in his scouting report. “Measured in at 6-foot-4, 240, with arms close to 35 inches with 10-inch hands as a junior. Has a big-time frame that should be able to easily tack on weight once in a college strength program. Lines up at defensive end for his high school. Flashes the athleticism, showing glimpses of first-step quickness. Impressive play speed, tracking down ball carriers in pursuit. Has the size to set the edge as a run defender. Finished his junior season with 11 tackles for loss and five sacks. Athletic, above-the-rim basketball player also throws the shot put in track and field. Still figuring things out from a technical standpoint. Must improve his hands and ability to get off blocks, while also growing in his pass rush technique. Less developed and productive than most other highly touted EDGE prospects, but has the upside to develop into an early round draft pick if he shows steady improvement in college.”