Where the top 2026 Texas recruits signed this cycle

Following the end of the Early Signing Period this month, Rivals is breaking down where the top recruits in the state of Texas are headed to play their college football next season.

In a bit of a shocker, neither Texas nor Texas A&M signed any of the top five players in the class. And the two combined to only land six of the top 25 prospects in the Lone Star State. Instead, led by NIL, revenue-sharing and increased efforts on the recruiting trail, a host of other in-state schools and out-of-state foes have landed some of the state’s best.

Below are the top 25 prospects in the Rivals Industry Ranking and where they’ve signed to play:

1. QB Keisean Henderson — Houston

School: Legacy SSS
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 4 NATL. (No. 2 QB)

Elite 11 Review: “Henderson owns one of the highest upsides among the Elite 11 Finalists. The Houston commit is a loose coordinated athlete with a strong arm. Henderson had highlight moments on each day of action, making some of the best throws we saw all week. His pass on a deep corner route during his pro day was the best throw we saw on Day 2. He was very aggressive during 7-on-7, finishing 14 of 25 with three touchdowns and zero interceptions. Initially considered as an athlete prospect, Henderson has blossomed into a promising quarterback and has made nice strides with his mechanics over the past year. We’re eager to see if he can carry those improvements into the fall during his senior season.”

2. OT Felix Ojo — Texas Tech

School: Lake Ridge
Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 14 NATL. (No. 2 OT)

Scouting Summary: “Developmental offensive tackle with the frame, length, and physicality to develop into a top prospect at the position. Measured in at around 6-foot-6, 275 pounds with plus length before his senior season. Has a lean, long frame and should be able to add considerable mass once in a college strength program. Pairs his long arms with outstanding hand strength to stun defenders on contact. Punch is palpable, both on film and in the camp setting. Latches onto defensive linemen and manipulates them to his will. Plays with a nasty edge, working to finish blocks. Flashes dominance as a run blocker. Play strength, length, and solid athleticism point to upside in pass protection.

…Showed considerable growth in his game from his sophomore to junior seasons. Will need to improve his lower body flexibility as he can play high and displays some hip stiffness. The youngest top offensive tackle prospect in the cycle, turning 18 years old in July prior to his freshman season of college football. Rapid rate of improvement and notable strengths give him one of the higher upsides among 2026 offensive tackles.”

3. WR Jalen Lott — Oregon

School: Panther Creek
Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 27 NATL. (No. 3 WR)

Scout’s Take: “One of the most explosive athletes in the entire class, Jalen Lott has proven as a senior that he’s one of the most dynamic pass catchers in the cycle. The Oregon commit stands in at 6 feet, 170-plus pounds, Lott has absurd athletic ability. A former National Junior Olympian, Lott has personal bests of 6-foot-10 in the high jump, nearly 24-foot-4 in the long jump and 10.99 in the 100m. You see the track and field athleticism shine on the football field in his route running and with the ball in his hands.

… Lott’s explosiveness and change of direction is electric. He separates from defenders at every level of the field and has the ability to go up and attack the football as good as anyone in the country. He needs to continue his polish as a route runner, but with his strong hands and top-tier athletic ability Lott’s ceiling is borderline unlimited.” – Cody Bellaire, Rivals National Scout

4. WR Boobie Feaster — USC

School: DeSoto
Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 38 NATL. (No. 4 WR)

Feaster on his decision: “If you look at the history of USC, they have the most Heismans at a school (8). Coach Simmons has worked with so many greats — Dede Westbrook, Michael Crabtree, CeeDee Lamb. These are Hall of Famers,” he told Rivals’ Sam Spiegelman. “He’s been trusting me since the seventh grade and he’s been around me since then. I trust in him and believe in him — and it went a long way.”

5. DL Jaimeon Winfield — USC

School: Richardson
Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 49 NATL. (No. 5 DL)

Scout’s Take: “Winfield has really eye-popping first-step quickness, he’s in the backfield often times before the offensive linemen are even out of their stance. Uncanny snap timing, his ability to disrupt on the interior, he’s been dominant and is one that USC fans should be really excited about.”

6. RB KJ Edwards — Texas A&M

School: Carthage
Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 59 NATL. (No. 3 RB)

About: As a junior, he rushed for 1,789 yards and 23 TDs while averaging an eye-popping 12.6 yards per carry. He showed off his skills in the receiving game as well, adding 30 receptions for 383 yards and 3 TDs as Carthage won the Class 4A-Division II state title. Over the course of his three-year career, Edwards has amassed more than 4,000 rushing yards and 54 touchdowns while averaging better than 11 yards per attempt.

7. ATH Jermaine Bishop Jr. — Texas

School: Willis
Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 62 NATL. (No. 3 ATH)

Coach’s Quote: “He’s an electric player with the ball in his hands. The guy scores touchdowns, almost like that’s what he does for a living. Yet you watch him play DB, and he can guard people. He can guard people, he’s physical, and he can play the game.” — Steve Sarkisian, Texas head coach

8. WR Davian Groce — Florida

School: Lone Star
Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 67 NATL. (No. 10 WR)

High School Recap: Groce is a Swiss army knife at the prep level. He finished his junior campaign with 687 rushing yards and 7 touchdowns. As a receiver, Groce was just as impressive, catching 43 passes for 702 yards and another scores touchdowns. He also added another three touchdowns on special teams (1 on punt return, 2 on kick return). As a senior, he became one of the state’s premier big-play threats, hauling in 33 passes for 805 yards (24.4 YPC) and 10 touchdowns.

A starter since his freshman year, Groce has amassed more than 5,500 all-purpose yards and 451 touchdowns in his career. 

9. QB Bowe Bentley — Oklahoma

School: Celina (Texas)
Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 70 (#6 QB)

Elite 11 Review: “Bentley elevated his game during the competitive portions of the Elite 11 Finals. He was solid on Day 1, but came alive on the final two days. Bentley turned in one of the cleaner pro day sessions on Day 2, as he was on target on 18 of his 20 passes. No Elite 11 Finalist moved at a faster pace than Bentley during 7-on-7. The state champion signal caller zipped through his reads and showed off noticeably quick processing ability.”

10. IOL John Turntine — Texas

School: North Crowley
Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 79 NATL. (No. 3 IOL)

Turntine on his decision: “I had to ask myself what do I truly want — and that was to become a great football player,” He told Rivals. “I want to keep pushing myself to the next level and I felt like Texas checks all those boxes,” he continued. “I can get a great degree after football is over, with a chance to be developed by the best coaching staff in the nation and become a beast … At Texas, I can become something I never even knew was possible … something I dreamed of … and I can become that there.”

Other top prospects in Texas this cycle

11. WR Chase Campbell – Texas Tech
12. RB Jonathan Hatton Jr. — Oklahoma
13. EDGE Jamarion Carlton — Texas
14. EDGE Landon Barnes — Ole Miss
15. QB Jake Fette — Arizona State

16. RB Tradarian Ball — Oregon
17. RB Javian Osborne — Notre Dame
18. EDGE Kosi Okpala — Texas
19. WR Kaydon Finley — Notre Dame
20. EDGE Kevin Ford — Florida

21. WR Jayden Warren — Texas A&M
22. CB Jamarion Vincent — Michigan
23. DL Alister Vallejo — Michigan
24. OT Bryce Gilmore — Texas Tech
25. WR Jordan Clay — Washington