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Recruiting Scoop: Filling Holes in Current Class and Building Toward the Future

Joe Cookby: Joe Cook08/01/25josephcook89
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Davon Benjamin

Texas is zeroing in on key targets to shore up gaps in the 2026 recruiting class. Meanwhile, the staff is already laying the groundwork for future classes with strategic evaluations.

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The video from Inside Texas Football, hosted by Joe Cook and Justin Wells, provides an in-depth update on the Texas Longhorns’ recruiting efforts, particularly focusing on the 2026 and 2027 classes. Attention quickly shifts to the 2026 class, noting the decision-making slowdown during July due to prospects’ busy schedules and dead periods but emphasizing key recruit Davon Benjamin, a highly ranked cornerback from California. Texas has been involved in his recruitment but currently trails Oregon, which appears to have momentum.

The conversation highlights the defensive backfield needs for 2026, particularly the necessity for a safety, as Texas has commitments at cornerback but lacks a true classic safety prospect in the cycle. They discuss how Texas is positioned with young safeties on the roster but may need to pursue additional talent during later recruiting periods. The impact of NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) and competition from Big 12 and SEC schools is also considered in the context of recruiting in-state versus out-of-state prospects.

The video then pivots to the 2027 class, spotlighting rising prospects like running back Noah Roberts from Arizona and defensive lineman Kadin Fife from the tri-state area near Chattooga, Georgia. Texas’s strategy to recruit aggressively in the Southeast and maintain in-state talent pipelines is emphasized, along with the importance of tracking these juniors as they develop.

Overall, the video provides a comprehensive snapshot of Texas football recruiting dynamics, challenges, and strategies across multiple classes, underscoring the ongoing battle for talent amid evolving college football landscapes

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