Texas Longhorns 2026 & 2027 Commits: Where They’re Playing in Week 3
Week 3 is here for the Texas Longhorns’ 2026 and 2027 commits, with another slate of big games and a few national matchups on deck. Here’s a look at when and where each commit will be taking the field this weekend.
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Quarterback (2026)
Dia Bell, American Heritage – American Heritage plays Edna Karr (LA) on Friday at 7 p.m. ET
Running Back (2026)
Derrek Cooper, Chaminade-Madonna Prep – vs. Edison on Friday at 6 p.m. ET
Wide Receiver (2026)
Chris Stewart, Shadow Creek – vs. Alvin on Friday at 7 p.m. CT
Kohen Brown, Waxahachie – vs. Forney on Friday at 7 p.m. CT
Athlete (2026)
Jermaine Bishop Jr., Willis – vs. Caney Creek on Friday at 7 p.m. CT
Safety (2026)
Yaheim Riley, Anderson – at College Station on Friday at 7 p.m. CT
Linebacker (2026)
Kosi Okpala, Mayde Creek – vs. Taylor tonight (Thursday)
Tyler Atkinson, Grayson – Bye week
Defensive Line (2026)
Dylan Berymon, Ouachita Parish – vs. Wossman on Friday at 7 p.m. CT
James Johnson, Northwestern – vs. Norland on Friday at 6:30 p.m. ET
Vodney Cleveland, Parker – vs. Mortimer Jordan on Friday at 7 p.m. CT
Corey Wells, Petal – vs. Columbia on Friday at 7 p.m. CT
Edge (2026)
Richard Wesley, Sierra Canyon – vs. Downey on Friday at 7 p.m. PT
Edge (2027)
Taven Epps, Tustin, CA – vs. Damien on Friday at 7 p.m. CT
Cornerback (2026)
Samari Matthews, William Amos Hough – vs. Mooresville on Friday at 6 p.m. ET
Hayward Howard Jr., Edna Karr – vs. American Heritage (FL) on Friday at 7 p.m. ET
Offensive Line (2026)
Nicolas Robertson, Klein – vs. Klein Cain on Friday at 7 p.m. CT
Max Wright, Melissa – vs. Frisco Memorial on Friday at 7 p.m. CT
John Turntine, North Crowley – vs. Denton Guyer on Friday at 7 p.m. CT
Special Teams (2026)
Trott O’Neal, Prestonwood Christian Academy – vs. Bastrop on Friday at 7 p.m. CT
Jake Collett, Heritage – Bye week
Mikey Bukauskas, Prosper – Bye week
