Texas Longhorns: Get to know the 2024 in state offers

The Texas Longhorns are working on a second straight top 5 class in the 2023 cycle, but the work on 2024 has already begun. 

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Steve Sarkisian and staff have offered 35 prospects in the 2024 cycle that grew up in the state of Texas. Three of those have transferred to high schools out of state for the 2022 season.

Inside Texas gives a rundown of the 2024 offers to date from the Lone Star State.

Quarterback

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Running back

Jeremy Payne, Missouri City (Texas) Hightower
On3 Consensus ranking: No. 186
Texas offered: June 11, 2022

Notes: Being talked about as an MLB draft prospect as an outfielder. 10-5A first-team selection as a sophomore after rushing for over 1,500 yards. 

J’koby Williams, Beckville (Texas) High
On3 Consensus ranking: No. 345
Texas offered: March 30, 2022

Notes: 9-2A Newcomer of the Year as a freshman. 9-2A Offensive MVP in 2021. Enters junior season with more than 2,900 all-purpose yards and 50 touchdowns, along with over 100 tackles on defense. 

James Peoples, San Antonio (Texas) Veterans Memorial
On3 Consensus ranking: N/R
Texas offered: June 11, 2022

Notes: June offers from TCU, Texas, Texas Tech, Missouri, Houston, SMU and UTSA

Wide receiver

Micah Hudson, Temple (Texas) Lake Belton
On3 Consensus ranking: No. 8
Texas offered: January 14, 2022

Notes: More than 65 receptions, and over 2,000 all-purpose yards in two years at Lake Belton. Good friend of Mikal Harrison-Pilot. 

Drelon Miller, Silsbee (Texas) High
On3 Consensus ranking: No. 91

Notes: 11-4A Co-Offensive Player of the Year as a sophomore. Doubles as talented basketball player for small schools power Silsbee High. Distant relative of Texas A&M freshman safety Bryce Anderson. 

Freddie Dubose Jr., Spring Branch (Texas) Smithson Valley
On3 Consensus ranking: No. 160
Texas offered: January 22, 2022

Notes: Played sophomore season at Schertz Clemens. One of top long and triple jumpers in the state in 2024 cycle. 

Parker Livingstone, Lucas (Texas) Lovejoy
On3 Consensus ranking: No. 353
Texas offered: June 16, 2022

Notes: Played freshman season at Richardson Pearce. Brother Jack Livingstone signed with Texas Tech in baseball. 

Tight end

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Offensive line

Michael Uini, OT, Copperas Cove (Texas) High
On3 Consensus ranking: No. 42
Texas offered: June 10, 2022

Notes: Plays AAU basketball, and flashes his quick feet and agility for his size. June/July offers from Texas, Alabama, Michigan State, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Nebraska and USC. 

Ory Williams, OT, San Marcos (Texas) High
On3 Consensus ranking: No. 270
Texas offered: April 16, 2022

Notes: Played freshman season at El Campo High. Cousin of Louisville commitment Rueben Owens II. 

Blake Ivy, IOL, League City (Texas) Clear Springs
On3 Consensus ranking: No. 155
Texas offered: June 11, 2022

Notes: Burst onto the scene at the Under Armour Camp in Dallas in the spring. Tackle arm length, guard frame. 

Daniel Cruz, IOL, North Richland Hills (Texas) Richland
On3 Consensus ranking: No. 550
Texas offered: June 11, 2022

Notes: Starting guard as a freshman for Richland High. 4-5A first-team all-district selection as a sophomore. May/June offers from Oklahoma, Mississippi State, Ohio State, Texas A&M, Tennessee, Texas and others. 

Nate Kibble, IOL, Humble (Texas) Atascocita
On3 Consensus ranking: No. 255
Texas offered: November 8, 2021

Notes: Played on same Atascocita high line with Texas A&M signee Kam Dewberry in 2021. Named 21-6A first-team as a sophomore. Texas A&M offered in June. 

Defensive line

Nigel Smith II, Melissa (Texas) High
On3 Consensus ranking: No. 65

Notes: High school teammate of Texas commitment Trevor Goosby. 7-4A Co-Defensive Newcomer of the Year as a freshman, and 7-4A Defensive lineman of the Year in 2021 after 66 tackles and double-digit sacks. Father played basketball at SMU. 

Dealyn Evans, Longview (Texas) Pine Tree
On3 Consensus ranking: No. 216
Texas offered: June 10, 2022

Notes: Likely projects to IOL over time. Threw shot put over 50 feet as a sophomore. 

Notable: Defensive line offer Xadavien Sims has transferred from Denison High to Sherman High, and now to Durant High in Oklahoma for his junior season. 

EDGE

Colin Simmons, Duncanville (Texas) High
On3 Consensus ranking: No. 10
Texas offered: September 21, 2021

Notes: Posted 68 tackles and 12 sacks as a sophomore. Frame has begun to really fill out this spring and early summer. 

Zina Umeozulu, Allen (Texas) High
On3 Consensus ranking: No. 50
Texas offered: October 13, 2021

Notes: Brother of Texas freshman offensive lineman Neto Umeozulu. Named 5-6A Defensive Newcomer of the Year after posting nearly 50 tackles and seven sacks in 2021. 

Dakyus Brinkley, Katy (Texas) Seven Lakes
On3 Consensus ranking: No. 242
Texas offered: June 11, 2022

Notes: Son of former South Carolina and NFL linebacker Jasper Brinkley. Posted 36 tackles as a sophomore. 

Linebacker

Payton Pierce, Lucas (Texas) Lovejoy
On3 Consensus ranking: No. 96
Texas offered: February 1, 2022

Notes: Rare freshman starter for Allen High prior to transferring to Lovejoy for sophomore season. 7-5A Defensive Newcomer of the Year after registering 131 tackles, 21 tackles for loss and six sacks in 2021. Notre Dame and Texas A&M offered in June. Added 13 Power 5 offers during spring evaluation period. 

Justin Williams, Conroe (Texas) Oak Ridge
On3 Consensus ranking: No. 123
Texas offered: May 18, 2022

Notes: Ran personal best 11.1 100 meters at 200 pounds in the spring. 

Tyanthony Smith, Jasper (Texas) High
On3 Consensus ranking: No. 359
Texas offered: June 11, 2022

Notes: 10-4A first-team selection at linebacker after posting 100 tackles, 13 tackles for loss and three sacks in 2021. 

Defensive back 

Kobe Black, CB, Waco (Texas) Connally
On3 Consensus ranking: No. 61
Texas offered: January 22, 2022

Notes: Brother Korie Black is a cornerback at Oklahoma State. Named 9-4A Defensive Newcomer of the Year in 2021. 

Rodney Bimage, CB, Dickinson (Texas) High
On3 Consensus ranking: No. 373
Texas offered: June 29, 2022

Notes: Played on Dickinson High team with Texas A&M signees P.J. Williams and Dorian Green. 

Corian Gipson, S/N, Lancaster (Texas) High
On3 Consensus ranking: No. 52
Texas offered: January 22, 2022

Notes: Plays at Lancaster High, where Texas Director of High School relations Chris Gilbert coached for over a decade. 

Landyn Cleveland, S, Mansfield (Texas) Legacy
On3 Consensus ranking: No. 398
Texas offered: June 11, 2022

Notes: Very productive player with over 100 tackles as a sophomore. 

Ka’Davion Dotson-Walker, Duncanville (Texas) High
On3 Consensus ranking: No. 127
Texas offered: January 22, 2022

Notes: Plays at loaded Duncanville High program, where he was a teammate of Texas freshman right tackle Cameron Williams in 2021. 

David Kabongo, S, Trophy Club (Texas) Byron Nelson
On3 Consensus ranking: N/R
Texas offered: June 11, 2022

Notes: Playmaking safety with over 80 tackles and five interceptions in 2021. Utah offered in early May, and that’s about all one needs to know as a defensive prospect in Texas. 

Notable: Safeties Jaydan Hardy and Jordan Johnson-Rubell are from Texas but now attend high school outside the state lines. 

Athlete

Aeryn Hampton, Daingerfield (Texas) High – #AllGasNoBrakes
On3 Consensus ranking: No. 38

Notes: Prior commitment to Baylor. Big time playmaker on both sides of the ball with a wide receiver projection.

Jaden Allen, Aledo (Texas) High – #AllGasNoBrakes
On3 Consensus ranking:

Notes: Brother of Texas freshman safety B.J. Allen. Informed On3 earlier in the week that he has grown to over 5-foot-11. Could play receiver or corner at next level. 

Derrick McFall, Tyler (Texas) High
On3 Consensus ranking: No. 78
Texas offered: September 20, 2021

Notes: 7-5A first-team selection at WR in 2021. Played quarterback and receiver as a sophomore. Over 1,300 all-purpose yards in 2021. 

Hunter Moddon, Houston (Texas) Clear Lake
On3 Consensus ranking: No. 121
Texas offered: January 22, 2022

Notes: Teammate of Georgia freshman defensive back Julian Humphrey at Clear Lake High. 

Jamyri Cauley, Dallas (Texas) South Oak Cliff
On3 Consensus ranking: Nol. 67
Texas offered: November 15, 2021

Notes: Named 6-5A Sophomore of the Year in 2021 after catching 35 passes for over 900 yards and 10 touchdowns. 

Bryan Jackson, McKinney (Texas) High
On3 Consensus ranking: No. 328
Texas offered: January 22, 2022

Notes: Named 5-6A first-team selection in 2021 after rushing for nearly 1,000 yards and 13 scores. Linebacker frame.