Texas Longhorns targets in updated On300 for the 2023 class

On3 imageby:Gerry Hamilton04/18/22

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There are more than 30 Texas Longhorns targets in the updated On300 for the class of 2023. The Monday release was headlined by Arch Manning remaining at No. 1, and the addition of a 15th five star in the class headed into the spring evaluation period.

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The Longhorns are once again casting a wide net nationally, and playing the long game with ideal patience. Steve Sarkisian and staff are positioned to make a run at back-to-back top five classes should Manning head to Austin and an improved season on the field occurs.

Texas targets in the updated On300

Arch Manning, QB, New Orleans (La.) Isidore Newman
On300 ranking: No. 1
Previous On300 ranking: No. 1
The On3 Consensus five-star still has a top three of Texas, Georgia and Alabama. 

David Hicks, DL, Katy (Texas) Paetow
On300 ranking: No. 10
Previous On300 ranking: No. 14
The Longhorns remain a long shot behind Oklahoma and Texas A&M.

Zalance Heard, OT/DL, Monroe (La.) Neville
On300 ranking: No. 16
Previous On300 ranking: No. 15
Texas remains very much in the mix behind the work of Bo Davis.

Jalen Brown, WR, Miami (Fla.) Gulliver Prep
On300 ranking: No. 22
Previous On300 ranking: No. 23
Hanging around to get an official visit is key here. Then see what happens with class momentum, and the season. A “must get” recruit for Miami.

Derek Williams, S, New Iberia (La.) Westgate
On300 ranking: No. 23
Previous On300 ranking: No. 24
Williams has been on campus multiple times, and the Longhorns are expected to recruit the four-star through the whistle.

Malik Muhammad, CB, Dallas (Texas) South Oak Cliff
On300 ranking: No. 26
Previous On300 ranking: No. 22
Texas could quietly make a move here.

Markis Deal, IOL/DL, Garland (Texas) Naaman Forest
On300 ranking: No. 28
Previous On300 ranking: No. 27
Deal has been on campus twice since January. The Longhorns are in the hunt here due to Bo Davis recruiting Deal as a defensive lineman first.

Cedric Baxter Jr., RB,  Orlando (Fla.) Edgewater
On300 ranking: No. 30
Previous On300 ranking: No. 41
Top five coming soon for the No. 1 ranked running back in the cycle.

Johntay Cook II, WR, DeSoto (Texas)
On300 ranking: No. 36
Previous On300 ranking: No. 37
Texas and Texas A&M in an in-state battle with Georgia, Alabama and LSU trying to play spoiler.

Javien Toviano, CB/S, Arlington (Texas) Martin
On300 ranking: No. 44
Previous On300 ranking: No. 44
Texas is working to get Toviano back this weekend for the spring game.

Rueben Owens, RB, El Campo (Texas)
On300 ranking: No. 47
Previous On300 ranking: No. 46
Texas remains expected to be in the final two or three schools when it comes to decision time.

Derion Gullette, EDGE/LB, Marlin (Texas)
On300 ranking: No. 54
Previous On300 ranking: No. 56
Texas and Texas A&M working to hold off Alabama, and possibly Oklahoma.

Anthony Hill, LB, Denton (Texas) Ryan
On300 ranking: No. 62
Previous On300 ranking: No. 68
Hill is scheduled to be back in Austin this weekend for the spring game. Texas A&M remains the biggest threat with Oklahoma and Miami squarely in the mix.

S’Maje Burrell, LB, Fort Worth (Texas) North Crowley – #AllGasNoBrakes
On300 ranking: No. 70
Previous On300 ranking: No. 74

Dalton Brooks, S, Shiner (Texas)
On300 ranking: No. 81
Previous On300 ranking: No. 82
Brooks is considered a Texas A&M lean, but he’s moving at his own pace in his recruitment. A visit schedule has been made that would take his recruitment to November.

Ryan Niblett, WR, Aldine (Texas) Eisenhower
On300 ranking: No. 82
Previous On300 ranking: No. 69
Texas and Brennan Marion made a strong impression two weeks ago.

Jaydon Chatman, IOL/OT, Killeen (Texas) Shoemaker
On300 ranking: No. 93
Previous On300 ranking: No. 92
Texas remains in a strong position for the four-star. Texas was the first to offer, and Kyle Flood has developed a strong relationship.

Mikal Harrison-Pilot, ATH, Temple (Texas)
On300 ranking: No. 96
Previous On300 ranking: No. 95
Texas is putting in max effort on MH-P, and includes Steve Sarkisian.

Ranked 100-200

Jaquaize Pettaway, WR, Houston (Texas) Langham Creek
On300 ranking: No. 115
Previous On300 ranking: No. 116
Pettaway is an early favorite of Texas wide receivers coach Brennan Marion.

Harris Sewell, IOL, Odessa (Texas) Permian
On300 ranking: No. 124
Previous On300 ranking: No. 117
Texas has made up a lot of ground with the four-star guard.

Jalen Hale, WR, Longview (Texas)
On300 ranking: No. 139
Previous On300 ranking: No. 133
Texas is emerging as a sleeper to win the Hale recruitment depending on how hard Alabama pushes.

Makari Vickers, S, Tallahassee (Fla.) John Paul II Catholic
On300 ranking: No. 149
Previous On300 ranking: No. 206
Texas remains in the mix for the Sunshine State safety along with Stanford, Oklahoma, hometown Florida State and others. There is a considerable connection with Sarkisian and Vickers.

Jordan Matthews, S/CB, Baton Rouge (La.) Woodlawn
On300 ranking: No. 176
Previous On300 ranking: No. 226
Spring track times have been eye opening compared to Friday night play speed on tape. Texas is very much in this race. 

Ansel Nedore, DL, Round Rock (Texas)
On300 ranking: No. 177
Previous On300 ranking: No. 199
Nedore’s recruitment in terms of Texas is a bit of a mystery right now. He has not been communicating with the staff as much as others. 

Rodrick Pleasant, ATH, Gardena (Calif.) Junipero Serra
On300 ranking: No. 182
Previous On300 ranking: No. 169
If Pleasant doesn’t sign with USC it would be an upset, as of today.

Colton Vasek, EDGE, Austin (Texas) Westlake
On300 ranking: No. 188
Previous On300 ranking: No. 172
A wildcard recruitment currently. Clemson and Oklahoma factor in heavily. Oregon a sleeper.

Jaden Greathouse, WR, Austin (Texas) Westlake
On300 ranking: No. 192
Previous On300 ranking: No. 181
Texas is in a fight for Greathouse with Clemson, Oklahoma and possibly Notre Dame. 

Tyler Turner, S, San Antonio (Texas) Brennan
On300 ranking: No. 196
Previous On300 ranking: NR
Turner makes his debut after a productive junior season, and some terrific testing times at Under Armour Next Camp in Dallas. 

Ranked 200-300

Desmond Umeozulu, EDGE, Upper Marlboro (Md.) Herbert Flowers
On300 ranking: No. 228
Previous On300 ranking: No. 83
Umeozulu made a recent visit to Texas. 

Jaren Woods, DL/OT, LaGrange (Texas)
On300 ranking: No. 234
Previous On300 ranking: No. 227
Upside remains on the offensive line after an in person evaluation last month.

Jonah Wilson, WR, Spring (Texas) Dekaney
On300 ranking: No. 235
Previous On300 ranking: No. 223
Texas is in a solid position for the Houston area physical playmaker.

Braylon James, WR, Round Rock (Texas) Stony Point
On300 ranking: No. 246
Previous On300 ranking: No. 267
James remains a lean to Notre Dame ahead of his decision.

Braylan Shelby, EDGE, Friendswood (Texas)
On300 ranking: No. 255
Previous On300 ranking: No. 244
Texas and USC have surged to the top of a race that includes Baylor, Georgia and others. 

Dylan Spencer, DL, Houston (Texas) C.E. King – #AllGasNoBrakes
On300 ranking: No. 282
Previous On300 ranking: No. 293

Ian Reed, IOL, Austin (Texas) Vandegrift
On300 ranking: No. 290
Previous On300 ranking: No. 292
Texas remains in the race for Reed along with Clemson, Texas A&M, USC and others. 

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