Texas moves to No. 7 in class rankings with Wardell Mack flip
The Texas Longhorns moved up four spots in the On3 Team Rankings Sunday with the flip of Wardell Mack.
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The No. 105 ranked prospect in the On3 Industry Ranking flipping from Florida ascended Texas to the No. 7 ranked class from No. 11 spot.
Mack initially committed to Florida in August over Texas, Florida State and LSU. Texas defensive backs coach Terry Joseph continued to #RecruitThroughTheWhistle in the Mack recruitment, an aspect of recruiting under Steve Sarkisian Texas fans have gotten accustomed to.
The No. 4 ranked prospect in the Pelican State continues a run of highly ranked commitments for Steve Sarkisian and staff since August. The Longhorns have added only five-star and four-star ranked prospects since the calendar turned to August.
The run began with 5-star EDGE Colin Simmons August 10. Next up was 4-star EDGE Zina Umeozulu the first week of September. Umeozulu was followed in September by 5-star right tackle Brandon Baker. The lone October commitment was a big one in 5-star wide receiver Ryan Wingo.
Top targets remaining of note
Xavier Filsaime, S, McKinney (Texas) High
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 30 (5-star)
Kobe Black, CB, Waco (Texas) Connally
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 38 (4-star)
Solomon Williams, EDGE/LB, Tampa (Fla.) Carrollwood Day
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 209 (4-star)
Tyanthony Smith, LB, Jasper (Texas) High
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 354 (4-star)
T.J. Lindsey, DL, Bryant (Ark.) IMG Academy
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 354 (4-star)
Note: *This is not the complete list of prospects remaining Texas has interest in.
Third straight top 5 class in plain sight
The Longhorns are ascending towards a third straight top 5 recruiting class. Steve Sarkisian and staff signed the No. 5 ranked class in 2022, and followed up with the No. 3 ranked class in 2023.
The 2022 class was headlined by 5-stars and starting offensive linemen Kelvin Banks and D.J. Campbell. The 2023 class was headlined by Arch Manning, Anthony Hill, Cedric Baxter Jr. and Johntay Cook.
