Three Texas Commits Featured on Rivals’ 2025 Preseason All-American Offense

Texas football’s recruiting momentum continues to shine, with three Longhorn commits earning spots on the prestigious 2025 Rivals Preseason High School Football All-Americans list. Quarterback Dia Bell, running back Derrek Cooper, and linebacker Tyler Atkinson each secured recognition among the nation’s elite, underscoring the program’s strong foothold on the national recruiting stage.
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Bell, one of the most sought-after signal-callers in the country, has drawn praise for his poise, arm strength, and ability to deliver in high-pressure moments. Bell is ranked as the No. 4 overall prospect and the No. 1 quarterback in the Rivals Industry Ranking.
Cooper, a dynamic playmaker out of the backfield, brings a blend of speed, vision, and versatility that makes him a threat to score every time he touches the ball. Cooper is ranked as the No. 37 overall prospect and the No. 2 running back in the Rivals Industry Ranking.
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On the defensive side, Atkinson has built his reputation as a relentless linebacker, capable of making plays from sideline to sideline and setting the tone with physical, high-energy performances. Atkinson is ranked as the No. 9 overall prospect and the No. 1 linebacker in the Rivals Industry Ranking.
Landing three All-Americans in one class speaks volumes about Texas’ recruiting reach and the staff’s ability to target and secure top-tier talent. These commits not only strengthen the roster for the future but also send a clear message to the rest of the college football world: the Longhorns are building something special in Austin, and elite prospects across the country want to be a part of it.
Rivals Preseason Hight School All-Americans – Offense
- QB Dia Bell – Texas commit
- QB Brady Smigiel – Michigan commit
- QB Kane Archer – UCF commit
- RB Savion Hiter
- RB Derrek Cooper – Texas commit
- RB Ezavier Crowell – Alabama commit
- RB Jae Lamar – Georgia commit
- WR Tristen Keys – LSU commit
- WR Calvin Russell – Syracuse commit
- WR Madden Williams – Texas A&M commit
- WR Brysen Wright (2028)
- WR Eric McFarland (2028)
- TE Mark Bowman – USC commit
- OT Jackson Cantwell – Miami commit
- OT Immanuel Iheanacho – Oregon commit
- OT Felix Ojo – Texas Tech commit
- OT Keenyi Pepe – USC commit
- OT Kodi Greene – Washington commit