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Where to watch Texas top targets play this week

Gerry Hamiltonby: Gerry Hamilton08/20/23GHamilton_On3
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The Texas Longhorns have a number of top targets remaining on the board in the 2024 class.

And the majority of the top targets will be playing on Thursday, Friday or Saturday night this week with the high school season getting going full swing around the country.

Inside Texas provides the scheduled for the Texas Longhorns key targets this week. IT will also have the Texas commits schedules on Tuesday or Wednesday of this week.

Kobe Black, CB, Waco (Texas) Connally
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 24 (5-star)

Connally High hits to road to take on Mexia High on Friday, August 25th.

Black continues to be a Texas lean over Texas A&M, LSU, Alabama, Ohio State and Oregon.

Ryan Wingo, WR, St. Louis (Mo.) University
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 25 (5-star)

St. Louis University High will make the short trip to take on St. Mary’s High Friday, August 25th.

Wingo continues to be a battle between Missouri, Texas and Tennessee. Wingo is scheduled to be in Austin September 16 for the Wyoming game, followed by a trip to Knoxville September 30. There is the possibility Wingo could announce a commitment prior to those visits as well.

Danny Okoye, EDGE, Tulsa (Okla.) NOAH Homeschool
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 159 (4-star)

NOAH Homeschool will play host to Keifer High on Friday, August 25.

The 6-foot-4, 240-pound Okoye is scheduled to officially visit Oklahoma for the Sooners season opener. He also has September unofficial visits scheduled to Texas (16th) and Tennessee (30th).

Zina Umeozulu, EDGE, Allen (Texas) High
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 248 (4-star)

Allen High kicks off the season playing host to DeSoto High on Friday, August 25.

Zina Umeozulu remains Texas’ to lose with Texas A&M and Oklahoma swinging away.

Solomon Williams, EDGE, Tampa (Fla.) Carrollwood Day
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 262 (4-star)

Carrollwood Day beat Rockledge High 38-6 on Friday. The Patriots return to the field August 25 with a trip to Madison County High in North Florida.

The 6-foot-2, 250-pounder plans to make official visits to Texas, Oregon and Texas A&M during the season. He will be in Tuscaloosa for the Alabama vs. Texas game September 9.

Terry Bussey, WR, Timpson (Texas) High
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 19 (5-star)

Timpson High will play host to Beckville High on Thursday, August 24. Bussey continues to rehab his knee following surgery in the spring. His availability for the season opener is in question.

Timpson High features 3-star ultra athlete Vosky Howard along with Bussey. Beckville High features Texas Tech running back commitment J’Koby Williams.

Micah Hudson, WR, Timpson (Texas) High
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 19 (5-star)

Lake Belton High plays host to Leander Rouse High on Friday, August 25. Hudson remains a lean to Texas Tech over Texas, Texas A&M and some possible out of state teams.

Brandon Baker, OT, Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 23 (5-star)

Baker, DeAndre Carter, Jordon Davison and Marcus Harris will travel to South Jordan, Utah for a Saturday, August 26 matchup against power Bingham High.

No. 1 ranked nationally Mater Dei beat No. 14 ranked nationally Corona (Calif.) Centennial 28-14 August 18.

Baker continues to be a three team race between Texas, Oregon and Ohio State with Nebraska scheduled to host the 5-star for an official visit September 16.

Dominick McKinley, DL, Lafayette (La.) Acadiana
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 22 (5-star)

Acadiana High has a bye this week before taking on Lafayette Christian Academy September 1. LCA features Texas commit Melvin Hills, among others.

McKinley is a battle between Texas, Oklahoma and Ohio State with LSU and Texas A&M in the mix somewhere.

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