Over half of June’s official visitors are from out of state

Texas is recruiting out of state more than ever before under Steve Sarkisian and staff.

The Longhorns have steadily increased the out of state footprint since Sarkisian arrived in Austin. The 2022 and 2023 classes saw Texas sign out of state prospects from Louisiana, California, Florida, Arizona, Hawaii, Alabama, Mississippi, New Jersey, Washington and Utah.

The June official visits scheduled already include the states of Louisiana, Florida, Georgia, California, Alabama, Mississippi, Arizona, Missouri, New Jersey, Arkansas and Maryland.

After signing eight out of state prospects out of 28 signees in the 2022 class, Texas inked 10 out of state prospects in the 2023 class out of 25.

The number of signees continues to rise with more of an emphasis on Southeast Region recruiting ahead of the move to the SEC. The state of Florida alone has become a much more targeted state with addition of Tashard Choice to the staff following the 2021 season.

With June official visits right around the corner, the Longhorns have an increased emphasis on out of state prospects vs. a cycle ago. In the 2023 cycle, Texas hosted 16 out of state official visitors out of 45 official visits total (not counting portal transfers).

The official visits for the 2024 cycle will begin June 1 with California 4-star tight end Ryner Swanson arriving in Austin. That official visit will be the first of 23 official visits by out of state prospects, and that number will increase. The list of in-state visitors currently sits at 20, but that number is also expected to increase by at least two.

Inside Texas provides a look at the out of state visitors ahead of the calendar turning to June.

Alabama

Isaia Faga, DL, Phenix City (Ala.) Central – Utah commit
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 674 (3-star)
Official visit schedule: Texas June 16-18
The Juice: College coaches have been expecting Faga to de-commit for over two months. That hasn’t happened. If it does, Texas becomes the favorite.

Jordan Ross, EDGE, Birmingham (Ala.) Vestavia Hills
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 33 (4-star)
Official visit schedule: Florida June 2-4, Georgia June 9-11, Texas June 16-18, Tennessee June 23-25
The Juice: Texas is all in, but trails Tennessee, Georgia and Florida headed into June OV’s.

Arizona

Christian Clark, RB, Phoenix (Ariz.) Mountain Pointe
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 264 (4-star)
Official visit schedule: USC May 19-21, Texas June 16-18, Georgia June 23-25
The juice: Texas is considered the heavy favorite headed into official visits.

Arkansas

T.J. Lindsey, DL, Bryant (Ark.) High
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 425 (3-star)
Official visit schedule: Auburn June 2-4, Miami June 9-11, Texas A&M June 16-18, Texas June 23-25

California

Ryner Swanson, TE, Laguna Beach (Calif.) High
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 332 (4-star)
Official visit schedule: Texas June 1-3, Oregon June 9-11, BYU TBD
The juice: Texas is very popular within the Swanson family following a spring unofficial visit.

Eugene Brooks, IOL, Chatsworth (Calif.) Sierra Canyon
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 707 (3-star)
Official visit schedule: Texas June 16-18

Kamar Mothudi, LB, Los Angeles (Calif) Campbell Hall
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 251 (4-star)
Official visit schedule: Utah June 2-4, Michigan State June 9-11, Washington June 16-18, Texas June 20-22 and Oregon June 23-25.
The juice: Oregon is considered the heavy favorite headed into June visits.

Dylan Williams, LB, Long Beach (Calif.) Poly
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 110 (4-star)
Official visit schedule: UCLA May 12-14, Michigan State June 9-11, Texas June 23-25

Khmori House, LB, Bellflower (Calif.) St. John Bosco
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 871 (3-star)
Official visit schedule: Texas June 16-18 and Washington June 23-25

Florida

D’Antre Robinson, DL, Orlando (Fla.) Jones
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 365 (4-star)
Official visit schedule: Florida June 2-4, Ohio State June 8-9, Texas June 16-18, Georgia June 23-25

Michael Kern, P, Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) St. Thomas Aquinas #AllGasNoBrakes
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 1362 (3-star)
Official visit schedule: Texas June 16-18

Jerrick Gibson, RB, Gainesville (Fla.) IMG Academy
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 37 (4-star)
Official visit schedule: Georgia June 2-4, Miami June 9-11, Tennessee June 16-18, Texas June 23-25
The Juice: Texas continues to lead big headed into June OV’s.

Jordon Johnson-Rubell, S, Fort Worth (Texas) IMG Academy
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 144 (4-star)
Official visit schedule: USC June 2-4, Alabama June 9-11, Ohio State June 16-18, Texas June 23-25
The Juice: Texas considered the leader over Alabama headed into June.

Jayden Jackson, DL, Brownsburg (Ind.) IMG Academy
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 652 (3-star)
Official visit schedule: Texas *expected* June 23-25
The Juice: Texas and Ohio State lead Miami headed into June. Florida and Oklahoma round out top five.

Georgia

Joseph Stone, WR, Fairburn (Ga.) Langston Hughes – LSU commit
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 270 (4-star)
Official visit schedule: UCF June 2-4, Texas June 16-18

Daniel Calhoun, OT, Roswell (Ga.) Walton
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 107 (4-star)
Official visit schedule: Georgia June 2-4, Alabama June 9-11, Tennessee June 16-18, Texas June 23-25
The Juice: Georgia and Texas is where the decision is expected to come from entering June.

Louisiana

Melvin Hills, DL, Lafayette (La.) Lafayette Christian Academy
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 588 (3-star)
Official visit schedule: Texas June 16-18
The Juice: A strong Texas June push would likely end with a commitment, but Ole Miss is pushing.

Dominick McKinley, DL, Lafayette (La.) Acadiana
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 19 (5-star)
Official visit schedule: Ohio State June 2-4, Texas A&M June 9-11, Oklahoma June 16-18, Texas June 23-25
The Juice: Those in Louisiana in the industry think LSU. College coaches recruiting him aren’t sold on that – yet.

Wardell Mack, CB, Marrero (La.) John Ehret
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 75 (4-star)
Official visit schedule: Florida June 16-18, Texas June 23-25

Maryland

Montay Weedon, LB, Washington (D.C.) St. John’s College High
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 878 (3-star)
Official visit schedule: Texas June 16-18

Mississippi

P.J. Woodland, CB, Hattiesburg (Miss.) Oak Grove
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 452 (3-star)
Official visit schedule: Texas June 16-18

Terrance Hibbler, DL, Lexington (Miss.) Holmes County
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 365 (4-star)
Official visit schedule: Alabama June 2-4, Texas June 23-25
The Juice: Trending towards a Texas vs. Alabama battle.

Missouri

Ryan Wingo, WR, Saint Louis (Mo.) University
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 21 (5-star)
Official visit schedule: Georgia June 2-4, Michigan June 9-11, Texas June 16-18, Missouri June 23-25

New Jersey

Nyier Daniels, OT, Oradell (N.J.) Bergen Catholic
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 166 (4-star)
Official visit schedule: Florida State June 2-4, Georgia TBD, Texas June 23-25
The Juice: Texas is considered the favorite headed into June.

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