Texas recruiting: Yes, maybe or no July 6 edition

It’s time for a first July installment of Texas Longhorns recruiting yes, maybe or no.

Steve Sarkisian and staff hosted more than 40 official visitors in the month of June. Those visits have netted 10 commitments since June 17, including seven On3 Industry Ranking 4-stars.

The Longhorns remain in the hunt for a number of nationally sought prospects, including a handful of 5-stars headline by Colin Simmons.

There are a number of prospects Inside Texas believes the Longhorns lead for entering the final three weeks of July, and several others that the Longhorns have a shot at landing.

Inside Texas brings the IT community the recruiting game of yes, maybe or no following a quartet of July commitments. Yes is a Texas clear leader. Maybe are recruitments Texas has a legit chance to win. And No is pretty obvious.

[Subscribe to the ON TEXAS FOOTBALL YouTube channel for daily videos from Inside Texas!]

Yes

Colin Simmons, EDGE, Duncanville (Texas) High
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 5 (5-star)
Visit schedule: Miami June 9-11 (OV), Alabama June 16-18 (OV), Oregon June 20-21, Texas June 23-25 (OV), Texas A&M July 27-28 and LSU November 11 (OV)
What to know: The picks for Texas continue to be made in the industry. If Simmons hasn’t committed by the last weekend in July, where he visits will be key in where the recruitment is headed into the season.

D’antre Robinson, DL, Orlando (Fla.) Jones
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 495 (3-star)
Official visit schedule: Florida June 2-4, Texas June 16-18
What to know: Texas and Florida continue to battle it out ahead of an expected late July decision. IT considers the Longhorns the slight leader as of today.

Melvin Hills, DL, Lafayette (La.) Lafayette Christian Academy
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 609 (3-star)
Official visit schedule: Ole Miss June 9-11, Texas June 16-18
What to know: Texas leads Ole Miss and LSU ahead of Hills’ July 12 announcement.

Zina Umeozulu, EDGE, Allen (Texas) High
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 200 (4-star)
Official visit schedule: Texas A&M June 9-11, Oklahoma June 16-18, Texas June 23-25
What to know: Texas is considered the favorite over Oklahoma and Texas A&M. The family connection and academics are in the corner of Texas.

Corian Gipson, CB/DB, Lancaster (Texas) High
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 69 (4-star)
Official visits: Clemson June 2-4, TCU June 13-14, Ohio State June 16-18, Texas June 23-25
What to know: A decision by the 4-star is likely in the next couple of weeks.

Kobe Black, CB, Waco (Texas) Connally
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 22 (5-star)
Official visits: Oklahoma June 9-11, Ohio State June 16-18, Texas June 23-25
What to know: Texas continues to lead for the 5-star with a timeline possibly before the season. If the decision doesn’t happen prior to September, an official visit to LSU September 9 is on the schedule.

Maybe

Brandon Baker, OT, Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 21 (5-star)
Official visit schedule: Ohio State June 9-11, Texas June 16-18, Georgia June 23-25
What to know: Texas is pretty confident. Ohio State is right there. Oregon has slipped from once having a large lead to in the fight.

Ryan Wingo, WR, Saint Louis (Mo.) University
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 28 (4-star)
Official visit schedule: Georgia June 2-4, Michigan June 9-11, Texas June 16-18, Missouri June 23-25
What to know: Texas has continued confidence in the recruitment. Missouri and Michigan are in it for sure. Tennessee is the sleeper.

Blake Ivy, IOL, League City (Texas) Clear Springs
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 114 (4-star)
Official visit schedule: Texas A&M June 9-11, Texas June 16-18, LSU June 23-25
What to know: Texas A&M has been considered the favorite over LSU and Texas for a couple of weeks.

Ory Williams, OT, San Marcos (Texas) High
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 674 (3-star)
What to know: Texas A&M and LSU have been considered the favorites in June. This recruitment could head into the fall. If so, Texas is in position to get an official visit.

DeAndre Carter, IOL, Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 127 (4-star)
What to know: There are some differing opinions on this recruitment. Out west, USC and UCLA are a major factor. As one heads east, it’s Texas, Auburn and Michigan State mentioned most. Texas is scheduled to receive an official visit September 30 weekend for the Kansas game.

T.J. Lindsey, DL, Bryant (Ark.) IMG Academy
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 328 (4-star)
Official visit schedule: Auburn June 2-4, Miami June 9-11, Texas A&M June 16-18, Texas June 23-25
What to know: Texas and Auburn were considered the top two coming out the Texas visit. Texas A&M and Miami remain in the mix with a decision expected around July 20.

Jayden Jackson, DL, Brownsburg (In.) IMG Academy
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 552 (3-star)
Official visit schedule: Florida June 2-4, Ohio State June 9-11, Miami June 16-18, Oklahoma June 21-22, Texas June 23-25
What to know: NIL is a key factor here, which makes this recruitment a wildcard. Ohio State and Texas were ahead of Oklahoma at the end of June visits. Miami and Florida remain in the mix.

Malik Blocton, DL, Pike Road (Ala.) High
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 459 (3-star)
Official visit schedule: Texas June 16-18, Auburn November 23-24
What to know: Texas has some confidence ahead of the July 8 decision. Auburn has strong family connections and close to home.

Danny Okoye, EDGE, Tulsa (Okla.) NOAH Homeschool
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 170 (4-star)
Official visit schedule: Texas June 16-18
What to know: A wildcard recruitment with mom not making visits. Texas is going to be in the mix all the way until the 4-star decides. LSU, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Alabama are legit options.

Myles Davis, S, Converse (Texas) Judson
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 284 (4-star)
Official visits: USC May 19-21, Texas June 16-18, Texas A&M June 23-25
What to know: One of the two key people close to Davis’ recruitment made the visits to Texas A&M and USC, but not Texas. This is a Texas vs. Texas A&M battle.

Joshua Lair, S, Missouri City (Texas) Marshall
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 441 (3-star)
Official visits: LSU June 2-4, Baylor June 9-11, Texas June 16-18
What to know: Texas is the team to beat if the Longhorns make a strong push this month.

Selman Bridges, CB/DB, Temple (Texas) Lake Belton
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 46 (4-star)
Official visits: TCU June 9-11, Arkansas June 16-18, Texas June 23-25
What to know: Texas loves Bridges. How will the dominoes fall at the position is the question.

Wardell Mack, CB, Marrero (La.) John Ehret
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 80 (4-star)
Official visits: Florida State June 2-4, Florida June 16-18, Texas June 23-25
What to know: If Mack decides in July, it’s good news for Texas depending on who else has committed. Corey Raymond is taking a big swing for the Gators, and may get him back on campus the last weekend of the month. If the recruitment carries on into the fall, LSU’s chances improve.

Aeryn Hampton, WR/ATH, Daingerfield (Texas) High
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 138 (4-star)
Official visits: Alabama June 9-11, Texas June 16-18
What to know: Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian and Hampton have talked this week ahead of his July 7 announcement. Hampton will announce around 5 p.m. central Friday.

No

Terry Bussey, WR, Timpson (Texas) High
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 16 (5-star)
Official visit schedule: Oklahoma June 16-18, Texas June 23-25
What to know: Made June 20 unofficial visit to LSU. Texas A&M expecting fall OV. Alabama the same.

Jordan Ross, EDGE, Birmingham (Ala.) Vestavia Hills
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 27 (4-star)
Official visit schedule: Florida June 2-4, Georgia June 9-11, Texas June 16-18, Tennessee June 23-25
What to know: Mom works in education, and that factors into the recruitment heavily. Florida is thought to be the current slight favorite over Tennessee with Texas and Georgia in it. Alabama is trying to make a summer push.

The post Texas recruiting: Yes, maybe or no July 6 edition appeared first on On3.