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A select group of recruits met with Texas head coach Tom Herman after the Longhorns’ annual spring game in mid-April.

It was there where Herman made them a promise — if UT scores the top recruiting class in the nation, he will get a customized grill that says Revolution18.

Five-star Angleton safety BJ Foster was part of that group and helped the Longhorns move closer to the top spot when he pulled the trigger and gave Texas a verbal commitment on Monday afternoon.

“Friends and family really played a role in my decision,” Foster said. “I wanted them to be able to see me play at the next level. I didn’t want to go too far. Texas was just the best fit for me.”

Foster committed to Texas over finalists LSU, Michigan, Ohio State and TCU. In total, he held close to 30 offers.

While Foster was considered a Texas lean early in the recruiting process, it was Herman who eventually won him over.

“He likes to have fun,” Foster said. “He’s always dancing around at practice and having fun. When it’s time to get serious, he does. He’s a nice guy. He’s a great coach and someone I want to play for.”

Ranked as the nation’s top safety per 247Sports (and No. 11 overall), Foster has an opportunity to make an immediate impact at the next level. He has a great combination of size, speed and natural instincts.

Foster is excited about UT’s new defense under Todd Orlando and believes he’ll fit right in.

“They roll safeties down,” Foster said. “You have to be able to play man, zone, all of it. I like the defensive scheme because I like to play off, play man and blitz. I can do all of that.”

Foster added that he is ready to be a part of the revolution at Texas and has lofty expectations for the Longhorns’ future.

“Texas has something coming,” Foster said. “With the new staff and new players, I think Texas will be better this season. I think the future is a national championship team.”

For now, however, Foster is focused on Herman’s promise.

“I’m going to recruit Brennan Eagles,” Foster said. “I’ve been talking to him. D’shawn Jamison, too. We're coming for that No. 1 class. Coach Herman's grill would be sweet."

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