2016 Targets

WR Davion Curtis, Temple — A Georgia commit, Curtis loves Texas and would flip if he had the opportunity. Texas has not offered Curtis, but the coaching staff is still evaluating and could extend a scholarship down the line.

OL Denzel Okafor, Lewisville — Texas obviously needs some offensive linemen in the 2016 class, and it looks like Okafor could be a big addition. Thee three-star prospect is favoring Texas over TCU at this time.

OL Zach Shackelford, Belton — A Kansas State commit, Shackelford has been receiving interest from Texas but does not hold an offer. That could change soon as the staff continues to evaluate him.

DT Kendell Jones, Killeen Shoemaker — Jones committed to Alabama in the offseason despite visiting Texas 13 times. Jones will be back on campus this weekend and is still considering Texas despite his pledge.

DT Michael Williams, FW All Saints — A Stanford commit, Williams has made it clear that Texas is one of his top backup schools in case he is not admitted. Williams has spoken highly of Charlie Strong and has a great relationship with the staff.

DT Jordan Elliott, Houston Westside —Yes, Elliott named Michigan his leader last week, but that doesn’t mean too much. Elliott has made it obvious that Texas is around the top of his list. This is his second trip of the fall.

LB Dontavious Jackson, Alief Elsik — Many consider Jackson to be a Texas lean. And with good reason. Jackson has made multiple trips to Austin and always talks highly about the program and the coaching staff.

S Brandon Jones, Nacogdoches — One of the country’s top safeties, Jones is a major priority for Texas in the 2016 class. Jones has a top three of Oregon, Texas and Texas A&M with the latter having the edge at this time.

S Chris Brown, Alief Elsik — A versatile defensive back, Brown has the potential to play both cornerback and safety at the next level. Brown currently has Texas in his Top 6. But he doesn’t want to make a decision any time soon.

S Innis Gaines, Beaumont Westbrook — Gaines has been a popular name as of late and is on the Longhorns’ radar. Texas is continuing to evaluate him and could extend an offer down the line.

Commits

QB Shane Buechele, Arlington Bowie — Buechele signed his financial aid agreement last month and is fully committed to Texas.

QB Sam Ehlinger, Austin Westlake — Ehlinger has been to most of Texas’ home games this season and is completely solid.

WR Reggie Hemphill-Mapps, Manvel — Hemphill-Mapps is planning to make other visits, but recently told Horns247 that he is 100 percent solid.

TE Peyton Aucoin, Brother Martin (La.) — The big blocking tight end has made it clear that he’s not going anywhere but Texas.

TE Major Tennison, Bullard — Tennison committed to Texas last month and is making his third trip of the fall.

DT Gerald Wilbon, Destrehan (La.) — Wilbon, who has stated that he plans on making other visits, is a maybe to make this trip.

LB Demarco Boyd, Gilmer — Boyd signed his financial aid agreement last month and is not wavering at all.

Underclassmen

QB Dillon Davis, Aledo — Texas only wants to take one quarterback in the 2017 class, but Davis is still on the radar.

WR Sam Crawford, Rockwall — A four-star prospect, Crawford is a big-time pass catcher who should blow up soon.

WR R.J. Sneed, Cy Ranch — A rising star in the Houston-area, Sneed holds four offers and should add more soon.

TE Chance McLeod, Victoria East — Texas is still looking to add another tight end to the 2017 class, and McLeod could be next in line.

OL Tyler Castaneda, Round Rock — The Texas Tech commit continues to show interest in the Longhorns.

OL Kenneth Pleasant, Seven Lakes — A mammoth offensive lineman, Pleasant last visited for the spring game.

OL Stephan Zabie, Austin Westlake — A teammate of Texas pledge Sam Ehlinger, Zabie is making a name for himself.

DE Nelson Mbanasor, Pflugerville Hendrickson — Mbananasor made a couple of visits to Texas earlier this season and is high on the Longhorns.

DE James Lynch, Round Rock — The local product is making his second trip to Texas this fall and is on the staff’s radar.

LB Anthony Hines, Plano East — One of the country’s top 2017 prospects, Hines holds more than 70 offers, including one from Texas.

LB Levi Jones, Austin Westlake — The local product holds offers from East Carolina and Kansas and is on Texas’ radar.

LB Mohamed Sanogo, Plano West — Sanogo has been a frequent visitor this fall. The three-star prospects holds an offer from Indiana.

S Derrick Tucker, Manvel — There have been whispers that Tucker is close to making a commitment, and Texas seems to be the favorite.

ATH Jalen Preston, Manvel — A four-star prospect, Preston is considered one of the top overall recruits in the 2018 class.