The Javonne Shepherd saga has come to an end.

The four-star offensive lineman out of Houston North Forest signed with Texas on Wednesday afternoon.

Shepherd committed to Texas in July but continued to explore other options. He made an unofficial visit to Texas A&M before returning to College Station for an official visit last month.

Texas A&M was considered the early frontrunner for Shepherd before Texas made up some ground and won him over in the summer.

Texas was able to fend off another run from the Aggies after hosting Shepherd for an official visit this past weekend. It was there where his original decision was reaffirmed.

Shepherd also made official visits to Alabama and Georgia last month, but distance played against both schools.

Texas offensive line coach Herb Hand and inside wide receiver coach Corby Meekins played big roles in Shepherd’s recruitment. Both went in-home late in the process, which helped keep him in the fold.

Shepherd was a teammate of five-star 2020 wide receiver Demond Demas, who is currently committed to Texas A&M. Demas holds a Texas offer and is a key target for next cycle.

At 6-foot-6, 327 pounds, Shepherd is ranked as the No. 28 offensive tackle in the country and No. 41 overall prospect in the state, per 247Sports Composite.

Shepherd is one of three offensive line commits in UT’s 2019 recruiting class. He joins four-star Fort Bend Dulles’ Isaiah Hookfin and four-star Conroe Oak Ridge’s Tyler Johnson.

Texas has 24 signees in the class, which ranked first in the Big 12 and third nationally.