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It didn’t take long for Texas to add yet another talented commit.

After reeling in a string of highly touted prospects over the last couple of weeks, the Longhorns received a verbal pledge from four-star Spring Dekaney tight end Malcolm Epps.

“I committed because there is no place like home,” Epps said. “I want to be the hometown hero. It’s time to put UT back on the map.”

Epps committed to Texas over offers from Florida State, LSU, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio State and Texas A&M. Epps originally pledged to Alabama last year but backed out of his verbal pledge in February.

Both head coach Tom Herman and Corby Meekins played key roles in Epps’ decision.

“They are family,” Epps said. “It’s plain and simple.”

Epps is the latest domino to fall in the Houston-area, joining BJ Foster, Al'vonte Woodard, Jalen Green, Brennan Eagles and Keondre Coburn.

At 6-foot-6, 218 pounds, Epps is ranked as the No. 7 tight end in the country and No. 22 overall prospect in the state, according to 247Sports Composite.

Texas now has 17 commits in its 2018 class, which ranks No. 2 nationally.

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