LV Bunkley | Update

– Super K

Update on LV Bunkley following his visit…

Exchanged some texts with the father of 2020 4-star WR, LV Bunkley and what he said was extremely noteworthy.

“One of the best visits we have had. If he wants to commit he has our blessings. Coach Mehringer, Herman and Beck are awesome”.

Bijan Robinson | Rumblings

– Super K

With Bijan Robinson, expected to announce later this week, it seemed all be sealed up for Ohio State.

But reports began emerging this morning that Robinson may be rethinking things.

I am told that this is indeed true. I’m told that Ohio State no longer feels confident and their staff is unaware of the reasons. I am told however that it was related to the “family”.

This leads me back to the conversation I had with Bijan’s mother immediately after his official visit to Texas. As I mentioned, it seemed very clear that she had a preference for Texas and USC.

Here’s a quote from a report I posted on July 10th…

“Based on the conversation I had with Bijan’s mother, if he does choose Ohio State, I’ll take it as a sign that Bijan was adamant that Ohio State was the right spot for him. As, I didn’t get the sense that Ohio State would be mom’s first or even second choice.”

I think it’s probably time I go ahead and transcribe some of the quotes from that conversation but needless to say, if the family has indeed intervened (and I am told they have), then this is potentially huge.

Robinson is the best RB in the country IMO and I’ve seen all the big ones.

I will note that Robinson has an aunt who lives near USC. I say that to remind you all that reporting Ohio State is back down the list, doesn’t necessarily mean Texas is the winner. But again, if it goes mom’s way…I think Texas is a tough out.

As a matter of fact…

Just shot a text to our USC guy about Ohio State looking out for Robinson and the response was, “Texas getting a good one then”.

Commitment Analysis | 2021 TE Juan Davis

– Darius Terrell

The Texas recruiting train keeps on rolling along. The 2021 class picked up their 5th member on Friday when Everman HS (Fort Worth, TX) Tight End Juan Davis made his pledge public on his Twitter account.

I’ve made my mind The University of Texas at Austin is the College I will be taking my talent to!!!…. #HookEm 🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾 pic.twitter.com/t6niueXXnz — Juan Davis (@XxJuanDavis13xX) July 27, 2019

Ranking: Composite 3-Star

Top Offers: Texas, Baylor, Southern Miss

Size: 6’4 220lbs

Projected College Position: Tight End/H-Back

Player Comparison: Miles Onyegbule (2011-2014 Texas)

Analysis: Davis is an athletic specimen who hasn’t even scratched the surface of what he can possibly become. He has a body and a frame that will likely carry an additional 25+ lbs when fully maximized at the next level. His high school team uses him all over the place (QB, Outside WR, Inside WR, etc.) because he is their best athlete. His coaches say that he has been timed in the mid 4.5 range during testing this summer.

My favorite play on his highlight reel starts at the :44 second mark. Davis takes a quick hitch, splits the Corner and Safety, and then has enough foot speed to outrun the backside Safety that was in pursuit. At a legitimate 6’3+ and 220lbs, Davis showed some terrific agility for a large skill athlete and it’s the flashes like that that have you excited about what he can become in the future.

He’s got big, strong hands that allow him to snatch the ball out of the air with ease. Davis will be an immediate jump-ball option in the RedZone with his leaping ability and should develop into a bit of a security blanket for whoever is under center during his time in Austin.

Davis does come from a district and area that would historically point to him likely needing a year or two to acclimate himself before we really see what he can do. He isn’t asked to block often and his role takes some projecting and vision. The Texas staff seems to have big plans for the TE role in their Offense and Juan has traits that they covet at the position.

At the end of the day, Juan Davis checks a ton of boxes athletically. Slightly more so than others, his success at the next level will depend on how he is utilized and developed. He has a chance to be a matchup nightmare at TE against slower LBs and smaller Safeties, which is something that the Longhorns have not had in a long time at the position.

Instant Impact Rating: 4

Highlights:

Alfred Collins Back on Campus

– CJ Vogel

Cedar Creek DL Alfred Collins was once again on campus, this time for the Stars at Night event. Just like in recent visits, the atmosphere struck a chord with the massive defensive lineman.

“It was good,” Collins said of his visit. “It’s still consistent with the family vibe.”

This is the third visit to Austin in the last couple of months, making him one of the most frequent visitors to Austin.

The Longhorns are firmly in the mix for his services at the next level, but Collins was mute on calling Texas his leader. “(My top five) is not really in any order right now, I’m open and want to go on my other visits and see how I fit.”

It’s known Texas has been in contention for Collins for a while, and members of the #cloUT2020 class are focusing in on doing their part in recruiting him to Austin — especially Vernon Broughton.

“(He’s) been trying to get me up here with him,” Collins said of the now-recruiting Broughton. “He said to come play with great players.”

*** Perhaps the most interesting part of the interview was Collins said the staff told him they were looking for one more guy on the defensive line in the 2020 class. It’s safe to assume Collins is the guy atop of the board at the moment for the staff, which makes things interesting for guys like Princely Umanmielen.

Collins says he still wants to take official visits before making a final decision. For now the times, dates and locations of those OVs are still in the works, but Texas A&M vs. Alabama game will be his official visit to College Station.

At 284 lbs, Collins has seemingly gotten bigger and bigger every time I have seen him. He said he hopes to play and maintain the current weight he is at right now but wants to focus on improving his motor on the field in this next season.

Collins wants to take an official to Texas in December, after the conclusion of the regular season. Collins isn’t too concerned with taking an official visit at the end of the season. For now, he just wants to continue to build relationships with the Texas staff.

Quentin Johnston Back on Campus, Talks Texas

– CJ Vogel

One of the most coveted prospects remaining in the 2020 cycle is Temple WR Quentin Johnston, who was on campus for his third time this summer, this time for the Stars at Night.

The third visit to Austin should provide some reassurance to Longhorn fan as to where the Longhorns stand for his services.

“(Our relationship) is in pretty good shape. It’s close to my home, I live not even an hour out so it’s very convenient not only for me but for my parents as well.”

Johnston added that his family “loves” the 45-minute drive south to Austin and really values how close it is for them to get down and back thanks to I35. He added, “They wouldn’t be mad if I were to go out of the state, but that kind of wasn’t my intentions anywhere.”

Johnston turned heads in the dunk contest put on by the staff which provided one of the most impressive pictures to come out of these camps in recent memory. For those wondering, he finished first in the contest.

Y'all! Quentin Johnston 2020 WR won the dunk contest tonight at the Stars at Night camp. Look at this photo from winning dunk via @DonKabel 😲 pic.twitter.com/0QWqMdtr9T — TexTodd (@ToddCee23) July 27, 2019

It’s been a busy summer for Johnston who has been continuing to collect interest from regional schools since the beginning of his junior season.

“The summer has just been real busy,” said Johnston. “Especially with my college decision, I’m just trying to narrow everything down. But when I come back to (Austin), it’s the same thing that I said last time, it’s a good homey feel and an electrifying atmosphere.”

Johnston has spent weekends this summer at TCU and Baylor. He added that he’s been hearing from Oklahoma just as often as every other school he listed.

As we are well aware of, Texas has been red hot on the recruiting trail, but there are three commitments that really stand out to Johnston: The quarterbacks. (Milroe, JQJ and Card)

“Excited,” the first word to come out of Johnston’s mouth when the committed QBs were brought up. “That’s amazing, that helps the receivers know they got a good quarterback throwing to them.”

***Plans for the fall have yet to be set in stone, but Johnston hopes to make a decision at the end of the summer.

As y’all know, Johnston played with current Texas TE Jared Wiley at Temple last season and the two of them have been in constant communication over the past couple of months.

“I was supposed to be with him (Friday night), but he is at his mom’s wedding. We text back and forth almost every other day,” Johnston said. “He said the first six months were difficult, but college football in itself is going to be difficult but he said it’s a good place to be.”