Niemann Lawrence commits to Texas Longhorns over other programs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 11:24 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Quarterback Niemann Lawrence, ranked as the No. 53 player nationally, announced his commitment to the Texas Longhorns during The Opening Finals in Oregon on June 25, 2026. The 6'1" prospect chose Texas over offers from Texas A&M, Miami, Notre Dame, and Michigan. Lawrence has quickly emerged as one of the nation's top quarterbacks, having previously played for Ransom Everglades and Miami Northwestern, with impressive stats in his sophomore season. His commitment marks the second Florida quarterback to join the Longhorns in three cycles, indicating Texas's strong recruiting efforts in the state.
- •Niemann Lawrence commits to Texas after competing at The Opening Finals.
- •He is the first commitment of the 2028 recruiting cycle.
- •Lawrence had previously received 32 offers from various programs.
- •He has logged varsity snaps since the eighth grade, showing substantial growth.
- •This marks Texas's second commitment from a Sunshine State quarterback in recent cycles.
- 11:24 PMYahoo Sports — Elite quarterback Niemann Lawrence commits to Texas over Texas A&M, others
"The Florida quarterback pipeline continues for the Longhorns.
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