Texas football pursues top blue-chip prospects for 2028 recruiting cycle
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 11:21 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Texas is prioritizing several high-profile 2028 recruits as it expands on its recruiting success. The Longhorns currently hold a 2027 class ranked sixth nationally and are building upon a commitment from four-star quarterback Neimann Lawrence. Coaching staff are actively pursuing interior offensive lineman Kendrick Harris, who is also being recruited by SMU. Wide receiver Damarion Mays and edge rusher David Dotson have also emerged as primary targets for the program. Both players hold nearly 40 scholarship offers, with Texas competing against major programs including Alabama, Georgia, Ohio State, and Texas A&M for their signatures. The university continues to host these recruits for visits as it aims to strengthen its future roster.
- •Texas maintains a top-10 national ranking for its 2027 recruiting class.
- •The program is a frontrunner for interior offensive lineman Kendrick Harris.
- •Wide receiver Damarion Mays has received offers from 40 schools including Alabama and Ohio State.
- •Edge rusher David Dotson received a scholarship offer from Texas on Monday.
- •Quarterback Neimann Lawrence remains the Longhorns' lone 2028 commitment.
- 11:21 PMYahoo Sports — Texas football leading for several 2028 blue-chip prospects
"The Texas Longhorns have one of the top recruiting classes in the 2027 cycle, but they're also in excellent position for several 2028 recruits.
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