Texas football secures five-star running back commitment
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 4:34 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Texas football announced the commitment of five-star running back Landen Williams-Callis on Saturday. He chose Texas over Texas A&M, bringing significant momentum for the Longhorns as they prepare for the upcoming 2026 season. Williams-Callis has impressed with 7,554 yards and 133 touchdowns over three seasons. Texas now holds 22 commitments for its 2027 recruiting class, ranked fifth nationally. The Longhorns are set to begin their season on September 5 against Texas State.
- •Landen Williams-Callis commits to Texas over Texas A&M.
- •He ranks as the third-best recruit in Texas and among top running backs nationally.
- •Texas holds 22 total commitments for the 2027 recruiting class.
- •Longhorns begin the 2026 season against Texas State on September 5.
- 4:34 PMYahoo Sports — Texas football adds five-star running back on Saturday
"The Texas football program got a big recruiting win on Saturday.
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