Texas gains commitment from top RB prospect Williams-Callis
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 5:09 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Landen Williams-Callis, ranked as the No. 3 running back in the class of 2027 and the reigning Gatorade Texas Football Player of the Year, has committed to Texas. The announcement came on August 1, 2026, as he chose the Longhorns over offers from Missouri and Texas A&M. This commitment highlights Texas's continued focus on strengthening its recruiting class for future seasons. Williams-Callis is expected to play a key role in Texas's offensive strategy as they prepare for the upcoming recruiting period.
- •Landen Williams-Callis is a top 2027 running back prospect.
- •He won the Gatorade Texas Football Player of the Year award.
- •He committed to Texas on August 1, 2026.
- •Texas competed against Missouri and Texas A&M for his commitment.
- •This adds depth to Texas's recruiting strategy.
- 5:09 PMYahoo Sports — Texas lands five-star running back Landen Williams-Callis
- 1:38 AMESPN — Longhorns land No. 3 RB prospect Williams-Callis
- 1:34 AMYahoo Sports — COMMITMENT: Texas football lands No. 3 2027 RB Landen Williams-Callis
"Landen Williams-Callis, the No. 3-ranked running back in the class of 2027 and the reigning Gatorade Texas Football Player of the Year, committed to Texas on Saturday over the likes of Missouri and Texas A&M.
"No. 3 running back in 2027 recruiting class Landen Williams-Callis has committed to Texas Longhorns over Texas A&M, Missouri and SMU.
"The Longhorns received a massive commitment from a back who figures to make a huge difference in 2027.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 5:09 PMTexas lands five-star running back Landen Williams-Callis
The Longhorns received a massive commitment from a back who figures to make a huge difference in 2027.
- ESPNAug 2, 2026, 1:38 AMLonghorns land No. 3 RB prospect Williams-Callis
Landen Williams-Callis, the No. 3-ranked running back in the class of 2027 and the reigning Gatorade Texas Football Player of the Year, committed to Texas on Saturday over the likes of Missouri and Texas A&M.
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 1:34 AMCOMMITMENT: Texas football lands No. 3 2027 RB Landen Williams-Callis
No. 3 running back in 2027 recruiting class Landen Williams-Callis has committed to Texas Longhorns over Texas A&M, Missouri and SMU.
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