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Texas Longhorns attempt to secure 5-star recruit Honor Fa’alave-Johnson

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 7:01 AM

Last updated Jul 12, 2026

Texas Longhorns attempt to secure 5-star recruit Honor Fa’alave-Johnson

Summary

Texas Longhorns are actively pursuing five-star athlete Honor Fa’alave-Johnson, despite his commitment to USC. Coach Steve Sarkisian and his staff continue to contact Fa’alave-Johnson daily. The recruitment effort includes targeting three-star linebacker Josiah Poyer from USC. USC is working to keep Fa’alave-Johnson engaged, leveraging connections with football legends like Marcus Allen.

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By the Numbers

•Texas targets five-star Honor Fa’alave-Johnson of Cathedral Catholic in San Diego.
•Sarkisian's staff maintains daily communication with Fa’alave-Johnson.
•USC remains strong in its efforts to retain Fa’alave-Johnson.
•Texas previously flipped five-star edge rusher Richard Wesley from Oregon.
•Josiah Poyer, a three-star linebacker, is also being recruited from USC.

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7:01 AMYahoo Sports — Texas Fans will Love this Development Involving a 5-Star Flip Attempt

What they're saying

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Texas "doesn't seem to care" that this five-star is committed elsewhere. The post Texas Fans will Love this Development Involving a 5-Star Flip Attempt appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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