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Texas Longhorns land commitment from 4-star OT Brian Swanson

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 6:58 PM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Texas Longhorns land commitment from 4-star OT Brian Swanson

Summary

On June 17, 2026, the Texas Longhorns added four-star offensive tackle Brian Swanson to their recruiting class. Swanson, who previously helped Dallas South Oak Cliff win a state championship, chose Texas over SMU and Oklahoma. He cited the strong relationships with the coaching staff and the program's unique culture as key factors in his decision. Swanson praised head coach Steve Sarkisian and his staff for their belief in him and how he fits into their plans for the program.

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Key Details

•Swanson committed to Texas on June 17, 2026.
•He is a highly regarded four-star offensive tackle.
•Texas out-recruited SMU and Oklahoma for his commitment.
•He has a background in helping win a state championship.
•Swanson values the strong relationships with the coaching staff.

Latest Updates

8:33 PMYahoo Sports — COMMITMENT: Texas football lands four-star 2027 OT Brian Swanson
7:24 PMYahoo Sports — Four-star offensive tackle Brian Swanson commits to Texas
6:58 PMYahoo Sports — Longhorns add commitment from 4-star OT Brian Swanson: ‘Texas is just different’

What they're saying

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The Longhorns are picking up momentum on the recruiting trail and have added another priority target to the fold. Coveted four-star offensive tackle Brian Swanson committed to Texas on Wednesday. The Horns edged out SMU and Oklahoma for Swanson, a position-versatile offensive line prospect who helped Dallas (Texas) South Oak Cliff capture a state championship […]
— Yahoo Sports

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Texas Longhorns land a big piece to its 2027 recruiting class. Literally. 6-foot-5, 315-pound four-star offensive tackle Brian Swanson commits to UT.
— Yahoo Sports