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Gunner Rivers, son of NFL great Phillip Rivers, talks Texas camp visit

6 days ago | texas.rivals.com | Jason Suchomel

There were some big names at the Texas Longhorns Elite Camp on Sunday, but perhaps no name was more recognizable – or created more of a buzz – than that of Gunner Rivers. The son of former NFL quarterback Phillip Rivers and a Rivals100 member, Rivers is a big name in recruiting circles due to his talent and his last name, and the Longhorns had him on campus for the first time on Sunday. “First time here. It went well. I enjoyed it,” Rivers said. “It was good talking to all the coaches.
Just a Bit Outside: Texas finally has elite leaders getting their back

1 week ago | texas.rivals.com | Travis Galey

When Texas announced it was moving to the SEC for the start of the 2024/2025 season, the scoffs from many SEC fans were heard loud and clear. And yet, now as we wind down the athletic season, it’s Texas that has the last laugh. “I know a lot of people, Chris, that are frankly quite irritated that that’s happening,” Paul Finebaum half-jokingly said to Texas Athletic Director Chris Del Conte on his SEC Network show Tuesday.
Longhorns dip into the local ranks for 2026 latest commit

3 weeks ago | texas.rivals.com | Jason Suchomel

Make it three for three for the Longhorns. Two Fridays ago, Texas picked up a pledge from deep snapper Trott O’Neal. Last Friday, it was cornerback Hayward Howard who committed to Texas. Today, Texas added its third consecutive Friday commitment when defensive back Yaheim Riley gave the Longhorns a verbal commitment. A one-time Houston commitment, Riley decommitted from the Cougars after visiting Texas in April and this one had been trending towards the Longhorns ever since.
Longhorns land commitment from 4-star CB Hayward Howard

4 weeks ago | texas.rivals.com | Jason Suchomel

For the second consecutive Friday, the Texas Longhorns have landed a commitment for the class of 2026. Last Friday, it was long snapper Trott O’Neal who gave Texas a pledge. Today, the Longhorns landed a commitment from cornerback Hayward Howard. Out of Edna Karr High School in New Orleans, Howard announced his decision moments ago. Texas began trending up for the 6-2, 170-pound Howard after he visited the Longhorns in April.
Longhorns land commitment from deep snapper Trott O'Neal

1 month ago | texas.rivals.com | Jason Suchomel

The Texas Longhorns, led by assistant coach Jeff Banks, have always prioritized special teams, extending offers to kickers, punters and deep snappers during Steve Sarkisian’s time in Austin. This week, Banks and Texas put an offer on the table for deep snapper Trott O’Neal, and O’Neal announced moments ago that he has given the Longhorns a commitment. The 6-2, 235-pound O’Neal visited Texas multiple times this spring for Texas City Limits recruiting events.
Beach Volleyball Looking to Win it All

1 month ago | texas.rivals.com | Travis Galey

Well that escalated quickly!The Texas Longhorns are competing in the NCAA tournament in their first year of eligibility in beach volleyball. “I don’t know how to explain it any better than it’s record-breaking and no one’s ever done this before,” Head Coach Stein Metzger told KXAN prior to the Horns final home tournament. The Horns arrived in Gulf Shores, Alabama ranked 7th in the country and riding a 13-match win streak. Winning it all won’t be easy.
Just a Bit Outside: And with the first pick in the 2026 NFL Draft ...

1 month ago | texas.rivals.com | Travis Galey

With the NFL draft now in the books, many draft pundits are putting out their way too early 2026 mock drafts. Naturally, despite repeated claims that he wants to start for two seasons at Texas, Arch Manning is a name that has popped up in multiple mock drafts. In fact, Manning was picked to go number one overall to the New Orleans Saints by a couple of the draft pundits. I get the temptation to put Manning on the Saints. Obviously, New Orleans is his hometown.
Texas blows away elite RB Elijah Kimble on weekend visit

1 month ago | texas.rivals.com | Jason Suchomel

The Texas Longhorns hosted a number of out-of-state recruits for their final practice of the spring season on Saturday. Players came in from all over the country, but 2027 Elijah Kimble might have set the mark for which prospect traveled the furthest to give the Longhorns a look. Out of Buffalo (NY) Canisius, Kimble traveled more than 1,500 miles each way to see what Texas had to offer, and he said following the visit it was worth the effort. “Ten out of 10,” Kimble said of the visit.
Just a Bit Outside: There's a reason it's THE University of Texas

1 month ago | texas.rivals.com | Travis Galey

Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian says his team has a lot to work on as it wraps up spring practice. “I think everybody in the organization has a thing, two, three, or ten that we can improve upon,” said Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian.
Where things stand with 2025 five-star forward, Shelton Henderson

1 month ago | texas.rivals.com | Marcus Gutierrez

Shelton Henderson’s college decision is coming soon. The Bellaire five-star forward was recently released from his National Letter of Intent from Duke University, and the No. 12 player in the country is looking for a new home. “It was a tough decision,” Henderson said on leaving Duke. “Me and my family talked about it along with my coaches.