Cami Griffin
February 13, 2021 8:42 pm CT
One of the primary reasons Texas chose to part ways with Tom Herman was due to the drop-off in recruiting. The 2021 group finished as the No. 17 class in the country and second in the Big 12 behind Oklahoma.
Now that head coach Steve Sarkisian has taken over, recruiting has been revitalized.
For his first full recruiting cycle at Texas, Sarkisian has signed 28 recruits and four transfers to the 2022 class and it’s currently rated the No. 5 class in the country according to 247Sports.
The Longhorns lost four-star running back Jamarion Miller, four-star wide receiver Armani Winfield, and three-star linebacker Eoghan Kerry within the span of a few days this cycle.
However, they gained commitments from Kelvin Banks, Cam Williams, and Neto Umeozulu shortly before the early signing period to form what could be one of the best offensive line hauls in program history.
The coaching staff released the cycle’s motto as #22EFFECT. Sarkisian is aware this recruiting class will have a lasting effect on the foundation he is building with the Longhorns.
Here is the recruiting tracker for Texas’ pivotal 2022 class.
Editor’s Note: Last updated on Feb. 2, 2022
Jaydon Blue, RB
I could be anywhere in the country the next 3-4 years playing college football and pursuing a degree in engineering. Today I would like to announce that I will be committing to the University of Texas
🤘🏾#TEXAS #HOOK'EM #COMMITTED pic.twitter.com/YTKaBwhCN1— 23🏈 (@JaydonBlue) February 2, 2021
Commitment date: Feb. 2, 2021
| Hometown | Houston, Texas |
| Projected Position | Running back |
| Height | 5-11.5 |
| Weight | 205 |
| Stars | Overall | State | Position | |
| 247 | 4 | 69 | 13 | 4 |
| Rivals | 4 | 56 | 10 | 2 |
| ESPN | 4 | 90 | 17 | 6 |
| 247 Composite | 4 | 60 | 11 | 4 |
Maalik Murphy, QB
On to the next chapter. Committed. #AllGasNoBrakes pic.twitter.com/VKNuApsmcW
— Maalik (@SmvOperator) February 13, 2021
Commitment date: Feb. 13, 2021
| Hometown | Gardena, CA |
| Projected Position | QB |
| Height | 6-4.5 |
| Weight | 225 |
| Stars | Overall | State | Position | |
| 247 | 4 | 62 | 5 | 3 |
| Rivals | 4 | 45 | 5 | 5 |
| ESPN | 4 | 16 | 2 | 2 |
| 247 Composite | 5 | 30 | 4 | 2 |
Trevell Johnson, LB
I’m blessed to be in the position I’m in right now and I’m thankful to my family, teammates, coaches and peers for sticking by my side and seeing me grow into the man I am today – 110% COMMITTED ‼️ pic.twitter.com/jOGcA0ou22
— Trevell Johnson (@2trevell1) February 13, 2021
Commitment date: Feb. 13, 2021
| Hometown | Arlington, TX |
| Projected Position | ILB |
| Height | 6-1 |
| Weight | 200 |
| Stars | Overall | State | Position | |
| 247 | 3 | – | 76 | 18 |
| Rivals | 3 | – | 67 | 17 |
| ESPN | 4 | – | – | – |
| 247 Composite | 3 | 520 | 65 | 21 |
Bryan Allen Jr., S
— Bryan Allen Jr (@BJThaKid04) February 28, 2021
Commitment date: Feb. 28, 2021
| Hometown | Aledo, TX |
| Projected Position | Safety |
| Height | 6-0 |
| Weight | 180 |
| Stars | Overall | State | Position | |
| 247 | 4 | 58 | 13 | 6 |
| Rivals | 4 | 162 | 26 | 11 |
| ESPN | 4 | 78 | 15 | 5 |
| 247 Composite | 4 | 88 | 18 | 6 |
Kristopher Ross, DT
Hook Em’ 🤘🏾 #AllGasNoBrakes !!! pic.twitter.com/YXLtMP3QUd
See AlsoTexas Football Recruiting: 2022 class commitment trackerTexas Football: Updated tracker of signees in the 2024 classInside the Texas spending blitz that hooked Arch Manning and a No. 2 recruiting classHow Tennessee football regained North Carolina recruiting foothold before playing NC State— SUGE ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (@KRISTOPHEROSS) March 23, 2021
Commitment date: March 23, 2021
| Hometown | Houston, TX |
| Projected Position | DT |
| Height | 6-3 |
| Weight | 280 |
| Stars | Overall | State | Position | |
| 247 | 3 | – | 46 | 28 |
| Rivals | 3 | – | 50 | 24 |
| ESPN | 4 | – | – | – |
| 247 Composite | 3 | 430 | 58 | 35 |
Will Stone, K
C O M M I T T E D !!! #eyesup @CoachSark @CoachJeffBanks @CoachJCros pic.twitter.com/BtY2geADoD
— Will Stone (@_willstone_) June 15, 2021
Commitment date: June 15, 2021
| Hometown | Austin, TX |
| Projected Position | K |
| Height | 6-0 |
| Weight | 175 |
| Stars | Overall | State | Position | |
| 247Sports | 2 | – | 216 | 4 |
| Rivals | – | – | – | – |
| ESPN | – | – | – | – |
| 247 Composite | – | – | – | – |
Lance St. Louis, LS
I couldn’t be more excited to announce that I have committed to the University of Texas! Thank you @CoachSark @CoachJeffBanks @CoachJCros I am grateful for the opportunity!! Hook em 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼@WFCoachCampbell @WFFootballTeam pic.twitter.com/UdVHonT8w3
— Lance St. Louis (@LanceStLouis2) June 7, 2021
Commitment date: June 7, 2021
| Hometown | Gilbert, AZ |
| Projected Position | LS |
| Height | 6-1 |
| Weight | 215 |
| Stars | Overall | State | Position | |
| 247Sports | 2 | – | 61 | 1 |
| Rivals | – | – | – | – |
| ESPN | – | – | – | – |
| 247 Composite | 2 | 1426 | 27 | 1 |
Zac Swanson, DL
COMMITTED🤘🏻🤘🏻!! Recruiting 100% shut down! @jason247scout @BCP_CoachEJ @CoachSark @CoachBoUT pic.twitter.com/YpNQud7cq4
— zac swanson (@zacswanson4) April 27, 2021
Commitment date: April 26, 2021
| Hometown | Phoenix, AZ |
| Projected Position | DL |
| Height | 6-4 |
| Weight | 255 |
| Stars | Overall | State | Position | |
| 247Sports | 3 | – | 5 | 51 |
| Rivals | 4 | – | 6 | 27 |
| ESPN | 3 | – | 7 | 39 |
| 247 Composite | 4 | 361 | 5 | 52 |
Cole Hutson, IOL
— Cole Hutson #70 (@colehutson22) July 3, 2021
Commitment date: July 2, 2021
| Hometown | Frisco, TX |
| Projected Position | Guard |
| Height | 6-5 |
| Weight | 312 |
| Stars | Overall | State | Position | |
| 247Sports | 3 | – | 58 | 13 |
| Rivals | 4 | 212 | 35 | 8 |
| ESPN | 4 | – | 52 | 8 |
| 247 Composite | 4 | 331 | 49 | 13 |
Connor Robertson, IOL
110% Committed. Hook ‘em horns. #allgasnobrakes pic.twitter.com/1uKTbIgdKH
— Connor Robertson (@ConnorRob72) July 3, 2021
Commitment date: July 2, 2021
| Hometown | Austin, TX |
| Projected Position | Guard |
| Height | 6-4 |
| Weight | 296 |
| Stars | Overall | State | Position | |
| 247Sports | 3 | – | 71 | 21 |
| Rivals | 3 | – | 63 | 14 |
| ESPN | – | – | – | – |
| 247 Composite | 3 | 545 | 77 | 20 |
Austin Jordan, CB
Staying home 🤘🏽🧡 #GoLonghorns @Hayesfawcett3 @CoachSark pic.twitter.com/ZDHaurNT66
— Austin Jordan (@ezmoneyaust) July 14, 2021
Commitment date: July 14, 2021
| Hometown | Denton, TX |
| Projected Position | Cornerback/safety |
| Height | 6-0 |
| Weight | 190 |
| Stars | Overall | State | Position | |
| 247Sports | 4 | 165 | 12 | 28 |
| Rivals | 4 | – | 33 | 47 |
| ESPN | 4 | 217 | 25 | 38 |
| 247 Composite | 4 | 196 | 10 | 33 |
Derrick Brown, Edge
It’s sum bout Texas🤘🏾@Hayesfawcett3 pic.twitter.com/QGFlW1mLwL
— Mr.Dbrown⭐️ (@DbrownOLB10) July 31, 2021
Commitment date: July 31, 2021
| Hometown | Texarkana, TX |
| Projected Position | Edge |
| Height | 6-0 |
| Weight | 190 |
| Stars | Overall | State | Position | |
| 247Sports | 3 | – | 65 | 20 |
| Rivals | 3 | – | 61 | 30 |
| ESPN | 4 | 217 | 37 | 19 |
| 247 Composite | 4 | 298 | 46 | 16 |
Aaron Bryant, DL
BREAKING: Four-Star DL Aaron Bryant has just Committed to Texas, he tells @On3Recruits
The 6’4 305 DL from Southaven, MS chose the Longhorns over Georgia, LSU, Alabama, and Texas A&M.
Texas now holds a Top 10 Class in 2022 🤘🏽 pic.twitter.com/JBrt34cypf
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) August 26, 2021
Commitment date: August 26, 2021
| Hometown | Southaven, MS |
| Projected Position | DL |
| Height | 6-4 |
| Weight | 306 |
| Stars | Overall | State | Position | |
| 247Sports | 4 | – | 8 | 44 |
| Rivals | 3 | – | 11 | 31 |
| ESPN | 4 | 292 | 6 | 23 |
| 247 Composite | 4 | 335 | 9 | 46 |
Jaray Bledsoe, DL
It’s official 🧡🤍🔒 pic.twitter.com/8rmPGiGXKm
— Jaray Bledsoe 🌟👑 (@JarayBledsoe) August 30, 2021
Commitment date: August 30, 2021
| Hometown | Marlin, TX |
| Projected Position | DL |
| Height | 6-4 |
| Weight | 270 |
| Stars | Overall | State | Position | |
| 247Sports | 4 | – | 41 | 41 |
| Rivals | 4 | 81 | 16 | 7 |
| ESPN | 4 | 58 | 15 | 8 |
| 247 Composite | 4 | 123 | 23 | 22 |
J'mond Tapp, DL
Committed to University of Texas #TappEffect #ProtectThe40 #ThisIsBusiness 🤘🤘🤘 pic.twitter.com/XKPktRLXgO
— oneway ßcrappÿ (@jmondtapp) August 31, 2021
Commitment date: August 30, 2021
| Hometown | Donaldsonville, LA |
| Projected Position | DL |
| Height | 6-3 |
| Weight | 245 |
| Stars | Overall | State | Position | |
| 247Sports | 4 | 155 | 8 | 10 |
| Rivals | 4 | 112 | 10 | 5 |
| ESPN | 4 | 170 | 10 | 16 |
| 247 Composite | 4 | 134 | 9 | 9 |
Justice Finkley, DL
COMMITTED!!!🤘🏾 #HOOKEM pic.twitter.com/6XRRUVwQSH
— Justice Finkley (@JusticeFinkley) September 9, 2021
Commitment date: Sept. 9, 2021
| Hometown | Trussville, AL |
| Projected Position | DL |
| Height | 6-2 |
| Weight | 255 |
| Stars | Overall | State | Position | |
| 247Sports | 4 | 117 | 7 | 18 |
| Rivals | 4 | 119 | 5 | 12 |
| ESPN | 4 | 133 | 7 | 14 |
| 247 Composite | 4 | 112 | 6 | 19 |
Brenen Thompson, WR
From a kid.. Dream big.
This is home🤘🏽 #Hookem @Legends_Jacob @BonnieGThompson pic.twitter.com/y99ExUsqwI— Brenen Thompson (@BrenenT11) October 7, 2021
Commitment date: Oct. 6, 2021
| Hometown | Spearman, TX |
| Projected Position | WR |
| Height | 5-10 |
| Weight | 165 |
| Stars | Overall | State | Position | |
| 247Sports | 4 | 140 | 25 | 23 |
| Rivals | 4 | 58 | 12 | 3 |
| ESPN | 4 | 89 | 18 | 8 |
| 247 Composite | 4 | 87 | 14 | 11 |
Jaylon Guilbeau, CB
#HappyThanksgiving 🤘🏾🤘🏾 pic.twitter.com/6BsLh2poGM
— JG (@jaylonguilbeau1) November 25, 2021
Commitment date: Nov. 25, 2021
| Hometown | Port Arthur, TX |
| Projected Position | CB |
| Height | 5-11.5 |
| Weight | 175 |
| Stars | Overall | State | Position | |
| 247Sports | 4 | 136 | 24 | 17 |
| Rivals | 4 | 156 | 24 | 18 |
| ESPN | 4 | 240 | 39 | 31 |
| 247 Composite | 4 | 163 | 30 | 20 |
Kelvin Banks, OT
Staying home ‼️HOOK’EM pic.twitter.com/1oQ24Vxwl8
— Kelvin Banks Jr🎸 (@Kelvinbanksjr12) December 11, 2021
Commitment date: Dec. 11, 2021
| Hometown | Humble, TX |
| Projected Position | OT |
| Height | 6-5 |
| Weight | 300 |
| Stars | Overall | State | Position | |
| 247Sports | 5 | 24 | 5 | 4 |
| Rivals | 5 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
| ESPN | 4 | 33 | 7 | 6 |
| 247 Composite | 5 | 15 | 4 | 2 |
Cam Williams, OT
Home🧡 pic.twitter.com/DwsEZWhofU
— Cameron Williams (@BigCamWill) December 12, 2021
Commitment date: Dec. 12, 2021
| Hometown | Duncanville, TX |
| Projected Position | OT |
| Height | 6-5 |
| Weight | 360 |
| Stars | Overall | State | Position | |
| 247Sports | 3 | – | 121 | 88 |
| Rivals | 3 | – | 71 | 16 |
| ESPN | 4 | 277 | 44 | 29 |
| 247 Composite | 3 | 458 | 63 | 37 |
Quinn Ewers, QB (transfer)
Hey Alexa play “Take Me to Texas” by @GeorgeStrait #HookEm 🤘 pic.twitter.com/OX8B08XtV8
— Quinn Ewers (@QuinnEwers) December 13, 2021
Commitment date: Dec. 12, 2021
| Hometown | Southlake, TX |
| Projected Position | QB |
| Height | 6-3 |
| Weight | 206 |
| Stars | Overall | State | Position | |
| 247Sports | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Rivals | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| ESPN | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 247 Composite | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Neto Umeozulu, IOL
🤘🏾 #sarkafterdark pic.twitter.com/39JkHTL7oI
— Neto Umeozulu (@neto_umeozulu) December 14, 2021
Commitment date: Dec. 13, 2021
| Hometown | Allen, TX |
| Projected Position | IOL |
| Height | 6-4 |
| Weight | 285 |
| Stars | Overall | State | Position | |
| 247Sports | 4 | 216 | 34 | 10 |
| Rivals | 4 | 159 | 24 | 7 |
| ESPN | 4 | 72 | 16 | 10 |
| 247 Composite | 4 | 143 | 23 | 7 |
Terrance Brooks, CB
Staying home 🧡 #hookem pic.twitter.com/KgXYY3szrf
— Terrance Brooks (@Brooks3one) December 15, 2021
Commitment date: Dec. 15, 2021
| Hometown | Little Elm, TX |
| Projected Position | CB |
| Height | 5-11 |
| Weight | 190 |
Xavion Brice, ATH
Staying home!!! pic.twitter.com/U6st9xaCKn
— Xavion Brice (@BriceXavion) December 15, 2021
Commitment date: Dec. 15, 2021
| Hometown | Arlington, TX |
| Projected Position | ATH |
| Height | 6-1 |
| Weight | 175 |
Savion Red, ATH/WR
I will be signing Wednesday, December 15th in the Grand Prairie High Cafeteria at 2:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome!! I want to thank everyone for their continued love & support.#GOGPGOPHERS@gopher_football@GPHSGophers @gpisd pic.twitter.com/dnCkvpF0a1
— Savion Red (@RedSavion) December 14, 2021
Commitment date: Dec. 15, 2021
| Hometown | Grand Prairie, TX |
| Projected Position | ATH/WR |
| Height | 5-10 |
| Weight | 210 |
Malik Agbo, OT
I’m coming Home!!!!🤘🏾🧡 @TexasFootball pic.twitter.com/8DHmVtCGO8
— Malik Agbo👾💫 (@malik_agbo) December 15, 2021
Commitment date: Dec. 15, 2021
| Hometown | Federal Way, WA |
| Projected Position | OT |
| Height | 6-5.5 |
| Weight | 320 |
Ethan Burke, DL
Change of plans, staying home. I would like to thank Coach Salazar, Coach Vasek, and Coach Dodge for making this happen. Looking forward to the future 🤘🏼 pic.twitter.com/Xz9UwRpb7j
— ethan._burke (@eburke4lax) December 15, 2021
Commitment date: Dec. 15, 2021
| Hometown | Austin, TX |
| Projected Position | Edge |
| Height | 6-7 |
| Weight | 225 |
Larry Turner-Gooden, S
BOOM! Welcome to the family Larry Turner-Gooden 🤘 #22EFFECT pic.twitter.com/httABLPHzm
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) January 8, 2022
Commitment date: Jan. 8, 2022
| Hometown | Mission Hills, CA |
| Projected Position | Safety |
| Height | 6-0 |
| Weight | 179 |
Devon Campbell, OL
Staying home ! #HookEm #22EFFECT #BeenOne 🤘🏾 pic.twitter.com/J72uf494J2
— Devon J. Campbell (@d1campbell_) February 3, 2022
Commitment date: Feb. 2, 2022
| Hometown | Arlington, TX |
| Projected Position | IOL |
| Height | 6-3 |
| Weight | 310 |
