Summary of EJ's latest periscope:
- He's about to have a business meeting before going to Las Vegas next week. Looking forward to seeing Savell Smalls, Sam Adams II, Kelee Ringo, and other Texas OOS targets in action. He'll be posting updates from Pylon Las Vegas 7v7 on his Twitter.
- 2020 DB board: Kelee Ringo, Fred Davis, Lathan Ransom are at the top of the OOS board. In-state, Texas really likes Joshua Eaton and Ryan Watts. Chris Thompson is still a huge priority. So is Bryson Washington.
- Big update on Zach Evans; Texas is still very high on his list. He'll visit again soon. Likes Alabama and Clemson as well. Right now Texas is still in very good shape. Said he likes our O-line class. Chad Lindberg joined the periscope and asked for more info on Evans, EJ told him to subscribe to Horns247.
- EJ covers whoever Texas recruits, not limited to Dallas-area.
- UT's next commit might be Alfred Collins, Joshua Eaton, Ryan Watts, or Kelvontay Dixon. Good spot for Chad as well, but he'll decide later. Stanford visit looms large.
- Chances of landing Bryce Young are unknown. One of EJ's favourites in the class, he hopes UT will pursue him.
- Too early to predict where the class finishes. Texas can finish in the top 3 again if everything falls right.
- McCoy leaving USC has some impact with guys like Justin Flowe (same 7v7 team). Helps with Kendall Milton/Johnny Wilson as well.
- RJ Proctor; Texas wants to see how things go with Parker Braun/Jonah Jackson first before pursuing him hard.
- Texas still in a good spot with Vernon Broughton, Oklahoma and A&M are in the mix as well.
- Don't know anything about the Booker kid from Westfield. Doesn't know if Zach will enroll early.
- There are some off-field questions with Lorando Johnson, but he's a tremendous talent. Would take a risk on him. McGlothern's recruitment is a whirlwind, Mickens is more of a safety as is Jaylon Jones. Not many true CBs in Texas, UT likes both Eaton and Watts.
- Justin Flowe also joined the periscope, EJ said he hopes to see him in Vegas.
- Some random FB guy from Ohio State is apparently flaming EJ now.
- Johnny WIlson has legitimate interest in Texas and should visit soon. Will also make an OV. Mehringer doing a great job recruiting him. Similar to Collin Johnson.
- Won't be at the UA Dallas camp, but will be at the Dallas opening.
- Down year in-state at LB. Scott was offered but they need to find OOS guys. Flowe obviously at the top of the board. They had White on campus, may eventually pick up an offer. But Flowe and Smalls are the two main priorities.
- Lindberg will commit before his senior season, no exact timeline. No timeline for Flowe either. Floyd and McCoy are helping out in the latter's recruitment but he must make it to campus.
- Something about BBQ in Dallas, tuned it out.
- Smalls got off to a good start with Orlando and Carrington, good relationships. Still think he'll make a visit. He's a pure pass-rusher, same mold as Joseph Ossai but bigger. Would do very well in the Big 12.
- Thinks Texas will get a couple of five-stars, same as in 2019 and 2018. Wilson, Evans, Ringo all realistic options. Still thinks Demas is in play but a flip chance is low. Talked to him over the weekend.
- Good WR named Collin Sullivan from Round Rock. Great in 7v7, runs good routes with strong hands. Mid-to-high 3-star guy, Texas has shown a bit of interest.
- Apparently EJ disagrees with his wife re: his hairstyle choices.
- Elias Ricks will be in Vegas this weekend, Texas will keep working on him despite the LSU commitment.
- Would have Broughton as a top 5 player in the state, alongside Evans, JaQuinden Jackson, Demas, and Chris Thompson.
- Something about breakfast at Norma's? IDK.
- Loves Tyler Owens, thinks he was the steal of the class. Special talent, athletic freak, etc. etc.
- Dorbah and Broughton don't really know each other, no way to know if they want to play together.
- Texas didn't offer Branard Wright because they like longer D-linemen. Not a scheme fit. Same reasoning with Bryant, who chose LSU after blOU backed off a bit.
- Chances of getting Damien George depend on Zach Evans. Strong chance they end up playing together. Damien really likes Texas, as does Zach.
- 70% chance Texas gets both Chad Lindberg and Damien George.
- Preston George really liked his Texas visit, he's one of the best 2021 prospect overall.
- 50/50 with Troy Omeire between Texas and A&M. Lot hinges on his March 9th visit here.
- JaQuinden Jackson will wait until the UA AA game to commit. Won't commit early. Not sure when he'll get back to Texas. But he wants to do it soon, maybe this month.
- Doesn't know much about the 2021 class, too early. Loves Preston Stone, Tunmise Adeleye, Jake Garcia (CA QB). Demetrius Davis is a very good player, but Stone is special. Closest thing to Johnny Manziel in a while. Offer list is amazing as well. Preston hasn't talked about A&M at all. Not worried about the level of competition he plays.
- O-line class is off to a great start. Couple more will jump on board.
- blOU is the favourite for Jahari Rodgers. Medium/high chances for Kelee Ringo. 2021 O-line class, Texas is in the mix for Donovan Jackson/Fatheree/Hayden/whatever.
- Tried to give Taylor Hamm a hug this weekend. It didn't end up working out.
- Will Bru McCoy start this season? Has the potential to do so if he's cleared. Texas had McGlothern on campus this weekend so they still push for him.