Top 60 target and Texas recruiting priority sees predictions roll in as SEC rivals threaten to poach one of their top targets
One of the top talents across the nation who is yet to commit is starting to trend in one direction if industry insiders are right. The Texas Longhorns have done more than well enough to feel comfortable about where they stand heading into the summer, and they may score another big fish in Felix Ojo […]
One of the top talents across the nation who is yet to commit is starting to trend in one direction if industry insiders are right. The Texas Longhorns have done more than well enough to feel comfortable about where they stand heading into the summer, and they may score another big fish in Felix Ojo soon. However, it doesn't appear promising for four-star edge-rusher Trenton Henderson.
The Longhorns were hoping to add another top-notch pass-rusher to their repertoire, even after already nabbing five-star Richard Wesley. But if On3's recruiting prediction machine is right, Henderson is off to LSU.
Henderson, a top 60 prospect and No. 11 pass rusher, has been considering Texas and Florida as a Florida native. He made trips to all three programs in June, but the Tigers have continued to pitch their offerings to high-end prospects quite effectively.
It's impressive they're beating out a red-hot Florida program, for example.
The good news? The arrival of Wesley has Texas still comfortable at the key position.
The recruitment of Wesley could be one of the biggest defining moments for Steve Sarkisian's tenure at Texas. Only four signed players in Texas' history ranked higher than Wesley as a prospect, and the toolsy edge defender will usher in the next era of scary presences after Colin Simmons.
After reclassifying from 2027 to 2026 and then subsequently flipping from Oregon to Texas, Wesley had a lot to say about what drew him to Texas instead of Eugene. The most important thing for Sarkisian right now is that Wesley is closing his recruitment.
Wesley told Jason Suchomel of OrangeBloods.com, "My recruitment is 100 percent, 1,000 percent shut down. I'm going here in January."
The Los Angeles native explained that visiting Texas was about much more than just what happens on Saturdays.
The 6-foot-4, 250-pound EDGE talked to Rivals National recruiting director Adam Gorney about his decision. Wesley opened up a novel's worth of information.
"I knew Texas was a great school. Not only for football, but academically. They have great degrees. Great business school. Great every school. I felt like the decision was the best of both worlds. I get to play in the SEC but I also get to walk out with a great degree. God forbid, football's not forever. So if I do get hurt, in the long run I still walk out with something good. It was all the coaches combined. But what really convinced me was from the academic standpoint."
Of course, enjoying his football career and becoming an established winner is part of the formula. He was asked about his main goal, and it's not a surprising one.
"My goal is to win the natty. You know, I want to win a state championship this high school season. I want to win one my college season. It's great knowing my team is going to be very elite when I get there and I'm going to continue the legacy."
