Texas rolls out Lamborghinis for 5-star recruiting weekend visit

June is set to be a hectic month for Texas, as they look forward to hosting numerous top-tier players from across the nation for official visits. The university rolled out the welcome mat for the first group of official visitors with an impressive display of Lamborghinis on campus. The NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) prospects […]

Ian Valentino National College Football Writer
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Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian leads his team onto the field for the Sugar Bowl College Football Playoff semifinals game against the Washington Huskies at the Caesars Superdome on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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June is set to be a hectic month for Texas, as they look forward to hosting numerous top-tier players from across the nation for official visits.

The university rolled out the welcome mat for the first group of official visitors with an impressive display of Lamborghinis on campus. The NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) prospects at Texas are widely regarded as some of the best, and gestures like these only reinforce that perception.


Josiah Sharma, a four-star defensive lineman, was clearly taken aback by the grand welcome. He shared a video on Instagram showcasing the entrance to Moncrief, surrounded by an array of Lamborghinis.

Texas Longhorns Lamborghini NIL Deal

Under the leadership of head coach Steve Sarkisian, Texas has seamlessly transitioned into the modern era of college football. This recruiting prowess is expected to continue, bringing success to the team.


In 2023, Lamborghini Austin formed promotional partnerships with three members of the Longhorns: Jordan Whittington, Jake Majors, and Jaylan Ford, following their previous season's performances. The specific details of these endorsement deals were not disclosed.

Back in May 2022, Bijan Robinson, a standout running back, made headlines by teaming up with Lamborghini Austin. He signed a one-year deal with the luxury car dealership, which even allowed him to drive away in a Lamborghini. 


Robinson’s partnership drew significant attention from Lamborghini's main office in Italy. This groundbreaking Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) agreement was initiated during a recruiting event held by Steve Sarkisian at Darrell K. Royal Memorial Stadium, featuring various high-end sports car dealers from the vicinity.

Evidently satisfied with the dividends from their investment, Lamborghini Austin has now embarked on collaborations with three Texas football stars. The focus of engaging with Robinson, and now with Whittington, Majors, and Ford, transcends their athletic achievements, signaling a sustained strategy of association with high-profile college athletes.