AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas football received two near-National Signing Day commitments that boosted the Longhorns to the top of the team rankings for some national recruiting services.
On Tuesday, Hightower High School safety Kade Phillips flipped his commitment from LSU to Texas. Phillips, who was previously in Texas’ 2025 class but spent the last few months committed to LSU, is considered a top 50 player in the country by recruiting experts.
On National Signing Day, Alamo Heights receiver Michael Terry III announced his pledge to the Longhorns. Ranked as the No. 1 Athlete in the country by 247 Sports, Terry chose Texas over Nebraska and Oregon on Wednesday morning.
The Longhorns are still pursuing several highly touted players who have not announced their commitment yet.
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As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, Texas has 24 players signed to the class. Here’s where the Longhorns’ class currently stands in the national rankings.
Texas’ national rankings
On3 rankings
Texas ranks No. 1 in the country ahead of Oregon, Alabama, Georgia and Ohio State.
247 Sports rankings
Texas ranks No. 1 in the country ahead of Georgia, Alabama, Oregon and Ohio State.
Rivals rankings
Texas ranks No. 3 in the country behind Georgia and Ohio State.
ESPN rankings (subscription required)
Texas ranks No. 5 in the country behind Georgia, Ohio State, Oregon and Alabama.