On3's Chad Simmons shared that Tiki Hola, a four-star defensive lineman from Bastrop High School in Bastrop, TX, is prioritizing Texas football as his top choice. His list of potential schools also features the Oregon Ducks, USC Trojans, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, and the SMU Mustangs.
One school currently sits atop of 2026 4-star DL Tiki Hola’s list of schools, he tells @ChadSimmons_👀
— On3 Recruits (@On3Recruits) January 16, 2025
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Who is 4-Star Texas football DL priority Tiki Hola ?
Tiki Hola, standing tall at 6-foot-2 and weighing 285 pounds, has made a significant mark on the football field as a defensive lineman from Bastrop High. He recorded an impressive 102 tackles, which included 10 tackles for loss, and also forced three fumbles while recovering two.
Throughout his tenure at Bastrop, he has proven to be a dominant presence in the trenches, consistently putting pressure on offensive linemen and creating challenges for them. According to the 247Sports Composite Rankings, he is recognized as the 30th defensive lineman and the 228th overall player in the country.
At this moment, the Longhorns have garnered only two verbal commitments for the 2026 recruiting class: four-star quarterback Dia Bell from American Heritage High in Fort Lauderdale, FL, and 3-star wide receiver Chris Stewart from Shadow Creek in Pearland, TX. Adding Hola to this class would be a remarkable boost for the defensive line.
The Longhorns are encountering a major challenge as multiple defensive linemen have opted for the NFL Draft and are graduating. In response, they are welcoming new talent, such as former UNC Tar Heel Trash Shaw, Purdue Boilermaker Cole Brevard, and returning sophomore Alex January.
They are also looking forward to their promising 2025 Blue Chip recruits: Justus Terry, Myron Charles, and Josiah Sharma. Under Coach Sark, the Horns have built a competitive Defensive Tackle lineup, and adding Tiki to this mix would be a significant boost.