Just a few days ago, it was reported that four-star linebacker Brayden Rouse knew he was a priority for the Texas Longhorns after he and his family had a fantastic spring visit with the team and head coach Steve Sarkisian.
Now, Rouse has scheduled his official visit with the Horns, taking yet another step towards committing to Texas.
Rouse, the No. 4 linebacker in the class of 2026 and the No. 7 overall athlete out of the state of Georgia, is highly coveted by many of the top programs in the nation, including the Alabama Crimson Tide, Tennessee Volunteers, and Michigan Wolverines.
The young linebacker had great things to say about Sarkisian and the Longhorns after visiting the program over the weekend of April 19.
"The way this visit went, it made me feel like I was a priority for them," Rouse said about Texas.
Now, Rouse is set to return to Austin, just two months after his first trip to town, for an official visit over the weekend of June 13 through 15.
Brayden Rouse varsity high school stats
- 19 games played
- 112 total tackles (45 solo)
- 6 pass deflections
- 3.5 sacks
- 1 interception
- 1 fumble recovery
- 39 receptions
- 552 receiving yards
- 8 receiving touchdowns
Rouse has received 45 Division I offers from programs across the country. However, both 247Sports and On3 say that there are truly only four schools in contention for his commitment: Texas, Tennessee, Michigan, and Alabama.
On3 has Rouse projected to commit to the Volunteers, giving Tennessee an 87.5 percent chance to land the linebacker. However, the recruiting site still gives the Longhorns a 2.5 percent chance to bring him to Texas.