So far, Steve Sarkisian has locked in a top-ten recruiting class with 22 total commitments from the 2024 class.
Texas has four five-star and 15 four-star athletes joining the squad in Austin this fall, prepping the Longhorns for an even more successful entrance to the indomitable SEC.
The Horns have the No. 6 nationally-ranked incoming class, behind only Georgia, Alabama, Oregon, Miami, and Ohio State.
As spring ball wraps up and the summer months loom overhead, which recruits have the opportunity to stand out amongst the rest for Sarkisian’s team?
These three Texas Longhorn freshmen could and should be elite for the Horns throughout the upcoming 2024 season:
This is not to say that the Texas offensive line will be lacking next season, but if freshman Brandon Baker can evolve into a starting offensive tackle for the Horns, it will be beyond beneficial for the O-Line.
Ranked No. 44 nationally and No. 3 at his position, Baker was a huge pickup for Sarkisian while recruiting the incoming class.
At 6-foot-4 and 297 pounds, Baker already has the stature of a collegiate lineman, if not the makings of a lineman in the NFL, and is a sizeable addition to Texas’ offense.
Baker has incredible balance despite his massive frame and has been described as the prototype for offensive tackles.
While Baker doesn’t plow down defensive linemen in front of him, he is a technically sound pass protector and incredibly efficient at run blocking.
If you didn’t think Ryan Wingo would be on this list just because he’s an obvious choice, you were sorely mistaken.
One of the four five-star commits in Texas’ 2024 recruiting class, Wingo is a top-ten receiver in the nation for his age.
Despite his smaller build, standing at just 6-foot-2, Wingo seemingly has an extra gear when he’s on the field. With a sub-11-second 100-meter dash and sub-22-second finish in the 200 meters, Wingo is built for long shots down the field and unstoppable touchdown receptions.
Beyond shooting past opponents’ secondaries, Wingo is a highly talented returner and is known to be slippery when opponents attempt to take him down.
With 210 pounds on his frame, Wingo may try to slim down a bit while at Texas but he is built for success in the NFL and most certainly while on the Horns’ roster.
A player who should arguably have a five-star rating, Xavier Filsaime is the No. 3 safety in the 2024 recruiting class.
Before we get into the nitty-gritty of Filsaime's impressive coverage game in the secondary, it should be noted that he is coincidentally an incredibly talented punter and could make for a great special teams option on Texas' squad.
Filsaime has incredible broad vertical jumps which elevate his defensive game beyond any other safety his size.
Known for his ability to track down both the pass and run game, Filsaime makes for a perfect defensive weapon against any offensive play by the Horns' opponents.
Just like Wingo, Filsaime has a lightning quick 10.55 finish in the 100-meter dash and can keep up with nearly any receiver he's covering.
Filsaime's natural athleticism and knowledge of the game have primed him to be an elite defensive back for the Horns and could soon see himself become Texas' starting safety.