Though Texas has been hot on blue-chip RB Landen Williams-Callis' trail since 2023, things have begun to heat up over the past two months as we get closer and closer to National Signing Day.
Despite a handful of programs reportedly still in consideration for Williams-Callis like Oregon, Indiana, and SMU, it's beginning to feel like it'll end up being a in-state boxing match for the elite running back between Texas and Texas A&M.
Though Williams-Callis is rumored to be trending towards the Aggies, Longhorns RB Coach Jabbar Juluke isn't letting up on his recruitment anytime soon.
NEWS: Elite 2027 RB Landen Williams-Callis is down to 10 Schools, he tells me for @Rivals
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) May 23, 2026
The No. 3 RB in the 2027 Class has rushed for 7,554 yards and 133 TDs through 3 seasonshttps://t.co/oRJ3iSgazN pic.twitter.com/mITGRuKbg5
The 5'7.5", 190-pound ball-carrier is the cousin of former Oregon State star and CFB legend Jacquizz Rodgers, and the nephew of former All-Conference Colorado safety and NFL Draft pick Michael Lewis. Needless to say, the NFL bloodlines and work ethic are there for the elite running back, and his video game-like production on the field is second to none at the high school level.
Over just the past two seasons, he's combined for a whopping 5,605 rushing yards, 102 rushing touchdowns, and averaged 10.12 yards per carry. Those stats don't even sound real for any high school player, let alone one who's playing at the level of Williams-Callis at Randle High School in Richmond, TX.
What stands out most on film is his overall combination of power and breakaway speed. He's one of the only prep-level running backs who can consistently bulldoze through opposing linebackers on one play, and then outrun safeties and corners the next.
Landen Williams-Callis is putting up high school numbers like Derrick Henry did and he still has another season to play 🤯 @CallisLanden
— Billy Tucker (@TheUCReport) June 13, 2026
The No. 3 ranked RB in the SC Next 300 is down to 10 schools. What school would be the best fit? 👀
(Game film via @Hudl) pic.twitter.com/F3zvI2eqjJ
Going forward, "LWC" would be an excellent complement to Derrek Cooper in Texas' backfield, and it's easy to see why Steve Sarkisian and the rest of this offensive staff are pining for him right now.
Yes, the Longhorns are currently recruiting quite a few other ball-carriers, but Williams-Callis would be the ultimate prize for Texas, as they've essentially had a relationship with him since he was 14 years old. One of the most intriguing parts of his recruitment is that despite the Longhorns having multiple different running back coaches since he was offered, Williams-Callis is still very interested in the program.
There's a good amount of loyalty with both parties in this recruitment, and in the end it could play a massive role in his commitment decision.
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