According to Rivals.com's Sam Spiegelman, Texas, alongside at least two other schools, is attempting to flip current Vanderbilt WR commit Jeremiah Douglas.
The up-and-coming playmaker from local Crandall HS (Crandall, TX) is currently ranked as a 3-star player, but quite a few programs feel that he's much better than that.
At 5'11", 170 lbs., he has a very similar play style to former Alabama great and current Philadelphia Eagle WR DeVonta Smith when it comes to traits that you can see on the field. No, we're not saying that Douglas can develop into that type of elite player, but they both win in the same ways on the field.
Multiple teams are pushing to flip Vanderbilt WR commit Jeremiah Douglas, @samspiegs reports👀
— Rivals (@Rivals) February 11, 2026
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Douglas is a very good route-runner, and has been since is freshman season at Crandall. To be a high school team's top target in the passing game at 14 years old is very impressive, and he's gotten better and better each year.
He's a twitched-up receiver with smooth hips that allow him to burst out of his stance and glide through routes on a consistent basis. He's excellent on deep slants and in-breaking routes due to his ability to plant and drive with such a slight frame. Yes, he may have to gain some weight at the next level, but he's shown the toughness and ability to be effective with a smaller body type similar to DeVonta Smith.
He's surprisingly good at the catch point as well, knowing how to use his body to shield defenders away from the ball in the air.
It's incredibly easy to see why more Power Four teams have begun to move in on him recently, and Texas is hoping they can get Douglas to stay home in 2027.