Four-star North Crowley OL John Turntine III commit to Texas. Four-star Aledo WR Kaydon Finley is also set to commit on the Fourth of July.

John Turntine III, the No. 3 high school recruit in Texas according to 247Sports, announced Friday his commitment to UT football.

The On3 Industry Rankings currently rank Okpala as the No. 19 linebacker in the 2026 class, and the No. 35 player in the entire Lone Star State. On3 themselves currently rank Okpala as the No. 194 recruit and the No.

Four-star Georgia Bulldogs cornerback commitment Chace Calicut sent a bold, confident message to his state and possibly to the Texas Longhorns. "The best in Texas leaves Texas," said Calicut via social media.

Texas football landed a commitment Thursday from 2026 linebacker/edge rusher Kosi Okpala. A product of Mayde Creek High School in Houston, he chose Texas over Baylor, Houston and Miami. Okpala is a four-star prospect,

Mayde Creek's Kosi Okpala, ranked as the No. 35 overall player in Texas, chose the Longhorns over Baylor, Houston and Miami.