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Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Finally! Longhorns win recruiting battle for four-star CB Samari Matthews
Texas has had a rough patch in recruiting. During the Fourth of July week, the Longhorns lost nine recruiting battles in a row, then saw a tenth prospect commit elsewhere this week. But the streak is over. UT has landed a commitment from four-star cornerback Samari Matthews. The Cornelius, NC native chose Texas over South Carolina, Miami, and Florida State. Matthews ranks as the nation's No. 6 cornerback and No. 5 best player from North Carolina and No. 57 overall, according to 247Sports industry rankings. Currently, the Longhorns 2026 class includes one cornerback, three-star Hayward Howard Jr. While he is a talented prospect, adding more depth at the position is key for UT. Matthews took official visits to all four of his finalists over the past few weeks. What stood out about Texas? "What stood out was the players and staff, and how much they all love being around each other," Matthews told Horns247 in June. "I can't really tell you why I like Texas, I've just always liked it. It's something about them that stands out to me." Follow us on X (formerly Twitter) at @LonghornsWire. This article originally appeared on Longhorns Wire: After missing on several high profile recruits, Texas lands 4-star CB
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Blue-chip CB names Texas in top five schools
Texas has eight commitments in its 2026 recruiting class. They have one cornerback in four-star Hayward Howard Jr. who committed earlier this month. The Longhorns are also heavily in play for another cornerback in four-star Justice Fitzpatrick as he named them in his top five schools this week. Fitzpatrick plays at powerhouse St. Thomas Aquinas in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and has 43 total offers. He's the nation's No. 62 overall player and the No. 7 cornerback per On3's industry rankings. They have him as the No. 11 prospect in the state of Florida as well. Advertisement It was a very productive junior campaign for Fitzpatrick in 2024. He racked up 34 tackles, two interceptions, and seven pass breakups as he aided St. Thomas Aquinas when the Florida 5A state championship. He also received Junior All-American honors from MaxPreps. Fitzpatrick hasn't spent a lot time in Austin with just an unofficial visit taken this April. However, he has an official visit locked in for June 13, which gives the Longhorns and opportunity to separate themselves from the pack. Contact/Follow us @LonghornsWire on X (Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Florida State news, notes and opinions. You can also follow Matthew on X @StarConscience This article originally appeared on Longhorns Wire: Longhorns Football: Texas lands in top five for CB Justice Fitzpatrick
