Texas Longhorns lose out on in-state talent to an inferior program, but Steve Sarkisian shouldn't be worried

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The Texas Longhorns weren’t able to land wide receiver

Four-star wide receiver Alvin Mosley, a 6’2, 190-pound pass catcher out of Texas, committed to Ole Miss over Arkansas, Texas, and Houston. Mosley announced his decision on social media, writing, “Let’s work the Sip. I’m home. Hotty toddy.”

Mosley carries a 91.35 composite rating on Rivals Industry, ranks as a top-120 player nationally, the No. 17 receiver in the country, and the No. 17 player in the state of Texas. He also had Texas Tech and Vanderbilt in the mix during his recruitment. He took one visit to Texas and one visit to Ole Miss before ultimately choosing the Rebels.

Texas shouldn’t lose sleep over this one

The Longhorns missing on Mosley sounds like a bigger deal than it actually is. Texas still holds the No. 5 recruiting class in the country and the No. 3 class in the SEC with 20 total commits. The Longhorns already have Easton Royal, the No. 6 overall player in the country and the top-ranked receiver nationally, locked into their class. They also have wide receivers Bryson Thrower and Kyren Brown committed.

Three receivers of that caliber in one class is more than enough. Adding Mosley would have been a luxury, not a necessity. Texas wanted him, sure. But the Longhorns don’t need another receiver when the cupboard is already stocked with talent at the position.

Why Mosley likely chose Ole Miss

Mosley’s decision came down to two visits. He saw Texas once and Ole Miss once. For him to pick the Rebels after that limited recruiting window suggests Ole Miss made a strong impression during his visit, or perhaps the NIL situation tilted in their favor. It’s difficult to pinpoint exactly what swayed his decision given the limited public information available.

Either way, this is a solid pickup for Ole Miss. A receiver with Mosley’s size and traits at 6’2 and 190 pounds gives the Rebels a player who can develop into a legitimate contributor. He’s a top-120 talent for a reason.

For Texas, this recruitment won’t be a turning point the program looks back on. The Longhorns have three strong receiver commits and one of the best overall classes in the country. Losing Mosley stings in the moment, but the depth Texas has already built at the position makes this far easier to absorb.

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