Recruiting Roundup: Where does Texas Football recruiting stand after huge decommitment?

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Texas lost a recruit this week when four-star defensive lineman Dylan Berymon decommitted. A rare occurrence under Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian. Last year, Texas signed the No. 1 recruiting class in the nation. With the Early National Signing Day less than a month away, where does the UT 2026 recruiting class stand?

The Early National Signing Day window opens on Dec. 3 and closes Dec. 5. The Longhorns 2026 class is currently ranked No. 7 in the On3/Rivals Industry Team Rankings. UT is No. 9 in the 247 Team Rankings and No. 5 in the ESPN Class Rankings.

Last year at this time, Texas was in the Top 5, but not yet the No. 1 class. Much like the season, assembling this year’s recruiting class has been more turbulent. At one point this summer, UT lost nine-recruiting battles in a row.

But Sark lets some recruiting battles play out until very late in the window. Last year, Sarkisian was able to sign several blue chip prospects late, like Justus Terry. Terry claimed Texas simply offered the biggest NIL package. A case of Sark waiting until he had the final bid.

Texas seems close to flipping LSU four-star OT commit Brysten Martinez. So, we know the Longhorns aren’t done on the recruiting trail. But it’s good to take stock of who is already committed.

The biggest name on the list is five-star QB Dia Bell. Bell has always be highly ranked and regarded. But his performance at this summer’s Elite 11 Quarterback Camp moved him into the top spot on the QB rankings of many recruiting services.

Texas has three consensus five-stars committed. In addition to Bell, EDGE Richard Wesley and LB Tyler Atkinson are both committed to the Longhorns.

There are also five high four-stars that could be bumped up to five-star before National Signing Day. They include RB Derrek Cooper, OT John Turntine, DL James Johnson (who Texas flipped from Georgia), DL Vodney Cleveland and ATH Jermaine Bishop Jr. Bishop has even taken on somewhat of a recruiting role himself.

Six more four-stars and six three-stars fill out the depth of the 2026 class. The class isn’t a finished product. It’s safe to say Texas will not be crowned the No. 1 class again this year like it was in 2024, the Longhorns have a great class committed and hope to cherry-pick some elite talent before December.

This article originally appeared on Longhorns Wire: After major decommitment, where does Texas Football recruiting stand?

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