Texas is looking to land another major recruiting win as elite 2026 EDGE Jake Kreul prepares to announce his commitment between Texas, Oklahoma, and Ole Miss on August 12. Plus, we check in on 2027 linebacker Taven Epps.
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The video on the Inside Texas Football YouTube channel provides an in-depth update on the recruiting landscape for the Texas Longhorns, focusing primarily on key prospects in the 2026 and 2027 recruiting classes. Hosts discuss the recruitment status of standout edge rusher Jake Kreul from IMG Academy, who has a top three of Texas, Oklahoma, and Ole Miss, with Florida still in pursuit. Kreul’s decision is imminent and expected to be a classic Texas vs. Oklahoma showdown, with Texas wanting to secure him to maintain depth and competitiveness at the edge position. The conversation highlights Texas’s strategic approach to recruiting at edge, emphasizing the need for two recruits in this cycle to sustain roster depth and avoid future reliance on the transfer portal.
The discussion then shifts to the 2027 class, spotlighting quarterback Kavian Bryant from Palestine Westwood, a multi-sport athlete with interest from Texas, Florida State, and Michigan. Bryant plans to take several visits this fall before making a decision possible around October, as Texas recognizes the urgency of securing a top quarterback early. The video also covers Texas’s only current 2027 commit, Taven Epps, a versatile defensive player from Tustin, California, who is committed early and focused on development. Epps’ readiness and clear goal-oriented mindset position him well for a productive college career.
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