of texas longhorns They made a big last-minute commitment on Tuesday, flipping 2025 five-star defensive back Cade Phillips from the team. LSU Tigers.
Phillips, ranked No. 23 in the 2025 class, is from Texas and originally committed to the Longhorns on July 6. But he turned to the Tigers just a month later and was committed to LSU before being recommitted by the Longhorns on Tuesday, just one day before the early signing period.
The 6-foot-1, 185-pound cornerback is considered to have one of the highest ceilings in the 2025 class thanks to his elite athleticism stemming from a strong track and field background. I am.
Phillips also has great versatility, as he originally committed to Texas to play safety, but this time he was scouted by corner coach Terry Joseph, so he is now a projected cornerback for the Longhorns. has been done.
With the addition of Phillips, the Longhorns now have a top-five class in the 2025 cycle, with safety Jonah Ball (sixth in the 2025 class at 247) and defensive end Lance Jackson (eighth in 2025). Get a commitment from a 5-star player. (Class of 2025 by On3), wide receiver Karik Lockett (No. 16 in the 2025 class, by 247), Phillips (No. 23 in the 2025 class, by On3), and wide receiver Jaime Ffrench (No. 27 in the 2025 class, by Rivals).
“They lobbied very hard to bring me back to Texas. Their message was they still needed me and they wanted to show me what they could do for me.” Phillips told On3. “Sark is building something big and I want to be a part of it and have an impact.”
Texas has Ball and Phillips headlining the group and the No. 2 recruit in the 2025 class, but the Longhorns also have four-star cornerback Grayson Little and four-star safety Grayson Little. Zels Hicks and three-star cornerback Caleb Chester are also in the mix.
Phillips is the highest-rated cornerback and second-highest-rated defensive back the Longhorns have acquired under Steve Sarkisian, illustrating the magnitude of this move.
Thanks to his efforts, the Longhorns will have up to 23 players in the 2025 class, but they're not done yet.
Texas is pursuing one of the nation's top uncommitted players, five-star defensive lineman Justus Terry, and will make a decision early on National Signing Day tomorrow.
Additionally, they are looking to keep Michael Fasuci, a five-star offensive tackle from Louisville, at home. oklahoma sooners. This battle may be difficult to win, but Texas has the resources and could make a big move in the trenches if they win in the next 24 hours.
One of the five-star recruits the Longhorns are keeping an eye on is Michael Terry III, one of the top athletes in the country. Being from San Antonio, this is like a battle between Texas and America. nebraska cornhuskers The five-star wide receiver will be another player to keep an eye on on National Signing Day.
Overall, the Longhorns were able to flip one of their biggest targets, as Phillips is set to sign with Texas after announcing his last-minute decommitment from LSU. The NIL likely played a role in this hire, but it was huge for Texas as they acquired a defensive back with one of the highest upsides in the recruiting class.
