3 Top Texas Longhorn Recruiting Targets Were Blown Away By Their Visits to Austin

Austin, TX — Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian and his staff opened spring camp by rolling out the burnt-orange carpet for a trio of 2028 blue-chippers, and the early returns suggest the Longhorns made a lasting impression.

On the first day of workouts, UT extended new offers to offensive linemen Ty McCurry and Jayden Thompson, while premier edge defender Brayson Robinson toured campus without an offer in hand. All three left the Forty Acres buzzing about the program’s blend of football infrastructure and campus atmosphere.

McCurry, a 6-foot-6, 270-pound freshman All-American according to Sports Illustrated, already owns 11 FBS offers and has visited Austin twice. After practice he said coaches reiterated that he sits atop their offensive-line board.

“They said I’m their top guy and that they want me back out for a visit soon,” McCurry told reporters. “I’ve loved the past two times I’ve been in Austin … can 100 percent see them being a contender in my commitment down the line.”

Thompson, rated the No. 15 offensive tackle in the 2028 class by 247Sports, echoed the sentiment. He cited the staff’s hospitality and an extensive tour that went well beyond the football facilities.

“My conversations with the coaches went very well, they were all very inviting and helpful,” Thompson said. “If I had one takeaway, it would be the tour of not just the football part of the school, but the campus as well.”

Robinson, a Mavel, Texas product who lists early interest from Alabama and Arizona State, said the family-oriented vibe stood out.

“It went amazing and I like how every coach introduced themselves to my family and me,” Robinson noted. “I also love the culture.”

With more than three years until National Signing Day for the 2028 cycle, Sarkisian’s staff is positioning itself at the forefront of each prospect’s recruitment. If the initial reactions are any indication, Texas has already secured pole position for three of its highest-priority targets.