This series breaks down the best all-time in-state recruits in Dave Campbell's Texas Football's prospect rankings era (2012-2025) for each P4 college in Texas, one team at a time.
The Six Highest-Rated Texas Longhorns Commits Since 2012
LB Malik Jefferson | No. 1, 2015 | Mesquite Poteet: Was a Freshman All-American and the Big 12 Freshman Defensive Player of the Year.
S Caden Sterns | No. 1, 2018 | Cibolo Steele: Sterns was the Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year and was named first-team All-Big 12.
S BJ Foster | No. 2, 2018 | Angleton: Foster played in over 40 games in Austin, earning Honorable Mention All Big-12 honors.
RB Johnathan Gray | No. 2, 2012 | Aledo: Gray rushed for over 2,600 yards in his UT career while battling Achilles tendon injuries.
LB Anthony Hill | No. 2, 2023 | Denton Ryan: Hill started in all 15 games in 2024 and was the Co-Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year in 2023.
DE Colin Simmons | No. 2, 2024 | Duncanville: Simmons was a Freshman All-American and received the Shawn Alexander Freshman of the Year award.
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