Texas beats Texas A&M, Tech for in-state commitment from 2027 WR

The Texas Longhorns earned a critical commitment in the 2027 class, landing a pledge from 3-star wide receiver Briceson Thrower. The North Forney (Texas) High School product chose Texas over offers from Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Ohio State and Illinois. Thrower is a 3-star prospect according to the 247 Sports Composite rankings and ranks as the 57th-best wide receiver in the country. The 6-foot-3 Thrower finished his junior season at North Forney with 32 receptions for 529 yards and five touchdowns – averaging 16.5 yards per catch. Thrower also runs track for North Forney, recording a 10.76-second 100-meter time as...