The Texas Longhorns have a critical season ahead of them, as the program has its eyes set on returning a national championship to the Forty Acres for the first time in over 20 years.
For head coach Steve Sarkisian, though, ensuring the future is set up for success in Austin is one of the main focal points throughout the year. While that is currently underway with the 2027 cycle, it is never too early to start focusing on the 2028 class, either.
With members from the class set to visit this fall, and the Longhorns still handing out offers for the cycle, a significant running back name has popped up on the recruiting trail, and other critical intel regarding where the program stands with other top prospects.
Zaiden Jernigan – RB
Jernigan is one of the most sought-after recruits in the 2028 cycle, and he ranks as the No. 2 running back in the class, the No. 1-ranked recruit in Mississippi, and is the No. 44 overall prospect in the class…