Texas signees make appearances in Rivals’ five-star update
The Texas Longhorns have a star-studded class. Look no further than Rivals’ latest recruiting rankings update.
As you might imagine, Arch Manning is certainly regarded as one of the better players in the country. Other rankings might surprise readers.
Johntay Cook made the list of five-star players as the No. 24 overall player in the nation. Cook, whose film has seen some criticism from other sites, has the speed, quickness and route running ability to potentially see the field often this season. Rivals wrote of Cook, “He plays with confidence and swagger and he wants the ball in his hands no matter who he’s facing.”
Elsewhere, Anthony Hill made the list at No. 22. Adam Gorney said of Hill, “He can get in the backfield, take up lanes, engage the running back, play in space and shut down stretch.”
Here’s a look at some of the notable rankings for Rivals’ five-star players.
Keon Keeley
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At No. 5 is Alabama DE signee Keon Keeley @keon_keeley
“He’s long with tremendous athletic ability also showed off a ferocity off the edge that few others have in this class.”
See the list of updating five-stars here: https://t.co/GP0QV61KuU pic.twitter.com/kNzelgiAjb
— Rivals (@Rivals) January 23, 2023
Keeley ranked No. 2 in On3 Sports’ update ahead of Arch Manning.
Anthony Hill
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At No. 22 is Texas LB signee Anthony Hill @thegoatanthony1
“He can get in the backfield, take up lanes, engage the running back, play in space and shut down stretch” — @adamgorney
See the list of updating five-stars here: https://t.co/GP0QV61KuU pic.twitter.com/tbVwNIayU8
— Rivals (@Rivals) January 23, 2023
Hill could start from Day 1 at Texas.
Jackson Arnold
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At No. 23 is Oklahoma QB signee Jackson Arnold @_JacksonArnold_
“Arnold has proven time and again he is an elite quarterback.” — @adamgorney
See the list of updating five-stars here: https://t.co/GP0QV61KuU pic.twitter.com/VLincPOsw6
— Rivals (@Rivals) January 23, 2023
Arnold will have an opportunity to develop from the sideline this season.
Johntay Cook
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At No. 24 is Texas WR signee and new five-star Johntay Cook @_jayythegreat_
⁰“He plays with confidence and swagger and he wants the ball in his hands no matter who he’s facing”
See the list of updating five-stars here: https://t.co/GP0QV61KuU pic.twitter.com/uPdzidgdRH
— Rivals (@Rivals) January 23, 2023
Cook is well-regarded across recruiting websites.
PJ Adepawore
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At No. 21 is Oklahoma DE signee and new five-star Adepoju “PJ” Adebawore @PjBawore
“He’s light on his feet, fast, aggressive, surprisingly powerful and that will only improve”
See the list of updating five-stars here: https://t.co/GP0QV61KuU pic.twitter.com/ft0ptKjPyC
— Rivals (@Rivals) January 23, 2023
Adepawore could give the Sooners an immediate jolt on the defensive side.
Duce Robinson
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At No. 25 is unsigned Arizona TE Duce Robinson (@Ducerobinson2)
Georgia, USC, Oregon, Texas and others are vying for his commitment.
See the list of updating five-stars here: https://t.co/GP0QV61KuU pic.twitter.com/GeDHhoPSUv
— Rivals (@Rivals) January 23, 2023
Texas is still in contention for the elite tight end. He would complete a near-perfect receiving corps for Steve Sarkisian to utilize.
Cormani McClain
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At No. 18 is Colorado DB commit Cormani McClain @CormaniMcClain2
“He has a long, rangy frame, he’s super competitive between the lines and has supreme confidence.”
See the list of updating five-stars here: https://t.co/GP0QV61KuU pic.twitter.com/mMB8xCj4gC
— Rivals (@Rivals) January 23, 2023
Deion Sanders is building a “No Fly Zone” with McClain and Travis Hunter at Colorado.
Jordan Hall
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At No. 16 is new five-star and Georgia DT signee Jordan Hall @bigjay77
“He’s big and powerful but he plays with a toughness and relentlessness that could make him really special”
See the list of updating five-stars here: https://t.co/GP0QV61KuU pic.twitter.com/QFr1kR7Nsg
— Rivals (@Rivals) January 23, 2023
Georgia continues to build an imposing defensive front.
Malachi Nelson
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At No. 14 is USC QB signee Malachi Nelson @Malachi
“He can sit back there and pick apart defenses, find receivers all over the field and the ball comes out beautifully”
See the list of updating five-stars here: https://t.co/GP0QV61KuU pic.twitter.com/W6VvnGHsaf
— Rivals (@Rivals) January 23, 2023
Lincoln Riley found his next quarterback.
Damon Wilson
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At No. 11 is Georgia DE signee Damon Wilson @Damon_wilson11
“He’s big, long, rangy and he continues to pursue the ball carrier until they’re on the ground.”
See the list of updating five-stars here: https://t.co/GP0QV61KuU pic.twitter.com/RC0pkAgdHH
— Rivals (@Rivals) January 23, 2023
The former Texas recruiting target makes Georgia more dangerous.
David Hicks
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At No. 3 is Texas A&M DE signee David Hicks Jr. @DJ2g23
“Hicks is just more physical and has a devastating attack that cannot be slowed down by many offensive linemen in any class”
See the list of updating five-stars here: https://t.co/GP0QV61KuU pic.twitter.com/2F2LSR4rAW
— Rivals (@Rivals) January 23, 2023
Hicks is a one-man wrecking crew.
Brandon Innis
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At No. 6 is Ohio State WR signee Brandon Innis @brandon5star2
“He gets open against everybody and catches everything.” — @adamgorney
See the list of updating five-stars here: https://t.co/GP0QV61KuU pic.twitter.com/0MpCZKiZ99
— Rivals (@Rivals) January 23, 2023
Ohio State continues to reload at receiver.
Zachariah Branch
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At No. 7 is USC WR signee Zachariah Branch @zachariahb03
“He’s so dynamic and shifty, he can create space against any defensive back.”
See the list of updating five-stars here: https://t.co/GP0QV61KuU pic.twitter.com/XyfoZ9ovqn
— Rivals (@Rivals) January 23, 2023
Lincoln Riley is recruiting just fine in Los Angeles.
Carnell Tate
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At No. 13 is Ohio State WR signee Carnell Tate @carnelltate_
“He’s incredibly fluid, a great route runner and has surprising dynamic speed.” — @adamgorney
See the list of updating five-stars here: https://t.co/GP0QV61KuU pic.twitter.com/qqFPs9Io6P
— Rivals (@Rivals) January 23, 2023
Ohio State with Rivals’ No. 6 and No. 13 overall players at receiver.
Peyton Bowen
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At No. 12 is Oklahoma DB signee Peyton Bowen @PeytonBowen10
“ Bowen can play centerfield, scan how things are developing and then make a play.” — @adamgorney
See the list of updating five-stars here: https://t.co/GP0QV61KuU pic.twitter.com/5mgfxysjFJ
— Rivals (@Rivals) January 23, 2023
A huge recruiting win for the Sooners.
Arch Manning
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At No.1 is Texas QB signee Arch Manning @ArchManning
“He has tremendous ability, outstanding upside and a pedigree that cannot – and has not – been ignored.”
See the list of updated five-stars here: https://t.co/GP0QV61KuU pic.twitter.com/4Z9pe5aicA
— Rivals (@Rivals) January 23, 2023
Rivals’ best player in the 2023 recruiting class.
