Horns up, Longhorns. Texas secured a coveted four-star defensive end to its Class of 2020 haul. Alfred Collins, a Texas native, has committed to Texas over rival Oklahoma.
According to the 247 Sports composite rankings, Collins (6'5", 284 lb) is the eighth-best recruit in the state of Texas. The Longhorns also signed the state’s No. 7 recruit (dual-threat quarterback Hudson Card) and No. 10 recruit (dual-threat quarterback Ja’Quinden Jackson).
This is a significant recruiting victory for Tom Herman and his staff. Already with a class dominated by in-state talent, Texas won the commitment of a top player within the state over offers from Oklahoma, Alabama, Texas A&M, Notre Dame, Penn State and more. Of course, topping Oklahoma is the real big reason to celebrate for Texas as the Longhorns continue to try building a roster capable of dethroning their rivals form Norman in the Big 12 championship picture.
Texas appears to be making strides in that direction. The Longhorns currently hold the highest Class of 2020 team ranking in the Big 12 according to the 247 Sports composite rankings. Oklahoma is a solid second in this current recruiting class. Texas may not have passed Oklahoma, but the Longhorns have done well in closing the gap in overall talent.