UT recruits
best slot receiver in the state
and would give Texas a trio of fantastic in-state wideouts.
Nicholas Petit-Frere, tackle, Berkeley Prep (Fla.)
FYI: 6-6, 330; 5 stars; No. 17-ranked player in 2018 class, per 247Sports composite
Competition: Florida, Notre Dame, Alabama
Texas signed four offensive linemen during the early signing period and each could play tackle. JUCO product Mikey Grandy is the most col- lege-ready, while Rafiti Ghir- mai and Reese Moore likely need time to develop before competing for snaps. Junior Angilau, the best offensive lineman in Texas’ class, might take a two-year LDS mission before enrolling in college. That means the Longhorns could use another option at the position; Petit-Frere would be a home-run signee for Texas because he could immediately push for playing time at either tackle position.
Moro Ojomo, defensive tackle, Katy
FYI: 6-4,267; 4 stars; No. 36-ranked defensive tackle Competition: Texas A&M, Oklahoma
Texas failed to sign a sin- gle defensive lineman during the early period. It’s the only true void in an otherwise great 2018 class. The Longhorns hope Coburn stays the course and signs Feb. 7. Regardless, Ojomo is a legitimate target who is picking up major offers. Texas A&M and Oklahoma also offered him late in the season.
Courtre Alexander, defensive end, Owasso (Okla.)
FYI: 6-4, 260; 3 stars; No. 48-ranked defensive end Competition: Arkansas Defensive coordinator Todd Orlando’s scheme doesn’t place an emphasis on ends. Texas spent most of 2017 play-
ing two defensive tackles, one defensive end and four linebackers in the front seven. That doesn’t mean the Long- horns aren’t looking for versatile big men who can play multiple spots up front like Charles Omenihu and Malcolm Roach. Alexander is an under-the-radar recruit, but he’s a big-bodied end who can handle double teams at the point of attack and create penetration.
Joshua Moore, w ide receiver, Yoakum
FYI: 6-1, 170; 4 stars; No. 12 on the Fab 55 Competition: Texas A&M, Nebraska
Texas wants another receiver after losing Rondale Moore to Purdue. Joshua Moore is a solid option. The one-time Nebraska commit was great in practice at the Jan. 4 Under Armour All-America Game. He’s a strong route-runner and smooth in the open field. His twin brother, Jordan, is committed to Texas A&M. He will take an official visit to Texas this weekend.
Daniel Carson, defensive end, William Chrisman (Mo.)
FYI: 6-5, 260; 3 stars; No. 22-ranked defensive end Competition: Mi a mi, Nebraska, Oklahoma
Texas needs help at defensive end and Carson is a big-bodied player who can play multiple positions along the line, much like Alexander. Carson was offered by Texas months ago and he took an official visit on Sept. 9. The Longhorns are mak
ing another push after missing out on defensive ends in the early signing period.