Texas coaches visit Georgia Tech LB commit Jason Crenshaw Jr.

The recruitment of Prattville (Ala.) three-star linebacker Jason Crenshaw Jr. looks to be heating back up. On Sept. 21, he announced a new offer from Texas. Crenshaw has been committed to Georgia Tech since June 11.

Two days after landing that offer from the Longhorns, Crenshaw locked in an official visit to Austin for Oct. 24-25. On Friday, Texas defensive coordinator Will Muschamp and inside linebackers coach Johnny Nansen were at Prattville High. Nansen is now at Crenshaw’s game:

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With interest clearly ramping up, Texas is keeping its foot on the gas. The Longhorns currently do not have a linebacker in their 2027 recruiting class. Crenshaw is the No. 892 overall prospect and No. 73 LB in the 2027 cycle, according to the Rivals Industry Rankings, a weighted average that utilizes all major recruiting media companies. He’s also the No. 38 senior in Alabama.

Prattville has been one of the top teams in Alabama this fall. The Lions enter Friday night’s game vs. Spain Park undefeated at 5-0. They rank as the No. 4 team in the state, according to the Rivals Composite Rankings.

Through the first five games of his senior season, Crenshaw has racked up 31 tackles, according to MaxPreps. He’s got 13.5 tackles for loss, five sacks, a forced fumble and he’s even rushed for a pair of touchdowns.

Texas eyeing another top-five class

As of Oct. 2, head coach Steve Sarkisian and the staff in Austin hold 22 commitments this cycle. Their class currently sits at No. 6 in the nation, according to the Rivals Industry Team Recruiting Rankings. That’s good for No. 2 in the SEC.

The Longhorns have been at the center of some of the biggest flip rumors of the entire cycle. They’ve held on to a commitment from New Orleans Brother Martin Five-Star Plus+ wide receiver Easton Royal since last November and he remains pledged despite fervent pushes from LSU and Florida.

Royal headlines the class alongside Gilmer (Texas) five-star interior offensive lineman Ismael Camara and Richmond (Texas) Randle four-star running back Landen Williams-Callis. Both are the No. 3 prospects at their respective positions.

There’s a Yellowhammer flavor to the class, too. Mobile (Ala.) Vigor four-star EDGE JaBarrius Garror and Alabaster (Ala.) Thompson four-star safety Junior Tu’upo are among the 14 blue-chip pledges in the class. They are the No. 3 and 12 players in the state this cycle.

An updated look at the Texas class in full can be seen here.