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12.02.2025 | Football

December National Signing Day Class Steve Sarkisian Press Conference

Follow along as we announce Texas Football's 2026 Recruiting Class on National Signing Day Wednesday.

AUSTIN, Texas – With today being National Signing Day, check here for the latest updates on Texas Football's 2026 Recruiting Class.

Listed as a five-star recruit by 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN … rated the No. 3 quarterback recruit and No. 8 overall national recruit in his class by Rivals … rated the No. 4 quarterback recruit and No. 27 overall national recruit in his class by 247Sports … rated the No. 2 pocket-passer quarterback recruit in his class by ESPN … named 2025 Elite 11 MVP … as a senior, completed 43-of-68 passing attempts for 540 yards (12.6 avg), four touchdowns and zero interceptions … also carried the ball 23 times for 98 yards … as a junior, led American Heritage HS to a 9-2 record before season-ending injury in the Class 4A regional semifinals … finished the season with 154-of-221 passes completed for 2,560 yards (16.6 avg), 29 touchdowns and six interceptions … also logged 69 rushes for 556 yards and six touchdowns (8.1 ypc) … named 2024 Gatorade Player of the Year in Florida … as a sophomore, completed 122-of-189 passes for 1,929 yards (15.8 avg), 20 touchdowns and four interceptions … as a freshman, made 13-of-21 completions for 317 yards (24.4 avg), four touchdowns and two interceptions in addition to 30 rush yards and a touchdown on 10 carries … also played varsity basketball for American Heritage HS … father, Raja Bell, played in the NBA.

The first one is in! Welcome to the Forty, @DiaBell3QB1 ??#AllGas26 | #NSD26 pic.twitter.com/KErQDmdQAn
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) December 3, 2025

Friday, Jun., 13, 2025. (Stephen Spillman)

Tabbed a four-star prospect by 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals … rated No. 11 cornerback recruit in his class by 247Sports … rated No. 13 cornerback recruit in his class by ESPN … rated the No. 17 cornerback recruit in his class by Rivals … No. 7 overall recruit in North Carolina according to 247Sports … No. 9 overall recruit in North Carolina per Rivals … named North Carolina Mr. Football as a senior, becoming the first defensive player to ever win the award … as a senior, amassed 27 tackles (16 solo), two tackles for loss, two interceptions, three passes defended and two fumble recoveries … returned one interception for a touchdown and returned two kickoffs for 134 yards and one touchdown … as a junior, logged 19 tackles (17 solo), one tackle for loss, two interceptions and two fumble recoveries … as a sophomore, notched 25 tackles (20 solo), one tackle for loss, one interception and one pass defended … as a freshman, totaled 33 tackles (21 solo), one tackle for loss and one interception … also ran track and field at Hough HS … nickname is “Smoke”.

Welcome to the Forty, @samari_matthews ????#AllGas26 | #NSD26 pic.twitter.com/NvVuziloGb
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) December 3, 2025

A three-star recruit by 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals … rated the No. 42 tight end recruit in his class by ESPN … rated the No. 94 athlete in his class by 247Sports … rated No. 25 recruit in Michigan per 247Sports … as a senior, brought in seven passes for 84 yards (12 ypc) and one touchdown … on the other side of the ball, made 15 tackles (10 solo), one tackle for loss and one interception … as a junior, posted 38 tackles (29 solo), three tackles for loss, one interception, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery … also plays varsity basketball for Portage Central HS.

Welcome to the Forty, @charlie_jilek ??#AllGas26 | #NSD26 pic.twitter.com/WEpLiJk85r
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) December 3, 2025

Tabbed a five-star prospect by Kohl’s … ranked No. 3 kicker nationally by Kohl’s … listed as a three-star recruit by 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals … rated the No. 4 kicker recruit in his class by Rivals … rated the No. 5 kicker recruit in his class by 247Sports and ESPN … awarded 2024 Atlanta Journal Constitution AAA All-State selection as a punter … as a junior, handled all three special teams duties, connecting on 6-of-9 field goal attempts including from 52, 49, 39, 38, 21 and 20 yards … posted 41 kickoffs for 2,542 yards (62.0 avg) and 23 touchbacks with a long of 70 yards … booted 26 punts for 1,066 yards (41.0 avg), pinning opponents inside their own 20-yard line eight times … also played varsity baseball for Heritage HS.

Welcome to the Forty, @jakecoll08 ??#AllGas26 | #NSD26 pic.twitter.com/wS8AsLGYU2
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) December 3, 2025

A four-star recruit according to 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals …ranked No. 10 defensive lineman recruit per 247Sports’ Composite and Rivals’ rankings … No. 12 recruit in his class in Texas according to 247Sports … rated the 14th best recruit in his class by ESPN … finished senior season with 68 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, five sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery in 11 games … in 2024, produced 57 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, five sacks and one forced fumble as a junior … as a sophomore in 2023, recorded 29 tackles, four tackles for loss, three sacks, one interception and seven quarterback hurries in eight games, per MaxPreps.

Welcome to the Forty, @JamarionC26 ??#AllGas26 | #NSD26 pic.twitter.com/BpRGcpTVor
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) December 3, 2025

A three-star recruit per 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN … ranked No. 74 recruit in Texas by Rivals and 247Sports … tabbed No. 80 wide receiver recruit in his class per Rivals … No. 76 wide receiver in class of 2026 by 247Sports … finished senior season with 37 receptions for 733 yards (19.8 avg) with a long of 45 yards and 10 touchdowns … also added seven carries for 48 yards (6.9 ypc) … finished junior season in 2024 with 54 receptions for 1,084 yards and 11 touchdowns … also rushed for 138 yards and two touchdowns on 15 carries … added defensive contributions with 11 tackles and two sacks … as a sophomore in 2023, caught 11 passes for 119 yards and one touchdown.

Ranked a three-star recruit by 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals … rated the No. 107 safety recruit in his class by Rivals … rated the No. 114 safety recruit in his class by ESPN … rated the No. 127 safety recruit in his class by 247Sports … as a senior at Anderson, notched 81 tackles (28 solo), 9.0 tackles for loss, six interceptions and five passes defended … also posted 13 receptions for 185 yards (14.2 ypc) and two touchdowns … as a junior at LBJ Austin HS, recorded 61 tackles (41 solo), two tackles for loss, one sack and one interception … also caught two passes for 34 yards (17 ypc) and two touchdowns in addition to two punt returns for 68 yards (34 avg) and a touchdown … as a sophomore, logged 75 tackles (52 solo), 5.0 tackles for loss, one sack, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and four interceptions including two returned for touchdowns … also made seven receptions for 174 yards (24.9 ypc) and three touchdowns … also played basketball and ran track and field … nickname is “Miami”.

Welcome to the Forty, @YaheimRiley ??#AllGas26 | #NSD26 pic.twitter.com/gwHaCMYsV6
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) December 3, 2025

A three-star recruit according to 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals … rated the No. 86 offensive tackle recruit in his class by Rivals … rated the No. 91 offensive line recruit in his class by 247Sports … rated the No. 133 offensive tackle recruit in his class by ESPN … also competed in track and field for Georgetown HS … was high school teammates with Jett Walker.

Welcome to the Forty, @KadenScherer1 ??#AllGas26 | #NSD26 pic.twitter.com/6ioToeysTC
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) December 3, 2025

Graded out at the five-star level as a punter at Kohl’s National Scholarship Camp and earned a spot to punt in the Under Armour All-American Game … rated as the No. 1 punter in his class by Kohl’s … listed as a three-star recruit by 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals … rated the No. 2 punter recruit in his class by ESPN … rated the No. 3 punter recruit in his class by Rivals … rated the No. 4 punter recruit in his class by 247Sports.

Welcome to the Forty, @MikeBukauskas ??#AllGas26 | #NSD26 pic.twitter.com/RegBUw5SV0
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) December 3, 2025

A four-star recruit per 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN … rated the No. 28 cornerback recruit in his class by 247Sports and ESPN … rated No. 10 recruit in Louisiana by Rivals … ranked No. 11 recruit in Louisiana according to 247Sports … rated the No. 33 cornerback recruit in his class by Rivals … as a junior, helped Edna Karr HS to an undefeated record and Louisiana Division I Select state championship win.

Welcome to the Forty, @howard_hayward ??#AllGas26 | #NSD26 pic.twitter.com/X6lof3cfRE
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) December 3, 2025

A four-star recruit by Rivals and ESPN … listed as a three-star recruit by 247Sports … rated the No. 29 wide receiver recruit in his class by ESPN … rated the No. 51 wide receiver recruit in his class by Rivals … rated the No. 69 wide receiver recruit in his class by 247Sports … as a senior, caught 18 passes for 291 yards (16.2 ypc) and one touchdown in five games … also returned three kickoffs for 112 yards (37.3 avg) and one punt for 61 yards … as a junior, caught 60 passes for 922 yards (15.4 ypc) and 15 touchdowns in addition to three carries for 57 yards (19 ypc) and a touchdown … also returned six kickoffs for 151 yards (25.2 avg) and seven punts for 202 yards (28.9 avg) … as a sophomore, made 41 catches for 698 yards (17 ypc) and 10 touchdowns … also returned nine kickoffs for 146 yards (16.2 avg) and two punts for eight yards … also ran track for Shadow Creek HS … has a twin brother, Carter Stewart, who signed with Missouri.

Welcome to the Forty, @C1JS_ ??#AllGas26 | #NSD26 pic.twitter.com/6CEdXGbYya
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) December 3, 2025

Friday, Jun., 20, 2025. (Stephen Spillman)

Jermaine Bishop Jr. | ATH | 6-0 | 160 | Willis, Texas | Willis HS

A five-star recruit according to 247Sports … a four-star recruit per Rivals and ESPN … rated the No. 2 athlete recruit and No. 16 overall recruit in his class by 247Sports … rated No. 3 athlete in his class by Rivals … rated No. 5 athlete in his class by ESPN … earned snaps at wideout, slot, running back, and safety … as a senior, has amassed 86 receptions for 1,241 yards and 14 touchdowns (14.4 ypc) in addition to 34 rushes for 378 yards and four touchdowns … has one of the best playoff games in Texas high school football history to guide Willis to a third round playoff win over Forney on Nov. 29, reeling in 15 receptions for 328 receiving yards, three touchdowns and also added seven carries for 19 yards and a rushing touchdown to go along with 2-for-3 passing for 42 yards, a 39-yard punt return and an interception … also registered 29 tackles, three tackles for loss, two interceptions including one returned for a touchdown and one punt returned for a touchdown … in Willis’ second round victory, caught seven passes for 160 yards and a touchdown in addition to two rushing touchdowns … as a junior, recorded 83 catches for 1,565 yards and 18 touchdowns (18.9 ypc) … also logged six rushes for 45 yards and one touchdown, as well as one kick return touchdown … on the defensive side of the ball, posted 26 tackles, three interceptions, two forced fumbles and six pass breakups … as a sophomore, reeled in 80 passes for 1,414 yards and 17 touchdowns … had 26 carries for 384 yards and seven touchdowns (14.8 ypc) … also had 37 tackles, two tackles for loss, five interceptions including one for a touchdown and one kick return touchdown … named 2023 Texas District 13-6A Utility Player of the Year … as a freshman, made 49 tackles, including two tackles for loss, and five interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown … also averaged 21.2 yards on 17 kick returns … named 2022 Texas District 13-6A Defensive Newcomer of the Year … also played varsity basketball for Willis HS.

PLAY. MAKER. @B6Jermaine is a Longhorn ????#AllGas26 | #NSD26 pic.twitter.com/xizxN7eyCd
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) December 3, 2025

A three-star recruit by 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals…ranked No. 74 running back in the 2026 class and the No. 172 overall recruit by Rivals … tabbed No. 45 running back per 247Sports … played freshman and sophomore seasons at Lampasas (Texas) before transferring to Georgetown (Texas) ahead of junior season … as a senior, logged 193 carries for 1,486 yards (7.7 ypc) and 24 touchdowns … had nine 100+ yard games … averaged 135.1 yards per game … also added five receptions for 62 yards (12.4 ypc) … recorded 1,548 all-purpose yards as a senior … as a junior in 2024, rushed for 2,351 yards and 37 touchdowns on 10.83 yards per carry and added seven receptions for 74 yards and one touchdown in 12 games … as a sophomore in 2023 at Lampasas, ran for 1,623 yards and 20 touchdowns on 9.5 yards per carry and caught six passes for 50 yards and one touchdown … as a freshman in 2022, gained varsity experience at Lampasas with 386 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 5.9 yards per carry … also competes in track and field … ran junior personal bests of 11.06 in the 100 meters and 23.05 in the 200 meters … posted an 11.50 in the 100 and a 24.91 in the 200 as a freshman … was high school teammates with Kaden Scherer.

Welcome to the Forty, @jettwalker2026 ??#AllGas26 | #NSD26 pic.twitter.com/Yzhl5DSRRo
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) December 3, 2025

Listed as a four-star recruit by ESPN … listed as a three-star recruit by 247Sports and Rivals … rated the No. 8 offensive guard recruit in his class by ESPN … rated the No. 42 offensive line recruit in his class by Rivals … rated the No. 68 offensive line recruit in his class by 247Sports.

Welcome to the Forty, @nicolascr2026 ??#AllGas26 | #NSD26 pic.twitter.com/3SylVj3PKZ
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) December 3, 2025

Friday, Jun., 6, 2025. (Stephen Spillman)

A five-star prospect according to Kohl’s … rated the No. 5 longsnapper in the country by Kohl’s … listed as a three-star recruit by 247sports and Rivals … listed as a two-star recruit by ESPN … attended the 2024 Kohl’s Spring Texas Showcase and finished with the 3rd highest overall charting score in the country … as a junior, carried the ball three times for 32 yards (10.7 ypc) and one touchdown … also completed one-of-two pass attempts for eight yards … also played varsity soccer as a goalkeeper for Prestonwood Christian HS.

Welcome to the Forty, @trottoneal ??#AllGas26 | #NSD26 pic.twitter.com/FF2F5uVM0Q
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) December 3, 2025

Listed as a four-star recruit by 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN … rated the No. 3 interior offensive line recruit and No. 79 overall national recruit in his class by Rivals … rated the No. 6 offensive tackle recruit in his class by ESPN … rated the No. 19 offensive tackle recruit in his class by 247Sports … as a senior, has guided North Crowley to a 12-1 overall record and will face Allen in the state quarterfinals on Dec. 5 … as a junior, helped North Crowley to a 16-0 season and the Texas 6A D-I State Championship … also competed in track and field.

Welcome to the Forty, @TurntineJohn ??#AllGas26 | #NSD26 pic.twitter.com/nI3wZCEFiE
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) December 3, 2025

A four-star recruit by 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN … ranked No. 8 recruit in Texas per 247Sports … tabbed No. 18 recruit in Texas by Rivals … rated the No. 9 edge recruit and No. 58 overall national recruit in his class by 247Sports … rated the No. 17 edge recruit in his class by Rivals … rated the No. 28 outside linebacker recruit in his class by ESPN … named the Houston Touchdown Club's Defensive Player of the Year as a senior … as a senior, racked up 40 tackles (27 solo) including 13 tackles for loss and seven sacks … also registered 17 quarterback hurries, two passes defended and a blocked punt … had six carries for 32 yards (5.3 ypc) and one touchdown … as a junior, logged 55 tackles (39 solo) including 17 tackles for loss and five sacks … also posted 21 quarterback hurries, two passes defended, two forced fumbles and one recovery … earned 11 snaps on offense, rushing for 76 yards (6.9 ypc) … as a sophomore, tallied 66 tackles (48 solo) including 12 tackles for loss and two sacks … also notched eight quarterback hurries, one pass break-up and a forced fumble … also ran track for Mayde Creek HS.

Welcome to the Forty, @Kosi_Okpala ??#AllGas26 | #NSD26 pic.twitter.com/t8bbgEMTHf
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) December 3, 2025

A four-star recruit per 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN … rated the No. 8 defensive line recruit and No. 87 overall national recruit in his class by Rivals … rated the No. 19 defensive tackle recruit in his class by ESPN … rated the No. 24 defensive line recruit in his class by 247Sports … in two games as a senior at Northwestern HS, made five tackles (one solo) and one quarterback hurry … as a junior at North Fort Myers HS, logged 60 tackles (22 solo), 29 tackles for loss, five sacks, five quarterback hurries, two fumble recoveries and helped team reach regional semifinals of Florida’s 5A playoffs … as a sophomore, posted 51 tackles (24 solo) including 13 tackles for loss and seven sacks … also notched 13 quarterback hurries, three forced fumbles and a fumble recovery … also competed in track and field.

Welcome to the Forty, @JamesJohnson_52 ??#AllGas26 | #NSD26 pic.twitter.com/bGqDS9TrCG
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) December 3, 2025

A four-star prospect according to Rivals and 247Sports … a three-star recruit according to ESPN … No. 18 athlete in his class per 247Sports Composite rankings … rated No. 33 safety in his class according to Rivals … No. 3 overall recruit in Colorado according to 247Sports … tabbed No. 4 prospect in Colorado by Rivals … as a senior, powered Fairview to a 10-2 overall record … totaled 56 tackles, including 3.0 tackles for loss, six interceptions and seven pass break-ups … also registered 62 carries for 535 yards (8.6 ypc) and 23 touchdowns, including one 100-yard rushing performance … grabbed 70 receptions for 1,557 yards (22.2 ypc) and 16 touchdowns, averaging 129.8 yards per contest … in 13 games as a junior, compiled 49 tackles, four interceptions, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery … on the offensive side of the ball, had 51 carries for 428 yards, six touchdowns and caught 37 passes for 769 yards and 11 touchdowns … also returned 11 kickoffs for 263 yards … in 11 games as a sophomore, recorded 39 tackles, four interceptions, including a pair returned for touchdowns and one fumble recovery … offensively, ran the ball 15 times for 88 yards and pulled in nine receptions for 145 yards and two touchdowns … also played varsity basketball … his father, Elton Tory Davis, played defensive back at Colorado from 1994-96.

Welcome to the Forty, @Toray_Davis21 ??#AllGas26 | #NSD26 pic.twitter.com/Pxz4ViJpyu
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) December 3, 2025

A five-star recruit by ESPN … rated a four-star prospect by 247Sports and Rivals … rated the No. 1 running back recruit in his class by ESPN … rated the No. 4 running back recruit and No. 74 overall recruit in his class by Rivals … rated the No. 10 running back recruit in his class by 247Sports … won the 2025 Nat Moore Trophy, which is awarded to the top player in Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties … played in the 2025 Under Armour All-America Game, posting four carries for 12 yards and a catch for 31 yards … as a senior, recorded 94 carries for 963 yards (10.2 ypc) and 12 touchdowns … also caught six receptions for 89 yards (14.8 ypc) and a touchdown … as a junior, helped his team to a Florida 1A championship win and 13-2 final record … logged 905 yards on 124 carries (7.3 ypc) and 13 touchdowns in addition to 156 yards and a touchdown on nine receptions (17.3 ypc) … on the other side of the ball, notched 46 tackles (25 solo), 10 tackles for loss, four sacks, one interception, four passes defended, two blocked punts, two forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries … earned MaxPreps Junior All-American second-team honors … as a sophomore at Cardinal Gibbons, registered nine catches for 71 yards and a touchdown as well as 49 tackles (25 solo), a tackle for loss and four interceptions … also ran track and field … loves BBQ.

Welcome to the Forty, @DerrekCooper80 ??#AllGas26 | #NSD26 pic.twitter.com/fLZkxuioyB
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) December 3, 2025

Listed as a three-star recruit by 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals … rated the No. 37 linebacker recruit in his class by 247Sports … rated the No. 53 linebacker recruit in his class by Rivals … rated the No. 62 linebacker recruit in his class by ESPN … No. 44 prospect in California per 247Sports … No. 46 recruit in California according to Rivals … as a senior, recorded 29 tackles, including 4.0 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, and a pass break-up … as a junior, recorded 29 tackles (23 solo) including 4.5 tackles for loss and 3.0 sacks … also logged three quarterback hurries, one pass defended and one forced fumble … on the other side of the ball, caught two passes for 14 yards and a touchdown.

Welcome to the Forty, @rockycummings22 ??#AllGas26 | #NSD26 pic.twitter.com/G6N8bLso6E
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) December 3, 2025

Listed as a five-star recruit by Rivals and ESPN … listed as a four-star recruit by 247Sports … rated the No. 1 linebacker recruit and No. 19 overall national recruit in his class by Rivals … rated the No. 2 linebacker and No. 38 overall national recruit in his class by 247Sports … rated the No. 2 outside linebacker recruit in his class by ESPN … recipient of the High School Butkus Award in 2025 … played in the 2025 Navy All-American Bowl … named the Gatorade Georgia High School Football Player of the Year in 2025 … as a senior, made 77 tackles (38 solo) including 25 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, two forced fumbles and one recovery … named 2024 MaxPreps National Junior of the Year … as a junior, helped Grayson finish 14-1 with a Georgia AAAAAAA championship win and No. 7 national ranking … posted 153 tackles (70 solo) including 29 tackles for loss and 11 sacks … also logged 42 quarterback hurries, one interception, one blocked field goal, one pass defended, a forced fumble and fumble recovery … named 2023 MaxPreps Sophomore All-American … as a sophomore, set a school record with 197 tackles (118 solo) … also recorded 25 tackles for loss, 10.5 sacks, 23 quarterback hurries and three forced fumbles in the team’s state AAAAAAA semifinal campaign … named 2023 MaxPreps Sophomore All-American … named 2022 MaxPreps Freshman All-American … as a freshman, registered 112 tackles (55 solo), 22 tackles for loss, and eight sacks and four pass breakups … participated in the FBU Freshman All-American Bowl where he was named a top performer by 247Sports … became the first-ever 8th grader to earn an invite to the Navy All-American Bowl … participated in the UA Next All-America Game and was named the 2020 FBU National MVP … was recently gifted keys to the city of Lawrenceville, Ga.

GA ?? TX @Tyler16Atkinson is a Longhorn ??#AllGas26 | #NSD26 pic.twitter.com/8d2pS4dl4K
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) December 3, 2025

Rated a five-star recruit by ESPN and Rivals … listed as a four-star recruit by 247Sports … rated the No. 2 defensive end prospect in his class by ESPN … rated the No. 4 edge recruit and No. 13 overall national recruit in his class by Rivals … rated the No. 11 edge recruit and No. 80 overall national recruit in his class by 247Sports … tabbed No. 2 prospect per ESPN … listed as No. 3 recruit in California by Rivals … ranked No. 4 recruit in California according to 247Sports … as a senior, notched 29 tackles (23 solo), 12.5 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks, 10 quarterback hurries, five interceptions, one pass defended and one forced fumble … also earned snaps on offense, resulting in a 23-yard rushing touchdown and a 16-yard reception … named 2024 MaxPreps Sophomore All-American … as a sophomore, collected 44 tackles (29 solo) including 16 tackles for loss and nine sacks … also recorded eight quarterback hurries, two passes defended, three forced fumbles and one recovery … as a freshman, logged 50 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks, 15 quarterback hurries and a fumble recovery … also competed in track and field at Sierra Canyon HS.