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Welcome into a special edition of the State of Recruiting Podcast.

I am Horns 247 managing editor Taylor Estes sitting in this week for Horns 247 recruiting analyst Mike Roach,

who is taking some time for his wedding anniversary.

But I am joined, as always, by Horns 247 recruiting analyst Hudson Standish.

And Hudson, we have a lot to talk about on this emergency edition of the state of recruiting

podcast.

There's not many emergency additions, but usually when they drop, it's a good sign.

So Hudson, why don't you tell us why this is a good sign for this drop in early this week?

Yeah, no, it's great news.

Texas addressed a major position of need in the linebacker spot with gaining a commitment from North Crowley three-star

linebacker Samajay Borrell. It is one of the better developments, I'd say, of the 2023

cycle getting him to shut down. And I'd say, honestly, it's probably the best when you marry

his talent and potential need. I think it's the

best commitment of the class so far. I mean, this is a guy that had offers from Ohio State,

Florida, Oklahoma was pursuing heavily. And, you know, Texas linebacker coach Jeff Chote and

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