Dia Bell is one of the more exciting prospects in his class.
Texas Receives Exciting News on Commit Dia Bell originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Texas Longhorns have three five-star commits from the 2026 class via On3 Sports, but none may be more important than quarterback Dia Bell.
The Longhorns also have commitments from five-star linebacker Tyler Atkinson and five-star edge rusher Richard Wesley.
ESPN's Billy Tucker ranked the top recruits regardless of class on Thursday and had Bell at No. 5.
Bell is the No. 4 overall recruit and top quarterback in the 2026 class via the On3 Industry Rankings.
He recently had a dominant performance at the Elite 11 Finals in Los Angeles, California, alongside other top quarterback recruits in the class.
The quarterback prospect has been committed to the Longhorns since June of last year and is a native of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He attends American Heritage High School and comes in at 6-foot-2.5, 220 pounds.
Texas boasts a top-10 class for the 2026 cycle on On3 Sports, which is not surprising considering the high-quality talent it has attracted. The Longhorns recently earned a commitment from four-star cornerback Samari Matthews.
However, there are some prospects that Texas has missed. The Longhorns were not able to add to their class with the commitment of four-star athlete Jalen Lott, who instead pledged to the Oregon Ducks.
Before Bell arrives in Austin, the Longhorns begin the Arch Manning era at quarterback. Manning played in 10 games last season with two starts, leading his team to wins over UL Monroe and the Mississippi State Bulldogs.
It is safe to say that the future is bright at Texas, especially at the quarterback position.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 17, 2025, where it first appeared.
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