He is considering one of the top programs in the SEC.
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The Texas Longhorns have just one commitment from the 2027 class, but are looking to make it two.
On3's Sam Spiegelman reported Wednesday that Texas and the Oregon Ducks were the two frontrunners for five-star offensive tackle Kennedy Brown. Brown is the top offensive tackle and recruit in the On3 Industry Rankings for the class.
Brown has also visited with the Alabama Crimson Tide, Nebraska Cornhuskers, Clemson Tigers and Georgia Bulldogs this summer.
He also holds offers from the USC Trojans, Ole Miss Rebels, Texas Tech Red Raiders, and others.
The Longhorns' lone commit from the class thus far is four-star edge rusher Taven Epps, out of Tustin, California.
The On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine backed up Spiegelman's claims, as Texas is in the lead with a 24% chance to land Brown. The Longhorns are followed by the Texas A&M Aggies (11%), Alabama (9.4%), and Nebraska (7.8%).
One of Texas' current commits from a different class was in the spotlight recently. Five-star quarterback Dia Bell has been committed to Texas since June of 2024. Bell was ranked as the No. 5 recruit by ESPN's Billy Tucker regardless of class.
The prospect is the top quarterback in the 2026 class in the On3 Industry Rankings.
Texas added a commitment from the same class lately, as four-star cornerback Samari Matthews pledged to the Longhorns.
Texas finished its first season in the SEC with a trip to the semifinal round of the College Football Playoff, losing to the Ohio State Buckeyes 28-14.
Texas opens the 2025 season against the same team on August 30. Kickoff is at Noon ET on Fox.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 17, 2025, where it first appeared.
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