Texas and Tom Herman were in need of some big time momentum to kick start the 2018 class. On Saturday that is exactly what happened when ESPN Junior 300 No. 10-overall Justin Watkins flipped his commitment from Florida State to the Longhorns.
Significance of impact: Texas is in need of a dynamic slot receiver who can factor in the return game and that is exactly what the Longhorns are getting in Watkins. As much as what the one time LSU and Florida State commit can bring to the offense in Austin, his commitment is a huge one for Herman and staff as the Longhorns look to put together a Top 10 class in 2018 following a rough finish to the 2017 class in January.