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A look at Tom Herman's five biggest recruiting wins during his tenure at Houston

Texas has its man.

The Longhorns officially announced the hiring of head coach Tom Herman on Saturday afternoon, just hours after firing Charlie Strong.

Herman should help UT both on the field and on the recruiting trail. Here is a closer look at his five biggest recruiting wins during his time at Houston.

DT Ed Oliver -- A five-star prospect, Oliver surprised many when he committed to Houston over offers from Alabama, Baylor, LSU, Oklahoma, Texas and others. Oliver was ranked as the No. 3 defensive tackle in the country and was arguably the most dominant player in the state in the 2015 class.