On Tuesday afternoon, the Texas Longhorns didn’t hold any commitments from defensive linemen. At defensive tackle, things were moving slowly while the coaching staff works to close with Alfred Collins and Princely Umanmielen.
And then, within the space of about 21 hours, everything changed for the Longhorns as position coach Oscar Giles secured commitments from Houston Cy Ridge defensive tackle Vernon Broughton and Draper (Utah) defensive end Van Fillinger.
The commitments position Texas for a strong finish in defensive line recruiting with B-backer prospect Prince Dorbah of Highland Park already in the fold. It’s not shaping up as a potentially elite class at this time, even if the Horns add one or both of Collins and Umanmielen, but it is now on track to fill needs.