The Texas Longhorns have secured their first commitment in the 2027 recruiting class this offseason. According to On3's Hayes Fawcett, four-star linebacker Taven Epps has committed to Texas. This is a major win for the Longhorns, who were facing competition from some of the top programs in the country. That list includes Ohio State, Notre Dame, Michigan, Tennessee, Oregon, and Georgia.
Epps began his high school career as a safety before moving to linebacker. He will reportedly get the chance to develop into an edge rusher. The newest Longhorn is ranked as the 68th best player in the country by 247Sports, as well as the No.