Texas Dealt Unfortunate Recruiting News on Friday

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Grant Bricker | Last updated Jun 27, 2025 6:15 PM ET

The Texas Longhorns have high expectations for their second season in the SEC, following a trip to the SEC Championship Game and College Football Playoff.

While Texas had a good season, it was not enough to secure the commitment of an in-state talent.

On3's Hayes Fawcett reported that four-star cornerback Chace Calicut committed to the Georgia Bulldogs over Texas and the Michigan Wolverines.

Texas and Georgia both hosted Calicut for an official visit this month. The Longhorns had the most recent visit on June 20, while the Bulldogs' visit was on June 6.

Calicut comes in at 6-foot-3, 190 pounds and is a native of Houston, Texas.

Calicut is the No. 15 cornerback in the On3 Industry Rankings for the 2026 class.

He also held offers from the Washington Huskies, Ole Miss Rebels, Texas A&M Aggies, LSU Tigers, Alabama Crimson Tide and others.

If he had chosen Texas, Calicut would have joined a class highlighted by five-star quarterback Dia Bell, five-star edge rusher Richard Wesley, and four-star athlete Jermaine Bishop Jr.

The Longhorns do have a cornerback commit from the 2026 class, in four-star prospect Hayward Howard Jr.

More bad news came Texas' way on Thursday regarding four-star defensive lineman James Johnson. A prediction was made for Georgia to land the top defensive lineman in the 2026 class over Texas and the Florida Gators.

It has not been all bad for the Longhorns lately. A prediction for Texas to land four-star defensive lineman Vodney Cleveland came true. He committed to Texas on June 21.

Texas opens the 2025 season against the Ohio State Buckeyes on August 30. Kickoff is at Noon ET on Fox.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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