Texas is turning Dallas burnt orange this recruiting cycle and Chris Gilbert has been a huge part of it.
On the Everyone Gets A Trophy Podcast, Paul Wadlington and Gerry Hamilton discussed the Longhorns’ recruiting surge in the metroplex and Gilbert’s role in the strong haul.
For those who do not know, Chris Gilbert is the director of high school relations in Texas. No doubt his connection to the Dallas area is paying dividends.
So far this cycle, Steve Sarkisian has had more success in north Texas than either of his predecessors. And with Texas A&M’s strong presence in Houston in 2022, DFW has become a second home for the Longhorns.
With many of the state’s top players in the area, here are the top 10 players in the Dallas area in the 247Sports composite.
1
Anthony Hill, Denton Ryan
Overall: #14
Position: #1 LB
State: #2
Offered by Texas
Choosing between Texas or Texas A&M
2
Jackson Arnold, Denton Guyer
Overall: #21
Position: #5 QB
State: #4
Not offered by Texas
Oklahoma commit
3
Javien Toviano, Arlington Martin
Overall: #33
Position: #4 CB
State: #5
Offered by Texas
Choosing between Texas, Texas A&M, Michigan and others
4
Johntay Cook, Desoto
Overall: #38
Position: #7 WR
State: #6
Offered by Texas
Texas commit
5
Malik Muhammad, South Oak Cliff
Overall: #43
Position: #5 CB
State: #7
Offered by Texas
Texas commit
6
Peyton Bowen, Denton Guyer
Overall: #51
Position: #5 S
State: #8
Offered by Texas
Notre Dame commit
7
Jayvon Thomas
Overall #74
Position: #7 CB
State: #13
Offered by Texas
Texas A&M commit
8
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