Before joining the Detroit Pistons as a lottery pick, Ron Holland II faced a significant decision that resulted in his decommitment from Texas.

After landing the No. 1 recruiting class in 2025, Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian and his staff are hoping to keep the momentum rolling into the next cycle. Sarkisian often preaches patience on the recruiting trail and that appears to be the case for the 2026 cycle.

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian learned a thing or two from legendary Alabama head coach Nick Saban. Sarkisian has taken a similar approach to his coaching staff as Saban did while at Alabama. Saban typically hired former head coaches and big names from other programs as assistants.

Tashard Choice played in the NFL, and worked closely with Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs at Georgia Tech, and Bijan Robinson and Jonathon Brooks at Texas.