Texas is already making an early push for the top name in the class of 2028, and Steve Sarkisian has the Longhorns in the mix for five-star wide receiver Brysen Wright.
Texas already has a commitment from four-star quarterback Neimann Lawrence, but the Longhorns are now chasing another elite prospect in Wright, the No. 1 overall recruit in the class and one of the most sought-after players in the country.
Wright’s college decision is still a long way off, but plenty of major programs are circling. Recent reports say he is already weighing what school fits him best, and his father made it clear what matters most in that process.
"We’re looking for something he wants to be part of. Proof of concept is more important than the recruiting things people do," Wright's father said, according to Rivals' Steve Wiltfong.
Wiltfong also reported that a group of schools has already separated itself in Wright’s recruitment: the Miami Hurricanes, the Florida State Seminoles, the Florida Gators, the Ohio State Buckeyes, and the Texas Longhorns.
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“We’re looking for something he wants to be part of. Proof of concept is more important than the recruiting things people do.”
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Among that group, Wiltfong said Texas is already near the top.
"I have Texas as one of the favorites for Brysen Wright," Wiltfong said.
A Jacksonville, Florida native, Wright is the No. 1 wide receiver and the No. 1 player in Florida for the class of 2028. He also spent his sophomore season doing damage on both sides of the ball, taking snaps at wide receiver and defensive back.
In the secondary, he posted 63 total tackles, five pass deflections, and five interceptions, and he turned those picks into three touchdowns and 256 yards. His bigger impact, though, came as a receiver.
Over two varsity seasons at wideout, Wright has piled up 1,629 receiving yards and 18 touchdowns. He has also added 35 rushing yards, completed one pass for three more all-purpose yards, and logged nine punt and kick returns for 303 yards over the last two seasons.
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