Texas added another major piece to its 2027 recruiting haul on Saturday, landing a commitment from five-star offensive lineman Ismael Camara.
The Longhorns picked up the pledge on Fourth of July weekend, and Camara arrives with plenty of buzz. On3’s Hayes Fawcett reported the commitment, and Camara is widely viewed as one of the top players in the class no matter the position.
Camara, who is from Gilmer, TX, was born in Le Mans, France and is now headed to Austin to keep his football career going. What makes his rise even more striking is how new he still is to the sport. He played varsity football for the first time in 2025, yet he’s already being talked about like a future anchor up front.
At 6-6 and 340 pounds, Camara brings the kind of frame that jumps off the page. Scouts have clearly seen enough to believe the ceiling is enormous, and Texas is betting on its development program to turn that raw physical talent into a star.
“Projects to the high-major level as a potential multi-year starter with the physical gifts, natural athleticism, and competitive demeanor to become a coveted pro prospect,” Gabe Brooks of 247Sports wrote of Camara.
Texas had to fight off a national list of heavy hitters to get him, with offers from Georgia, Oregon, Texas A&M, Ohio State, LSU, Alabama, Michigan, Ole Miss, Florida and others.
His commitment gives the Longhorns three five-star players in the 2027 class. Camara joins cornerback John Meredith III and wide receiver Easton Royal in that group.
Texas’ class also includes four-star commitments such as cornerbacks Montre Jackson and Brandon Sherrard, edge rushers Derwin Fields, Jabarrius Garror and Cameron Hall, tight end Brock Williams, defensive lineman Kasi Currie, wide receiver Briceson Thrower and offensive tackle Brian Swanson, among others.
The Longhorns still have work left to do, with five-star wide receiver Monshun Sales, running back Landen Williams-Callis and others still undecided.
Texas may not end up with the No. 1 class in the country, but it’s once again positioned to sign one of the strongest groups in 2027.
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