The Texas Longhorns have surged to the top of the recruiting world, securing the No. 1 spot in Rivals’ 2025 rankings after a major update following the holiday all-star games. Previously ranked No. 3 by Rivals, Texas’ stellar post-signing period performance has propelled them ahead of Georgia, marking a historic and razor-thin victory. The Longhorns edged out the Bulldogs by just 12 points, with a final tally of 3036 to 3024—setting a new benchmark for the closest margin in Rivals’ history.
For Texas, this triumph is the result of a remarkable recruiting effort, adding four five-star recruits, including standout receiver Kaliq Lockett, defensive end Lance Jackson, and dynamic players Justus Terry and Jonah Williams. This late surge, especially in securing Terry, was one of the biggest surprises of the cycle.
Quarterback Arch Manning has to be thrilled with the incredible talent surrounding him, including top-tier receivers like Lockett, No. 48 overall prospect Jaime Ffrench, and top-100 recruit Daylan McCutcheon. Additionally, quarterback signee KJ Lacey has seen his stock soar into the Rivals250’s top 50 following a strong performance at the Under Armour All-America Game.
With National Signing Day approaching on February 5, Texas has cemented its place at the pinnacle of recruiting, leaving fans eagerly anticipating what the future holds.
