Texas Longhorns Strike Again With Second ACC LB Commitment in One Week

After landing former Clemson commit RJ Hudson, the Texas Longhorns had their eyes set on another ACC commit to add to the 2027 class. On Thursday, they landed him.

Texas Longhorns linebacker Justin Cryer (28) reacts after a penalty was called on the Florida Gators offense during the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

The Texas Longhorns have plenty of focus on the current 2026 season, and, with their backs against the wall, the program is still trying to keep their chances of making the College Football Playoff alive.

However, the push on the recruiting trail never stops. After losing a commitment from the No. 1 receiver Easton Royal, the Longhorns are leaving no stone unturned as they try to iron out their recruiting class and check in on flip targets.

That's exactly what the program did on RJ Hudson, the former Clemson Tigers commit.

But the Horns weren't done there.

Now the Longhorns have landed another ACC linebacker commit in elite linebacker Jason Crenshaw, flipping him from the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.

Who is Jason Crenshaw?

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian during the first half against the Florida Gators at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

At 6-foot-2, 210 pounds, Crenshaw is ranked No. 54 linebacker in the class, and the No. 35 recruit from the state of Alabama.

Despite being listed as a three-star, his size and speed show he can be an impact player at the next level, which is part of why the Longhorns and linebacker coach Johnny Nansen extended the offer and got him on campus for a visit.

Why the flip happened

One of the Longhorns' most-needed help areas on the recruiting trail was at linebacker. While Hudson certainly answered part of that question, the program isn't settling for just one addition and is seeking another in Crenshaw.

Crenshaw had been committed to Georgia Tech since June 11, but the Longhorns weren't really an option until recently, not extending an offer until the final week of September.

They quickly got him in the building for a visit, and he was on campus this past weekend for the Longhorns massive win over the Ole Miss Rebels, and sang praises of his time on the Forty Acres.

"Appreciate Coach Sark, the entire Texas coaching staff, and everyone who made my family and me feel welcome," Crenshaw wrote on X following the visit. "Getting to experience the game-day atmosphere in Austin made the weekend even more special."

It didn't take long after that for Crenshaw to make the switcht to the Longhorns.

The three-star recruit, who currently ranks 80th overall at his position in the class, won't affect the Longhorns class ranking overall, but his addition will add some serious promise to the room in 2027 and beyond.

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