Texas Longhorns Assistant Coach Visits 4-Star DL Target

The Texas Longhorns are continuing to build a relationship with one of the top defensive lineman in the 2026 class.

Dec 21, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian reacts against the Clemson Tigers during the second half of the CFP National playoff first round at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

As the summer nears, the recruiting trail is about to heat up even more, with 2026 recruits getting official visits before choosing where to play college football. The Texas Longhorns, though, aren't waiting for that time and are instead out on the road visiting recruits themselves.

LaAllan Clark, the Longhorns' edge coach, was on the road to visit with four-star recruit Dylan Berymon, and a picture of the two was posted to Berymon's X account.

The prospect from Ouchita Parish High School revealed his six finalists last month, and among them were Texas, Houston, Purdue, North Carolina, USC, and Mississippi State. Berymon will have four straight weekends of official visit's starting at the end of May, with a trip to the Forty Acres sandwiched between Houston (June 6) and USC (June 20).

Texas Longhorns edge rushers Colin Simmons (11) and Ethan Burke (91) celebrate a sack during the College Football Playoff semifinal game against Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium on Friday, Jan. 10, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. | Aaron E. Martinez/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

When asked about his relationship with Longhorns defensive line coach Kenny Baker, Berymon told On3:

"Coach is amazing. Since Baker got there, he has been mind-blowing in the way he recruits me. We have a great relationship, he has coached in the NFL and the Texas program is in great shape.”.

Berymon has been regarded as one of the top defensive line prospects in the country due to his quickness off the ball and his knock-back ability at the point of contact. Pair that with the leverage ability he possesses, and it's easy to understand why the Monroe, LA, prospect is so sought after.

Should Dylan Berymon commit to the Longhorns, he would be not only the second defensive commit but also the second commitment of a recruit from the bayou, after Hayward Howard Jr. chose the Longhorns over the LSU Tigers last week.

The Longhorns will open up the 2025 regular season on Aug. 30 in Columbus against the Ohio State Buckeyes on FOX.

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