Texas Longhorns Set Official Visit with Four-Star 2027 Wide Receiver

The Longhorns will have another elite recruit on campus over the Summer.
Dec 31, 2025; Orlando, FL, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian looks on before a game against the Michigan Wolverines at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
Dec 31, 2025; Orlando, FL, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian looks on before a game against the Michigan Wolverines at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images | Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

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The Texas Longhorns continue to build on a loaded group of official visitors in June, and another elite in-state recruit is locked in to be on campus.

Trenton Yancey, a four-star wide receiver from Duncanville, Texas, will be taking a visit to Texas from June 12-14.

Yancey, who's dominated at Duncanville High School, is currently listed as the No. 217 prospect in the 2027 recruiting class. He's also listed a top-50 wide receiver by Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN. While playing for the Panthers, Yancey totaled 1,168 yards from scrimmage with 780 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns on 54 catches.

One thing that stands out about Yancey is his development in the last year. In the 2024 high school football season, the wide receiver totaled just 446 yards and seven touchdowns on 29 catches. His growth has caught the attention of elite football programs all over the country.

Competition Is Rising for the Duncanville Standout

Texas Tech head coach Joey McQuire and Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning.
Jan 1, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Joey McGuire and Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning meet at midfield following the 2025 Orange Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images | Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Texas isn't the only premier program in college football that's looking to add the elite wide receiver to its 2027 recruiting class. While the Longhorns certainly have an advantage in Yancey's recruitment with him being an in-state recruit, actually landing the four-star will be a tough task.

Along with Texas, Yancey is also being recruited by Texas A&M, Oklahoma, Texas Tech, and Oregon. He's also drawn interest from Baylor and TCU as well. Even with the competition for the wide receiver being fierce, the Longhorns have the benefit of Yancey already visiting Austin for Texas' junior day.

“A highlight was being in the room with the other receivers and learning their playbook a bit,” Yancey told Rivals. “Something that is exciting is that their vision for me playing the slot in their pro-style offense — that’s big to me because I want to be a recruit that plays early wherever I end up choosing.”

As his recruitment continue to develop, Texas will look to build on that foundation during his visit in June. The Longhorns have made it clear that they see the four-star wide receiver as a natural fit in their system. At 5-foot-10, 180 pounds, the Duncanville native provides the Longhorns with a true speed-threat in the receiving game. That kind of speed could earn him a role in Texas' offense in the future.

Yancey's upcoming trip to Austin gives head coach Steve Sarkisian and the Longhorns an opportunity to strengthen their relationship. With several formidable programs involved, the race for Yancey is far from settled, but Texas has positioned itself as a frontrunner for the four-star wide receiver.

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Carson Wersal
CARSON WERSAL

Carson, a 2025 TCU graduate, is a sports journalist who covers college athletics for several On SI sites. While most of his experience is with TCU On SI, he also writes with Wake Forest On SI and Houston On SI. He also has a passion for the college baseball scene, most notably being a fan of TCU Baseball. In 2023, Carson was in Omaha and reported on the Men’s College World Series, where TCU finished 4th in the nation. His past work not only consists of major sports like football, basketball, and baseball, but with others like track and field and cross country as well.

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