Texas has 13 commitments in its 2026 class, including five this month alone. According to Steve Wiltfong and Chad Simmons of On3, another one is on the way soon. Both put in predictions for the Longhorns to land four-star defensive lineman Vodney Cleveland.
On3’s industry rankings have Cleveland as the nation’s No. 120 player overall and the No. 11 defensive lineman. The 6-foot-3, 305-pounder is the No. 8 prospect in the state of Alabama.
Speaking of Alabama, Cleveland was once committed to the Crimson Tide but reopened his recruitment after decommitting in December. Cleveland has 38 scholarship offers.
It was a productive junior campaign for Cleveland at Parker High School. He amassed 50 tackles, 7 1/2 tackles for loss and 5 1/2 sacks.
The Longhorns already have four-star defensive line prospects, led by Dylan Berymon and Corey Wells, committed for the 2026 cycle. Adding another piece like Cleveland would certainly help solidify the group overall.
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Reporting by Matthew Lenix , Longhorns Wire / Longhorns Wire
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