Texas pulled in a 5* DE (Brian Pickeryl) back in 2002. But you're right, it is pretty rare for them to cross the border.
Agreed that he'll probably end up in Austin, but I can't help but think you guys will be in the mix before it's all said and done. I think he's supposed to be in Tuscaloosa this weekend for our junior day. IMO, he'd be a tough pull for us but nice that he's listing us high on his list. http://www.wholehogsports.com/adg/252664
Pikreryl (sp?) grew up in Texas, sort of like Russell Gaskamp (Weatherford Ok). Not sure about Adam Doirion (Duncan). It's not like UTerus is plucking lifelong Okies and turning them into All-Americans.
As far as "growing up a [team X] fan," I'm not concerned. Tommie, AD, Dusty, MK, and plenty other big time performers have changed their minds in the Stoops era. I'm sure if you knew the truth about all things, you'd hear a whorn or two had a soft spot for OU back in their day before they signed with UT.
Exceptions are not the rule. There are plenty more players who signed with Texas because that was their dream school than guys who spurned their dream school in our favor.
4.76 won't keep him from being a top prospect. His senior production might. That's probably what the majority of guys run out of HS. If he has the talent and skill set then he'll be fine. He's rated as an athlete out of HS, so he could play a number of positions.
No it won't since he's already been offered by everyone. Schools don't care about posted 40 times or high school stats. They care about athletic ability and if you watch his videos, you'll see he has tons.
Demarco Cobbs is one that I don't mind getting away. I don't know the kid personally, and he may be a great human, but there's just something about him I don't like. Seems kind of a snake to me.
