Texas Misses on Top 4-Star EDGE Prospect as Georgia and Alabama Close In—What Went Wrong?
Texas football just hit a snag that’s tougher than a five-overtime thriller—losing out on coveted four-star edge rusher Khamari Brooks to none other than SEC powers Georgia and Alabama. Brooks, ranked 17th nationally at his position, didn’t just slip through their fingers—he flat-out canceled his official visit to Austin, turning his compass firmly toward those Southern rivals. Coach Steve Sarkisian and the Longhorns offered Brooks early on February 19, but now, it’s time to pivot and reconsider: In this fierce SEC recruiting war, can Texas seriously keep pace with the Bulldogs and Crimson Tide, or are they destined to ride the pine? Despite this setback, the Longhorns have been penning an impressive recruiting story elsewhere, snagging talent like Corey Wells, Kohen Brown, and Dylan Berymon—all promising weapons in their arsenal. But with Georgia sitting comfortably at No. 5 and Alabama woefully down at No. 50 in the 2026 rankings, the real question is, can Texas rewrite the playbook and outsmart these giants in the long haul? LEARN MORE.Texas football sustained a pivotal loss Wednesday to Georgia and Alabama. A four-star edge rusher who Texas targeted is turning his attention elsewhere.
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