Longhorns Secure #2 Class In Savage's Inaugural Recruiting Class
Austin, TX, - Emilio Delgado may be the crown jewel of Texas’ 2035 recruiting class, but he’s far from the only difference-maker joining the Longhorns this fall. Texas closed out the cycle with 22 new signees and the No. 2 overall class in the country—finishing just 12 points behind a Syracuse haul headlined by six 5-star recruits.
Delgado, a dynamic offensive weapon, will be joined in burnt orange by fellow 5-star Spencer Samuel, who is expected to lock down the left tackle spot and protect Delgado’s blindside for years to come. On the defensive side, Texas landed two key additions in edge rusher James Mosely and hard-hitting safety Brian Carney, both of whom are expected to compete for early playing time.
“I was lucky to inherit a roster without many holes when I got here last year,” said head coach Nash Savage. “That gave us the freedom to pursue elite talent aggressively, without being boxed in by positional needs.”
That mindset was on full display when Texas signed the No. 3 overall quarterback—despite already having five scholarship QBs on the roster.
“Did we need another quarterback? Absolutely not,” Savage laughed. “But when the No. 3 QB in the country announces on national TV that he wants to be a Longhorn… you find a way to make it happen.”
Still, Savage made it clear that star ratings mean little once players arrive in Austin.
“Playmakers get on the field, period,” he said. “I don’t care if you were the No. 1 prospect or a walk-on—if you can help us win, you’ll get your shot.”
Like his recruiting hauls at Ball State and Syracuse, Savage’s first full class at Texas puts a premium on speed, versatility, and defensive backfield talent. The Longhorns now have 20 scholarship players between corner and safety, signaling an intense focus on improving the secondary.
“We use a lot of bodies on defense, and to be honest, we’ve still got work to do on the back end,” Savage said. “We gave up too many big plays last year. That has to change. More competition means more pressure.”
Then with a smirk added: “And pressure? Pressure does two things. Break pipes. And make diamonds.”
5* Emilio Delgado | QB | Rio Rancho, NM
6’0 | 218lbs | Improviser
NAT: 13 | STA: 1 | POS: 13
5* Brian Carney | SS | New Iberia, LA
5’11 | 198lbs | Hybrid
NAT: 24 | STA: 1 | POS: 1
5* Spencer Samuel | T | Carlisle, PA
6’5 | 320lbs | Pass Protector
NAT: 9 | STA: 2 | POS: 4
5* James Mosely | DE | Salt Lake City, UT
6’6 | 257lbs | Speed Rusher
NAT: 21 | STA: 2 | POS: 3
4* Max Melvin | HB | Mont Belvieu, TX
6’3 | 229lbs | Power Back
NAT: 191 | STA: 31 | POS: 21
4* Ted Amerson | ATH | Stillwater, OK
5’10 | 194lbs | Elusive Back
NAT: 428 | STA: 9 | POS: 50
4* Evan Jowers | ATH Nashville, TN
6’3 | 202lbs | Physical
NAT: 429 | STA: 15 | POS: 60
4* Josh Babcock | T | San Antonio, TX
6’7 | 312lbs | Power
NAT: 358 | STA: 53 | POS: 9
4* Mateo Vargas | G | Houston, TX
6’1 | 332lbs | Power
NAT: 218 | STA: 34 | POS: 10
4* Kurt Folk | G | Cypress, TX
6’2 | 305lbs | Power
NAT: 148 | STA: 19 | POS: 6
4* Ramon Tangelo | ATH | Marlin, TX
6’1 | 302lbs | Agile
NAT: 279 | STA: 45 | POS: 12
4* Denzel Deloach | DE | Houston, TX
6’5 | 261lbs | Run Stopper
NAT: 240 | STA: 38 | POS: 15
4* Raekwon Robbins | LB | Arlington, TX
6’2 | 219lbs | Pass Coverage
NAT: 164 | STA: 29 | POS: 9
4* Shaun Miles | LB | Gilbert, AZ
6’3 | 251lbs | Run Stopper
NAT: 207 | STA: 8 | POS: 17
4* Javier Angulo | CB | Frisco, TX
6’2 | 180lbs | Man To Man
NAT: 91 | STA: 18 | POS: 10
4* Dominick Lamur | CB | Marshall, TX
6’0 | 188lbs | Man To Man
NAT: 135 | STA: 18 | POS: 13
4* Nick Urrutia | FS | Tomball, TX
6’3 | 191lbs | Run Support
NAT: 356 | STA: 52 | POS: 10
4* Nico Obi | FS | Cypress, TX
6’3 | 196lbs | Run Support
NAT: 373 | STA: 55 | POS: 12
4* Brian Breckner | SS | Mansfield, TX
6’1 | 206lbs | Mansfield, TX
NAT: 83 | STA: 6 | POS: 3
3* Edward Jaimes | K | Arlington, TX
6'1 | 184lbs | Power
NAT: 997 | STA: 132 | POS: 9
4* Trevon Olsen | HB | Oklahoma State (Transfer)
5'11 | 198lbs | Elusive Back
2035 Stats: 7 Att, 17 Yds, TD
4* James Montanez | CB | Missouri (Transfer)
6'3 | 194 | Zone
2035 Stats: 26 Tackles, 9 PBU
Ball State Cardinals Recruiting Recap
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With 22 graduates departing after the 2035 season, the Ball State Cardinals are preparing for the most roster turnover yet under fourth-year head coach Kadin Semonza.
Key veterans like Juan Franco, Brendan Eisen, Etinosa Okuyemi, and Tavon Jones—a four-year starter—leave behind big shoes to fill, as a wave of new faces takes the field this spring. The Cardinals now set their sights on an ambitious goal: becoming just the second team in college football history to win four consecutive national titles, joining the legendary 2029–2032 Syracuse Orange.
Despite securing 23 high school commitments across the season and offseason, Semonza didn’t sugarcoat his frustration with a quieter-than-expected transfer portal cycle.
“We were hoping to bring in a few more guys who were ready to contribute right away,” Semonza admitted. “We’re replacing a lot on offense—not just Juan, but his top four targets from last season, too. You don’t always land the best of the best, but that’s part of the job: developing what you’ve got and putting guys in position to make plays.”
Still, there’s no lack of confidence in Muncie.
“We fully expect to be in the mix this fall,” Semonza said with conviction. “We’re chasing a fourth straight championship—and we’re not backing down.”
Ball State 2035 Recruits
5* T Alex Bragg
5* T Mitch Marvin
4* DE Leon Brents (Transfer)
5* QB/WR Karlos Farris
4* LB DJ Mann
4* G Kalen Hape
4* HB Oliver Mettenberger
4* DE LaMichael Pullard
4* WR Miguel Padrino
4* TE Klay Thrasher
4* MLB Nate Graves
4* G Alex York
4* DT Klay Tavares
4* WR Mike Rheem
4* CB Timote Manuwai
4* WR Jamal Tuggle
4* FS Jesse North
4* LB Ramon Grymes
4* C Rashard Dunn
3* LB Keenan Parish
3* WR Mitchell Mizzell
3* CB Daunte Clinton
3* C Seantrel Bausby
