The Texas Longhorns have landed another top high school running back, Jerrick Gibson, who has committed to playing for the football team. Gibson is ranked as the No. 2 running back in the country for the 2024 class, according to 247Sports. During his junior season at IMG Academy in Florida, Gibson rushed for 608 yards on 83 carries and scored eight touchdowns. The Longhorns beat out several other top schools, such as Alabama, Georgia, and Miami, for his commitment.
Gibson is a 4-star recruit and joins another top running back, Christian Clark, who recently committed to the Longhorns as well. Clark is also a 4-star recruit and attends Mountain Pointe High School in Phoenix, Arizona. Gibson’s commitment adds to the momentum that Steve Sarkisian, the Longhorns’ new head coach, has been building since he took over the program earlier this year.
During his visit to Texas, Gibson met with the coaching staff and informed them of his intentions to play for the Longhorns. Head coach Steve Sarkisian was present and shook Gibson’s hand, amid cheers from those in the room. Many fans are excited about the prospects of the team with Sarkisian at the helm and top recruits like Gibson and Clark joining the program.
The Longhorns’ running game was not a strength last season, but with the addition of Gibson and Clark, that could change quickly. Sarkisian has a reputation for developing dynamic offenses, and with two talented runners in the backfield, the Longhorns could be a force to be reckoned with in the coming years.
Texas fans will have to wait and see how things develop, but the addition of Jerrick Gibson is undoubtedly a significant boost for the program. With his talent and potential, he could be one of the top players in the country in the coming years.
