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Scout recruiting expert: Texas' 2016 recruiting class is key for Longhorns' future

Texas ended its 2016 recruiting class with a bang. The Longhorns gained seven commitments on national signing day and finished with 24 total signees.

Scout national recruiting analyst Greg Powers said Texas began its swift finish with the commitment of four-star running back Kyle Porter on Tuesday.

"The commitment of Kyle Porter kind of got the ball rolling on what would be a tremendous finish that would push them into top 10," Powers said. "Closing strong with guys like Marcel Southall and Chris Daniels - very early in the morning on signing day - and kind of culminating with commitments from five-star No.