What a difference a year makes.
After first-year Texas Longhorns defensive tackle coach Kenny Baker struggled to land commitments last summer, forcing a late-cycle rally, things have been much more smooth in his second year on the job, culminating in a big — literally and figuratively — commitment from Birmingham (Ala.) Parker defensive tackle Vodney Cleveland on Saturday.
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— Vodney Cleveland (@Vodney_Clev) June 21, 2025
An official visit to the Forty Acres last weekend was ultimately decisive for the Longhorns. Texas won out over Auburn, Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina for the services of the 6’3, 305-pounder, who held offers from close to 40 different programs across the country, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida State, LSU, Miami, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas A&M, and USC, among others.