Armani Winfield had seen enough.
The top-100 wide receiver from Lewisville had spoken with new Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian before Sarkisian completed his career as the Alabama Crimson Tide offensive coordinator against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the national championship game.
After Heisman-winning wide receiver DeVonta Smith racked up 12 receptions for 215 yards and three touchdowns in the first half, Winfield called Texas wide receivers coach Andre Coleman at halftime to give his commitment to the Longhorns.
Winfield’s pledge was the first of the Sarkisian era and marked the first sign of momentum in the 2022 class since the decommitment of Southlake Carroll quarterback Quinn Ewers, the nation’s top prospect, stymied forward progress back in October.