The Longhorns got their guy. The No.2-ranked running back in the 2026 recruiting class, Derrek Cooper, has officially pledged his commitment to the University of Texas football program.
New running backs coach Chad Scott has been hot on the trail of Derrek Cooper since the day he was hired back in February, and the team has turned up the heat over the past few weeks. A once-predicted Georgia "lock", Cooper has been reportedly leaning towards Texas ever since the Bulldogs gained a commitment from 4-star RB Jae Lamar on 6/25.
BREAKING: Elite 2026 RB Derrek Cooper has Committed to Texas, he tells me for @rivals
The 6’2 210 RB from Fort Lauderdale, FL chose the Longhorns over Miami & Georgia
He’s ranked as the No.