Georgia Tech Commit Visits University of Texas Campus
The 2027 linebacker from Alabama toured the Austin campus during the Longhorns' game against Ole Miss.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Football
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Georgia Tech commit and 2027 linebacker Jason Crenshaw Jr. made an official visit to the University of Texas campus this past weekend. The Alabama high school standout met with the Longhorns coaching staff during his trip to Austin.
Why it matters
As the Longhorns look toward future recruiting cycles, the coaching staff is actively hosting top prospects from across the country. The visit indicates continued interest from Texas in the Georgia Tech commit, though he remains pledged to the Yellow Jackets.
Jason Crenshaw Jr. is a prospect in the 2027 recruiting class who has maintained his commitment to Georgia Tech since June 2026. His status remains unchanged following his official visit to the UT campus.
The players
Jason Crenshaw Jr.
A 2027 linebacker prospect from Prattville, Alabama, currently committed to Georgia Tech.
Johnny Nansen
A member of the University of Texas football coaching staff who met with the recruit during his visit.
University of Texas
The Austin-based university whose football program is recruiting the Alabama high school athlete.
The details
Crenshaw Jr. visited Austin from October 24 through October 26, coinciding with the Longhorns football game against Ole Miss. During his time on campus, the Prattville, Alabama native held a position meeting with Johnny Nansen. He remains committed to Georgia Tech, a pledge he first made in June 2026.
Timeline
June 2026: Jason Crenshaw Jr. committed to Georgia Tech.
October 24, 2026: The Texas football team defeated Ole Miss.
October 24-26, 2026: Crenshaw Jr. took an official visit to the University of Texas.
The Texas Context
The visit occurred over the same weekend the Longhorns hosted and defeated Ole Miss on October 24. This reflects the standard practice of leveraging major game-day environments to host prospective athletes.
Fans tracking the 2027 recruiting class can watch for future announcements regarding final enrollment decisions for high school prospects. There is no immediate impact on local traffic or city services from these private athletic visits.
The takeaway
Supporters of the Longhorns can monitor recruiting news to see if the staff successfully adds talent to the 2027 class. Keep an eye on the official recruiting announcements as the program navigates upcoming signing periods.
Further reading
For more updates on the Longhorns' path through the season, visit the Football section.
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