The Texas Longhorns are hoping to make a few waves in the last days before Early Signing Day, with Georgetown running back Jett Walker flipping his commitment from the Minnesota Golden Gophers
The Longhorns looked to add another running back to the class, and despite the late offer and visit, were able to add the Georgetown product to the class. Walker reported 20 offers, but seemingly focused his recruitment on West Virginia and Houston, visiting both during the summer visit window. Earlier in November, Walker visited with P.J. Fleck and the Golden Gophers, committing shortly after his visit. However, the Longhorns entered the race just three weeks later and after a visit to the Forty Acres, he was ready to flip.
The 6-foot-2, 215-pound back was highly productive during his two years with the Eagles, rushing for 3,837 yards and 61 touchdowns in his junior and senior campaigns. Before moving to Georgetown, he played varsity as both a freshman and sophomore at Lampassas, rushing for more than 2,000 yards and 23 touchdowns.
Walker is commitment No. 22 for the class, joining four-star back Derrek Cooper in Chad Scott’s group for the 2026 cycle. Both backs fit the larger body type that head coach Steve Sarkisian and Scott have favored in recent years, with Walker looking like a downhill runner with good contact balance that could make a difference in short-yardage situations.
Walker was not alone on his trip to the Forty Acres for the Longhorns’ win over Arkansas, as the Longhorns look to add a few more key pieces as the cycle concludes.
