Elite DL projected to commit to Texas
Texas has 13 total commitments in their 2026 class with five coming this month alone. According to Steve Wiltfong and Chad Simmons of On3, another one is on the way soon. They both put in predictions for the Longhorns to land four-star defensive lineman Vodney Cleveland.
On3's industry rankings have Cleveland pegged as the nation's No. 120 player overall and the No. 11 defensive lineman. The 6-foot-3, 305-pounder is also the No. 8 prospect in the state of Alabama.
Speaking of Alabama, Cleveland was once committed to the Crimson Tide but reopened his recruitment after getting decommitted last December. Currently, Cleveland has 38 scholarship offers.
It was a productive junior campaign for Cleveland at Parker High School. He amassed 50 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, and 5.5 sacks.
The Longhorns already have four-star defensive line prospects Dylan Berymon and Corey Wells committed for the 2026 cycle. Adding another piece like Cleveland would certainly help solidify the group overall.
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