Longhorns land elite 2027 TE in significant recruiting victory originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Texas Longhorns added another major piece to their 2027 recruiting class this week, with tight end Brock Williams picking Texas over Ohio State and Georgia on "The Pat McAfee Show" Friday afternoon.
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CONGRATULATIONS @BrockWill2027 👏#PMSLivehttps://t.co/k4mGBLVywPpic.twitter.com/kjCej0RR0X
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) May 15, 2026
BREAKING: Four-Star TE Brock Williams has Committed to Texas, he tells me for @Rivals
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) May 15, 2026
The 6’5 225 TE chose the Longhorns over Georgia and Ohio State
“Longhorn nation I’m home, HOOK EM🤘”https://t.co/h7GKrOJh9cpic.twitter.com/5WPpRmcsOJ
The Libertyville H.S. (Libertyville, IL) product is a four-star recruit according to both Rivals and 247Sports, and is a top-100 player in the 2027 cycle in the 247Sports Composite and Rivals Industry rankings. Williams finished his junior season with 44 catches for 596 yards and 11 receiving touchdowns, along with a pair of return touchdowns on special teams.
Not often do you find HS tight ends with the sure-handedness in the passing game, willingness to block and ability to return kickoffs and punts all in one prospect. #Texas did that with new commit Brock Williams.
— CJ Vogel (@CJVogel_OTF) May 15, 2026
According to Andrew Ivins of 247Sports, Williams "already has a full route inventory" and projects as a threat at all three levels of offense (short, intermediate, deep) with his "burst, agility, and awareness." The scouting report also highlighted Williams' versatility, noting that he has been utilized in a variety of roles, including out wide, in the slot, and out of the backfield. Ivins also praised Williams' body control and effectiveness as a red-zone target.
Brock Williams brings an athletic and aggressive style of play to the 2027 class for Texas @BrockWill2027
— Billy Tucker (@TheUCReport) May 15, 2026
Good hands, body control, and route running ability make him a dynamic player. Should be fun to see develop in the Longhorn system. pic.twitter.com/WxsiyM9h49
The Longhorns now stand at 11 total commitments in this cycle, with Williams joining five-star WR Easton Royal, four-star RB Noah Roberts, and three-star TE JT Geraci as offensive playmakers for head coach Steve Sarkisian. With summer official visits on the horizon, Texas will aim to maintain their momentum on the recruiting trail heading into the fall.
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The Texas Longhorns will open the 2026 season on September 5 against the Texas State Bobcats.