Football / RECRUITING
Texas enters Crenshaw's linebacker recruitment
Georgia Tech commitment Jason Crenshaw Jr. has received an offer from Texas, Burnt Orange Nation reports. The linebacker plays in Prattville, Alabama. The report describes Texas continuing its evaluation of 2027 prospects as it seeks a linebacker commitment.
Source reporting by Daniel Seahorn; this brief is independently written by the Lariat.
Original Lariat brief, checked September 30, 2026. The date above identifies the source publication or update. Scheduled events may change.
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