The No. 1 running back, according to ESPN’s recruiting rankings, in the 2026 class committed to the Texas Longhorns on Sunday, propelling Texas’ class into the top tier of the 2026

With Texas's latest five-star commitment from running back Derrek Cooper, it seems the Longhorns are once again on track to have another impressive recruiting c

Cooper is ranked the No. 2 athlete in the nation and No. 2 overall prospect in Florida for the 2026 recruiting class, according to 247Sports. He becomes the fifth-highest ranked player in Texas’ class and the No. 2 offensive recruit behind only five-star quarterback Dia Bell.