BREAKING: NO. 1 2026 ELITE QB RECRUIT JULIAN LEWIS CHOOSES TEXAS LONGHORNS OVER ALABAMA, GEORGIA, AND OHIO STATE

 

In a shocking move that has sent reverberations throughout the college football world, the No. 1 ranked quarterback recruit in the 2026 class, Julian Lewis, has announced his commitment to the University of Texas Longhorns. The news, which was announced earlier today, has left many in the college football community stunned, as Lewis was widely considered the top quarterback prospect in the country and had been courted by many of the nation’s top programs.

 

Lewis, who is a 6-foot-3, 210-pound quarterback from Atlanta, Georgia, had been considered a top target by many of the nation’s top programs, including Alabama, Georgia, and Ohio State. However, after taking official visits to each of these schools, Lewis ultimately decided that Texas was the best fit for him.

 

“I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve committed to the University of Texas,” said Lewis. “The Longhorns have a rich tradition of excellence, and I’m excited to be a part of it. I believe that Texas offers me the best opportunity to achieve my goals and become the best player I can be.”

 

The addition of Lewis is a major coup for the Longhorns, who have been working tirelessly to rebuild their program into a national powerhouse. With Lewis on board, Texas’s recruiting class is shaping up to be one of the best in the country, and fans are eagerly anticipating the impact that he will have on the field.

 

“Julian Lewis is an exceptional talent, and we’re thrilled to have him join our program,” said Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian. “He’s a dynamic player with a rare combination of size, speed, and arm strength, and we believe that he has the potential to be a game-changer for our offense. We’re excited to see him in action and to watch him grow and develop as a player.”

 

Lewis’s decision to choose Texas over Alabama, Georgia, and Ohio State is a significant upset, as many had predicted that he would ultimately choose one of these traditional powerhouses. However, Lewis’s relationship with Sarkisian and the Texas coaching staff, combined with the Longhorns’ commitment to building a championship-caliber program, ultimately proved to be the deciding factor.

 

“Coach Sarkisian and his staff have done an outstanding job of recruiting and developing talent,” said ESPN college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit. “The addition of Julian Lewis is a major coup for the Longhorns, and I expect Texas to be a major player in the Big 12 for years to come.”

 

As the college football world continues to react to the news of Lewis’s commitment, one thing is clear: this is a major development that has significant implications for the future of the Texas Longhorns. With Lewis on board, the Longhorns are poised to make a major jump in the Big 12 standings, and fans are eagerly anticipating the start of the 2026 season.

 

Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story as the college football world continues to react to the news of Julian Lewis’s commitment to Texas.

 

In related news, the Texas Longhorns have also announced the signing of several other top recruits, including 4-star wide receiver, Jaden Greathouse, and 4-star defensive end, Caleb Mitchell. The Longhorns’ recruiting class is shaping up to be one of the best in the country, and fans are excited to see the impact that these talented newcomers will have on the field.

 

Meanwhile, Alabama, Georgia, and Ohio State are all still reeling from the loss of Lewis, but each of these programs remains committed to building a championship-caliber team. Despite missing out on Lewis, each of these programs has a strong recruiting class and is expected to continue to attract top talent in the future.

 

As the college football world continues to react to the news of Lewis’s commitment, one thing is clear: this is a major development that has significant implications for the future of the Texas Longhorns. With Lewis on board, the Longhorns are poised to make a major jump in the Big 12 standings, and fans are eagerly anticipating the start of the 2026 season.

 

In other news, the college football recruiting world is heating up, with several top prospects announcing their commitments in recent days. Among the notable commitments is 5-star defensive tackle, Deandre Johnson, who announced his commitment to the University of Southern California earlier today.

 

Johnson, who is widely regarded as one of the top defensive prospects in the country, chose USC over several other top programs, including Alabama, Georgia, and Ohio State.

 

“I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve committed to the University of Southern California,” said Johnson. “The Trojans have a rich tradition of excellence, and I’m excited to be a part of it. I believe that USC offers me the best opportunity to achieve my goals and