Texas Longhorns Targeting Houston Linebacker Jerrell Bridges for 2027 Class

The Texas Longhorns are actively pursuing Houston linebacker Jerrell Bridges as they look to enhance their 2027 recruiting class. Despite being committed to the University of Houston, Bridges has caught the attention of head coach Steve Sarkisian and his staff, who made an official offer on Monday. The Longhorns aim to bring Bridges, a talented linebacker from Midlothian High School, into their program, highlighting their commitment to building a competitive roster. During the 2025 season, Bridges showcased his skills with impressive statistics, recording 105 tackles, including 12 for a loss, along with three sacks, one interception, and three fumble recoveries. His performance has attracted interest from several top programs, including SMU, Wisconsin, Arkansas, and Baylor. Currently ranked as the 96th-best linebacker in his class by 247Sports, Bridges has the potential to elevate his stock even further in his senior year. The next step for the Texas Longhorns will be to arrange a campus visit for Bridges, although convincing him to switch from Houston will be a challenge. If successful, he would join a promising 2027 class that already features high-ranked recruits like Easton Royal and Cameron Hall.