Nation’s No. 1 LB Hails Texas’ Recruiting Surge After Landing Derrek Cooper originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Texas Longhorns are heating up on the recruiting trail, and five-star linebacker Tyler Atkinson is all in on the momentum.

Texas continued its recruiting tear Sunday by securing the commitment of Derrek Cooper, the top-ranked running back in the 2026 class and the seventh-ranked prospect overall.

Five-star Chaminade-Madonna running back Derrek Cooper committed to Texas on Sunday, choosing the Longhorns over offers from Miami and others.