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Top 2027 EDGE Recruit Taven Epps Weighs Options, Longhorns Aim to Retain Commitment
15 Aug
Summary
- Taven Epps, a 2027 four-star EDGE rusher, committed to Texas Longhorns in April
- Epps plans to visit top programs like Georgia, North Carolina, Notre Dame, and Oklahoma
- Texas is the only school Epps has committed to in the 2027 class so far
As of August 15th, 2025, the Texas Longhorns are facing a challenge in retaining their commitment from top 2027 EDGE rusher Taven Epps. Epps, a four-star recruit, pledged to the Longhorns back in April, but the college football landscape has become increasingly volatile, with players often flipping their commitments in the months leading up to National Signing Day.
The Longhorns are now bracing for potential competition from several top programs, as Epps has revealed plans to visit the Georgia Bulldogs, North Carolina Tar Heels, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, and Oklahoma Sooners in the near future. Additionally, Epps will also make another trip to the Texas campus to further evaluate his options.
Epps is currently the only commit in the Longhorns' 2027 recruiting class, which the program expects to bolster significantly once they wrap up their highly-ranked 2026 class. The 2027 EDGE rusher is considered one of the top prospects in the nation, ranking as the best at his position according to ESPN's recruiting rankings.
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The Longhorns are entering the 2025 season as the top-ranked team in the country, and they will face a tough opening test against the defending national champion Ohio State Buckeyes on August 30th. With College GameDay set to be in Columbus for the highly anticipated matchup, the Longhorns will be under the national spotlight as they aim to secure Epps' commitment and build towards a potential championship run.
