In recent seasons, the Texas Longhorns have seen a trend of Louisiana players joining their team. On Wednesday, this continued as they added four-star James Simon to their 2025 recruiting class. Notable names like Arch Manning and Derek Williams Jr. have already made an impact in Austin.
Simon’s tough running style and ability to break tackles make him a promising prospect for Texas. His physicality and elusiveness could earn him playing time early in his career. The Longhorns’ recent success, including making it to the Sugar Bowl, likely caught Simon’s attention and contributed to his decision to commit to Texas.
With Simon on board, Texas jumped ahead of Georgia in the team rankings on 247Sports, moving up to No. 13 overall and No. 6 in the SEC. The Longhorns will continue to build on their 2025 recruiting class as they look to add more top talent to their roster.