The Texas Longhorns have secured a major recruiting victory: five-star defensive back Brandon Arrington (Mount Miguel, CA) has set a decision date of Thursday, June 19, revealing his final two finalists are Oregon and Texas A&M .
Arrington arrives in Austin with elite credentials. At 6′2″ and 180 lbs, he’s rated the No. 1 cornerback and No. 9 overall player in the 2026 class per the On3 Industry Rankings . During his visit weekend to Texas this month—part of a packed early June schedule featuring OT Felix Ojo, LB Xavier Griffin, and others—Arrington made a strong case for joining the Longhorns .
Oregon had also been a strong contender, with Arrington recently visiting Eugene. His decision will effectively end Alabama’s pursuit, as he confirmed the Tide are no longer in contention .
🔍 Why Arrington Matters
Bringing in Arrington would be a significant boost to Texas’s secondary—especially after the high-profile flip of five-star DB Kade Phillips from LSU last December . Phillips, now a cornerstone of the 2025 class, helped Texas craft a top-five recruiting class. Adding another elite DB back-to-back would reinforce the program’s defensive recruiting identity.
Texas has emphasized perimeter defense in its 2026 recruiting, hosting multiple visits this June including Ojo, Griffin, and other blue-chip defenders . Arrington fits that mold—a long, athletic, and technically sharp corner who can contribute immediately in a secondary that earned early praise for its recruiting wins.
🧭 The Final Countdown
Arrington’s announcement is set for this Thursday. Should he pick Texas, it would mark a defining moment in the 2026 class, further solidifying Sarkisian’s strategy of stacking elite impact talent in the defensive backfield. If he chooses Texas A&M instead, it hands the Aggies a significant recruiting coup and leaves Texas to regroup on the defensive side.
Either way, Texas fans will be watching Thursday closely. Locking down the nation’s top cornerback would be a statement and further evidence that the Longhorns’e recruiting momentum isn’t slowing down.