{
  "id": 12854526,
  "title": "Texas adds commitment from blue-chip running back Micah Rhodes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/texas-adds-commitment-from-blue-chip-running-back-micah-rhodes",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T11:15:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/texas-adds-commitment-blue-chip-111530389.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Texas football appears unstoppable as the Longhorns secure a significant commitment in the recruiting race. Blue-chip running back Micah Rhodes has declared his allegiance to Texas, following his visit to Spring (Texas) Klein Oak High School. Rhodes, the Rivals Industry Ranking No. 11 RB in the 2028 class, had previously committed to Oklahoma.\n\nThe Texas coaching staff, led by head coach Steve Sarkisian, has made multiple visits to Rhodes' high school since last fall, emphasizing the commitment to prioritizing Rhodes and making him feel like a priority in the program. Rhodes expressed his appreciation for the welcoming atmosphere at Texas, stating that the Longhorns have made him feel like a priority and treated his family like their own.\n\nRhodes, ranking No. 72 overall in the Rivals300 and No. 5 in the country among running backs, also praised the team's grit and confidence. He is looking forward to joining the Longhorn family and contributing to their ongoing success.",
  "summary": "Texas is the No. 1 team in the country — and the Longhorns are red-hot on the recruiting trail this fall. The Longhorns have added a commitment from blue-chip running back Micah Rhodes. The Rivals Industry Ranking No. 11 RB in the 2028 class was previously committed to Oklahoma. His decision comes on his birthday […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Blue-chip running back Micah Rhodes commits to Texas.",
    "Rhodes ranked 11th in 2028 Rivals Industry Ranking for RB.",
    "Texas made multiple high school visits to win Rhodes' commitment."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}