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Texas flips Georgia Tech linebacker commit Jason Crenshaw to its 2027 recruiting class

Jason Crenshaw Jr., a 2027 linebacker from Prattville, Alabama, flipped his college commitment from Georgia Tech to Texas after an official visit to Austin for Texas's game against Ole Miss. Crenshaw had committed to Georgia Tech in June and took an official visit to North Carolina over the summer before Texas offered him last month.

Where
Austin, Travis County
When
Oct. 29, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Counties: Travis

Taxes and money

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Who's involved

  • Jason Crenshaw Jr.2027 linebacker from Prattville, Alabama
  • Steve SarkisianTexas head coach
  • Johnny NansenTexas linebackers coach

The facts

  • Crenshaw committed to Georgia Tech in June and was pledged to the Yellow Jackets before flipping.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • Crenshaw is a 6'2, 222-pound consensus three-star prospect ranked No. 883 nationally and No. 71 linebacker.2
  • Crenshaw took an official visit to North Carolina over the summer and to Texas for the Ole Miss game.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • Texas offered Crenshaw last month after evaluating his senior film.2
  • Texas also held offers from Kentucky and was receiving interest from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, LSU, and Ohio State.2
  • With Crenshaw's commitment, Texas has 23 pledges in its 2027 recruiting class, ranked No. 7 nationally.2

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

  • Jason Crenshaw Jr. Linebackers coach Johnny Nansen is very honest, strict, and stern with good attention to detail.1
  • Jason Crenshaw Jr. Texas showed him they want him throughout his official visit weekend.1
  • Jason Crenshaw Jr. Coach Sarkisian is a great coach, passionate about his players and about winning.1

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  • Texas flips Georgia Tech LB commit Jason Crenshaw after official visit to Austin

    On3

  • Three-star LB Jason Crenshaw Jr. flips from Georgia Tech to Texas

    Burnt Orange Nation

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  1. Texas flips Georgia Tech LB commit Jason Crenshaw after official visit to Austin On3 Not rated, October 29, 2026
  2. Three-star LB Jason Crenshaw Jr. flips from Georgia Tech to Texas Burnt Orange Nation Not rated, October 29, 2026

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