Texas Lands Official Visit with Nation's Top WR Recruit

Five-star wide receiver Monshun Sales will visit the Longhorns in June after a recent trip to Austin.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 2:00am

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Texas has emerged as a top contender for five-star wide receiver Monshun Sales, the nation's No. 1 wideout prospect. After an unofficial visit to Austin, Sales has now locked in an official visit to Texas for June 5-7 and the Longhorns have secured a spot in his top 5 schools.

Why it matters

Landing the top wide receiver recruit would be a major coup for the Texas football program as they look to rebuild their roster and return to national prominence. Sales' combination of elite size, speed, and skill set make him one of the most coveted prospects in the 2027 recruiting class.

The details

Monshun Sales, a 6-foot-4.5, 205-pound wide receiver from Indianapolis, Indiana, has been a top target for the Longhorns after an impressive junior season in which he recorded 37 catches for 794 yards and 9 touchdowns. Sales is known for his combination of size, speed, and ball skills, with a 10.81-second 100m dash time and the potential to be a dominant vertical threat and mismatch in the passing game.

  • Sales will visit Texas for an official visit on June 5-7, 2026.
  • He recently took an unofficial visit to the Texas campus in Austin.

The players

Monshun Sales

A five-star wide receiver prospect from Indianapolis, Indiana, who is ranked as the No. 1 wide receiver in the 2027 recruiting class.

Texas Longhorns

The Division I college football program at the University of Texas, a member of the Big 12 Conference.

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What they’re saying

“Texas has emerged as a top school for Five-Star Plus+ WR Monshun Sales, he tells me for @Rivals. After an unofficial visit to Austin, he says the Longhorns are now in his Top 5.”

— Hayes Fawcett, Recruiting Analyst

What’s next

Sales will take his official visit to Texas on June 5-7, 2026, where the Longhorns will look to make a strong impression and solidify their position as a top contender in his recruitment.

The takeaway

The addition of Monshun Sales, a elite wide receiver prospect, would be a major recruiting win for the Texas Longhorns as they look to rebuild their program and return to national prominence. His combination of size, speed, and skill set make him one of the most coveted players in the 2027 class.