Texas Makes Push for Top WR Recruit Monshun Sales

The Longhorns have emerged as a serious contender for the nation's No. 1 wide receiver in the 2027 class.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 2:37am

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The Texas Longhorns have made a surprise push to become one of the top contenders for Monshun Sales, the No. 1 wide receiver prospect in the 2027 recruiting class. Despite only offering Sales an scholarship earlier this month, Texas has quickly risen up his list and will host him for an official visit in June.

Why it matters

Landing a top-tier wide receiver like Sales would be a major recruiting coup for the Longhorns, who are looking to build on their recent success and compete for a spot in the College Football Playoff. Sales is considered one of the most talented offensive players in the 2027 class.

The details

Sales, a product of Lawrence North High School in Indianapolis, is the No. 7 overall player and top recruit in Indiana for 2027 according to 247Sports. He has already scheduled official visits with several top programs including Alabama, Ohio State, and Miami, but Texas has now emerged as a serious contender after hosting him for a surprise unofficial visit. During the past two seasons, Sales has posted impressive stats with 71 catches for 1,362 yards and 16 touchdowns.

  • Texas offered Sales a scholarship earlier this month.
  • Sales will take an official visit to Texas on June 5-7.
  • Sales has also scheduled official visits with Indiana (April 24), Alabama (May 29), Ohio State (June 12), and Miami (June 19).

The players

Monshun Sales

A five-star wide receiver prospect and the No. 1 player at his position in the 2027 recruiting class, according to 247Sports.

John Meredith III

A five-star cornerback prospect who recently visited Texas for an unofficial visit.

Lawrence North Wildcats

The high school team that Sales plays for in Indianapolis.

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What they’re saying

“Texas is now "a top school" for Sales, he told On3's Hayes Fawcett.”

— Monshun Sales, Five-star wide receiver prospect

What’s next

Texas will host Sales for an official visit on June 5-7, which comes in the middle of his busy schedule of visits to other top programs.

The takeaway

The Longhorns have made a late but aggressive push to get into the mix for one of the top offensive recruits in the 2027 class. Landing a commitment from Sales would be a major win for Texas as they look to build a championship-caliber roster.