Rising Four-Star LB Jhadyn Nelson Discusses Recruitment

Texas Longhorns among top programs showing interest in talented linebacker

Mar. 11, 2026 at 7:42pm

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Jhadyn Nelson, a highly-touted linebacker prospect from Houston's Langham Creek High School, has seen his recruitment take off in 2026 with offers and interest from some of the top college football programs in the country, including the Texas Longhorns.

Why it matters

Nelson is considered one of the top linebacker recruits in the 2027 class, and his decision on where to play college football could have a significant impact on the future of several major college football programs.

The details

The 6-foot-2, 220-pound Nelson has seen his stock rise rapidly over the past year, adding offers from schools like Texas, Oklahoma, USC, and Ohio State. The Longhorns have emerged as a top contender for Nelson's services, with the program making him a priority recruit.

  • Nelson's recruitment has heated up throughout the 2026 calendar year.

The players

Jhadyn Nelson

A four-star linebacker prospect from Houston's Langham Creek High School, considered one of the top players in the 2027 recruiting class.

Texas Longhorns

A major college football program that has made Jhadyn Nelson a priority recruit in their 2027 recruiting class.

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What they’re saying

“Texas has been recruiting me really hard and showing a lot of interest. They're definitely one of the top schools I'm considering right now.”

— Jhadyn Nelson (on3.com)

What’s next

Nelson plans to take several official visits in the coming months to help him determine where he will play college football.

The takeaway

Jhadyn Nelson's recruitment is a prime example of the intense competition among top college football programs to land elite talent, with the Texas Longhorns emerging as a leading contender for the highly-touted linebacker prospect.