Texas Longhorns Sign Unranked 2026 EDGE Recruit Brinley Tita

The late addition to Texas' 2026 class comes from Summer Creek High School in Humble, Texas.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 3:34am

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The Texas Longhorns have added unranked edge rusher Brinley Tita to their 2026 recruiting class, the team announced. Tita, who hails from Summer Creek High School in Humble, Texas, will enroll at Texas on May 31 and join the team this summer. While Tita was previously unranked, he is now set to be a part of the Longhorns' championship-level roster this upcoming season.

Why it matters

The late addition of Tita to Texas' 2026 class is an unexpected move, as most 2026 recruits have already enrolled at their respective programs and are multiple weeks into spring practice. However, the Longhorns see potential in Tita and believe he can contribute to their defense in the future, even if he may redshirt the 2026 season.

The details

Texas assistant coach LaAllan Clark announced on social media that the Longhorns have added Tita to their 2026 class. Tita was previously unranked but will now join a talented Longhorns freshman class that includes quarterback Dia Bell, wide receiver Jermaine Bishop Jr., running back Derek Cooper, cornerback Samari Matthews, and linebackers Tyler Atkinson and Kosi Okpala.

  • Tita will enroll at Texas on May 31 and join the team this summer.

The players

Brinley Tita

An unranked edge rusher from Summer Creek High School in Humble, Texas, who has now signed with the Texas Longhorns for their 2026 recruiting class.

Steve Sarkisian

The head coach of the Texas Longhorns football team.

LaAllan Clark

A Texas Longhorns assistant coach who announced the addition of Brinley Tita to the 2026 recruiting class.

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What they’re saying

“Welcome to the Brotherhood!! Let's get to work !!”

— LaAllan Clark, Texas Longhorns Assistant Coach

What’s next

Tita will look to earn playing time and potentially carve out a role on the Longhorns' defense after a few seasons with the program, though he may redshirt the 2026 season.

The takeaway

The late addition of the unranked Brinley Tita to Texas' 2026 recruiting class is an unexpected move, but it shows the Longhorns' commitment to finding talented players who can contribute to their championship-level roster, even if they may not be highly ranked initially.