Ty McCurry’s Texas visit leaves a strong impression as Longhorns keep building toward the 2028 class

Texas hosted three-star offensive tackle Ty McCurry for an official recruiting visit in Austin last week, and the Southlake, Texas native came away encouraged by what he saw with the program’s football staff and facilities, according to his reflections reported by Yahoo Sports. McCurry’s comments framed the visit as more than a brief campus tour, describing time spent with coaches and an opportunity to understand how the Longhorns are thinking about future roster needs.

The recruiting timing matters because Texas is not only preparing for its near-term season pipeline, it is also actively working on the 2028 class. McCurry is one of the prospects the program has been targeting as it looks to add front-line size and depth at offensive tackle, a position group that typically takes time to develop but is central to protecting the quarterback and establishing a run game.

From the reported details, McCurry’s trip included campus touring and working directly with the coaching staff. Those are common elements of an official visit, but in a recruiting battle they often carry weight because they offer a recruit a chance to gauge coaching relationships, day-to-day expectations, and the day-in, day-out culture of a program. For Texas, continuing to invest attention in the 2028 class suggests it wants early visibility into who is aligning with its development model.

Recruiting for the offensive line, and particularly tackle, is also about projecting fit. Even when a prospect is rated as a three-star, programs look for developmental upside and a long-term trajectory, including how the player handles coaching, learning, and strength progression. McCurry’s interest indicates that Texas’s emphasis on building for the future is resonating, at least in the early stages of his recruitment.

Still, the public information here is limited to McCurry’s visit reactions and the program’s ongoing focus on 2028 recruiting. There is not enough verified, publicly sourced detail to state what Texas’s broader recruiting board looks like, whether any additional visits are planned, or how his evaluation will compare to other schools in the mix. Recruiting timelines can shift quickly once more campuses are visited and offers are clarified.

What to watch next is how Texas sustains this momentum as the 2028 class takes shape. If the Longhorns continue to prioritize line recruiting and keep the communication steady after official visits, that can influence where a player ends up months later, even when early impressions are the main public data point. For McCurry, additional official or unofficial visits and any clearer public commitments from programs will be the next signposts.