TexasVOCFB Video Notes: "Texas Lands WR Briceson Thrower"
Host: Matthew Miller
Date Aired: June 6, 2026
Length: ~6:10
Key Topic: Texas Longhorns land 2027 WR commit Briceson Thrower (Fournette, TX), their 12th commitment in the class, pushing Texas back into the top 25 nationally.
Quick Summary
Matthew Miller breaks down Texas's commitment from 3-star (borderline 4-star) wide receiver Briceson Thrower (6'3", 175 lbs). He highlights Thrower's length, athleticism, quick feet, and big-play potential as a developmental fit in the Steve Sarkisian offense. Miller views him as a patient project who won't contribute immediately but has high upside if he develops and stays. The pick-up is praised for adding quality depth against strong competition (Illinois, Texas Tech, A&M, Ohio State).
Timestamped Key Notes
- 00:00 - 00:24: Intro & announcement. Texas lands WR Briceson Thrower — 12th commitment, back in top 25 for 2027 class. Call to like/subscribe.
- 00:24 - 00:50: Physical profile & initial scouting.
- 6'3", 175 lbs from Fournette, TX.
- Very long, lengthy, athletic with very quick feet.
- More of a project but fits Sarkeesian offense well.
- 00:50 - 01:15: Playing style & strengths.
- Screen game threat who can take it for big gains.
- Strong in contested catches (wins between multiple defenders).
- Good but not elite hands; route running needs work (not crisp enough).
- Exciting, fun prospect but won't compete for playing time right away (especially with Easton Royals potentially returning).
- 01:15 - 02:12: Development timeline & recruitment context.
- Patient player who could shine in 1-2+ years.
- Beat Illinois, Texas Tech, A&M, Ohio State.
- Miller emphasizes these are strong programs (Illinois develops WRs well — cites Pat Bryant; Ohio State strong in NIL/WRs).
- Good pickup in the modern recruiting landscape where you mix immediate-impact guys with developmental projects.
- 02:12 - 03:15: Realistic outlook & stats.
- 2025 stats: 32 rec, 524 yds, 5 TDs in HS games.
- Expects bigger 2026: 50-60 catches, 1,000+ yds, 10-15 TDs possible.
- Closer to 4-star than true 3-star in his view.
- Long, good catch radius, quick off the line. 100m time: 10.76 (quick but not burner; between Khaliq Lockett and Easton Royals, closer to Lockett).
- 03:15 - 04:17: Comparisons & long-term projection.
- Similar to Khaliq Lockett (quick feet, contested catches).
- Could improve speed in Texas S&C (potentially to 10.5).
- Likely grows to 6'4". High long-term excitement if he sticks.
- 04:17 - 05:00: Retention concerns & optimism.
- Acknowledges risk of transfer if playing time doesn't come.
- But believes he will play and be a good contributor if he stays.
- 05:00 - End: Broader class context & closing.
- 12th commit; Texas trending toward top 10 class (7-12 range likely).
- Need OL commits soon (mentions Brian Swanson, Kennedy Brown, Ishmael Kamara, John Meredith).
- 5-star QB trending Texas over A&M.
- Philosophy: Mix high-end portal additions with developmental HS recruits for sustained success (citing recent national champs).
- Strong optimism for 2025 national title chances due to portal work.
- Final call to action: Like, subscribe, comment on Thrower/next targets. Joins Tuesdays at 8 PM ET with co-host Tommy.
Notable Quotes
- “Very long, lengthy, athletic wide receiver with very, very quick feet.”
- “I think if he's patient and waits fits in the Steve Sarkeesian offense very, very well.”
- “He's got to work on some things. I think his route running, honestly, isn't crisp enough.”
- “This is a really, really good pickup, in my opinion, for Steve Sarkeesian and the Longhorns.”
- “I think he's closer to a four star group than a true three star group personally.”
- “Really exciting long term prospect here for Texas.”
Analysis / Article Angles
- Strengths: Size/speed combo, contested-catch ability, YAC potential, Sark fit. Developmental upside with Texas' coaching/S&C.
- Areas to Improve: Route precision, consistency of hands, top-end speed.
- Recruiting Win: Flipping a prospect with Power conference offers shows Texas' appeal even for mid-tier guys in a patient development model.
- Class Impact: Keeps momentum; positions Texas for top-10 finish with a few more key commits (especially OL).
- Risk: Retention in a portal-heavy era — Miller repeatedly notes the need for patience from both sides.
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