Texas seems to be in a favorable position with highly regarded four-star edge player Damien Shanklin.
Shanklin, standing at 6 feet 4 inches, is currently ranked as the sixth-best edge player in the nation for the 2025 recruiting class and holds the top spot as the overall top recruit from Indiana, as reported by 247Sports. Recently, he revealed his narrowed list of preferred schools as part of his recruitment process.
Among the notable universities in consideration for Shanklin are Notre Dame, USC, Tennessee, Ohio State, Texas A&M, Oregon, Cincinnati, Miami, LSU, Washington, and Michigan, in addition to Texas. Scheduled for an official visit to Texas on June 21, Shanklin has garnered significant interest from recruiting analysts at 247Sports and On3, with Notre Dame being perceived as the front-runner at this stage.
In a recent update, it was shared that the 6-foot-5, 232-pound edge player from Indianapolis, IN is ranked among the top 85 recruits in the class of 2025 by On3. The ongoing speculation surrounding his college decision has sparked discussions and debates among fans and analysts alike.
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