Longhorns' Recruiting Win
Elite Four-Star Offensive Tackle Brian Swanson Commits to Texas Longhorns' 2027 Class
Key Points
Swanson was a key contributor for Team Roses at the 2026 Under Armour All-American Game, helping beat Team Pearls 23-9 alongside Texas WR recruit Easton Royal.
Texas’s recruiting momentum after Swanson’s commitment included jumping to No. 12 in the 247Sports team rankings and adding multiple other 4-star prospects that month, including Briceson Thrower Jr., Jabarrius Garror, and Kasi Currie.
Beyond his size and versatility, Swanson has measurable track-field production: he competed in shot put for South Oak Cliff and was a regional qualifier as a sophomore.
247Sports ranks Swanson as the 18th-best offensive line prospect nationally, and the Dallas News reports he is the highest-rated offensive line pledge Texas has received since Brandon Baker (Mater Dei) committed in 2024.
Swanson’s recruitment reportedly included 36 scholarship offers, with Alabama, LSU, and Texas A&M among the finalists before he ultimately chose Texas after official visits to Oklahoma and SMU as well.
South Oak Cliff four-star offensive tackle Brian Swanson committed to the Texas Longhorns on June 17, 2026, choosing Austin over Oklahoma, LSU, SMU, Alabama, and Texas A&M. The 6-foot-5.5, 315-pound lineman is ranked No. 18 among offensive tackles nationally by 247Sports, making him the highest-rated offensive line pledge Texas has landed since Brandon Baker committed in 2024, according to The Dallas Morning News.
Swanson's commitment pushed Texas from No. 18 to No. 12 in the 247Sports Composite team rankings, despite the Longhorns holding just 15 total commits. He is the third offensive lineman in Texas's 2027 class, joining Jackson Cook and Keyon Hemphill-Woods.
Texas Closes Hard After Oklahoma and SMU Visits
Swanson's recruitment came down to a tight three-week stretch. He visited Oklahoma on May 29 and SMU on June 5, according to Rivals. Then he made a final official visit to Austin from June 12–14. He never made it to Baton Rouge — he canceled a planned LSU trip after leaving Austin, a sign Texas had already won the battle.
The key relationships were with offensive coordinator Kyle Flood and head coach Steve Sarkisian. Swanson said, "Coach Flood is the best... I loved how he coached and he can develop players," per On3. He chose Texas, he said, because he felt the program could "develop me better on and off the field."
Swanson Brings Size, Athleticism, and Position Flexibility
Swanson measured in at 6-foot-5.5 with an 82-inch wingspan and 9-inch hands, per Inside Texas. His track numbers back up the athlete label: he threw the shot put 47 feet, 8 inches in March 2026 and qualified for regionals as a sophomore. That kind of explosive power is rare for a 315-pound lineman.
He was recruited as a tackle, but he has played multiple spots along the line at South Oak Cliff. Sports Illustrated notes that Kyle Flood could slide him inside to guard, giving Texas roster flexibility across the offensive line. 247Sports analyst Gabe Brooks called Swanson a "simultaneously high-floor and high-ceiling" prospect with "nasty" finishing ability as a drive blocker.
South Oak Cliff's Dynasty Produced Another Elite Prospect
Swanson comes from one of Texas high school football's hottest programs. Under coach Jason Todd, South Oak Cliff won three UIL 5A Division II state titles in five seasons — including a 35-19 win over Richmond Randle in December 2025, per The Hub Dallas ISD. SOC was the first Dallas ISD school ever to win back-to-back state championships.
Swanson was a first-team all-district pick in both 2024 and 2025. He also played alongside Texas freshman edge rusher Richard Wesley at SOC. Texas has made the Golden Bears a priority pipeline, and Swanson's commitment cements that relationship heading into the 2027 cycle.
Swanson Headlines a 12-Day Texas Recruiting Surge
Swanson's pledge capped a remarkable run for the Longhorns. In just 12 days, Texas added four blue-chip prospects: wide receiver Briceson Thrower Jr. on June 6, defensive lineman Kasi Currie on June 11, edge rusher Jabarrius Garror on June 12, and then Swanson on June 17, per Saturday Down South.
Garror's commitment is notable — he was a former Alabama commit who flipped to Texas during the same weekend Swanson was on his official visit. Texas is now targeting five-star cornerback John Meredith III of North Crowley, who is set to announce on June 19. KXAN reports Texas received 36 scholarship offers for Swanson before he made his choice.
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