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A look at the top 25 high school football player in the state of Texas in the 2012 class, as compiled by the BON recruiting team.

With Signing Day rapidly approaching, it's time to look at one of the most physically impressive Longhorn commits in the 2012 class -- Mansfield defensive end Hassan Ridgeway.

Notes on the Thursday practice as the West team prepared for the US Army All-American game on Saturday. Check out how the four Texas commits performed on the day.

A look at the latest in recruiting for the Texas Longhorns at the defensvie end position in 2012. Who will attend the second Junior Day and who will receive offers?

The Longhorns picked up their sixth verbal pledge of the 2012 class on Wendnesday morning. Mansfield DE Hassan Ridgeway ended his recruitment with his commitment to Texas.

An updated look at the 2012 Texas Big Board for the defensive end position. Three new prospects debut on the Big Board, including two previously under the radar.

A look at the attendees, offers, and commitments that resulted from the first Texas Junior Day for the 2012 class. The Longhorns received two verbal pledges, but what will the narrative look like moving forward.

The most in-depth look at the first Texas Junior day of 2012. Anywhere. Who is attending and who could commit?

A look at the possible defensive end targets for Texas in the 2012 recruiting class. Who is coming to the Junior Days and who will commit?

A look at the top tight end targets for the Texas Longhorns in 2010. Who will come to the Junior Days and who will receive offers?