5-star quarterback Dia Bell was the primary participant to decide to Texas’ 2026 class. Regardless of push from different high faculties, the American Heritage (Fort Lauderdale, Florida) standout remained loyal to the Longhorns, who are actually on a roll with a string of recruiting victories.
On Tuesday, Texas secured the dedication of Georgia native and five-star linebacker Tyler Atkinson. Simply hours after that, Steve Sarkisian’s program ensured one other large win by flipping five-star defensive lineman James Johnson from Georgia, who had been dedicated to the Bulldogs since June 28.
Following these consecutive wins on the recruiting path, Bell expressed his pleasure on X, writing:
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“Yessir and nonetheless not achieved! Welcome residence @JamesJohnson_52 🤘🏽 #HookEm #AllGas26 FL➡️TX.”
Johnson is the No. 69 participant within the 2026 class, the No. 8 defensive lineman and the No. 10 participant in Florida, based on the 247Sports Composite Rating. In an interview with Rivals, the Miami native opened up about his dedication to Texas, saying:
“Hook Em. I’ve dedicated to Texas. Ever since my first go to to the College of Texas, I had a sense deep down that it was the place I really belonged — though I couldn’t totally clarify it on the time.
“Coach Sark is constructing a high program. They know how you can recruit, they win quite a lot of video games and so they develop gamers at Texas.”
Dia Bell leads the category that features 4 different five-star abilities in addition to him: Atkinson, Richard Wesley, James Johnson and Jermaine Bishop Jr.
Dia Bell’s father pens heartfelt message following son’s rating surge
Dia Bell is the son of former NBA star Raja Bell, who was twice named to the NBA All-Defensive Crew. Dia is following in his father’s athletic footsteps and has additionally established himself as the right successor for Arch Manning.
Within the newest Rivals rankings, Bell is acknowledged because the No. 1 quarterback within the nation and holds the No. 2 total spot within the 2026 class, simply behind Miami offensive sort out commit Jackson Cantwell.
After Dia’s large accomplishment, Raja shared an emotional message on X, writing:
“As all the time @DiaBell3QB1 So pleased with u! That is so cool, however its just the start. Now u should work tougher! Keep humble, keep hungry, B appreciative and grateful. Give again. NEVER lose ur concentrate on the principle aim. LOVE the method not the outcomes my boy! I Love U 🤘🏾#HookEm.”
As a junior within the 2026 season, Bell threw for two,597 yards and 29 touchdowns, whereas finishing 70.6% of his passes.
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Edited by Krutik Jain
