The Texas Longhorns picked up a huge commitment Sunday, as Sierra Canyon (California) five-star edge-rusher Richard Wesley announced that he was flipping from the Oregon Ducks.
Rated the nation's No. 14 overall prospect and No. 2 edge-rusher, the 6-foot-5, 250-pound recruit took an official visit to Texas this weekend and elected to shift his commitment to Texas.
"I love the culture over there and them being in the SEC," he said.
Wesley initially committed to Oregon on May 10, announcing his decision by leaping into a pool with coach Dan Lanning.
Almost immediately, members of Wesley's family expressed some reservations about the quick decision and it was unclear whether or not the California star officially decommitted from the Ducks less than two weeks later.
Regardless, Oregon was still viewed as a major contender, if not the overwhelming favorite.
But Texas changed Wesley's mind this weekend during his official visit.
That's huge for Texas, as Wesley remains a five-star talent even after reclassifying form 2027 to 2026, competing against an older age group.
As a sophomore, the California star was a MaxPreps All-American selection, registering 44 tackles, 16 tackles-for-loss, 9 sacks and 3 forced fumbles.
Here's what 247Sports had to say about Wesley:
"Wesley was a top five overall prospect in the ’27 class before re-classifying to the ’26 class. A very talented player and the best edge prospect to come out of California since at least Kayvon Thibodeaux from the class of 2019. Has actually been comped to Thibodeaux in terms of frame and play style but at the same stage in their development, might looks further along from a size, strength and toughness standpoint."
"Shows off natural pass rush ability and can dominate the run game as well. Flashes a quick get-off, uses his hands well and can bend, dip and explode off the corner. Strong at the point of attack and shows off a nice physical edge in his game. Loves the weight room and has the multi-sport background we like to see in an edge rusher as well. When you combine his size, natural athleticism, motor and work ethic, his ceiling is as high as any player out West."
Overall, the 2026 Texas recruiting class consists of 15 pledges and is ranked No. 9 nationally, led by a trio of five-star recruits - quarterback Dia Bell, athlete Jermaine Bishop and Wesley.