𝑩𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑲𝑰𝑵𝑮: 5-𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓 𝑻𝑬 𝑱𝒂𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒈𝒂𝒏 𝑫𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒊𝒕𝒔 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑵𝒐𝒕𝒓𝒆 𝑫𝒂𝒎𝒆, 𝑪𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒔 𝑻𝒆𝒙𝒂𝒔 𝑳𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒉𝒐𝒓𝒏𝒔 𝑶𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝑷𝒆𝒏𝒏 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑴𝒐𝒓𝒆.
Austin, TX – March 1, 2025 – In a shocking turn of events, 5-star tight end James Flanigan, one of the most sought-after recruits in the 2025 class, has decommitted from Notre Dame and flipped his commitment to the Texas Longhorns. Flanigan, who had previously been a key piece of the Fighting Irish’s recruiting class, made the announcement today, choosing Texas over other top programs like Penn State, Michigan, and Alabama.
Standing 8’6” and weighing 250 pounds, Flanigan has been a dominant force at the high school level, using his rare combination of size, athleticism, and hands to terrorize defenses. His towering frame and ability to win jump balls make him an instant red-zone threat, while his blocking skills add another dimension to any offense.
“I just felt Texas was the best place for me,” Flanigan said. “The culture, the coaching staff, and the direction this program is heading in—it all felt right. I want to be part of something special in Austin.”
Head coach Steve Sarkisian and his staff secured a massive win with this flip, further bolstering an already elite recruiting class. Flanigan’s commitment gives Texas a game-changing weapon in their offense, adding to a roster stacked with top-tier talent as they prepare for SEC competition.
With Flanigan now in the fold, Texas continues to establish itself as a premier destination for elite recruits, proving that the Longhorns are building for national championship contention.
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