Four-star DB in 2025 class flips from Texas to LSU

On Sunday, the Texas Longhorns’ 2025 recruiting class suffered a blow when defensive back Kade Phillips flipped from Texas to LSU. He had been committed to Texas since July and is ranked as the No.7 cornerback in the 2025 class, according to On3.

While the Longhorns made their belief in Phillips well known, LSU’s persistence paid off. When speaking with On3 about the Tigers’ interest, Phillips said, “It was a little while once I committed to Texas, with them still texting and calling me almost every day. The coaching staff was locked in with me even after I committed.”

As the Longhorns look to fill the void left by Phillips, they do have a few options. Cornerback Aiden Anding and Jonah Williams, a five-star linebacker recruited by Texas as a safety, set their commitment dates for August 24. If Texas is able to land either of them, its defense in 2025 will get a massive upgrade.

With Phillips out of the mix, the Longhorns 2025 class has dropped from the No. 12 recruiting class in the nation to No. 13. Clemson jumped up one spot. However, there is plenty of time to add more talent, which will be a focus over the next few weeks.

Although Phillips’s decision is disappointing for Texas, he should thrive at LSU and improve a secondary in need of help.