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A number of unofficial visitors took advantage of the state track meet to meet with Texas Longhorns coaches, while some new potential targets shined on the big stage.

Six prospects received invites to The Opening based on their performances at the Dallas Nike Football Training Camp, which also included the first invitation for the Elite 11. Find out what went down at Allen Stadium.

The Texas Longhorns are hosting a number of top 2014 and 2015 prospects for the spring game on Saturday. A number of offers have already been extended, with the weekend netting two commitments as well.

Ranking the top 10 players who represent the most important targets to the Texas Longhorns' 2014 recruiting class, both because of their skillsets on the field and what their recruitments mean to the larger narrative of Texas recruiting.

A rundown of Texas' defensive commitments, offers & targets.

The Texas Longhorns held their first Junior Day for the 2014 class on Sunday. Get updated on the newest Longhorn commit, the status of the committed prospects, and the two new offers that went out.

After a lackluster end to the 2013 class, the Longhorns look to get a jump on a loaded 2014 crop. Can a brother get a DT up in here?

The Texas Longhorns are hosting their first Junior Day on Sunday for 2014 prospects, which for the first time will feature a number of prospects already committed. Find out who has been invited and who is expected to attend.

The 2014 defensive back class in the state of Texas features a number of elite-level prospects. But are the Longhorns falling behind with many of them?