Texas Football Eyes 4-Star Safety Chace Calicut as 2026 Recruiting Momentum Builds
After a remarkable debut season in the SEC that saw the Texas Longhorns win the SEC Championship and finish as national runners-up to the Ohio State Buckeyes, head coach Steve Sarkisian has wasted no time shifting his focus to the future and that future may include four-star Class of 2026 safety Chace Calicut.
Calicut, one of the most highly regarded defensive backs in the country, recently posted on X (formerly Twitter) about his latest visit to Austin, signaling that the Longhorns are very much in the race for his commitment. His post, which included photos with the coaching staff and a mention of “great energy and family vibes,” has fueled speculation that Texas is firmly among his top choices.
The Longhorns’ resurgent defense in 2024 played a critical role in their playoff push, and Calicut could be a perfect piece to build upon that momentum. Standing at 6-foot-1 and 190 pounds, the Alabama native is praised for his instinctive play, physical tackling, and ability to cover ground from sideline to sideline. Several scouts have called him one of the most complete safeties in the 2026 cycle.
Texas has already laid down strong recruiting roots in the Southeast following their move to the SEC, and adding a top-tier defender like Calicut would send another message that Sarkisian’s program is here to stay among college football’s elite.
While Calicut is still in the early stages of his recruitment, his recent visit to Texas coupled with the team’s current trajectory makes the Longhorns a program to watch closely. With momentum from a championship-caliber season and a national brand that continues to grow, Texas could be positioning itself to land one of the premier defenders in the 2026 class.
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