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The Longhorns are among the finalists for Valdin Sone
One of the top defensive linemen in the 2026 class has narrowed their list to eight teams. On Tuesday night, four-star Valid Sone released his top eight, which included the Texas Longhorns. The other teams that made the cut were Oklahoma, USC, Nebraska, Georgia, Auburn, South Carolina, and Florida.
Sone, originally from Sweden, has been making headlines while playing for Blue Ridge High School in Virginia. While he has only been playing football for a few years, he has impressed scouts nationwide, including On3 Director of Scouting Charles Power.
“Sone had several flash moments on Wednesday,” Powers said. ” Sone was the only defensive lineman we saw notch a win against Oklahoma offensive tackle signee Ryan Fodje in 1-on-1’s during the morning. Sone put Fodje on the ground with a vicious swim move. We later saw the Sweden native make some plays on the interior in the joint practice.”
This week was not the first time he shined with many eyes watching. Earlier this year, he played in the Navy All-American Bowl. During that game, Sone’s mobility and ability to fire off the line of scrimmage were on full display, which only helped increase his stock.
Currently, Sone is the second top 20 prospect at his position to include the Longhorns as one of his finalists. The other is Dylan Berymon, who included Texas among his top five. While the Longhorns would love to have both, it is an encouraging sign that they are still on Sone’s radar.
The Longhorns will be a program to watch as his recruiting process continues. Over the last few years, defense has been their strength partly due to their ability to get players like Sone and maximize their skills.
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Publish date : 2025-05-14 16:22:00
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