He’ll instead opt to head to Georgia Tech next weekend.
The Texas Longhorns have lost out on an opportunity to host one of the nation’s top running back prospects. Four-star recruit Amari Latimer, a standout from Tyrone, Georgia, has canceled his official visit to Texas, opting instead for a trip to Georgia Tech next weekend, according to 247Sports’ Evan Flood.
Latimer, ranked as the No. 32 overall recruit in Georgia and the No. 17 running back nationally by 247Sports, was expected to visit Austin as part of his recruitment process. His decision to remain in-state for his next visit is not entirely unexpected, given his Georgia roots, but it’s a setback for the Longhorns, who have been active in pursuing elite talent at the position.
The Georgia Bulldogs remain in the mix for Latimer, with an official visit to Athens scheduled for June 20. While Georgia is considered a strong contender, 247Sports’ Crystal Ball currently predicts Latimer will commit to Wisconsin. The running back took an official visit to Wisconsin on May 30, and instead of traveling to Michigan the following weekend, he chose to return to Madison for an unofficial visit.
Wisconsin, coming off a 5-7 season, is pushing hard to add Latimer to its 2026 recruiting class. The Badgers may have an edge, as Latimer’s brother transferred to Wisconsin from Jacksonville State during the winter offseason.
Latimer is still set to officially visit Georgia Tech and Georgia before making a final decision. His recruitment is expected to intensify following these trips, as programs vie for his commitment and the impact he could bring to their backfields. For now, the Longhorns seem to be an odd-ball for the 6-foot running back.
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