Oregon football locked in a top five college football recruiting class Wednesday. All during the Ducks' push to the College Football Playoffs . However, one four-star signing revealed Texas attempted to flip him through a five-month long push.

Ventura High edge rusher/linebacker Tristan Phillips spoke exclusively with ClutchPoints on his signing day. He joins his quarterback Derek Garcia (UNLV signing) at the next level for 2026.

But Phillips revealed where the Longhorns stood.

“Texas probably had one of the longest pushes for me. They came in January and also offered me,” Phillips told ClutchPoints. “They didn't shut down for a long time. Their coach (defensive coordinator Johnny Nansen) came out for spring practices too.”

Phillips added: “They were on me for a solid five months.

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