Nation’s No. 1 Five-Star Kesean Bowman Stuns College Football, Flips Commitment to Texas Longhorns at Midnight
In one of the most shocking recruiting twists of the year, the nation’s No. 1 five-star prospect, Kesean Bowman, sent shockwaves through the college football world with a bold midnight decision. After months of being pledged to the Oregon Ducks, Bowman has officially decommitted and flipped his commitment to the Texas Longhorns, instantly becoming the centerpiece of their 2025 recruiting class.
The announcement broke just past midnight, sparking a frenzy across social media and leaving both fans and analysts scrambling for answers. Bowman, widely regarded as a generational talent with elite speed, size, and playmaking ability, cited one reason for his move: home.
> “Texas was the only choice that truly felt like home,” Bowman said in his commitment statement. “From the coaches to the culture, and the way the fans embraced me it’s more than football. It’s family. And I want to bring a national championship to Austin.”
This seismic shift is a massive win for head coach Steve Sarkisian and the Longhorns staff, who have been quietly building momentum in recruiting battles with SEC and Big Ten powerhouses. Landing Bowman not only solidifies Texas’ 2025 class as one of the nation’s elite but also signals their readiness to compete toe-to-toe with traditional recruiting giants like Alabama, Georgia, and Ohio State.
For Oregon, the loss is a crushing blow. The Ducks had secured Bowman early and built much of their recruiting narrative around him. Now, with his departure, they face the difficult task of reloading at the top of their board as national signing day inches closer.
Bowman, a dynamic two-way athlete capable of dominating at wide receiver and defensive back, has already drawn comparisons to legends like Charles Woodson and Reggie Bush for his versatility and game-breaking ability. His arrival in Austin will immediately energize the program and raise expectations for the Longhorns’ future in the newly expanded SEC landscape.
Recruiting analysts are calling this one of the biggest flips in recent memory, with many pointing to Bowman’s midnight timing as a statement of both confidence and shock value. Longhorns fans, however, don’t care about the drama they’re already dreaming of Saturdays in Austin with Bowman leading the charge.
The message is clear: Texas isn’t just back Texas is here to stay.
