Texas Lands Smithson Valley QB Ty Knutson as Sixth Commit in 2027 Class
Knutson says Texas' player development emphasis sealed his decision.
Overview
- Smithson Valley quarterback Ty Knutson committed to Texas on Saturday, according to Rivals’ Hayes Fawcett.
- He accepted an offer from head coach Steve Sarkisian that followed a junior day visit to Austin last month.
- Knutson chose the Longhorns over offers from Houston, Texas Tech, Texas A&M, TCU, South Carolina and Oklahoma State.
- He led Smithson Valley to the 2025 state title with more than 2,600 passing yards, 29 touchdowns and five rushing scores in a 15-1 season.
- He is unranked in the Rivals Industry Ranking, and his pledge gives Texas six 2027 commitments in an early top-10 class headlined by five-star WR Easton Royal and four-star EDGE Cameron Hall.