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Ryan Wingo, 5-star WR from St. Louis, announces SEC commitment
By Andrew Olson
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Ryan Wingo has committed to play in the SEC.
The 5-star wide receiver from St. Louis verbally pledged to Texas on Wednesday. Multiple recruiting experts had expected Wingo to stay home and play for Mizzou. He also had hats on the table for Georgia, Miami, Tennessee and Texas A&M.
The moment 5-Star WR Ryan Wingo committed to Texas this afternoon! pic.twitter.com/euSlffm4cA
— Hook’em Headlines (@HookemHeadlines) October 25, 2023
A standout of St. Louis University High School, Wingo is listed as measuring 6-2, 205 pounds. On the 247Sports Composite, Wingo is rated 5-stars, the No. 2 recruit in the state of Missouri, No. 7 wide receiver and No. 24 prospect overall in the Class of 2024.
Wingo told Hayes Fawcett of On3 that it was painful to choose Texas over a rising Mizzou program.
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During his recruitment, Wingo picked up scholarship offers from 42 programs. Texas hosted Wingo last month on an unofficial visit to Austin.
St. Louis (Mo.) University five-star WR Ryan Wingo is enjoying his return visit to #Texas. https://t.co/oVoTRIyEZ4 pic.twitter.com/gdHYBrLZYG
— Steve Wiltfong (@SWiltfong_) September 17, 2023
On3 Industry Ranking 5-star WR Ryan Wingo on unofficial visit to Texas Longhorns. #Hookem @InsideTexas @ontexasfootball https://t.co/QIr0ujdCw7 pic.twitter.com/1Caujsd68C
— Gerry Hamilton (@GHamiltonOTF) September 16, 2023
With Wingo on board, Steve Sarkisian’s staff has secured 19 commitments for Texas’ 2024 recruiting class, ranking No. 13 nationally on the Composite ahead of December’s Early Signing Period.
Longhorns fans can get a preview of what Wingo brings to Austin by checking out his highlights below, via Hudl:
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