The Texas Longhorns have lost out on a recruit eight days after he announced his commitment to Steve Sarkisian and staff.

Grayson (Loganville, Georgia) defensive lineman Joseph Mbatchou has flipped back to the Florida Gators. Mbatchou initially committed to the Gators in July, but he backed off that pledge in October. A month later,

Less than 24 hours after defeating FSU, Billy Napier and the Gators flipped another recruit. This one a Texas commit who is a 4-star defensive lineman from the Peach State.

Four-star defensive lineman Joseph Mbatchou (Loganville, Ga.) has flipped his commitment back to the Florida Gators, he announced Sunday. Mbatchou previously flipped his pledge to Texas on Nov. 23 after being committed to the Gators from July 21 until Oct. 21.

A latecomer to football after focusing on basketball earlier in his high school career, the 6’4.5, 275-pounder originally committed to Florida in late July after an unofficial v