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News on the Juco QB recruiting front...

We've now mentioned junior college quarterbacks Tanner McEvoy and Nick Marshall as prospects Texas has looked at for the class of 2013.

There is still another player out there who is a possibility.

I'm sure some other sites will cold call until they figure out who it is, but we're going to keep a lid on it until we understand that Texas is moving forward with the prospect.

But to be 100-percent clear, there is no question that Texas is evaluating other QB prospects on both the JC and high school levels at this time.

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We are told that Texas will take a running back in this class if they find someone they like and if one of the players they like reciprocate interest.

Essentially, there is a spot now available based on the departure from the class of Kyle Hicks to TCU.

We are told the staff is looking specifically in Texas, Louisiana, junior colleges and along the Atlantic Coast.

We are told some phone calls are being made this week to gauge initial interest and the Horns' staff will go from there.

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Defensive end Za'Darius Smith of East Mississippi Community College is still expected to make an official visit to Texas this weekend.

However, safety Shaquille Fluker is not scheduled to visit according to a member of the staff at East Mississippi.

Smith has already visited Mississippi State and Texas A&M and both schools feel good about their chances.

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Jucos expected on campus this weekend:

OT, Desmond Harrison - Contra Costa (Calif.)
DE Za'Darius Smith - East Mississippi (Miss.)
LB, De'Vondre Campbell - Hutchinson (Kans.)

Could there be a surprise or two this weekend?

Yes, we're told to expect at least one.