Stoll ecstatic about Texas offer

Jack Stoll hadn't had much verbal communication with Texas but he got on the phone Wednesday night and received surprising news.

The Longhorns became the sixth program to extend a scholarship offer to the 6-foot-5, 225-pound tight end prospect from Aurora (Colo.) Regis Jesuit, and he could hardly believe it.

"They have unbelievable fan support and easily in the top five in the country for football tradition, so for a phenomenal program like that to really put their faith in me and offer me a scholarship is really special," Stoll said. "I think very highly of Texas -- not only as a football program, but as a school. It's unbelievable and I feel truly blessed."

Stoll spoke with new tight ends coach Jeff Traylor and they broke down how Texas intends to use players at the position in the offense.

It was all music to Stoll's ears.

"I can't reiterate how amazing this is that it's coming from Texas," Stoll said. "Coach Traylor told me he'd like to do a lot of what I already do at Regis. The tight end has to be versatile in the offense and I'd be in the backfield, in motion, as a true wideout and in the slot. After watching my film, he liked me as a blocker and being able to catch the ball."

Stoll has no immediate plans to check out Texas in person, but said he'd discuss it with his parents and try to get to campus as soon as possible.

"I'm really pumped about it," Stoll said. "It's just an unbelievable opportunity. I can't wait to get a chance to see the school and meet the coaches in person."

Stoll has been in steady contact with Colorado and has developed a great relationship with the staff since participating in their summer camp last year. He's set to visit Nebraska this weekend for the spring game, and he's optimistic about an offer.

"Hopefully whatever happens there happens," Stoll said. "I'm just going to hope for the best."

Stoll had 19 receptions for 176 yards and four touchdowns as a junior last fall. He also played in five varsity games as a sophomore.