UT early signees include Ryan LB Alex De La Torre

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By David McNabb
The University of Texas has confirmed six early enrollees for the Class of 2012 including Denton Ryan linebacker Alex De la Torre. A three-year starter and all-state performer for Ryan, De la Torre will be eligible to participate in the Longhorns' spring drills, which begin Feb. 23. Spring classes begin Wednesday.

Texas has four high schoolers and two junior college players who have signed their scholarship agreements, enrolled in classes and checked in for the start of spring classes. In addition to De La Torre are quarterback Connor Brewer of Scottsdale, Ariz., offensive lineman Camrhon Hughes of Harker Heights and defensive back Orlando Thomas of Copperas Cove.

The junior-college enrollees, who signed in December, are offensive lineman Donald Hawkins of Northwest Mississippi Community College and defensive tackle Brandon Moore of East Mississippi Community College.

The remainder of Texas 2012 recruiting class, ranked second nationally behind Alabama, is expected to sign on Feb. 1, the national signing day.