Houston got better today.
No. 18 Houston earned the commitment from 2016 four-star Houston WR Tyrie Cleveland, rated as the country's sixth-best receiving prospect. Ole Miss, Texas Christian, and Texas A&M were just some of the schools vying for his services.
Whatever Herman was selling, it appears Cleveland is a buyer:
Tom Herman locking up the No. 6 WR recruit in the country. Coogs have a killer class. https://t.co/0lyFy6Gp2C
— Max Olson (@max_olson) December 10, 2015
IM STAYING HOME .... GO COOGS , I Officially Committed the university of Houston
— Cleve (@Tyrie_1) December 10, 2015
You can tell this one meant a lot to Herman too:
This latest commit from the H is testament that #HTownTakeover is making history. Got us celebrating like the 'Stros pic.twitter.com/D4yVHxlhNk
— Tom Herman (@CoachTomHerman) December 10, 2015
Herman, who you might not know is a MENSA member, finished 12-1 in his first regular season at Houston. The Cougars face No. 9 Florida State in the Peach Bowl on December 31st.