This is exactly the complacency that keeps programs from reaching the elite tier. Losing a top-tier 2027 QB is a real setback, not a headline. Texas Longhorns' recruiting momentum under Steve Sarkisian is built on securing elite talent early, especially at quarterback. Their 2024 class finished 3rd nationally, and that pipeline dominance is what separates contenders. Letting a key future piece slip now creates uncertainty and signals vulnerability to other programs. Development is crucial, but you can't develop players you don't sign. The best programs don't just trust the process, they aggressively control it.