Tuesday Linebacker scattershot
While the current A&M LB haul of Devodrick Johnson and Santino Marchiol is a great foundation, how the Aggies close down the stretch will determine the type of adjective that can be used to describe the group as a whole. It figures the Ags will try to add two of the following: Anthony Hines, Levi Jones, and Rahyme Johnson - with the latter two making plans to be in attendance Thursday night. While the Aggies could feasibly land 2 of those 3, it's not necessarily a given that any will happen. The general consensus for Hines is that he's Aggieland bound. I still agree with that sentiment, but look out for Florida. In talking to some industry sources, the Gators believe they are legitimate players. Florida also believes they are in the thick of it with Levi Jones. Jones spoke openly with me about his visits to A&M and how comfortable he is in College Station. He's set up officials at both A&M and UF, and I've also been told UCLA and LSU will be there in the end as well. Personally, I got the vibe from Levi and some folks at Westlake that this thing is trending in favor of the Aggies at the moment. I'll have the full interview (audio only) and highlights on Levi when I return to College Station this week. Hines and Jones affinity for the Gators comes from mainly one source: Randy Shannon - a guy who has recruited Anthony hard for a long time and has a pre-existing relationship with Levi Jones' father.As for Rahyme, it'll be interesting to talk to him after his visit. A West Coast kid visiting this late in the year could go a long way as the trip will still be fresh on his mind down the stretch. One to watch for: I told y'all last week, but Brenham's Marqez Bimage remains in contact with A&M regularly and will be back to Kyle Field on Thursday. He's still looking for that Aggie offer. With his frame, he could play OLB or DE in a similar frame to Jarrett Johnson.
Running LSU visitor list
We'll get it started here this morning. As always, keep checking back for additions and subtractions from Jason and myself m. My guess is that with it being a holiday, the list will be pretty fluid. 2017Pearland QB Connor Blumrick Austin Westlake LB Levi Jones Bellaire Episcopal DT Marvin Wilson California LB Rahyme Johnson Caldwell CB Devin Morris*Brenham LB Marqez Bimage IMG WR Jhamon Ausbon*Hutto DE Ondario Robinson*Houston Bellaire DT Jayden Peevy*CyCreek OL Grayson Reed* (maybe)IMG QB Kellen Mond*Magnolia West DB Myles Jones*Manvel S Derrick Tucker*Bremond ATH Roshauud Paul*Houston Christian DT Joshua Rogers 2018Bellaire Episcopal WR Jaylen Waddle Alief Taylor WR Brennan Eagles CyRanch OL Colten Blanton*Ridge Point LB Chad Bailey Silsbee WR Kalon Barnes Manvel DB Trent Gordon Katy Taylor DE Max Wright (maybe)Spring Westfield DT Keondre Coburn (maybe)Oak Ridge Joseph OssaiCyRidge OL Vic Curne CySprings S Leon O'Neal 2019 Northside (Lafayette, LA) TE/DE Billy SonnierAlief Elsik DB Ronald Nunnery Alvin CB Marques Caldwell Converse Judson DE DeMarvin Leal (maybe)St Pius QB Grant GunnellDenton Guyer RB Noah Cain 2020Clear Creek OLB/DE Victor Idusuyi A&M commits are marked with an asterisk
Some 2016 season highlight films of note
CB Devin Morris, Caldwell http://www.hudl.com/video/3/3375573/57fcd730bd752003ecec5303QB Cade Fortin, Suwanee North Gwinnett (Ga.)http://www.hudl.com/video/3/4121124/57ced3313bd8143f88fd601bRB Jacob Kibodi, Baton Rouge Christian Life Academy (La.) http://www.hudl.com/video/3/3221709/57e73ac090f99324981c35c9LB Rahyme Johnson, Los Angeles Salesian (Calif.) http://www.hudl.com/video/3/3177443/58124705bd7521258cda99e4DL Joshua Rogers, Houston Christian http://www.hudl.com/video/3/4177815/57f1b3047bddf86ca0277432LB Jacob Phillips, Nashville East Nashville (Tenn.) http://www.hudl.com/video/3/3732510/57c8eef77bddf713cca51d19DE My-King Johnson, Tempe (Ariz.) https://www.hudl.com/video/3/4211879/581bb42ebd752036406f29f6CB Jalen Green, Houston Heights http://www.hudl.com/video/3/4711267/581a28297bddf73cc47cba54DT Dominic Livingston, Houston Aldine Davishttp://www.hudl.com/video/3/6214367/57eac4ea688ec25da84dcf9aDE Tre Brown, Arlington Lamarhttp://www.hudl.com/video/3/4810825/58226fb4f5605e1f94a168a5QB Spencer Rattler, Phoenix Pinnacle (Ariz.) http://www.hudl.com/video/3/5311657/581e5d6c90f99307888b5c49
Under the Lights: A snapshot of Texas A&M recruiting in Week Eight
As the high school football season continues into its back half, many of Texas A&M's top targets are scheduling visits to College Station and beyond. TexAgs Recruiting has all of Week Eight's big developments.
Ags getting official from West Coast defender
According to sources, California LB Rahyme Johnson is planning on officially visiting Texas A&M on Thanksgiving when the Ags host LSU. When Jason spoke with him a couple months back, he had eyed the Ole Miss game as a possible weekend to make it in, but I was recently told he has moved it to Nov 24th.It's still a long way out, but this is noteworthy.