Jason Howell

Senior Recruiting Analyst

Jason joined TexAgs in May of 2016 as a senior recruiting analyst. He came to TexAgs after a 13-year stint at Rivals.com in various roles and capacities. Most recently, he served as a Mid-South Regional Recruiting Analyst, covering recruiting throughout the four-state region of Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Arkansas. A native of Stuttgart, Arkansas, Jason graduated from Baylor University with a BBA in Economics.

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In-Home Visit: Carty provides more Metroplex muscle for Maroon Goons

Football Recruiting ⋅ 5 hrs ago by TexAgs Recruiting

Prosper offensive lineman Connor Carty brings a mean streak to Texas A&M's 2025 recruiting class as he gave his verbal pledge to the Aggies on Thursday. Our TexAgs Recruiting duo sat down to discuss the latest Maroon Goon commit as Carty pushes the 2025 haul to eight.

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2025 OL Connor Carty calls committing to A&M a 'dream come true'

Football Recruiting ⋅ 5 hrs ago by Jason Howell

2025 Prosper offensive lineman Connor Carty (6-foot-5, 300 pounds) is regarded as one of the top offensive linemen in Texas, and now he is an Aggie. He knew his choice on his recent visit to Texas A&M, and after returning home, he called coach Mike Elko to deliver the news.

2025 Prosper offensive lineman Connor Carty commits to Texas A&M

Football Recruiting ⋅ 5 hrs ago by Jason Howell

Texas A&M has added to its offensive front as 2025 Prosper offensive lineman Connor Carty has announced his commitment to the Aggies. Carty chose the Aggies over offers from Florida, LSU, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas and USC

Weekend Visitor List - April 19-21

8 hrs ago by Jason Howell

Around the SEC: Recruiting News & Trends

Football Recruiting ⋅ 12 hrs ago by Jason Howell

It's time to take a look around at the biggest pick-ups on the recruiting front as well as some of the top recruiting news and notes from around the SEC. Jason Howell details that and more in this week's Around the SEC.

3:48

'It was awesome': 2026 TE/ATH Mack Sutter gets first taste of Aggieland

Football Recruiting ⋅ 1 day ago by Jason Howell

Dunlap (IL) 2026 TE/ATH Mack Sutter checks in at 6-foot-6, 220 pounds, and he is a standout at quarterback, tight end, wide receiver, linebacker and defensive end. Over the weekend, Sutter made his way to College Station for his very first look at the Texas A&M program.

2025 CB Jamar Beal-Goines gets initial look at Texas A&M's program

Football Recruiting ⋅ 1 day ago by Jason Howell

Phoenix (AZ) Desert Edge CB Jamar Beal-Goines took his first visit to College Station, but the 2025 cover man was already well-acquainted with Jordan Peterson. Between that pre-existing relationship and seeing Aggieland up close, A&M made a strong impression on Beal-Goines.

A&M receives tangible returns, rave reviews from another big weekend

Football Recruiting ⋅ 2 days ago by Jason Howell

Along with the verbal pledges from 2025 prospects Marcus Garica and Husan Longstreet, Texas A&M also welcomed a number of visitors to campus over the weekend. To go with the two commitments, the Aggies received a number of different reasons to be optimistic.

Monday visitors headed to A&M

Football Recruiting ⋅ 3 days ago by Jason Howell

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2025 OL Henry Fenuku reviews his 'amazing' first trip to Texas A&M

Football Recruiting ⋅ 3 days ago by Jason Howell

One of the fastest-rising prospects in Texas, 2025 North Crowley offensive lineman Henry Fenuku has seen offers arrive from across the country during the last few months, and over the weekend, he made his first stop in College Station to see what Texas A&M has to offer.

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2026 North Crowley OL John Turntine got his first Aggieland experience

Football Recruiting ⋅ 3 days ago by Jason Howell

2026 North Crowley OL John Turntine is quickly rising up recruiting boards and reeling in offers from across the country, and over the weekend, the 6-foot-5, 300-pounder made his first visit to College Station to see Texas A&M in action during a spring practice.

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Carthage tailback KJ Edwards offered by Elko & Co. last weekend

Football Recruiting ⋅ 3 days ago by Jason Howell

On his first trip to College Station, 2026 Carthage running back EJ Edwards received an offer from Mike Elko and the Texas A&M Aggies over the weekend. Following the visit, Edwards spoke to TexAgs about his biggest takeaways from his time in Aggieland.

LB Jayden "JJ" Shelton announcing today

Football Recruiting ⋅ 3 days ago by Jason Howell

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Denton Ryan's Sam Collins discusses what A&M is receiving in Garcia

Football Recruiting ⋅ 4 days ago by Jason Howell

Denton Ryan offensive line coach Sam Collins knows a thing or two about offensive line talent and he has been hands-on as new Texas A&M commit Marcus Garcia has grown and progressed over the years. Collins gave TexAgs insight into what Garcia can bring to the table.

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In-Home Visit: Longstreet represents 'monumental get' for A&M

Football Recruiting ⋅ 4 days ago by TexAgs Recruiting

Mike Elko, Collin Klein and the Fightin' Texas Aggies welcomed the verbal pledge of one of the nation's best signal callers in Husan Longstreet. With another 2025 addition in the boat, Jason Howell and Ryan Brauninger sat down to discuss the newest A&M quarterback.

2026 S Isaiah Williams details his relationship with Ish Aristide

Football Recruiting ⋅ 4 days ago by Jason Howell

2026 Fort Bend Marshall safety Isaiah Williams has already firmly established himself on college radars and is among the top prospects in the state of Texas. He has kept a close eye on the Texas A&M program over the years, and Mike Elko and his staff are in hot pursuit.

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In-Home Visit: Marcus Garcia announces he's a future Maroon Goon

Football Recruiting ⋅ 4 days ago by TexAgs Recruiting

Denton Ryan offensive lineman Marcus Garcia has announced his commitment to Texas A&M as Mike Elko, Adam Cushing and the Aggies have added a big piece to their 2025 class. Jason Howell and Ryan Brauninger analyze Garcia's game as he joins the Maroon & White.

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'I'm home': 2025 OL Marcus Garcia shares why Texas A&M is his choice

Football Recruiting ⋅ 4 days ago by Jason Howell

Denton (TX) Ryan offensive lineman Marcus Garcia announced his Texas A&M commitment in front of family and friends on Sunday, becoming the Aggies' sixth commitment of the 2025 recruiting class. He spoke to TexAgs about what ultimately made A&M his choice.

2025 Denton Ryan OL Marcus Garcia commits to Texas A&M

Football Recruiting ⋅ 4 days ago by Jason Howell

Mike Elko & Co. have added to their 2025 class with the verbal pledge of Denton Ryan offensive lineman Marcus Garcia. A&M offensive line coach Adam Cushing led the charge to land Garcia over Arkansas, Baylor, Florida, Florida State, Ole Miss and Texas Tech.

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2025 CB Dawayne Galloway discusses recruitment plans, top schools

Football Recruiting ⋅ 4 days ago by Jason Howell

2025 Columbus (OH) Marion-Franklin cornerback Dawayne Galloway was unable to visit A&M as initially planned, but he has been building a relationship with the Aggies' defensive backs coach Jordan Peterson. He is also looking to make his way to Aggieland soon.