Jordan Morant

As the Aggies receive letters of intent from their commits on Signing Day, Billy Liucci will analyze each position group throughout the day. With the Aggies' lone safety official, Liucci offers his grade.

I figured I'd consolidate all the names we are hearing that the A&M staff is still at the very least having conversations with down the stretch as we are just over two weeks away from NSD 1. QB - noneRB - Daniyel Ngata, EJ Smith, Zach Evans WR - noneTE - noneOL - Javonne Shepherd (transfer), Ty'Kieast Crawford (academic questions)DE - Alfred Collins, Princely Umanmielen DT - McKinnley Jackson, Omari Thomas LB - Antonio Doyle, Edgerrin Cooper CB - Dontae Manning, Brian George, Ronald Williams, Scooby Carter (transfer)S - Jordan Morant ATH - Malik Hornsby I do not anticipate A&M adding any more at defensive end or safety, but they have been in talks with all three players listed at those positions this week. A source tonight told me that Bradley Dale Peveto was in Louisiana to meet with Cooper. I've also gotten a vibe today that there was growing confidence again with Doyle. Regardless, I suspect the Aggies to add a solid LB to the class. I also believe there's a strong chance Kenneth Phillips delays his arrival in College Station until his rehab is complete. I'd look for a decision to come down from Omari Thomas in the next week or so. I've been able to glean that Tennessee (and their fans) think they're the team to beat, but I wouldn't count those chickens just yet if I were a Volunteer. I'd consider it a pretty huge coup if the Ags can nick one of him or Jackson.

- Overall, the vibe we're getting on the recruiting front is rather positive after the weekend. Obviously, I'm sure the coaching and recruiting staff would have liked a little bit better performance on the field, but the recruits and families in attendance had good things to say. - It certainly helps when you've got Demond Demas leading the way. Demas is as important a piece as anyone during these weekends. He continues to work on Zach Evans everyday, and it sounds like his persistence is working. I've been told Zach's as comfortable at Texas A&M as he is anywhere. He appreciates how honest the staff has been with him throughout the entire process. A&M is building a roster full of guys he's familiar with, as well, and I heard he spent quite a bit of time chatting with 2021 QB Eli Stowers. Keep in mind that 2021 teammate Shadrach Banks being committed as well as his 2021 North Shore QB Dematrius Davis being a big target has only helped A&M, too. I've always been cautious/hesitant about calling the Aggies the leader for Evans, and I still believe there are some ups and downs still to go. However, based off what I've been told, I'm higher on A&M's chances now than I've ever ever been. I believe Evans will return to action for North Shore either this week or next. - I spoke with 2021 OL targets Reuben Fatheree and Bryce Foster. Both guys got a chance to speak with Josh Henson, and they both said Henson relayed a similar message of how big of a deal it is to Henson and the rest of the staff that they get kids with their talents to A&M. There's no doubt that the Aggies need to load up with tackles in 2021. Fatheree told me that he and Henson spoke about that and how his stature coupled with his athleticism is just what they need. I've also been told Reuben is looking into enrolling early so they inquired with A&M about how they go about doing that with their prospects. Fatheree said they'd likely be back for the Alabama game. - I'll stay at OL to reinforce what I posted yesterday about Arkansas commit Ty'Kieast Crawford. There's a legit chance the Aggies can pull off a flip here. Between what Crawford told Howell directly (having a top 5 while committed) and then what Looch and I have heard from sources, A&M could wrangle one of the best in Texas away from the Hogs. I've seen people speculate about Crawford's academic standings, but I'm always weary of reporting on that in September. Arkansas will do whatever they can to hang on with Jeff Traylor and his heavy ties in east Texas. - The turmoil in Ann Arbor isn't hurting A&M's chances with Jordan Morant. Unfortunately, you could probably say that about all the other schools that are making their push as everyone smells blood in the water here. Like I've said before, it'll be interesting to see where else he visits, and what those classes currently look like. A&M staying at the forefront through the connections of Mike Elko, Elijah Robinson, and Ish Aristide in the area. - Howell will be all over new 2021 CB offer Deuce Harmon, but I've heard after an impressive camp performance over the summer and a really nice start to his junior season at Denton Guyer, Harmon has vaulted to one A&M's premier targets in the defensive backfield in 2021. Based on what I've been able to gather, it feels like the front line 2021 corners are a combination of Harmon, fellow DFW prospect Ishmael Ibraheem, and nationally elite cover man Tony Grimes out of Virginia. - I mentioned it over the weekend, but I had it relayed again to me today that A&M looks to be in a good spot for 2021 Desoto DE Shemar Turner. He's another kid who came to camp and really put on a show this summer. - Lastly, Devon Achane did not make the trip this weekend. Unfortunate sure, but I think his value is increasing for A&M weekly. When he does return to campus this season, he will undoubtedly meet with Aggie track and field once again. LSU is starting to dial up their pressure too from what I heard Friday night in Missouri City.