Speedy La Habra HS CB Clark Phillips keeping a keen eye on the Aggies
La Habra (CA) cornerback Clark Phillips received his offer from Texas A&M in July, and in early February, the Aggies made his top 12. Now, he is setting up a few visits and the Aggies remain a program high on his list.
Wednesday recruiting quick hitters
- There's a new 2020 name emerging on the offensive line out of east Texas. We've been getting word that Athens big man Garrett Hayes has begun catching the eye of a ton of big name programs, including Texas A&M. Keep an eye out here for a potential offer in the future. - Some out of state names that have been receptive to the A&M recruiting pitch recently are DE Fadil Diggs out of New Jersey, LB Jackson Bratton in Alabama, Jaquelin Roy across the Sabine in Louisiana, edge rusher Latarie Kinsler out of Pahokee, Florida, DB Myles Slusher in Oklahoma, Illinoisan DB Antonio Johnson (likely spring visitor), and WR Jordan Johnson (ND the leader) in Missouri. I also would place bets a few of the following West Coasters to make spring/summer visits: DB Elias Ricks, DB Clark Phillips, LB Justin Flowe, RB Sam Adams, and TE Darnell Washington- In state, I've gotten reports that the Aggies continue to inch in the right direction with Cedar Creek DE Alfred Collins. Terry Price and Mike Elko are working hard on this one and still have some hurdles to clear, but the latest news is positive. - Staying in Texas, nothing has changed on the A&M front with in state DB's Dwight McGlothern, Lorando Johnson, and Xavion Alford. All three will continue to get the full attention of the staff throughout the spring.- The Aggies are trending favorably with Baton Rouge (LA) ATH Joel Williams, as well. Word on the street is he'll make a spring decision with possibly some OV's happening soon after the Dead Period ends. Williams is a gifted, highly touted kid that can play corner, safety, or receiver. He'd likely start out on the defensive side if he chose the Aggies, though.
Monday evening recruiting notes & quotes
-- I've spoke a good bit to Baton Rouge (LA) ATH Joel Williams in the last few days. From what I've been told, Williams plans on making a commitment this spring, likely in April. The Aggies hosted Williams at the Super Bowl event, and they came away in a sterling spot to land the 6-2, 180 pound cover man. "Dang man, I love Texas A&M. They did it big during that Super Bowl event," Williams told me. The Aggies' options in the secondary are plentiful, and as Looch has said, the staff is making sure they're being as thorough as possible with the remaining spots. Williams is among a group of guys like Dwight McGlothern, Xavion Alford, Jalen Kimber, Vito Tisdale, Lorando Johnson, Chris Thompson, and Darius Snow that are on the A&M big board and are strongly considering the Aggies. -- Staying in the secondary, it turns out the Aggies inking Elijah Blades in the 2019 class could pay off on the West Coast in 2020, at least in terms of visits. I've had one source tell me Blades' link to California based DB's Elias Ricks and Clark Phillips has got both looking at potential visits, though at last check, nothing had been scheduled. There's also a link between Blades and elite LB Justin Flowe that could lead to a visit. Flowe is reportedly going to be in Texas over the summer. -- I've been given no reason to believe OL commits Akinola Ogunbiyi and Smart Chibuzo won't visit Texas this weekend. I'll check in with them later this week to see if anything has changed. -- New in state name to know in 2021 is Port Arthur Memorial DE/OLB Jordon Thomas. At 6-3, 240 pounds, Thomas could project at a few different spots within the front seven. Texas offered recently, and I've been told by some southeast Texas sources that Terry Price should be by the school soon to check him out. -- I spoke with PNG OL Jaylen Garth a bit today about new A&M coach Josh Henson, and it sounds like the Ags' new man will have some work to do, at least with Garth. Jaylen says he hasn't spoken with Henson since he got the A&M job (not that big of a deal seeing as how he arrives in College Station tonight) and that he wasn't being recruited all that heavily by Oklahoma State.
2020 standout Clark Phillips talks visit to College Station
2020 standout Clark Phillips on his trip to Texas A&M"That game was crazy. It kind of speaks for itself, seven overtimes. I don't think I've ever experienced anything like it, watching on TV or being at a game. It was crazy. I really enjoyed it. It's an experience I'll never forget.""I've got a lot of family down there. I think the coaches are really recruiting me because they want me to come in there and assert myself as a defensive back. They're having defensive back difficulties right now. I think they love my style of play and they want me to go in there and make an impact immediately.""I love the fact they're recruiting me and I love the fact that it's near family. I was able to visit family down there while I was there. It was great to do that and it was great to talk to the whole coaching staff, they were really sincere and genuine."
Visitor List - LSU
Keep checking in for additions and subtractions as we get confirmations. A&M commitsVirginia Beach (VA) DT Adarious Jones - officialHarrisburg (PA) LB Andre White - officialKlein Collins RB Isaiah Spiller - officialA&M Consolidated DT Josh Ellison Dayton OLB RJ Orebo Manvel OL Layden Robinson Mansfield Legacy ATH Jeffery Carter - likelyWest Mesquite WR Dylan Wright Colleyville Heritage WR Kameron Brown Waxahachie S Demani Richardson St Pius WR Chase Lane Brock TE Baylor Cupp Katy Taylor DE Braedon Mowry Ft Bend Bush CB Erick Young Converse Judson DE DeMarvin Leal Lanier (GA) QB Zach Calzada The Woodlands College Park OL Josh Bankhead North Forest WR Demond Demas Navasota OL Jordan Jefferson Ft Bend Hightower OL Smart Chibuzo Ft Bend Kempner OL Akinola Ogunbiyi 2019'sKaty Seven Lakes DE David Ugwoegbu North Forest OL Javonne Shepherd - probable Katy Mayde Creek DE Marcus Stripling - maybeDickinson TE Jalen Wydermyer Ft Bend Dulles ATH Ainias Smith 2020'sMansfield Timberview CB Jalen Kimber Ft Bend Marshall QB Malik Hornsby Ft Bend Marshall CB Avery Helm A&M Consolidated WR Devin Price A&M Consolidated ATH Brian Darby North Shore RB Zach Evans - maybeNorth Shore OL Damieon George - maybePort Neches-Groves OL Jaylen Garth La Habra (CA) CB Clark Phillips Crockett ATH Allen Horace CyRidge DE Vernon Broughton - probable Manor DE/OLB Prince Umanmielen Cedar Creek DE Alfred Collins Clear Creek OL Chad Lindberg Cibolo Steele CB Jaylon Jones Ft Bend Austin WR Troy Omeire Ft Bend Marshall ATH Devon Achane Nashville (TN) OL Chris Morris Camden (NJ) DE Fadil Diggs Midlothian (VA) LB Ethan West Weatherford QB Ken Seals - maybeDiboll ATH Herbert Gums Lanier (GA) LB Phillip Webb Lewisville Hebron DB Darius Snow Atlanta (GA) OLB Choe Bryant-Strother Shadow Creek S Xavion Alford Beaumont West Brook ATH Thaddeus Johnson 2021'sFt Bend Willowridge WR Latrell Neville Ft Bend Ridge Point WR John Paul Richardson CyFair RB LJ Johnson Jr Hutto OLB Landyn Watson Katy Taylor OL Hayden Conner Katy Taylor OL Bryce Foster Katy Tompkins DE Tunmise Adeleye - maybeKaty CB Hunter Washington A&M Consolidated OLB Vince Sheffield Jersey Village ATH Caleb Weaver 2022'sFt Bend Ridge Point DB Jacobe Chester