Cameron Riley

- There's been a lot of speculation regarding the upcoming decision of CyRidge DL Vernon Broughton in the last couple of days, specifically after news began to trickle out about an upcoming commitment video he hinted at via various social media platforms. There's no question that on the heels of his official visit and into the workouts at The Opening in Frisco that A&M felt like the leader. He told me twice during those days in the Metroplex that he'd be in Aggieland for the end of the summer recruiting event which furthered those sentiments of a Maroon and White lead. After speaking to a multitude of sources over the last 2-3 days though, I've started to feel like this thing end up going a few different ways. Broughton's plan the entire time was to go home and take inventory of the entire situation and discuss things with his inner circle. I do know that communication with A&M had gotten sparse there for a bit, as well. As of this morning, this is still a tight race, but based on what we are hearing, I think Texas has made up whatever ground they had lost, and it absolutely would come as no surprise if the Longhorns were the pick next week. Stay tuned though as this one could still have a swing or two in momentum over the last few days. - In our recruiting chat yesterday, some one asked us to put a percentage on A&M's chances with Orem (UT) LB Noah Sewell. Putting a number to that is always a bit difficult, but I landed at 40%. After speaking to a source on the matter yesterday, I may go just a touch higher than that although I'm not ready to flat out call this a coin flip with Oregon. A&M does have some familiar ties with the Sewell family via Bradley Dale Peveto's coaching tree as well as former Aggie LB Misi Tupe. Ideally, A&M gets Sewell and his folks back on a plane to College Station this fall. - Staying at LB, don't close the book on Cameron Riley. Chatter in recent days would indicate that A&M remains a legitimate threat. The Alabama native committed to Auburn in June after taking an OV to A&M in late May. - A&M continues to recruit Shadow Creek safety Xavion Alford, but it still feels like that one is heading to Tuscaloosa. Alford still speaks highly of the Aggie program and staff under Jimbo Fisher, and I think he very much respects Mike Elko. However, most any one you talk to in the industry ultimately expects Saban to win this one. I've also heard Bowling Green (KY) safety Vito Tisdale may be on the verge of picking the home state Wildcats. He's flirted with doing this before, but he didn't pull the trigger the last time. If Alford does pick Bama before the summer, and Tisdale does the same with Kentucky, A&M will be essentially recruiting safeties that are all committed elsewhere. They continue to do what they can with Jordan Morant (Michigan) and Antonio Johnson (Tennessee). Not ideal circumstances, sure, but this staff has shown already that there aren't many obstacles they can't overcome. - Lastly, sources in Missouri City continue to be optimistic about A&M's chances with Ft Bend Marshall standout Devon Achane. I don't think he'd do anything in terms of a commitment before the season starts, but that's just my gut feel. One thing I am sure of after talking to folks (and Looch has heard it, as well) is that Achane will be one of those guys that will absolutely have a spot regardless of how long he wants to wait to make a decision. I also believe that information has been sufficiently communicated.