Kendal Daniels

Billy Liucci details the Aggies' latest efforts on the recruiting front, including where they sit with several high-priority targets and what to expect from recruits over the next several months with on-campus visits unlikely to return until to the fall.

- Spoke to a pair of sources yesterday surrounding the recruitment of Philadelphia (PA) CB Tyreek Chappell. There had been some murmurs regarding him fast-forwarding his decision making process, but I was told yesterday that it is now highly likely that he sticks to his original commitment date of July 4th. - Staying in Philly, it sounds like the Aggies continue their pursuit of DT Taleeq Robbins even after landing the pledge of Victory Vaka earlier this week. That wasn't so surprising when you consider how different the two are as prospects despite playing the same position. Elijah Robinson and Mike Elko are the lead dogs for A&M for Robbins who was very involved in the Madden20 Tournament a month or so ago. - I had a source in Georgia reach out yesterday to check on the temperature of CyFair RB LJ Johnson Jr. Based on his knowledge of the situation, it sounds like the Bulldogs know they're playing from behind A&M, Texas, and LSU. - After having a conversation yesterday evening with a contact I made north of the Red River earlier this year, I believe the Aggies are doing pretty well with Beggs (OK) safety Kendal Daniels. It's always tough to pull a kid out of there that the Sooners really want but if he holds off on making a commitment, it would be considered a win for Mike Elko's recruiting efforts as it would provide the A&M DC a chance to get him on campus. - Reminder: Katy TE Fernando Garza tweeted that he's got an announcement to make via Twitter this evening at 6 o'clock. We'll be keeping an eye on that.

Managed to pick up a few notes over the weekend.- Howell posted a note about new offer Jerrell Boykins a little bit ago, and a Louisiana source indicated to me that the Aggies were likely the first in line on an upcoming stream of big time offers. His tape is outstanding, and tape goes a long, long way no with no eval period. It was good for A&M that they made the move early. His year at Katy Paetow and family ties to Texas means the Aggies will likely hang around on this one for a while according to my contact. - I was told by a southeast Texas source that the Aggies remain in rather consistent contact with 2022 LSU commit Bryce Anderson. If you're asking me now, I think the Tigers will have to really work to hang on to both Anderson and Bryan Allen in that class. I've been told by more than one person that Allen committed completely out of the blue. I'd bet good money that A&M stays after both safety prospects for a while.- A pair of out of state safeties in the class of 2021 spoke with Mike Elko at length last week. Beggs (OK) product Kendal Daniels has been high on A&M's board since the beginning of the cycle. He and the Aggie DC have talked rather consistently since the Aggies offered in early February. Also, Tallahassee (FL) standout Terrion Arnold is another highly rated safety prospect that is still a possibility in this class. He spoke with Elko last week, as well. While both will be tough to rip from their hometown schools (OU and Florida St), they're clearly still listening to what the Aggies are selling as we head into the summer. - Had an East Texas media source tell me there's buzz in his area that the Aggies lead for Landon Jackson. I don't believe there's anything imminent though, and this one could have some see-saws to it once the restrictions are lifted and Jackson starts to take visits again.- A Houston area source tells me that Alabama and Georgia have both turned the heat up on Atascocita TE Landen King. Based on other intel I've gathered, I'd highly suspect the Aggies to do the same this week, as well. King is rapidly moving up a lot of recruiting boards across the region. Like I said with Billy and Jason a couple of weeks ago, I could see him turning into this cycle's Wydermyer. - Lastly, don't count out Lucedale (MS) ATH MJ Daniels when talking about possibilities for A&M. The former teammate of McKinnley Jackson remains in communication with the A&M staff and has seen his stock rise recently. He's being recruited at both WR and DB, but I've heard A&M views him as a corner.