Ten Thoughts: New Aggie commitments, out of state recruiting & more
The Aggies made two big recruiting splashes on Sunday after landing commitments from DT Isaiah Raikes and RB Deondre Jackson, and Jimbo Fisher and Company have big plans for rounding out the 2020 class and beyond.
A few Sunday night recruiting notes
- Obviously, A&M landing Isaiah Raikes was a little bit expected today. It was a name y'all had heard a lot over the past couple of months since his visit to Aggieland with Fadil Diggs went so well. However, the pledge of Deondre Jackson came out of nowhere essentially. In fact, we didn't get word things were trending in that direction until mid morning. It's just another example of the way this coaching staff works. You feel like just about anything can happen during these official visit weekends. - A couple of sources I talked to today felt like A&M had done a great job with all three of the corners that came in on the weekend. College of San Mateo (CA) cover man Alton Julien left with an offer. Kansas City (MO) native Dontae Manning left still committed to Oklahoma, but I've heard enough to feel like that one sits more in the middle of the road than anything else right now. Lastly, we received probably the most positive vibe on Fort Washington (MD) standout Joshuah Moten. The Aggies knocked it out of the park, and I'd feel pretty comfortable calling them the clear leader. It certainly feels like that at the mid summer point, the remainder of the cornerback class will be filled in by a combination of those three along with Aldine MacArthur's Josh Eaton. 4 names for 3 spots? A&M only took two corners in last year's class, and what happens if Elijah Blades pulls a Sternberger and is a one-and-done? The Aggies will have to build depth at corner soon, and it'll likely be done in this 2020 class. - Speaking of Eaton, he announced via Twitter that he's got big news tomorrow. That will not be a commitment. He will be a summer time decision though. - Next weekend's visitor list will be dotted with well known names for folks who follow this stuff. Here's who we've heard is coming so far...The Woodlands College Park OL Josh Bankhead Ft Bend Hightower OL Smart Chibuzo Clear Creek OL Chad Lindberg CyRidge DL Vernon Broughton Memphis (TN) OL Chris Morris Watson (LA) DT Jalen Lee Baton Rouge (LA) DT Jaquelin Roy Folsom (CA) RB Daniyel Ngata - Lastly, I believe Bowling Green (KY) S Vito Tisdale will try to reschedule his visit weekend, but I have not heard a new date at this time.
Visitor List - June 14th-16th
Here's what we got for visitors this weekend. OfficialsKansas City (MO) CB Dontae Manning - OklahomaSan Mateo (CA) JUCO CB Alton Julien Ft Washington (MD) CB Joshuah Moten - Penn StateStone Mountain (GA) RB Deondre Jackson Notable Unofficial Visitors/CampersBowling Green (KY) S Vito Tisdale 2021 Richmond Foster OL Reuben Fatheree 2021 Katy Taylor OL Bryce Foster 2021 Bellaire Episcopal OL Donovan Jackson 2021 Port Arthur Memorial DE Jordon Thomas 2021 Katy Taylor OL Hayden Conner 2022 Fort Worth Nolan Catholic ATH Emeka Megwa 2022 Bishop Dunne LB Jordan Crook 2022 Bishop Dunne QB Alex Orji
Recruiting notes and quotes - Tuesday morning
- I spoke with 2021 Bellaire Episcopal OL Cullen Montgomery who received an offer from the Aggies over the weekend. The 6-5, 320 pounder holds offers from Michigan, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Georgia, Oregon, Tennessee, among many others. Here's what he had to say about the Ags offering..."I was excited about the offer because I feel that Jimbo is a great coach, and I would love to play with Coach Henson.""Coach Fisher was the one that offered me. He said he really liked the way I used my hips, that my punch is nice, and that I have a focus like no other.""Yes, I grew up liking A&M. I just love the game day tradition and the energy around the stadium.""More visits? Not that I know of, but I will probably be checking some schools out soon."- Aldine MacArthur CB Josh Eaton will camp in College Station this week as will 2021 Clear Lake CB Mark Wilson and 2022 Port Arthur Memorial corner Jaylon Guilbeau. Guilbeau has the look of an early offer type of kid. - 2021 A&M Consolidated DE/LB Vince Sheffield is starting to gain some momentum after big performances at SMU and TCU camps last week. He measured in at just over 6 foot and 225 pounds and ran sub 4.7 in his forty. He's played nothing but DE for Consol, but his body type projects as a linebacker. A&M is interested. - Be on the lookout for some high profile visitors heading into town this weekend in the defensive backfield. I know that College of San Mateo (CA) CB Alton Julien is likely, and we are hearing a couple of highly touted out of staters could be making an appearance, as well. We'll stay on top of that and update it when we can.
Interesting names expected to visit this week
I've had two sources tell me today that Manor DL Princely Umanmielen and Bastrop Cedar Creek DL Alfred Collins are both planning to be in College Station this week. Both should probably be considered A&M's top two defensive targets in the state of Texas at this moment. They'll be here on unofficials and will visit with Terry Price, Elijah Robinson, and Mike Elko.I'm also expecting College of San Mateo (CA) CB Alton Julien to make the trek from the west coast this week. Julien is a new name of the Aggie board. Originally from Palo Alto (CA), the 6-3, 180 pounder currently holds offers from Colorado, Boise St, Oregon St, and Fresno St among a few others. Lastly, I'm still holding out a big time national name making it in. At last check, the visit was still unconfirmed but hopeful. We'll provide an update when we can.