Colton Thomasson

- I don't know if y'all listened to Recruiting Country this week, but I mentioned a rising 2024 prospect in southeast Texas that's begun emerging on a lot of college radars, including Texas A&M's. Brock Jackson is a junior-to-be at Lumberton who came to camp in College Station last summer at about 6-2, 215 pounds and worked out at linebacker. Well, now he's nearly 6-4, 240 pounds and has run a true 4.7 in the 40 according to multiple sources. Darrell Dickey was in the area last week to see him. Jackson was supposed to visit this weekend, but the trip was rescheduled to next weekend so that the entire staff would be around Bright. Just something to keep an eye on in terms of new offers in-state. - Speaking of visitors, the summer official and unofficial schedule is slowly starting to work itself out. OL commit Colton Thomasson told me that he and Steve Addazio are working on a "big man weekend" where a couple of A&M's top targets up front, most notably Harris Sewell and TJ Shanahan, all come in town together. Based on my last check, I still feel like the Aggies are in a very strong position for both of those kids as we head into summer. - Continuing on that summer theme, I think you'll see a whole host of A&M's top skill prospects take trips to College Station in the later part of June. Two of those names mentioned to me today were El Campo RB Rueben Owens and Alabaster (AL) CB Tony Mitchell. - I was told by a south Houston source this week that A&M is taking a long look at Friendswood pass rusher Braylan Shelby. My contacts down there said the kid has really blown up and added a lot of mass and strength to his frame this off-season. No offer from the Aggies at this time, but I do think he'll come to camp this summer. I was told USC, Tennessee, and Texas are the 3 schools standing out currently.

TexAgs Recruiting analyst Ryan Brauninger joined this morning for another edition of Recruiting Country, highlighting the latest news and notes from the recruiting trail surrounding Texas A&M.

On Sunday, I drove down to Planet Ford Stadium in Spring to check out ESPN's Elite Underclass Camp. The majority of kids in attendance were 2024's or 2025's, but there were more than a few seniors-to-be in attendance looking to get invites to the Under Armour All American game in Orlando at the end of the year. Here are a few standouts that I saw in each class with maybe a note or two here and there...2023Smithson Valley OL Colton Thomasson - The A&M commit brought home offensive line MVP honors as he continues to just keep getting better. He's my Hunter Erb in this class. By the time signing day rolls around, I think we will be looking at a totally different kid than the one we saw when he first popped up on our radars. His feet have gotten so much better that I think he can stick as a right tackle. Picayne (MS) RB Dante Dowdell - Very physical kid who already holds a host of P5 offers. Built like a linebacker. Mansfield DL Kaleb James - I thought the Arkansas commit made a good account of himself. Showed plus power and get off in one-on-onesKaty Paetow LB Alex Kilgore - A kid who I think should have more offers. Passes the eye ball test rather easily and makes plays on Friday nights. 2024***Willis QB Derek Lagway - Huge tools as a quarterback prospect. Elite arm strengthStephenville OL Creece Brister - Body still needs time to mature, but he was the requisite size/feet combo to see his recruiting start taking off this summer. Lewisville OL Devin Love - A relatively new name to most of the analyst out there, Love repeatedly flashed plus athleticism and punch power in both drill work and against pass rushers.Spring Westfield OL RayQuan Bell - Likely an interior prospect, he worked out at tackle. Already holds P5 offers and will add more as he hits the camp circuit this summer. Pearland Dawson DE Edward Smith - Still skinny, but very twitchy and explosive. A&M has been sniffing around there, and he's been to campus a few times. I'll be interested to see him at camp this summer. Houston Heights OL Frank Moss - Center or guard at the next level, but you can't deny his power. Kid was an anchor against pass rushers all day. Also, his Twitter handle is Mr_IHOP. Love thatBaton Rouge (LA) OL Jude Foster - Great frame. Moves well. Still very under the radar, but he impressed all the analyst in attendance with his potential. The Woodlands OL Koltin Sieracki - I really like him as a center prospect. He'll increase his value there. Ft Bend Hightower RB Jeremy Payne - Might have been the best back there. Incredibly quick and sudden. Loved that A&M offered already. Manvel LB Kaleb Blanton - Long frame with room to fill out. Runs well in the open field. Summer Creek RB Lloyd Avant - Good blend of quicks and power. Great sophomore tape. Lumberton ATH Brock Jackson - I don't know what he plays in college yet, but there's no denying the frame and athleticism. Right at 6-4, 240 pounds and can really run. A&M is very intrigued based on what we've heard. CyFair QB Trey Owens - Long limbed QB who showed good arm strength and a repeatable delivery. High upside kid who will camp in College Station this summer. Katy Seven Lakes LB Dakyus Brinkley - Son of Jasper Brinkley. Passes the eye ball test with flying colors. He could blow up soon. Very impressive from a physicality standpoint. Wimberley QB Cash McCollum - Another really good player in the 2024 QB class. He's had a strong camp circuit so far this year. ***Silsbee ATH Drelon Miller - Won WR MVP, but he could play either side of the ball at a high level in college. Potential top 5 player in the state. Aggies in a good spot, but it's very early. CE King DB Lavonte Johnson - A great framed safety prospect that is starting to pop up in the recruiting rooms of the power programs in the region. He'll add to his offer list soon. Ft Bend Ridge Point ATH Mason Dossett - 3 sport athlete who has legit track times this spring. Plays RB and WR in high school. Explosive runnerNew Braunfels Canyon QB Deuce Adams - Smooth operator. Really clean delivery with plus athleticism. Ft Bend Hightower WR Zion Kearney - Much faster than most anticipate given he's already got a sturdy, built frame. Battling a wrist injury, but he stood out with his movement skills. Katy Taylor TE Ian Flynt - Rapidly improving prospect with P5 schools starting to take notice. Gets better every time I see him. He could have a big summer in terms of offers. ***Lake Belton WR Micah Hudson - Freaky athlete. Potential to be a top 5 player in the state in his class. He'll be a high profile, nationally recruited kid. Aggies in the mix early. 2025***Beaumont Kelly QB Roy Thomas Jenkins - Still thin, but growing in strength and athleticism quickly. Ran sub 4.8 in the 40. Spins the ball well. Katy Jordan WR Andrew Marsh - Shows elite playmaking ability every time I see him. Has a chance to be one of the top wideouts in the state in his class. Has family ties to A&MAldine Eisenhower ATH Deion DeBlanc - Electricity. Kid can flat out go. He'll be a highly offered prospect in short order. Tyler Chapel Hill QB/ATH Demetrius Brisbon - Great athlete playing QB. Impressive tape from last fall and has improved greatly as a passer this offseason. Atascocita RB Tory Blaylock - Extremely advanced physical gifts for a freshman back. Good top end speed. Offered by Oregon right after the camp ended. Dickinson OL Tyler Thomas - Massive frame that bends well. Needs more strenght, but that's coming. Jackson (MS) OL Reginald Vaughn - Promising frame and movement patterns show great potential. Massive hands that provide powerful punch. *** - Denotes A&M offer