Donovan Green

It's time to take a look around at the biggest pick-ups on the recruiting front as well as some of the top recruiting news and notes from around the SEC. Jason Howell details that and more in this week's Around the SEC.

TexAgs Recruiting analyst Ryan Brauninger joined this morning for another edition of Recruiting Country, highlighting the latest news and notes from the recruiting trail as a large number of priority targets were in Aggieland to see A&M knock off top-ranked Alabama.

- Extremely positive reports continue to roll in on A&M's pursuit of Walter Nolen and Anthony Lucas. I've been told both kids spent a considerable amount of time with the current players and even some NFL Aggies while in town. Nolen will trip to Tennessee this weekend where the Vols host Ole Miss. I'd expect Josh Heupel and his staff will do all the can to quell the Maroon & White momentum. As for Lucas, keep an eye on his visit plans. For now, he's scheduled to make a few more trips before coming to a decision, and while I've received no word of him canceling anything yet, I'll be keeping a watchful eye on his plans. TP, Elijah, Elko, and Jimbo (along with the recruiting staff) did an outstanding job on that front last weekend. - As you might expect, commits like Bobby Taylor, Donovan Green, Malick Sylla, and Ish Harris are playing big roles in the experience some of A&M's top targets are having while in town. - Despite the overwhelmingly positive vibes emanating from Kyle Field on Saturday, there were a few names that did not show that we had originally anticipated being in attendance - most notable Kojo Antwi, LeVeon Moss, and Deyon Bouie. Having said that, I don't think there's anything to get worked up over just yet. We had some pretty solid sourcing indicating Kojo was coming up from Houston on Saturday, but he ultimately never made it. A&M is still involved there though. The same can be said for Moss. I know Jason told me this week that a Louisiana source of his told him that the Aggies are still very much in the thick of that race. Smoke is expected be in town for the South Carolina game next week. - I spoke to a trusted source in Missouri City today who said A&M made a huge move for Ft Bend Marshall WR Chris Marshall over the weekend. If you haven't listened to my interview with Chris from Saturday night, it's pretty easy to tell how excited he was and what kind of impression the atmosphere left on him. If you would have asked me 2-3 weeks ago, I probably would have given the edge to USC. I do not believe the Trojans hold that lead any longer. I'm still not expecting a decision any time soon, but I also think Chris could come off his original plan of announcing at the Under Armour game and move his announcement up a little bit. - Ponchatoula (LA) S Jacoby Mathews has a trip planned to Austin this weekend. While that is big news for the Longhorns, both Looch and I continue to hear good things about where A&M currently stands. With turmoil swirling in Baton Rouge, you have to wonder if it's looking more and more like Matthews ends up crossing the Sabine River to play his college ball. - A 2023 name that probably isn't getting enough attention in regards to his priority and where he sits on A&M's board is Marlin LB Derion Gullette. I believe Hop is headed out to see him play this Friday so we'll have a full report later on in the weekend. - Lastly, as of now, my plan is to head to the Berry Center on Friday night to see Bridgeland take on CyPark. I do not believe a decision has been made on Conner Weigman's availability for the contest, but, if he does give it a go, I want to be in the house to see him take on Harold Perkins.