David Hicks

As he does every Friday morning, TexAgs' senior recruiting analyst Jason Howell offered up another round of his weekly recruiting thoughts. In this edition of his three things, Howell analyzes his top-five targets, outlines some questions that could be answered soon & more.

Just wrapped up a few days on the road and made quite a few stops in Houston and southeast Texas. Here are some highlights from my travels…- It was a college coaches convention at Katy Paetow on Tuesday. By my count, there were 14 schools represented at practice - most of them were P5 or G5 programs. - Obviously, the star of the show down there is recent move-in DL David Hicks. After the workout, I spoke to the 5 star standout off to the side. I asked, "Everything all good with A&M?" He responded with a smile and said, "You know it." I then asked if there was anything new regarding his recruitment. He said nothing has changed. He's still navigating the process and will take his summer visits - including one to College Station. He says he speaks with Terry Price and Elijah Robinson multiple times a week and also has a direct line to Jimbo Fisher. In other words, the status quo is still the status quo regarding the Aggies' pursuit of Hicks. My guy says A&M and Oklahoma are out front with Texas, Miami, and Oregon battling to stay in the fight. Katy Paetow DL DJ Hicks working punch and get off against the pad. @DJ2g23 | @PaetowFootball pic.twitter.com/rgq241NTlb— Ryan Brauninger (@R_Brauninger) May 10, 2022 - I went over to Katy Tompkins and spoke briefly with 2024 OL offer Ashton Funk. He'll camp in College Station next month and is looking forward to getting back on campus. I'm a big fan of this kid as a prospect. He's already got the requisite height and length of an SEC offensive lineman, but he's still a baby faced kid who should really start to fill out soon. Ags in a great spot early on. 2024 Katy Tompkins OL Ashton Funk will camp at Texas A&M on June 8th. He was offered by the Aggies earlier this spring. pic.twitter.com/tvGeSMNznV— Ryan Brauninger (@R_Brauninger) May 10, 2022 - From there, I headed down to the old stomping grounds in southeast Texas where I made stops at Lumberton, Silsbee, Port Neches-Groves, Port Arthur Memorial, and Beaumont Kelly. - At Lumberton, I got a chance to see fast rising ATH Brock Jackson move around at practice. This kid looks like a million bucks. Last weekend, he took an unofficial visit to Texas A&M where he met with various members of the coaching staff, including Tyler Santucci. The kid measured in at 6-3.5, 230 pounds and has run a laser 4.7 in the 40 this spring. He'll play outside linebacker this season, but his future may involve his hand in the ground - either at defensive end or tight end. Regardless, there's no denying his potential. Very interesting prospect. 2024 Lumberton ATH Brock Jackson working drops from his outside linebacker spot. @brockjxckson | @lumbertonathl1 pic.twitter.com/yTXCSZYy4V— Ryan Brauninger (@R_Brauninger) May 11, 2022 - Across Hardin County, Silsbee is home to one of the best 2024 athletes in the state in Drelon Miller. This kid is a special blend of strength and athleticism and has had college coaches from around the country coming down to check on him weekly. He's already 6-2 and nearly 200 pounds, but he moves like a 175 pounder. He's explosive, twitchy, and extremely physical. He's also a standout basketball player. Based on my read, it seems as if the A&M coaching staff has put Miller right toward the top of their wants list in that 2024 class. The kid likes the Aggies early and has return visit plans (potentially multiple) for the summer. 2024 Silsbee ATH Drelon Miller makes it look easy. @DrelonMiller | @SilsbeeTigersFB pic.twitter.com/BuXW460WFW— Ryan Brauninger (@R_Brauninger) May 11, 2022 2024 Silsbee ATH Drelon Miller working at safety. @DrelonMiller | @SilsbeeTigersFB pic.twitter.com/OqL2h4tAac— Ryan Brauninger (@R_Brauninger) May 11, 2022 - A couple of quick notes from Port Neches-Groves and Port Arthur Memorial: 2025 PNG OL Jackson Christian is a name to keep an eye on down there, already measuring in at 6-5, 280 pounds. Also, Cayden Bowie at PA Memorial was a kid that I thought was going to have a breakout off-season before injuring his knee. He's back at 100% and is up to 300 pounds. I could see him being a big riser after the camp circuit. 2025 Port Neches-Groves OL Jackson Christian checks a lot of physical boxes early on at 6-5, 280 pounds. Definitely one to keep an eye on in the Golden Triangle. pic.twitter.com/J3jzdFARKs— Ryan Brauninger (@R_Brauninger) May 11, 2022 Port Arthur Memorial OL Cayden Bowie is back from injury and up to 298 pounds. Has a chance to be a big time summer riser now that he’s healthy. pic.twitter.com/PIcaLENMGZ— Ryan Brauninger (@R_Brauninger) May 11, 2022 - I wrapped up my SETX swing with a stop to see 2025 QB offer Roy Thomas Jenkins in a throwing session out at Beaumont Kelly. Jenkins is progressing nicely and is starting to have the look of a big-time, national QB prospect. He comes from an Aggie family and has a great relationship with Darrell Dickey already. He'll camp at A&M on June 15th. 2025 Beaumont Kelly QB Roy Thomas Jenkins getting loose. Lots to like about his frame and upside. @roythomas_ | @MKCHS_DAWGS pic.twitter.com/MFCcmOTyNA— Ryan Brauninger (@R_Brauninger) May 11, 2022 Two really quality reps as 2025 A&M QB offer is on target to Tyedrick Chambers and Carter Holmes on comeback routes. @roythomas_ | @cholmes2023 | @thetyechambers | @MKCHS_DAWGS pic.twitter.com/EaePmL2Wbh— Ryan Brauninger (@R_Brauninger) May 11, 2022 Big 🏈 on 🎯 from 2025 #GigEm QB offer Roy Thomas Jenkins to end his throwing session this afternoon. @roythomas_ | @MKCHS_DAWGS pic.twitter.com/6vTyMvFqEd— Ryan Brauninger (@R_Brauninger) May 11, 2022

As he does every Friday morning, TexAgs' senior recruiting analyst Jason Howell offered up another round of his weekly recruiting thoughts. In this edition of his three things, Howell discusses Texas A&M's crazy momentum on the recruiting trails and much more