Unoffered names to keep an eye on
As we get ready to undertake a full slate of Texas HS football this week, I thought it'd be a good refresher to list all the names we are monitoring in terms of A&M involvement as the season unfolds. Now, we are not saying all these kids are in-line for offers. Rather, these are kids that with a few weeks of strong tape could put themselves on the Aggie radar. I'll predominantly take care of the greater Houston area guys and leave Dallas up to Howell. Jason, if I miss anyone, feel free to add them. 2021RBAlton McCaskill - Conroe Oak RidgeOLRemington Strickland - Ft Bend ChristianCole Carson - Bogota Rivercrest (Arkansas)Kamron Scott - Converse Judson (UTSA)Canon Boone - Dickinson (Virginia Tech)Gabe Blair - Denton GuyerEzra Oyetade - Garland Lakeview Centennial (Arizona State)Jack Leyrer - Dallas Highland Park (Stanford)Jack Tucker - Argyle (Texas Tech)Tate Williams - Wall (Baylor)TEMason Tharp - Klein (Texas Tech)WRJohn Paul Richardson - Ft Bend Ridge Point (Oklahoma State)Nehemiah Noel - Galveston BallJerand Bradley - DeSoto (Texas Tech)DTByron Murphy II - DeSoto (Baylor)DEJe'lin Samuels - Pasadena Sam RayburnLandyn Watson - Hutto (TCU)LBKeith Cooper - Dickinson SCaleb Ellis - Frisco Independence (Stanford)2022QBCade Klubnik - Austin WestlakeConner Weigman - BridgelandNick Evers - Flower MoundRBJamarion Miller - Tyler LegacyHymond Drinkard - George RanchDamien Brown - LeonardOLCory Hendrix - College StationJihad Lateef - Lubbock EstacadoEthan Sanders - San Antonio ChristianNeto Umeozulu - AllenSheridan Wilson - ArgyleCaden Kitler - Plano John Paul IIErik Gray - AmarilloTETrent McGaughey - Shadow CreekHouston Thomas - College StationCody Mladenka - The Woodlands College ParkOmari Murdock - AllenWRRandy Masters - Shadow CreekJeremy Patton - TenahaKeith Wheeler II - AtascocitaAnthony Black - CoppellDTTre Emory - Mt PleasantKris Ross - North ShoreDETai Leonard - CyFallsDeMone Green - Houston HeightsCurlee Thomas - Fort Worth Nolan CatholicLBTy Kana - KatyJustin Medlock - ManvelOwen Pewee - CyParkNic Caraway - BryanBralon Jones - SpringJordan Crook - DuncanvilleTrevell Johnson - Arlington MartinTyrell Johnson - Arlington MartinCB Eric Hemphill III - BrenhamChandler Rivers - Beaumont UnitedDorian Friend - SpringJalon Peoples - Cedar HillSJacobe Chester - Ft Bend MarshallJaidan Scott - Shadow CreekDylan Dixson - PearlandSherrod Covil Jr. - North ShoreCollin Wright - ManvelKCarter Brown - Pearland Dawson
A&M to welcome elite group of talent this weekend
I just got off the phone with Fast Houston head man Ro Simon who tells me his entire group will be in College Station on Sunday to take a tour of the facilities and meet with the A&M staff members. This has become somewhat of a tradition for Fast as they always make a trip to College Station as one of their first spring visits. They'll hit a host of top end schools, but they typically kick their tour off with a trek to Aggieland. They've also recently opened up a branch in greater Austin and are grabbing some of the best talent from that area.Some familiar names on this year's Fast rosters are:Katy QB Bronson McClelland Dallas Skyline WR Quaydarius Davis Richmond Foster WR Cody Jackson - OklahomaDenton Ryan ATH Billy Bowman Jr - TexasKaty CB Hunter Washington North Richland Hills S CJ Baskerville Hutto LB Landyn Watson Jersey Village ATH Caleb Weaver Pearland RB Brandon Campbell The Woodlands WR Theodore Knox Clear Lake CB Mark Wilson 2022 Port Arthur Memorial CB Jaylon Guilbeau 2022 Beaumont West Brook S Bryce Anderson - LSU2022 Klein Cain RB Jaydon Blue 2022 Shreveport (LA) WR Decoldest Crawford - LSU2022 Brenham ATH Eric Hemphill III 2022 Shadow Creek S Jaidan Scott 2022 Manvel CB Alejandro Colbert 2022 Shadow Creek WR Randy Masters 2022 Shadow Creek TE Trent McGaughey 2022 North Shore CB Denver Harris Simon also added 2022 Clear Lake CB Julian Humphrey to his roster this spring. This kid is about to explode with offers, as well. I'll have the names of who exactly will be the group headed to town a little later this week.
Visitor List - South Carolina
Here's what we've got so far. We will undoubtedly be adding names between now and Saturday, as well. These are just the ones we've been able to grab word on at this point. Also, keep in mind that the playoffs start this week with some games being played on Saturday. Official VisitorsHutchinson (KS) CC CB Ronald Williams Ft Bend Marshall QB/ATH Malik Hornsby Ft Bend Marshall RB Devon Achane North Shore RB Zach Evans Unofficial VisitorsA&M commits2019 signee Braedon Mowry The Woodlands College Park OL Josh Bankhead Ft Bend Kempner OL Akinola Ogunbiyi Stone Mountain (GA) RB Deondre Jackson Tomball WR Demond Demas Charlotte (NC) WR Muhsin Muhammad III A&M Consolidated WR Devin Price Southlake Carroll TE Blake Smith - maybe Cibolo Steele CB Jaylon Jones Ft Washington (MD) CB Joshuah Moten Blinn JC DT Josh Ellison Ft Bend Hightower OL Smart Chibuzo 2021 North Shore WR Shadrach Banks 2020'sCyFair K Jake Ruiz 2021'sKaty CB Hunter Washington Ft Washington (MD) DE Monkell Goodwine Port Arthur Memorial DE Jordon Thomas CyRanch TE Ben Postma North Shore OL Jaeden Roberts The Woodlands College Park LB Dylan Hazen Ft Bend Ridge Point WR John Paul Richardson Katy Tompkins DE Tunmise Adeleye Richmond Foster OL Reuben Fatheree Houma (LA) DT Maason Smith Pasadena (CA) CB Jamier Johnson Spanish Fort (AL) CB Micah Gaffney2022'sPort Arthur Memorial CB Jaylon Guilbeau Katy CB Bobby Taylor Shadow Creek S Jaidan Scott Brenham ATH Eric Hemphill III Katy LB Ty Kana Manvel LB Justin Medlock - maybe Pearland Dawson K Carter Brown Shadow Creek WR Randy Masters Austin Westlake QB Cade Klubnik Strake Jesuit RB Joel Crawford
Visitor List - Auburn
Here's what we've got. We'll undoubtedly be making additions throughout the rest of the week. We are still awaiting some more confirmations. Official VisitorsMarietta (GA) TE Arik Gilbert Unofficial VisitorsCommitsFt Bend Kempner OL Akinola Ogunbiyi Ft Bend Hightower OL Smart Chibuzo The Woodlands College Park OL Josh Bankhead Cibolo Steele CB Jaylon Jones Tomball WR Demond Demas A&M Consolidated WR Devin Price Ft Bend Bush LB Kenneth Phillips Southlake Carroll TE Blake Smith Navasota OL Jordan Jefferson 2021 Denton Guyer QB Eli Stowers 2021 North Shore WR Shadrach Banks Uncommitted Prospects2020'sNorth Shore LB Matthew Roberts Ft Bend Marshall RB Devon Achane Ft Bend Marshall QB Malik Hornsby Carthage OL Ty'Kieast Crawford (Arkansas)Ft Bend Marshall OLB Warren Robinson (UTSA)North Shore RB Zach Evans - maybe 2021'sRichmond Foster OL Reuben Fatheree Bellaire Episcopal OL Cullen Montgomery Bellaire Episcopal OL Donovan Jackson Katy Taylor OL Bryce Foster Fort Collins (CO) OL Trey Zuhn North Shore QB Dematrius Davis Katy Tompkins DE Tunmise Adeleye Port Arthur Memorial DE Jordon Thomas - maybeDallas Skyline WR Quaydarius Davis (Texas)Pearland RB Brandon Campbell Ft Bend Ridge Point WR John Paul Richardson North Shore OL Jaeden Roberts Denton Guyer WR KJ Liggins Atascocita WR/TE Landen King Ft Bend Travis RB Aundre Smith Alief Taylor CB Jahiree Pittman-AndersonPasadena Dobie RB Darius Hale 2022'sShadow Creek S Jaidan Scott Shadow Creek TE Trent McGaughey Brenham CB Eric Hemphill III Manvel CB Alejandro Colbert Port Arthur Memorial CB Jaylon Guilbeau Katy CB Hamilton McMartin New Braunfels OL James DawnShadow Creek ATH Randy Masters Spring ATH Dorian Friend
Notes from Members Only-Fast Houston workout
Last night, I traveled down to Houston to watch a group of about 20-30 top prospects from the area work out with Ro Simon one last time before high school football season begins. Here are some of my notes from the event...1. Let's start with the most prevalent news at the moment for Texas A&M fans which involves top safety target Xavion Alford from Shadow Creek. Alford did not participate in the workout last night but did show up to shoot some more pieces for his commitment video. I made a note a couple of days ago that Xavion personally said he was going to push back his commitment date to into the season. However, it now sounds like he just meant he was going to push it back a little bit further into August. When I had spoken to him after the pool party/BBQ, Alford gave the indication off the record that an announcement would likely come sooner rather than later. He told me last night that he still wants to get this done before the season to remove any stress and distractions from his senior season at Shadow Creek. He spoke with Jimbo Fisher on Friday night for quite a while. He and his inner circle also continue to speak with Mike Elko on a consistent basis. Alford told all the media members there that this had come down to a battle between A&M and Texas with Alabama now on the outside looking in. The Longhorns have made a late push, but I'm still sticking with my gut here that the Aggies hold a lead. Now, the main question remains - when does a public decision happen? I'm leaning toward the 7-10 day range as it stands now. If a final decision hasn't been reached yet, it'll likely happen soon. One thing I want to make clear: Alford is an outstanding kid who wants to do as much homework as possible before making a decision. He's looking at a lot of factors here from top to bottom. He's being as thorough as I've seen a kid be leading into a decision. 2. Another often talked about prospect that was out there last night was Aldine MacArthur CB Josh Eaton. Eaton is also closing in on a decision, and it looks like this one is leaning toward the state capitol. The Aggies have continued to stay after other corners, too - scheduling an OV with Jacobe Covington out of Scottsdale (AZ) and making the final list for junior college standout Brian George. I personally think Eaton lands at Texas before the season starts. While I think landing Eaton would help Herman and Co with Alford, I do not think it's a backbreaker for the Aggies by any stretch. I think both kids will make decisions independent from one another. 3. I may have found the next version of Demond Demas last night - at least a young starter kit version of him. 2022 Shadow Creek WR Randy Masters (more affectionately known as Bobo) is an absolute monster. He's already got offers from Vanderbilt and South Carolina. There's no doubt he is about to explode. Freak show of an athlete with a fantastic frame and Demond-like explosiveness. No brainer offer for me. He'll be one of the best players in Texas in that class. Bobo stole the show last night. 4. Another offer worthy 2022 is Port Arthur Memorial CB Jaylon Guilbeau. I've already interviewed/written about Guilbeau before, but he showed he belonged among the best prospects in greater Houston already without any sophomore tape. He and his father spoke extremely highly of Texas A&M and their experience so far with the coaching staff - specifically Terry Price and Bradley Dale Peveto. Guilbeau is really tight with 2021 monster DE Jordon Thomas. Thomas was also out there last night and was the only non-skill prospect at the event. If Thomas tape matches what he's flashed at camps and work outs this summer, he's a top 10 player in Texas without any argument. The kid is a freakshow, and he just now started driving. A&M, Texas, and LSU are the three standing out right now for the pass rusher out of the Golden Triangle. 5. I'll round out the post with some quick hitting observations...- Texas Tech is getting a steal with Lufkin WR Ja'Lynn Polk. He's super smooth. - Klein Oak DB Dwight McGlothern is taking all of his officials out of state and to every corner of the US. - Ft Bend Travis QB Eric Rodriguez is the most underrated QB in Houston. If he goes FCS, he's going to throw for a bajillion yards there. - More 2022 DB names to know include Eric Hemphill III from Brenham, Jaidan Scott from Shadow Creek, and Alejandro Colbert and Jacobe Chester from Ft Bend Ridge Point.- Texas A&M is keeping a close eye on 2021 Katy CB Hunter Washington. I've had multiple Katy sources indicate the Aggies plan on scouting his first few weeks of tape as a junior. He's definitely an offer candidate.
