Around the SEC: Recruiting News and Trends
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.
Aggies surge up 2023 Kissimmee (FL) DE Derrick LeBlanc's list after visit
Kissimmee (FL) 2023 defender Derrick LeBlanc? is regarded as one of the top defensive linemen in the country, and last week he visited Texas A&M for the first time. He saw the facilities, he worked with the coaches, and he was able to get an overall feel for what the Aggie program can offer.
My Three Things
*Arlington Martin 2023 CB Javien Toviano made a strong case for 5-star - The Arlington Martin CB went to camp and flat out handled some business on Thursday. He did not run the forty, but there was no need. The long, lean cornerback was fast, physical, and locked down receiver after receiver. I saw four straight one-on-one reps that went pass break-up, pass break-up, pass break-up, and an INT, and the INT was the worst rep. Then he showed strong in zone coverages as well during 7-on-7. He was on his game. I only saw one pass caught on him all day and even then he made a great play, the receiver just made a great catch. He is definitely in that five-star discussion for me in 2023. As for his recruiting, I would not put him as a lock for anyone, even those Longhorns. I would say, and he said it too, the Aggies are a team he plans to highly consider throughout his recruiting process. Another break up for the gentleman from Arlington Martin, Javien Toviano (@Jaaee2saucy_) is doing work #GigEm pic.twitter.com/kB210pOKvU— Jason Howell (@Jason_Howell) June 17, 2021
*A decommitment happened yesterday and it had to be a receiver - Run to the cliffs, the 2022 class is falling apart. WR recruiting is a joke. I saw this that and any other rumor out there about negative recruiting at the position. I get it, Isaiah Sategna's decision was a surprise, and there is no doubt he is one fast dude, Olin wrote a whole story about it, and that is one thing Texas A&M has prioritized in the 2022 class. However, it only takes a quick look at what the Aggies are doing at the position to see there are plenty of options. Is there work to be done? Absolutely. But, there are options. Just off the top of my head Kojo Antwi, Chris Marshall, and Brenen Thompson. Shoot, recruiting has been going so well we were all sitting here trying to figure out how the Aggies could possibly fit five receivers in 2022. You hate to see decommitments happen, but in this situation, I think the Aggies have set themselves up nicely to move on to other options.*A few more thoughts-I like the Aggies' chances to end the commitment drought this weekend. Last weekend, I thought the Aggies had a better chance to grab a commitment than the first weekend. and this weekend, I think the chances are better than the first two -The best camp performance from someone not named Javien Toviano this week was 2023 DE Derrick Leblanc. The Orlando (FL) area standout put together a great workout Wednesday morning.Violence by Derrick LeBlanc (@getrightderrick) #GigEm pic.twitter.com/uP1lSRURac— Jason Howell (@Jason_Howell) June 16, 2021
-I'm not sure some of you guys understand how big of a recruit Jordan Renaud is, but he's bigtime, national recruit, and the Aggies are positioning themselves really well. -Speaking of 2023 DL recruiting, Texas A&M is setting themselves up nicely on the 2023 d-line front. They already have a commitment from Anthony James and are not only looking good with Renaud but also David Hicks.
Expected unofficials and camp names to watch
The final piece to our 5 part June visitor overview takes a look at some of the key names to know that we are expecting to see in College Station throughout the entirety of the month of June as unofficial visitors and/or campers. First off, there are going to be many more names come to campus than we have listed here. There's no way to get a grasp of every single D1 prospect that will be coming to camps. The unofficial visitors are a bit easier to get a hold of, but we'll likely be missing a handful of names, plus or minus. With that said, here's what we've been able to gather so far. It's still a pretty extensive list. If we've got dates of the visits, I'll add those as well. Unofficials 2023 Zachary (LA) QB Eli Holstein - June 18 (camp + UOV)Las Vegas (NV) RB Jovantae Barnes - June 16Jennings (LA) RB Trevor Etienne Geismar (LA) RB Dylan Sampson 2023 El Campo RB Rueben Owens - late JuneSpearman WR Brenen Thompson - June 21Lambert (GA) WR Kojo Antwi Richmond (VA) WR Andre Greene Jr. 2023 Orlando (FL) OL TJ Shanahan - June 21-23Ft Lauderdale (FL) DE Marvin Jones Jr. 2023 Alpharetta (GA) DE Lebbeus Overton - June 192023 Allen DL David Hicks - June 1, June 102023 Lewisville DE Jordan Renaud 2023 Wylie East DE Anthony James ***Madison (MS) LB Stone Blanton - June 22023 Denton Ryan LB Anthony Hill 2023 CyRanch LB Christian Brathwaite Bradenton (FL) S Keon Sabb - June 25-27Ft Payne (AL) K Alex McPherson Campers Bridgeland QB Conner Weigman*** Aledo QB Brayden Fowler-NicolosiRockwall QB Josh Hoover 2023 Choctaw (OK) QB Steele Wasel 2023 Ankeny (IA) QB JJ Kohl2023 Justin Northwest QB Jake Strong 2023 Columbus (MS) QB Mack Howard2023 Snellville (GA) QB Dylan Lonergan 2023 Shreveport (LA) QB Rickie Collins 2023 Orange Grove QB Cutter Stewart2023 CyRanch QB Blake Baker 2023 Houston Lamar QB Kenneth Rosenthal2024 CyCreek QB Brad Jackson 2024 The Woodlands QB Mabrey Mettauer 2024 Ft Bend Ridge Point QB Karson Gordon 2024 Willis QB Derek Lagway 2024 Hampton (GA) QB Bryce Clavon2024 Los Angeles (CA) QB Boone Lourd Houston Kinkaid RB Dillon Bell 2023 Shiner RB Dalton Brooks 2023 Gardendale (AL) RB LT Sanders2023 Roswell (GA) RB Justice Haynes 2023 Ft Bend Ridge Point RB Ezell Jolly 2023 New Caney RB Kedrick Reescano Manor WR Che NwabukoKaty WR Nicholas Anderson Dayton WR Donovan Orebo 2023 Austin Westlake WR Keaton Kubecka 2023 Converse Judson WR Anthony Evans2023 Temple WR Mikal Harrison-Pilot 2023 Del Valle WR Braylon James 2023 Spring Dekaney WR Jonah Wilson 2023 Harrisburg (NC) WR Christian Hamilton 2023 Rowlett WR Ernest Thomas 2023 Langham Creek WR Jaquaize Pettaway 2023 A&M Consolidated WR Wesley Greaves 2024 Manvel WR Andre Thompson College Station TE Houston Thomas Lucas Lovejoy TE Omari Murdock New Iberia (LA) TE Danny LewisFt Lauderdale (FL) TE Mason Taylor2023 Houston Stratford TE Hawkins Polley 2023 Ardmore (OK) TE Morgan Pearson 2024 Dickinson TE/HB Jontue Fears CE King OL Van Wells Haslet Eaton OL Hunter Erb ***Duncanville OL Jaylen Early Atascocita OL Kam Dewberry Alien Hastings OL Timi Gagophien The Woodlands OL Kaden Sieracki The Woodlands College Park OL Chance Jackson Austin Akins OL Nikolas Hall - Private Workout - June 32023 Odessa Permian OL Harris Sewell 2023 Mansfield Timberview OL Andre Cojoe2023 Smithson Valley OL Colton Thomasson 2023 Port Arthur Memorial OL Cayden Bowie 2023 Wolfforth Frenship OL Isaiah Kema2023 Edmond (OK) OL Jonathan Ashford2024 The Woodlands OL Koltin Sieracki 2024 Klein Cain OL Gibson Pyle Klein Oak DE Dorian Gates 2023 Norman (OK) DE Bai Jobe2023 Osceola (FL) DE Derrick Leblanc 2023 Platte City (MO) DE Chandavian Bradley 2023 CE King DE Dylan Spencer 2023 Ft Worth Nolan Catholic DE Kaleb James 2023 Converse Judson DE Johnny Bowens 2023 CyRanch DE Ashton Porter 2023 Colleyville Covenant DE Enow Etta2023 Amarillo Tascosa DE Avion Carter 2023 Ft Bend Marshall DE Zach Chapman - pending injury recovery 2023 Clear Brook DE John Baldwin Mt Pleasant DT Tre Emory Allentown (PA) DT Lavon Johnson Rancho Santa Margarita (CA) DT Hero Kanu Manvel DT JP Deeter 2023 Del Valle DT Jayden Cofield2023 Gardendale (AL) DT Kelby Collins 2023 Ft Bend Ridge Point DT DK Kalu 2023 Ponchatoula (LA) DT Tyler Bailey 2023 Bradenton (FL) DT Will Norman 2023 Osceola (FL) DT John Walker 2023 Richmond (VA) DT Joel Starlings2023 Clear Falls DT Serigne Tounkara Pearland LB Dylan Dixson Bryan LB Nic Caraway A&M Consolidated LB Tyndall McNamara Magnolia LB Will Alexander 2023 Many (LA) LB Tackett Curtis 2023 Raleigh (MS) LB Suntarine Perkins2023 Shadow Creek LB Scott Koumado 2023 Tampa (FL) LB Troy Bowles2023 Lewisville Hebron LB Carson Dean 2023 Baton Rouge (LA) LB Jaiden Ausberry 2023 Clear Falls LB Corey Kelly Lexington S Jarred Kerr Shadow Creek S Dejuan Lewis 2023 Katy S Arian Parish 2023 New Iberia (LA) S Derek Williams 2023 Duncanville S Deldrick Madison 2023 Denton Ryan S Peyton Bowen 2023 Dallas Parish Episcopal S Daniel Demery 2024 Clear Lake S Damani Maxson Port Arthur Memorial CB Jaylon Guilbeau Spring CB Dorian Friend Spring Dekaney CB Jaiden RobertsonClear Lake CB Julian Humphrey San Diego (CA) CB Jalil Tucker San Diego (CA) CB Jahlil Florence 2023 Dickinson CB Vernon Glover Jr 2023 College Station CB AJ Tisdell 2023 Arlington Martin CB Javien Toviano 2023 Tallahassee (FL) CB Makari Vickers2023 Houston Kinkaid CB Micah Bell 2024 Clear Lake CB Hunter Moddon 2024 Dickinson CB Nicholas Peace
2023 Kissimmee Florida DE Derrick Leblanc narrows down his options
Kissimmee (FL) Osceola 2023 DE Derrick Leblanc is one of the top recruits in the southeast with offers from across the country. Texas A&M recently made his top 10 and have his attention as he continues to progress through the recruiting process.