Braylon James

Football season is here, and the action is about to heat up on the field. Though that doesn’t mean things will slow down on the recruiting trails. It is time to take a look at the latest news and notes from the recruiting front.

I've managed to pick up a few notes throughout the day today. - Basically nothing new to report on Dripping Springs QB Austin Novosad. I was told today that he has spoken with Jimbo Fisher almost daily in the week. The family also remains in close contact with Darrell Dickey. Also, if I had to say today, I think Notre Dame might be too late to the party. The Irish best bet is to get central Texas standout and friend Braylon James (committed to ND) in his ear. That being said, I still think this one is a 3 team race with a decision coming in late July or early August. Still unsure what Austin's plans are for that final visit weekend of the summer. I don't believe anything has been scheduled. A&M certainly getting after it in this one. - Staying in central Texas, I made some calls on Austin Westlake OL TJ Shanahan. I still feel very good about him making it to town for the pool party and, ultimately, where A&M stands. USC and Texas are pushing hard for official visits, but at my last check today, nothing had been scheduled. - I believe we'll see Shiner ATH Dalton Brooks in town to end the month. The small town standout doesn't do much media and is playing things close to the vest, but my contacts remain confident in A&M's standing there. - We continue to hear A&M's name surrounding St Louis (MO) S Marvin Burks Jr.. As I said today on radio, I don't think that's a kid we are talking enough about as a future Aggie. Nothing is set in stone, and there's still plenty of recruiting to be done, but the Maroon & White made a lasting impression on his visit earlier this summer. - Hearing A&M and Michigan are battling it out at the top for Arlington Martin CB Javien Toviano. My source didn't have much more than that. The Wolverines made a huge move up the list after his visit to Ann Arbor last month. - Heard again today that Terry Price continues to communicate with Converse Judson DL Johnny Bowens. Doesn't seem like the Aggies are going to go away in that one quietly.

The high school and college football seasons might be over, but recruiting never stops as the calendar turns to summer. It is time to take a look at the latest happenings on the Lone Star state recruiting front as the offseason rolls on.