Around Texas: A round-up of recruiting news in the Lone Star State
The high school and college football seasons might be over, but recruiting never stops. It is time to take a look at the latest happenings on the Lone Star state recruiting front as the offseason ensues.
Around Texas: A round-up of recruiting news in the Lone Star State
The high school and college football seasons might be nearing their end, but recruiting never stops. With the early signing period just around the corner and big-time decisions to be made, it is time to check out the latest news and notes from across the state.
Recruiting Rankings Update: 10 Texas A&M commits in top 40
There have been plenty of shake-ups in the recruit rankings as of late, and Jason Howell has the latest ranking updates from recruits all across the state in the 2022 and 2023 high school classes, as well as a 2024 watch list.
A few notes and stuff from Day 1 of Camp
Alright let's highlight a few of our news, notes, and standouts from today's campNew offerTE Jaden Platt, Haslet Eaton - The 6-5, 225-pound standout earned an offer after a strong camp performance. He stood out from the beginning of drills all the way through to the end, and it was not really a surprise. He has been lighting up camps this spring with an 81-inch wingspan, a 10-4 broad jump, and a 4.8 40 and he has also recently reeled in offers from Iowa State, Texas Tech, and Florida State. He is also pretty new to the position, he moved from QB to WR this fall so he has a lot of upside. The Texas A&M offersDB Bryce Anderson, Beaumont West Brook - Anderson made the trip with several teammates making it his second trip to Aggieland in less than a week. He was able to connect with Bobby Taylor again as well as the coaches. All in all, it looks like the Aggies have some positive momentum going at the moment. DE Ernest Cooper IV, Arlington Martin - He did not camp today but it is notable he was in town to cheer on a few teammates. He will visit Ohio State this weekend and he has plans to take an OV to A&M this summer. CB Laterrance Welch, Lafayette (LA) Acadiana - The LSU commit worked at CB and he is fast and physical. He passes the eyeball test and was in the face of receivers all day long. DB Dalton Brooks, Shiner (2023) - He worked at S during 7-on-7 and worked with the DBs at the camp this afternoon. He showed some nice range across the back end and was able to spend some quality time with and met coach Fisher afterward.DE Jayden Wayne, Tacoma (WA) Lincoln (2023) - talk about turning heads as soon as he walked through the door, that is your guy Wayne. He passes the eye ball test with his size and the athleticism is easy to spot once he goes through drills. He is a different type of prospect and showed very well throughout the day. I would put him as the top performer of the day.DE Dylan Spencer, Houston CE King (2023) - Spencer was the headliner of the DL group this morning. He got the job done in one-on-ones OL Micah Banuelos, Burien (WA) Lincoln Catholic (2023) - An interior prospect he showed quick feet and flexibility and a strong punch to go with it.OL Isendre Ahfua, Seattle (WA) O'Dea (2024) This is another one who just comes right in and commands attention. He goes by the nickname Papa and it is easy to see why he is racking up offers with each and every college visit.Offer Watch There are a few I would guys who showed well today that I could see the Aggies potentially offer down the road, and Houston Thomas and Van Wells, and Micah Bell and Dillon Bell headline that list. Wells is on the short side but he dominated camp like he has all spring long. As an interior/center prospect, he is a high-level prospect. Thomas is a long, lean 6-6, 220 and if the Aggies are going to take a second tight end he made a strong case with his catch radius, body control, and hands all catching the eye. Micah Bell clocked a 4.38 40 and then hit the low 4.4s on his second attempt. Dillon has a stout build and showed a lot of versatility as an offensive playmaker. He was also a standout throughout the day at DT. Washington standout 2023s Jayden Limar and Caleb Presley also caught the eye. Presley is a fluid athlete with good size and showed why several programs have already jumped on board for the CB. Limar showed some real explosion and suddenness while working at RB.If you're looking for a young guy to watch, Melissa 2024 DE Nigel Smith II is your guy. He has the size and the athleticism and already holds offers from LSU, North Texas, UTSA, and Notre Dame. His dad played and SMU, and he is definitely an early offer candidate.Others who caught our attentionRB Marquise Collins, College Station (2023)WR Ashton Simmons, Beaumont West Brook (2024)OL Gage Stanaland, Tuscola Jim Ned (2023)OL Rhett Larson, College Station A&M ConsolidatedCB Tayshawn Wilson, Katy Mayde Creek (2023)S DeJuan Lewis, Pearland Shadow CreekATH Hunter Moddon, Houston Clear Lake (2024)
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