Cedric Baxter Jr.

During Thursday's edition of TexAgs Radio, the co-owner and executive editor Billy Liucci joined to offer his thoughts on the commitment of 2023 El Campo five-star running back Rueben Owens as the Aggies welcomed an elite prospect at a key position of need.

- Not trying to pile on with any bad news, but I think it's important that we update ya'll on current recruits being courted by other schools. I mentioned a little bit of it on TexAgs Radio this morning, but I figured I'd give some more specifics on the boards. Jayvon Thomas - TCU sounds like the main contender, as of now. He visited Ft Worth last weekend, and they're doing all they can. Our sources feel like the Aggies can hang on. Bravion Rogers - LSU and Texas are pushing. It sounds like he might even be in Austin this coming weekend. My sources in La Grange thought A&M had enough of a lead to withstand anything in the immediate future. I believe he'll sign with the Aggies but not without a fight. TJ Shanahan - Haven't heard much on specific suitors, but he's one I think could schedule a visit late in the cycle. He met with the coaching staff at length last weekend, and he seems pretty locked in at the moment. If anyone were to jump up here late, keep an eye on LSU and USC. Daymion Sanford - He'll visit Oregon this weekend and likely OU next weekend. Two sources in Katy thought the Aggies were safe here and had built a lead that would be nearly impossible to overcome. David Hicks - Same as Sanford in terms of visits, and I think Texas and Alabama are also sneaking around. It feels like getting him back to College Station before the early signing period is growing in importance by the week. Chase Bisontis - Tough to read because he's in New Jersey and doesn't do a ton of media, but this one feels like it's going to take a massive effort to hold. Finding a way to get him in for a game would be a big deal. - I've heard great things about the official visit of Converse Judson DL Johnny Bowens last weekend. I'm working to get him on the phone to get some quotes, but our sources felt like the Aggie coaching staff did a great job with the family. It sounds like staying close to home would be ideal for everyone involved. - We saw a running back offer go out today to Picayune (MS) standout Dante Dowdell. I've heard some current names also under evaluation at the position are New Caney's Kedrick Reescano, Midlothian's Deago Benson, and Montgomery (AL) Catholic's Jeremiah Cobb. A source in Florida told me today that the Aggies remain in contact with Cedric Baxter Jr., but I didn't get the feeling there was any momentum behind it. - Still a long way out, but we have heard that TCU is also after 2024 A&M commit Dealyn Evans.

Texas A&M hosted recruits for a football game at Kyle Field for the first time in 42 days on Saturday. With just six weeks until the December signing period, Ryan Brauninger provides a look at A&M's recruiting efforts on the offensive side of the ball in the class of 2023.