National Signing Day Thoughts, Notes, Storylines
Today is Signing Day. We are not anticipating any new additions to Texas A&M's 2023 recruting class, but there is action to watch across the country.Everyone's favorite sprinter/TE/edge defender Nyckoles Harbor of Washington (DC) Archbishop Carroll. The 6-5, 225-pound 5-star is set to decide between South Carolina, Oregon, Maryland, and Michigan. Oregon is surging off an official visit last weekend but South Carolina has been strong throughout. He will announce his choice at 1 pm ETTE Duce Robinson of Phoenix (AZ) Pinnacle may opt not to sign today. He's deciding between Georgia, Texas, USC, and Oregon and he is also a top baseball prospect. His father, Dominic, played WR at Florida St from 2001-2004.Gardena (CA) Junipero Serra CB Rodrick Pleasant will announce his choice between Oregon, USC, Boston College, UCLA, and Cal. Oregon and USC are currently drawing most of the attention.The saga of Pittsburg (CA) standout QB Jaden Rashada appears to be nearing an end. After a very public split with Florida, TCU and Arizona State, where his father played, have received much of the attention down the back stretch.Oregon seems poised to make some noice, Prime Time and Colorado have shaken things up a bit in Boulder down the stretch, and 2024 standout CB Ellis Robinson IV's commitment are a few more national storylines to follow. Robinson is originally from the northeast and now is at IMG, will announce today with Miami, Georgia, LSU, Alabama, and Colorado rounding out his top 5.In Texas there has been some movement among remaining top 2023s. North Shore CB Jacoby Davis committed to Kansas and S Jayven Anderson recently chose UNT. North Texas recently saw Dallas South Oak Cliff LB Dylan Brown-Turner flip to Florida State, and Ashton Porter is expected to make things official with Oregon. Red Oak S Warren Roberson is set to decide between USC, TCU, and Texas today. He has been a longtime commit to the Horned Frogs but opted not to sign early. Texas is coming in strong and building momentum, while USC has been hanging around.
Around Texas: A round-up of recruiting news in the Lone Star State
The Early Signing Period has come and gone as a number of the nation's top prospects have signed on the dotted line. It is time to take a look at the latest happenings in the Lone Star state and SEC footprint on the recruiting front.
Game Thread: UA All American Game (4 PM, ESPN2)
We'll use this thread to provide updates and thoughts on the Under Armour All American game that will start in a little less than an hour on ESPN2. Here's a list of Texas natives who will be in the game:Team Phantom2 - Johntay Cook - Texas4 - Malik Muhammad - Texas5 - David Hicks - Texas A&M9 - Ashton Porter - uncommitted 14 - Javien Toviano - LSU 17 - Bravion Rogers - Texas A&M Team Speed1 - Ashton Cozart - Oregon3 - Noble Johnson - Clemson 6 - Jaquaize Pettaway - Oklahoma8 - Jalen Hale - Alabama9 - Jordan Renaud - Alabama11 - Jackson Arnold - Oklahoma 14 - Braylon James - Notre Dame 21 - Ryan Yaites - LSU 22 - Peyton Bowen - Oklahoma
A handful of recruiting notes - Tuesday lunch
- Jason mentioned it in another thread, but we've been told that Raymond Cottrell has signed Grant & Aid paperwork which is what he was referring to in his tweet. That means his scholarship compensation will begin at the start of the semester when he enrolls, and thus, he won't sign a National Letter of Intent. - The early enrollees will begin their move-in process next Tuesday at 10 am. - We are confident that the staff will be bringing in at least a couple of noteworthy transfers in this weekend. That list is still fluid, but we've heard enough so far early this week to make us believe there's a real push to get some of their top targets to campus for a visit. - There's been some talk about A&M making a move to offer DL Ashton Porter. The CyRanch product is set to announce a commitment at the Under Armour All American game today at 4 pm. I'd expect that to be an Oregon decision, but I believe the Aggies could upset the apple cart there if they move with a late offer. While adding a defensive lineman might not be a huge priority down the stretch, Porter has seen his stock rise with an outstanding senior season. He's also close with David Hicks. If the A&M staff decides they need someone at that spot due to Anthony Lucas' departure, Porter could be that guy. - Speaking of the Under Armour game, you can check out Hicks and Bravion Rogers who will both be on Team Phenom (dark helmets). Hicks is wearing #5 while Rogers will be in #17.
Around Texas & Around the SEC: Early Signing Period News & Notes
The Early Signing Period has come and gone as a number of the nation's top prospects have signed on the dotted line. It is time to take a look at the latest happenings in the Lone Star state and SEC footprint on the recruiting front.