Brock Jackson

National Signing Day has come and gone as the focus officially shifts to the class of 2024, where things are beginning to heat up in a hurry. It is time to take a look at the latest happenings in the Lone Star state and SEC footprint on the recruiting front.

Here's what we've got so far. We'll continue to add names as we get more intel between now and game time. Also, we are anticipating some names to show up Saturday that we'll release when the time is right. CommitsSmithson Valley OL Colton Thomasson Katy Paetow DL David Hicks Atascocita DT Samu Taumanupepe La Grange ATH Bravion Rogers Shiner ATH Dalton Brooks Katy Paetow LB Daymion Sanford South Oak Cliff CB Jayvon Thomas (maybe)Southlake Carroll K/P Tyler White Philadelphia (PA) Northeast OL Naquil Betrand Argyle DL Jadon Scarlett 2024 Katy Tompkins OL Ashton Funk 2023sNashville (TN) Montgomery Bell Academy QB Marcel Reed (Ole Miss)Smithson Valley LB Gavin Woods College Station LB Chantz Johnson Wolfforth Frenship OL Isaiah Kema 2024sSilsbee ATH Drelon Miller Lumberton OLB Brock Jackson Smithson Valley WR Freddie Dubose Silsbee CB Jonah Brown Lucas Lovejoy LB Payton Pierce (maybe)Ft Bend Hightower WR Zion Kearney Lumberton LB Avery Yarbrough Jasper LB Tyanthony Smith Klein Collins DB Chris Gant Jr College Station QB Arrington Maiden Willis WR Debraun Hampton Bradenton (FL) RB Jerrick Gibson Milton (GA) WR Debron Gatling Fairburn (GA) QB Air Noland 2025sKaty Mayde Creek S Zaylen Cormier Katy Mayde Creek QB Reggie McNeal Jr Conroe Grand Oaks TE Ty Rupe South Oak Cliff LB Kelvion Riggins (maybe)Abernathy OL Kelton Carver Katy Paetow CB Deyjhon Pettaway Nashville (TN) DT Ethan Utley Dallas Parish Episcopal LB Parker Meese Houston Lamar RB Brandon ThomasLucas Lovejoy WR Daylan McCutcheon

Let's start with the latest on Johnny Bowens. I know I predicted him to be the next 2023 commit in My Three Things last week, and at the time, it looked like the Aggies held an edge there, but the latest intel is trending towards Oregon. The Aggies and Ducks have been going back and forth on this one, but right now I'd lean towards predicting Oregon. We'll continue to stay on top of things as he nears his Thanksgiving Day decision. On the 2023 skill position front, I am hearing some rumblings and I expect at least one new, significant name to surface in the near future. Now for this weekend. The Aggies are set to host quite a few unofficial visitors this weekend. Earlier this week Brauny reported Texas A&M commits David Hicks and Daymion Sanford will be in town for unofficial visits and last week Jayvon Thomas said he plans to attend unless he has team obligations with South Oak Cliff continuing to make their way through the 5A Division II playoffs. Southlake Carroll P Tyler White also plans to be in town. Quite a few underclassmen also have Texas A&M plans this weekend. New Texas A&M offer Air Nolandof Fairburn (GA) plans to be in town this weekend, and so does Milton (GA) standout WR Debron Gatling. Gatling has visited a few times now, and he recently announced his plans to make a commitment decision on December 11. The Aggies are among his top schools and it is safe to say the Aggies are one school to watch as his decision date approaches. IMG Academy RB Jerrick Gibson is also planning to visit for the A&M/LSU game this weekend, as does 2025 DL Ethan Utley who visited College Station this summer. Some In-state underclassmen also have Texas A&M visit plans. Lumberton 2024 defender Brock Jackson tweeted his visit plans and Conroe Grand Oaks 2025 tight end Ty Rupe also tweeted his visit plans. Last weekend South Oak Cliff 2025 linebacker Kelvion Riggins said he would try to make it to town if it did not interfere with team obligations, and Lucas Lovejoy 2024 LB Payton Pierce is also a possibility for this weekend.