December whirlwind brings changes along the recruiting front
Between the coaching carousel and recruits making moves ahead of National Signing Day, these past few weeks have been nothing short of chaotic. With everything coming together quickly, Jason Howell dives into the hectic state of Texas A&M recruiting.
Texas A&M Commit Stats, Scores, and Highlights
QB Miles O'Neill, Hun School (NJ) (8-1) - Mid-Atlantic Prep ChampionsSeason Stats: 106 for 147 for 2,151 yards, 20 TDs, and 5 INTs, 10 carries for 93 yardshttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/13786150/6526111dd21c9b11f8cadf23QB AJ Maddox, Hattiesburg (MS) Oak Grove (13-1, 4-1) 7A State ChampionsSeason Stats: 207 of 314 for 3,268 yards and 35 TDs, 4 INTs, and 60 carries for 451 yards and 9 TDshttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/15941279/6508973ca67711045867ff3cWR Debron Gatling, Milton (GA) (12-2, 5-0) Will play for 7A Georgia State title against Walton (GA) (14-0, 5-0)ATH Terry Bussey, Timpson (15-0, 6-0) won 35-21 over Ganado (12-3, 5-1)21-26, 204 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT24 car, 158 yards, 3 TDsTerry Bussey lays the wood to force an incompletion and a Ganado punt. He’s been exceptionally good in the second half tonight. @Terrybussey12 | #TXHSFB pic.twitter.com/c11HYmZKll— Ryan Brauninger (@R_Brauninger) December 8, 2023
🐻 Touchdown @TimpsonISD 🐻 Terry Bussey has taken over the game, and Timpson has scored 28 unanswered. This 7 yard run is Bussey’s 5th touchdown of the game. Timpson 35Ganado 215:13 | 4th#TXHSFB pic.twitter.com/vQlmVZJM3b— Ryan Brauninger (@R_Brauninger) December 8, 2023
🐻 Touchdown @TimpsonISD 🐻 Timpson has come out on fire in the second half. They take their first lead of the game on this 12 yard run by Terry Bussey - his 4th score of the night. Timpson 28Ganado 21:02 | 3rd#TXHSFB pic.twitter.com/66sHthuyOf— Ryan Brauninger (@R_Brauninger) December 8, 2023
🐻 Touchdown @TimpsonISD 🐻 Bears cap a 62 yard drive with this 8 yard pass from Terry Bussey to Shaheed Cross.We are tied. Ganado 21Timpson 218:26 | 3rd#TXHSFB pic.twitter.com/cb0mJd6hbY— Ryan Brauninger (@R_Brauninger) December 8, 2023
🐻 Touchdown @TimpsonISD 🐻 Bears needed an answer, and they get one. A nice drive ends on this 14 yard pass from Terry Bussey to Dacorian Johnson. Ganado 21Timpson 143:31 | 2nd#TXHSFB pic.twitter.com/v3TX7ajjkS— Ryan Brauninger (@R_Brauninger) December 8, 2023
🐻 Touchdown @TimpsonISD 🐻 Terry Bussey keeps on the option and dives in from 6 yards out on a 4th & 1 play. Ganado 7Timpson 73:52 | 1st#TXHSFB pic.twitter.com/l8fkCP5Lmv— Ryan Brauninger (@R_Brauninger) December 8, 2023
ATH Ernest Campbell, Refugio (12-2, 6-0) TE Eric Karner, Immaculate Conception (IL) (9-3, 2-1)Season Stats: 4 receptions for 111 yards, 7 tackles (7 solos), 1 TFL, 1 sackhttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/14774907/65510a9732dc840db40c011eOL Ashton Funk, Katy Thompkins (7-4, 6-2) https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11754787/65307ce3ab9d37073012839dOL Blake Ivy, Clear Springs (7-5, 4-2) OL Isendre Ahfua, O'Dea (WA) (11-1, 7-0)OL Josh Moses (2025), Houston Legacy (8-1)https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15016296/655d6ea2478d7f0604f63527DT Dominick McKinley, Acadiana (LA) (11-3, 8-0) lost 31-55 against Catholic B.R. (LA) (12-2, 5-0)DT Dealyn Evans, Pine Tree (6-5, 4-2) Season Stats: 50 tackles, 20.5 TFLs, 5 sacks, 1 INT, 10 PBUs, 3 FRsLB Tyanthony Smith, Jasper (9-5, 4-2) LB Jordan Lockhart, St. John Bosco (CA) (11-2, 5-0) Season Stats: 77 tackles (43 solos, 34 assists), 9 TFL, 5 sacks, 1 FF, 1 PBUhttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/14884956/656690f664e94b0ab0e3e6faLB Tristan Jernigan, Tupelo (MS) (9-3, 4-0) Season Stats: 72 tackles (48 solo, 24 assists), 7 TFLs, 2 sacks, 1 FF, 1 FR, 1 INT, 1 PBUs, 1 blocked PAThttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/15426052/656cab65a677250bdcd94523S Jordan Pride, Blountstown (FL) (8-4, 1-0) Season Stats: 7 receptions for 113 yards and 2 TDs, 14 carries for 71 yards, 11 tackles (6 solos, 5 assists), 2 TFLs, 1 INT (returned for 15 yards), 6 PBUs, 1 of 1 passing for -1 yards, 9 punt returns for 93 yards and a TD, 11 kickoff returns for 122 yardshttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/13245165/65529fdb688ea90a741b4fc3S Myles Davis, Converse Judson (4-8, 2-3) Season Stats: 51 tackles (41 solo, 10 assist), 3 TFLs, 3 INTs, 4 PBUs, 1 FR, 1 FF, 1 FG block; 11 receptions for 110 yards, and 3 TDs; 4 KO returns for 228 yards and 1 100-yard KO ret for TDhttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/16031465/656106f2c11b1c082c307758
Texas A&M Commit Stats, Scores, and Highlights
QB Miles O'Neill, Hun School (NJ) (8-1) - Mid-Atlantic Prep ChampionsSeason Stats: 106 for 147 for 2,151 yards, 20 TDs, and 5 INTs, 10 carries for 93 yardshttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/13786150/6526111dd21c9b11f8cadf23QB AJ Maddox, Oak Grove (MS) (12-1, 3-1) won 33-28 over Starkville (MS) (10-4, 2-2)- 7A State ChampionsGame HighlightsWR Debron Gatling, Milton (GA) (12-2, 5-0) won 45-35 over Grayson (GA) (11-3, 4-1) 7 rec, 80 yards, 1 TD 15 KR yards2025 @CanesFootball commit @LukeNickel5 fits one in to @AggieFootball commit @bigsgbron for the @MiltonEagles_FB Touchdown! pic.twitter.com/HykHY5a1F4— Deuce Recruiting✌️ (@deucerecruiting) December 2, 2023
For 6 and to the ship🍿 @LukeNickel5 @bigsgbron @CoachBenReaves @MiltonEagles_FB @On3Recruits @RecruitGeorgia @FootballRecruit pic.twitter.com/tOfLDbOJ5L— Jo📸 (@flicksbyjo) December 2, 2023
Different 💯 @bigsgbron @LukeNickel5 @MiltonEagles_FB @CoachBenReaves @On3Recruits @TheUCReport @RecruitGeorgia @FootballRecruit pic.twitter.com/TjfBmL2YNQ— Jo📸 (@flicksbyjo) December 2, 2023
WR Jaylan Hornsby, Winslow Township (NJ) (10-3, 4-0) Season Stats: 22 rec, 420 yards, 8 TDs, 1 INThttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/15461991/655100345ca92e0b8467d858ATH Terry Bussey, Timpson (14-0, 6-0) won 35-23 over Garrison (12-2, 5-1)ATH Ernest Campbell, Refugio (12-2, 6-0) lost 12-41 against Ganado (12-2, 5-1)TE Eric Karner, Immaculate Conception (IL) (9-3, 2-1)Season Stats: 4 receptions for 111 yards, 7 tackles (7 solos), 1 TFL, 1 sackhttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/14774907/65510a9732dc840db40c011eOL Ashton Funk, Katy Thompkins (7-4, 6-2) OL Blake Ivy, Clear Springs (7-5, 4-2) OL Isendre Ahfua, O'Dea (WA) (11-1, 7-0)OL Coen Echols, Katy (10-2, 8-0) https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15108878/64fdeafbe97bbd0608fa32e7OL Josh Moses (2025), Houston Legacy (8-1)https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15016296/655d6ea2478d7f0604f63527DT Dominick McKinley, Acadiana (LA) (11-2, 8-0) won 30-24 over Edna Karr (LA) (10-2, 5-1)DT Dealyn Evans, Pine Tree (6-5, 4-2) Season Stats: 50 tackles, 20.5 TFLs, 5 sacks, 1 INT, 10 PBUs, 3 FRsDE Gabriel Reliford, Evangel Christian (LA) (7-5, 5-2) Season Stats: 122 total tackles (71 solos, 51 assists), 29 TFLs, 9 sacks, 21 QB hurries, 3 FF, 1 FRhttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/14464885/65598de60660cf042056248cLB Tyanthony Smith, Jasper (9-5, 4-2) lost 7-31 against Bellville (14-0, 6-0) Texas A&M ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ LB commit Ty’Anthony Smith (#4) flashes in to make a 3rd down stop. #GigEm #TXHSFB @Tyanthonysmith1 pic.twitter.com/OdkaxnXKba— Greg Powers 🏟️ (@GPowersScout) December 2, 2023
LB Jordan Lockhart, St. John Bosco (CA) (11-2, 5-0) Season Stats: 77 tackles (43 solos, 34 assists), 9 TFL, 5 sacks, 1 FF, 1 PBUhttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/14884956/656690f664e94b0ab0e3e6faLB Tristan Jernigan , Tupelo (MS) (9-3, 4-0) Season Stats: 72 tackles (48 solo, 24 assists), 7 TFLs, 2 sacks, 1 FF, 1 FR, 1 INT, 1 PBUs, 1 blocked PAThttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/15426052/656cab65a677250bdcd94523S Jordan Pride, Blountstown (FL) (8-4, 1-0) lost 0-49 against Hawthorne (FL) (12-0, 1-0) 1 car, 3 yards 14 KR yardsS Myles Davis, Converse Judson (4-8, 2-3) Season Stats: 51 tackles (41 solo, 10 assist), 3 TFLs, 3 INTs, 4 PBUs, 1 FR, 1 FF, 1 FG block; 11 receptions for 110 yards, and 3 TDs; 4 KO returns for 228 yards and 1 100-yard KO ret for TDhttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/16031465/656106f2c11b1c082c307758
Three Things: December thoughts, TXHSFB Playoff talk & more
As he does every Friday morning, TexAgs' senior recruiting analyst Jason Howell offered up another round of his weekly recruiting thoughts. In this edition of his Three Things, Howell discusses his thoughts as Early Signing Day is approaching.
Texas A&M Commit Stats, Scores, and Highlights
QB Miles O'Neill, Hun School (NJ) (8-1) - Mid-Atlantic Prep ChampionsSeason Stats: 106 for 147 for 2,151 yards, 20 TDs, and 5 INTs, 10 carries for 93 yardshttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/13786150/6526111dd21c9b11f8cadf23QB AJ Maddox, Oak Grove (MS) (11-1, 3-1) won 49-45 over Brandon (10-3, 5-0)Passing: 22-34, 363 yards, 2 TDsRushing: 100 yards, 3 TDs1Q 11:03| AJ Maddox scrambles for a 40-yard touchdown run. Oak Grove 7, Brandon 0 pic.twitter.com/kr5oW6eGdS— PineBeltSPORTS (@PineBeltSPORTS) November 25, 2023
4Q 11:18| Maddox scrambles again and scores on a 10-yard run. Oak Grove 42, Brandon 31 pic.twitter.com/kdVm4J8KY1— PineBeltSPORTS (@PineBeltSPORTS) November 25, 2023
4Q 3:54| Maddox is back in the end zone as he scores on a 1-yard run. Oak Grove 49, Brandon 45 pic.twitter.com/2NT7pKv4Jq— PineBeltSPORTS (@PineBeltSPORTS) November 25, 2023
This catch by PJ Woodland sets up the touchdown . pic.twitter.com/xJYBbNUlIq— PineBeltSPORTS (@PineBeltSPORTS) November 25, 2023
🏈 Oak Grove Heads to 7A State Championship with Win over Brandon1/2@ogwarriorsfb @BrandonBulldogs @IvBlount @landonvarnes @Anthonymaddoxjr @CoachCausey66 pic.twitter.com/urlaToGvW8— David Edelstein 🌐 (@davidzedelstein) November 25, 2023
WR Cameron Coleman, Central (AL) (12-0, 8-0) won 21-7 over Mary G. Montgomery (AL) (12-1, 6-0)3 rec, 34 yards, 1 TDWR Debron Gatling, Milton (GA) (11-2, 5-0) won 39-37 over Colquitt County (12-1, 4-0).@LukeNickel5 ➡️ @bigsgbron for the Eagles TD 🏈1Q: @CCPackersFball 8 @MiltonEagles_FB 7 ▶️: https://t.co/dchv5kMWf2 | #GPBSports pic.twitter.com/BepwdsCcQx— GPB Sports (@GPBsports) November 25, 2023
🏈 @bigsgbron@MiltonEagles_FB | #gpbsports pic.twitter.com/Kngi31gCET— GPB Sports (@GPBsports) November 25, 2023
@LukeNickel5 has done a fantastic job responding tonight. Threw a few picks earlier, but he’s completely flipped the game on it’s head since. He’s getting it done on the ground and in the air. Here’s an earlier TD to @bigsgbron, also having a huge night. pic.twitter.com/MLKKBKYcYq— Connor Jackson (@CJacksonPRZ) November 25, 2023
WR Jaylan Hornsby, Winslow Township (NJ) (10-3, 4-0) Season Stats: 22 rec, 420 yards, 8 TDs, 1 INThttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/15461991/655100345ca92e0b8467d858ATH Terry Bussey, Timpson (13-0, 6-0) won 68-7 over Honey Grove (10-2-1, 5-1)Offense: 14-19, 273 yards, 4 TDs, 8 car, 66 yards, 2 TDsDefense: 4 tackles, 1 INT, 1 TDTerry Bussey with the TD pass and Timpson takes a 7-0 1st Q lead@Terrybussey12 | @TimpsonISD | @TA_Recruiting pic.twitter.com/atLtIDgEnR— Jason Howell (@Jason_Howell) November 24, 2023
Terry Bussey with the pick 6@Terrybussey12 | @TimpsonISD | @TA_Recruiting pic.twitter.com/GSAgi7J625— Jason Howell (@Jason_Howell) November 24, 2023
Terry Bussey keeps and that’s a TD@Terrybussey12 | @TimpsonISD | @TA_Recruiting pic.twitter.com/VwZ3KNCB21— Jason Howell (@Jason_Howell) November 24, 2023
3rd and 28 Terry Bussey hurdles a defender and gains 20.Timpson had to punt but my goodness@Terrybussey12 | @TimpsonISD | @TA_Recruiting pic.twitter.com/htDdetLeuR— Jason Howell (@Jason_Howell) November 24, 2023
A block in the back brings this one back but here’s a quick look at Terry Bussey doing ridiculous Terry Bussey things when Honey Grove finally gives him a returnable punt@Terrybussey12 | @TimpsonISD | @TA_Recruiting pic.twitter.com/4gZoSZm0tm— Jason Howell (@Jason_Howell) November 24, 2023
Just when you think you might have him stopped and stripped, he makes it right. Touchdown Terry BusseyTimpson take a 40-0 lead over Honey Grove with 1:30 in the 2nd Q@Terrybussey12 | @TimpsonISD | @TA_Recruiting pic.twitter.com/HGVRl66RIQ— Jason Howell (@Jason_Howell) November 24, 2023
ATH Ernest Campbell, Refugio (12-1, 6-0) won 42-14 over Weimar (10-3, 4-2)TE Eric Karner, Immaculate Conception (IL) (9-3, 2-1)Season Stats: 4 receptions for 111 yards, 7 tackles (7 solos), 1 TFL, 1 sackhttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/14774907/65510a9732dc840db40c011eOL Ashton Funk, Katy Thompkins (7-4, 6-2) OL Blake Ivy, Clear Springs (7-5, 4-2) OL Isendre Ahfua, O'Dea (WA) (11-1, 7-0) lost 17-21 against Bellevue (WA) (10-2, 6-0)OL Coen Echols, Katy (10-2, 8-0) https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15108878/64fdeafbe97bbd0608fa32e7DT Dominick McKinley, Acadiana (LA) (10-2, 8-0) won 28-14 over Holy Cross (LA) (9-3, 4-2)Acadiana flat out harassing Cole Canatella and Holy Cross backward and into a punt late in the third quarter.Dominick McKinley and Amir Hill on third and fourth downs. pic.twitter.com/VgZZdRsGTv— Louisiana vs. All Y’all (@LAvsAllYall) November 26, 2023
Acadiana forces Holy Cross to settle for a field goal attempt.Texas A&M commit Dominick McKinley with a big second-down stop as a highlight.And someone gets a piece of the kick to force the Tigers to come up empty. pic.twitter.com/ifvhzdyhFG— Louisiana vs. All Y’all (@LAvsAllYall) November 26, 2023
DT Dealyn Evans, Pine Tree (6-5, 4-2) Season Stats: 50 tackles, 20.5 TFLs, 5 sacks, 1 INT, 10 PBUs, 3 FRsDE Gabriel Reliford, Evangel Christian (LA) (7-5, 5-2) Season Stats: 122 total tackles (71 solos, 51 assists), 29 TFLs, 9 sacks, 21 QB hurries, 3 FF, 1 FRhttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/14464885/65598de60660cf042056248cLB Tyanthony Smith, Jasper (9-4, 4-2) won 28-7 over Cuero (12-1, 5-0)It’s getting silly at this point @Tyanthonysmith1 with two sacks to end the game@TA_Recruiting FINALJasper 28Cuero 7#TXHSFB pic.twitter.com/yEXqCLkglz— Cade Draughon (@Cade_Draughon) November 24, 2023
What a playmaker @Tyanthonysmith1 with the crucial sack to help stall Cuero’s drive@TA_Recruiting Jasper 21Cuero 73rd | 3:27#TXHSFB pic.twitter.com/6BX5LccxNP— Cade Draughon (@Cade_Draughon) November 24, 2023
Darkside ! pic.twitter.com/TzjJ0SXWIl— Tyanthony “Ty” Smith (@Tyanthonysmith1) November 25, 2023
MR.EVERYWHERE ! #fullvid pic.twitter.com/mIgcfHVkGK— Tyanthony “Ty” Smith (@Tyanthonysmith1) November 25, 2023
LB Jordan Lockhart, St. John Bosco (CA) (11-2, 5-0) lost 7-35 against Mater Dei (CA) (12-1, 4-1)LB Tristan Jernigan, Tupelo (MS) (9-3, 4-0) Season Stats: 72 tackles (48 solo, 24 assists), 7 TFLs, 2 sacks, 1 FF, 1 FR, 1 INT, 1 PBUs, 1 blocked PATS Jordan Pride, Blountstown (FL) (8-3, 1-0) won 14-10 over Port St. Joe (FL) (7-5, 1-0)Offense: 4 car, 48 yards, 2 rec, 63 yardsIt’s @BlountstownFB1 do-everything playmaker @JordanPride5 with the long gainer. pic.twitter.com/O04mUejidV— Brian Smith (@fbscout_florida) November 25, 2023
S Myles Davis , Converse Judson (4-8, 2-3) https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16031465/656106f2c11b1c082c307758