Trey Owens

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.

State playoffs around the Lone Star State are well underway, but that doesn’t mean things will ever slow down on the recruiting trails in Texas. It is time to take a look at the latest news and notes from the recruiting front.

- Even in the face of overwhelming Oklahoma momentum, the Aggies haven't mailed it in with Katy Paetow DL David Hicks yet. A couple of sources have told me today that the entire A&M defensive staff plus Jimbo Fisher were on an extended Zoom call with Hicks and his family last night. Without getting into the details, it sounds like the call went as well as it could have. It remains to be seen if it will have any affect on DJ's immediate decision, but I do think it has set them up well for the final months of this recruiting cycle. In other words, nobody has come out and said the Aggies overtook OU's perceived top spot heading into decision day tomorrow, but the thought of this thing being done and dusted for the long haul would be naive. - Keep an eye on Friendswood DE/OLB Braylan Shelby. A trusted source in Houston thought the Aggies could get back in that mix and commented that a visit to College Station next month wouldn't surprise him. Shelby committed to USC over Texas and Texas A&M in early August. - Still feel like the Aggies are trending well for Converse Judson DL Johnny Bowens based on what I've gotten the past 2-3 days. - Similarly to Shelby, I'll be paying attention to see if the Aggies jump back in on recruiting Ft Bend Marshall DL and TCU commit Zach Chapman. The 6-6, 250 pounder is now fully healthy after missing his entire junior season with a knee injury - an injury that actually occurred at the end of his sophomore season that he somehow played through. I saw him play on Saturday and came away impressed with his overall power and athleticism. He really caught my eye as being all the way back to 100% when he hurdled the line and blocked a short field goal attempt. I wouldn't be surprised if him name pops up again on a visitor list. The Aggies have done well at Ft Bend Marshall and have great connections established there.- One final quick note at Ft Bend Marshall…Remember the name Dazjhon Taylor. He's a 2026 athlete that multiple members of the coaching staff told me about while I was down there. The way they phrased it was interesting, as well. In general, they said, "I think we've got the next Achane in our freshmen group." Take a look Catch and Take Off💨💪🏾 #mblock @MarshallBuffs @jarmant1 @espn @AggieFootball @LSUfootball @TexasFootball @ClemsonFB @UHCougarFB @AlabamaFTBL @texas_of @TexasSouthern pic.twitter.com/HfPNPe85Lk— Dazjhon Taylor (@DazjhonT21) September 2, 2022 Speed, accuracy, and precision💨💪🏾 #mblock @MarshallBuffs @jarmant1 @espn @AggieFootball @LSUfootball @TexasFootball @ClemsonFB @UHCougarFB @AlabamaFTBL @texas_of @TexasSouthern pic.twitter.com/R7AwujkBxY— Dazjhon Taylor (@DazjhonT21) September 2, 2022 - Lastly, I've got two 2024 quarterback names that are gaining steam in greater Houston: Tucker Parks of Klein Collins and Trey Owens at CyFair. I actually had an SEC position coach ask me today about both, and I suspect the Aggies will be monitoring them closely, as well.