Bennett Warren

- The Aggies threw their hat into the ring last week for Ft Bend Marshall safety Josh Lair, and it sounds like they've moved him right near the top of their in-state board amongst defensive backs. A source in Missouri City told me earlier today that the A&M staff was extremely complimentary of Lair in conversations that were had with folks in the area, and it looks like they're going to make a big run to land him this cycle. Lair started his HS career as a QB before making the full time jump to defensive back last year. He's a super athlete that's extremely aggressive/physical in the run game. Again, it sounds like this kid has moved into the "high priority, must get" group in state for TJ Rushing and DJ Durkin. - Speaking of high priorities, another kid that has seen his stock really skyrocket with the Aggie staff is Jasper LB Tyanthony Smith. DJ Durkin has taken the lead role for A&M in this one over the last month or so and is working to continuously build that relationship. A contact in Jasper told me that it felt likely that Smith would stay close to home at the next level, but nothing was set in stone there. From my own personal experience and everyone I talk to around the Jasper program, Tyanthony is an A+ kid who, along with being an elite linebacker prospect, is going to be a huge locker room asset to whichever program he chooses. Aggies right in the middle of the ring in this one. - A name to keep an eye on at Jasper is 2025 jumbo ATH Kiotti Armstrong. One of the more imposing physical specimens in the state in his class, Armstrong is still very raw when it comes to on field production, but that hasn't stopped him from pulling in multiple P5 offers. I think he's best suited as a defensive end, but he's played primarily at tight end up to this point. The Aggies are keeping close tabs. - Staying in SETX, plenty of folks down that way have sung the praises of recent A&M OL offer Weston Davis out of Beaumont United. The 6-5, 280 pounder has turned into quite the athlete over the last 8-12 months as evidenced by the incredible run of offers he pulled in as coaches stopped by the school last month. Since the calendar turned to 2023, Davis has reeled in offers from: Texas A&M, Oklahoma, Alabama, Mizzou, and plenty of others. An area source indicated that the Aggies made a bit of noise when they jumped in the boat. I should have more on this one next week. - Still think LSU is going to have a fight on their hands to hold onto the commitment from Humble Summer Creek LB Xavier Atkins. While I do believe Texas A&M would be the next in line, Atkins is hearing from multiple suitors. I'd look for him to make his way to campus soon to check out spring practice. - Heard some good things about A&M's chances with massive Ft Bend Christian OL Bennett Warren. While I don't think anything is imminent in terms of a commitment (I had one source say it was likely going to be a summer decision), this is one that I feel like A&M could be tough to overcome for competitors throughout the spring. FBCA alum Remington Strickland has helped the Maroon and White effort in this one. - Another underclass offer I was pleased to see go out was to 2025 Galveston Ball defender Jonah Williams. This kid has a chance to be a top 10 player in the state in that class. He's 6-3, 200 pounds right now with highlights from a multitude of positions so far for the Tors. However, I think he's a linebacker at the next level, and some folks on the island I spoke with believe the same. There are some connections to Aggieland though as Jonah's older brother Nick signed with Texas A&M baseball but was selected in the 2nd Round of the 2012 MLB Draft by the Rangers and forwent his college career. He's also trained by former A&M linebacker Donnie Baggs.