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.
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In-Home Visit: Will Lee's commitment, Elko's first OV weekend & more
Over the weekend, Mike Elko & Co. hosted their first weekend of official visitors and welcomed their first transfer portal addition in defensive back Will Lee. the TexAgs Recruiting duo of Jason Howell and Ryan Brauninger discuss the latest recruiting news and notes.
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
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
Texas A&M Commit Stats, Scores, and Highlights
QB AJ Maddox, (MS) (10-1, 3-1) won 35-0 over Meridian (MS) (6-7, 2-3)Passing: 15-18, 301 yards, 2 TDsRushing: 60 yards, 2 TDs1Q 1:11| AJ Maddox keeps it himself and scores on a 4-yard run. Oak Grove 14, Meridian 0 pic.twitter.com/Mvx6gUWBZI— PineBeltSPORTS (@PineBeltSPORTS) November 18, 2023
1Q :21| Meridian fumbles the ball away on its next drive. Two plays later, Maddox scores again. Oak Grove 21, Meridian 0 pic.twitter.com/PEHGjBbvIC— PineBeltSPORTS (@PineBeltSPORTS) November 18, 2023
QB Miles O'Neill, Hun School (NJ) (8-1) Season Stats: 106 of 147 for 2,151 yards, 20 TDs, and 5 INTs, 10 carries for 93 yardsWR Cameron Coleman, Central (AL) (11-0, 8-0) won 49-21 over Auburn (AL) (9-3, 6-2)10 rec, 208 yards, 1 TDCam Coleman with another great catch with Red Devils leading 42-21 in 4th quarter. pic.twitter.com/y0vQGgF3J5— Alabama7AFootball (@AL7AFootball) November 18, 2023
Well yeah, that’s why Cam Coleman is the No. 8 player in the country and a 5-star WR @CamColeman12 x https://t.co/Ss09y49I6x pic.twitter.com/60eaJs3DUV— Christian Clemente (@CClemente247) November 18, 2023
Central-Phenix City 42, Auburn 10 | 5:03 3Q | Andrew Alford to Cam Coleman on the 35-yard touchdown pass play for the Red Devils. Central converted a few big 3rd downs on TD drive. pic.twitter.com/2CXKACGhjK— Alabama7AFootball (@AL7AFootball) November 18, 2023
2 catches for 16 yards on the opening drive for 5-star Texas A&M WR commit/Auburn flip target Cam Coleman@CamColeman12 x https://t.co/Ss09y49I6x pic.twitter.com/u70YHppRiW— Christian Clemente (@CClemente247) November 18, 2023
HALFTIME: Central-Phenix City 28, Auburn 3 | Cam Coleman with an unbelievable catch as time runs out in the 1st half. Electric every time the ball comes his way! QB Andrew Alford is having an awesome 1st half for the Red Devils. pic.twitter.com/oXmSdXSgFG— Alabama7AFootball (@AL7AFootball) November 18, 2023
There’s a lot of things @CamColeman12 does GREAT.. creating separation at the top of his route is 1, another is finding the end zone frequently. Just another night for #8.. 1TD 200+ receiving yards and a handful of circus catches. He is what they say he is. pic.twitter.com/qxiZhmDmbV— Cody Sanders (@CoachSanders_) November 18, 2023
WR Debron Gatling, Milton (GA) (10-2, 5-0) won 42-21 over Collins Hill (GA) (5-7, 3-2)3 rec, 25 yards14 KR yardsWR Jaylan Hornsby, Winslow Township (NJ) (10-3, 4-0) lost 7-41 against Mainland Regional (NJ) (13-0, 5-0)3 rec, 82 yards, 1 TDSee you at the next level.. 11 out🫶🏽 pic.twitter.com/kY8ihKaePW— Jaylan Hornsby || 4⭐️ (@856_JayHorns) November 18, 2023
ATH Terry Bussey, Timpson (12-0, 6-0) won 58-20 over Wolfe City (9-3, 4-2)Passing: 12-20, 278 yards 3 TDs Rushing: 13 car, 212 yards, 4 TDsDefense: 11 tackles, 1 PBUWATCH: Timpson’s Bussey spins out of sack and heaves 60-yard TD pass https://t.co/Zcho2etQaZ @Terrybussey12 pic.twitter.com/eytGiFBY8O— The Red Zone (@RedZoneETX) November 18, 2023
ATH Ernest Campbell, Refugio (11-1, 6-0) won 77-8 over Johnson City (9-3, 3-1)TE Eric Karner, Immaculate Conception (IL) (9-3, 2-1) Season Stats: 4 receptions for 111 yards, 7 tackles (7 solos), 1 TFL, 1 sackOL Ashton Funk, Katy Thompkins (7-4, 6-2) OL Blake Ivy, Clear Springs (7-5, 4-2) lost 21-49 against North Shore (12-0, 7-0) OL Isendre Ahfua, O'Dea (WA) (11-0, 7-0) won 45-13 over Garfield (WA) (7-4, 5-2)OL Coen Echols, Katy (10-2, 8-0) lost 21-28 against Cy-Fair (11-1, 7-0)OL Josh Moses (2025), Houston Legacy (8-1)DT Dominick McKinley, Acadiana (LA) (9-2, 8-0) won 14-7 over Carencro (LA) (9-3, 7-1)Acadiana able to force a second Carencro turnover on downs to start the game.Brothers Dominick (2024) and Darryus (2026) McKinley helping spearhead third- and fourth-down stops on the second possession. pic.twitter.com/EYH5zjXjIZ— Louisiana vs. All Y’all (@LAvsAllYall) November 18, 2023
Big plays by Darryus McKinley on first down and Dominick McKinley on third that helped force that fourth down. pic.twitter.com/4fFd2pOf2Q— Louisiana vs. All Y’all (@LAvsAllYall) November 18, 2023
DT Dealyn Evans, Pine Tree (6-5, 4-2)Season Stats: 50 tackles, 15.5 TFLs, 5 sacks, 1 INTDE Gabriel Reliford, Evangel Chrisitian (LA) (7-5, 5-2) lost 13-20 against Archbishop Shaw (LA) (9-2, 3-0)https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14464885/655981230660cf0420561d2fLB Tyanthony Smith, Jasper (8-4, 4-2) won 50-7 over Connally (8-4, 4-0)LB Jordan Lockhart, St. John Bosco (CA) (11-1, 5-0) won 43-42 over Centennial (CA) (9-3, 5-0)Jobs not finish🏁. pic.twitter.com/khjeryVbWN— Jordan Pogafala Lockhart (@_jordanlockhart) November 18, 2023
LB Tristan Jernigan, Tupelo (MS) (9-3, 4-0) lost 12-14 against Madison Central (MS) (8-4, 2-2)https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15426052/655a42b0176d350b6cdc416aS Jordan Pride, Blountstown (FL) (7-3, 1-0) won 7-6 over Sneads (FL) (6-5, 0-1) 7 car, 22 yards2 solo tackles, 2 assisted, 1 TFLS Myles Davis, Converse Judson (4-8, 2-3) lost 34-38 against Dripping Springs (10-2, 7-1)https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16031465/65598e76da5b5a082c832b74