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, 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.