Around the SEC: Recruiting News & Trends
It's time to take a look around at the biggest pick-ups on the recruiting front as well as some of the top recruiting news and notes from around the SEC. Jason Howell details that and more in this week's Around the SEC.
Some Wednesday afternoon recruiting notes
Since his spring visit the Aggies have been in regular communication with Duncanville DE Colin Simmons, and I hear from DFW sources the Aggies continue to make some positive headway. I would not call the Aggies a favorite or anything, but I do hear they are in contention for an official visit. There's still a long way to go but the momentum continues to move in a positive direction. Texas A&M has been high on Bryant (AR) DL TJ Lindsey's list for quite sometime, but I am hearing Texas is making a strong push. He has taken a few visits to College Station over the last few months and the Aggies are set to host him for a June official visit. I do continue to hear the Aggies are in very good shape, but Texas is making a move to be a serious contender. TJ Rushing is in Oklahoma today to see a few top prospects and he was spotted earlier today checking in on standout DL Daniel Okoye, who recently included the Aggies in his top 10 along with Alabama, Colorado, Georgia, LSU, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, and Texas. He was also keeping a close eye on Oklahoma City Millwood 2025 WR Jaden Nickens, who received an offer from the Aggies in January. I also hear Texas A&M interest is building in Tulsa (OK) Union cornerback Devon Jordan. He does not have an offer yet, but he has been in close communication with coach Rushing. One prospect we haven't discussed a lot who I hear the Aggies are generating some real momentum with, is Camden (NJ) WR Jaylan Hornsby. He received an offer and visited in March, and he has an official visit scheduled for the weekend of June 16. The Aggies have made their presence felt in the Camden area since Jimbo Fisher's arrival and since it is Elijah Robinson hometown he has some incredibly strong ties to the area. I'm hearing from a few sources WR coach Dameyune Craig and the Aggies are putting themselves in a strong spot in that recruitment. He also has an official visit scheduled to Rutgers and he holds offers from the likes of Georgia, Michigan, Notre Dame, Oregon, Penn State, and Wisconsin.