Dilan Battle

As a priority recruiting ground for in-state programs, the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex is one of the most talent-rich areas in the country. Texas A&M and Jimbo Fisher have experienced great recruiting success in DFW over the years and could do so again in 2024.

2025 Mansfield (TX) Timberview DL Dilan Battle received his offer from Texas A&M in January, and over the weekend, he experienced Aggieland for the first time. He kept a close eye on practice, and a few aspects of the trip caught his attention as he has more visits on his mind.

So how did the visit go with Colin Simmons? Well, judging by some of the early returns on social media it sounds like it went really well. I spoke to a few different sources, things are pretty tight lipped, however, I do get the feeling it was a positive experience for all. They were able to spend time with the coaches and staff and get a feel for College Station. They watched practice and went to meetings and took in some sights around campus and town. So how good was it? I am not going to sit here and call the Aggies a leader or anything, but I do get the feeling it was a step in the right direction. I also have a feeling there is a long way to go and plenty of work still to be done in his recruitment. The good news is now I think the Aggies could become a real player. Speaking of real player, I spoke to Bryant (AR) 2024 DL TJ Lindsey and he could return to College Station as early as April 15 for the spring game and is planning to take an OV in June. Coach Terry Price and Elijah Robinson have done a great job establishing that relationship and if you want to hear him say they're two of the best d-line coaches in the country, just click this link. Staying on the d-line the Aggies also hosted Nigel Smith II this weekend. He arrived in town late Friday with his family and I continue to hear the Aggies are very much in the running for an official visit. Right now if I had to make a prediction on that, I'd say they get an OV. Again Terry Price has done some real work there. Now for some Xavier Atkins talk, the linebacker came in for I believe his second visit now, and I do hear the Aggies continue to open his eyes. Commitment talk may be a little premature, but the Aggies are doing something right and it sounds like the interest is mutual and continues to build. And onto a couple of big underclassmen. Top 2025 DLs Xavier Ukponu of Denton Guyer and Dilan Battle of Mansfield Timberview were both in town this weekend. It was Ukponu's first time back since receiving his offer and it was Battle's first trip ever. Both spent time around the coaches and watched practice and while it is early the Aggies are laying some really good ground work. The two also discussed the trip before hand. They train together in DFW and Battle decided to solidify his visit when they started to discuss the weekend. He was also looking at Miami. We'll have more on both of these guys soon. I mentioned in the other thread that Myles Davis didn't make it in over the weekend due to Texas Relays, but he is planning to make to College Station this spring. In fact, he could be in town as early as this week. At wide receiver Palmetto (FL) standout Zy'Marion Lang took his first trip to College Station over the weekend and he is making plans to get back to campus. He talked about taking his OV in the fall, but it would not surprise me to see him return to campus before the fall. Another couple out of state WRs I'm hearing some nice A&M buzz with are Phenix City (AL) Central's Cameron Coleman and Tampa (FL) Catholic's Terrance Moore Jr.. The Aggies were the first to offer Coleman and he camped at A&M last summer and he has seen his stock soar over the last few months. Moore visited on that big early March weekend and continues to keep in close contact. He plans to release his top schools later today.