Around the SEC: Recruiting News & Trends
It's time to take a look around at the biggest pickups 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.
Around Texas: A round-up of recruiting news in the Lone Star State
High school and college football around the state of Texas are currently going through spring drills and offseason workouts, but recruiting never stops. It is time to take a look at the latest happenings on the Lone Star State recruiting front as the offseason rolls on.
DFW Under Armour Camp News, Notes, and Highlights
Today I will be out at the Under Armour Camp at Arlington Martin. Several top prospects will be on-hand and I will do my best to post news, notes, and tweets in this thread throughout the day.Here's a quick rundown of today's schedule8:30 am - Media check-in9-11:30 am - OL/DL10 am-12:30 pm - RB/LB11:30 am-2:30 pm - QB/WR/DBMost of the interviews will take place once an athlete is done with their sessionI highlighted several things about today's camp in My Three Things on Friday, so click the link if you want a refresher.Also here's a quick rundown of some top targets of interest-DeSoto RB Deondrae Riden is the only Texas A&M commit on the camp rosterOLOL Michael Fasusi, Lewisville - hearing a hamstring may limit him todayOL Lamont Rogers, Mesquite Horn OL Ty Haywood, Denton Ryan OL Connor Carty, ProsperOL Henry Fenuku, North CrowleyOL Drew Evers, Flower Mound (2026)OL Zaden Krempin, Prosper (2026)OL John Turntine, North Crowley (2026)DLDL Xavier Ukponu, Denton GuyerDE Kevin Ford, Jr, Duncanville (2026)DL Danny Beale, Cherry Valley (AR) Cross County (2026)DL Anthony Kennedy, Maumelle (AR) (2026)DL Darryus McKinley, Lafayette (LA) Acadiana (2026)*********RBRB Deondrae Riden, DeSoto - Texas A&MLBLB Riley Pettijohn, McKinneyLB Jayden Shelton, Dallas South Oak CliffLB Jonathan Cunningham, North CrowleyLB Jamarion Phillips, Dallas South Oak Cliff (2026)***********QBQB Keelon Russell, Duncanville - SMUQB Kane Archer, Greenwood (AR) (2026)QB Peyton Houston, Shreveport (LA) Evangel Christian (2027)WRWR Taz Williams, Red Oak WR Emmanuel Choice, LancasterWR Bryson Jones, Frisco Lone StarWR Jordan Clay, San Antonio Madison (2026)WR Brayden Robinson, Red Oak (2026)WR/TE Zachery Turner, Duncanville (2026)WR Ethan Feaster, DeSoto (2027)TE Zane Rowe, Denton Guyer (2027)DBCB Micah Strickland, BrownsboroS Sael Reyes, DeSotoS Nate Tilmon, Mansfield Timberview - SMUS Jordan Deck, Frisco Lone Star (2026)S Markel Ford, Mesquite Horn (2026)CB Taelyn Mayo, Lewisville (2027)Here's a few more highly rated guys who are expected to participate todayRB Michael Turner, North Richland Hills RichlandWR Dakorien Moore, Duncanville - LSUWR Daylan McCutcheon, Lucas LovejoyWR Elijah Thomas, Checotah (OK) - OklahomaWR Brock Boyd, Southlake Carroll (2026)TE Micah Jones, Madison (MS) LB Marcus James, Oklahoma City (OK) Carl Albert - OklahomaS Omarion Robinson, Little Rock (AR) ParkviewAlright, I got to hit the road. I'll try to update this thread as soon as I get there.
Texas A&M recruiting notes from the Pylon 7v7 in Dallas
I was out at McCowan Park in DeSoto this morning for the Pylon 7-on-7, and there were a few recruits of note for Texas A&M fans. Red Oak (TX) wide receiver Taz Williams visited Aggieland last week and following the visit he mentioned his plans to narrow his list and he thought the Aggies would make the cut. He has a top 10 in mind, but he is crossing a few t's and dotting a few i's before it is ready to be announced. He has also began discussing his official visit with Texas, and he mentioned Ohio State, Michigan, and Texas A&M as a few more schools likely to get official visits. He plans to make a commitment decision around the start of his senior season. Standout 2025 QB Kelden Ryan visited Texas A&M a few weeks ago and I am told by DFW sources the Aggies continue to keep an eye on Ryan. He has a relationship with Elko that goes back to Elko's days at Duke. In fact, the Blue Devils were one of his top schools before he committed to Virginia Tech. Since arriving in College Station, Elko and company have dropped by to see him a few times, and the visit allowed him to get a feel for Klein and his offense. My sources tell me Klein's intelligence really resonated with Ryan. No offer has been extended, but I am told communication continues and it appears as if there is mutual interest so we will continue to monitor things and keep you guys posted. The Aggies have also shown some recent interest in Duncanville (TX) 2025 QB Keelon Russell. He has been committed to SMU since September, and he has added February offers from Florida and UCLA. Texas A&M offered under the older staff, and I am told by DFW sources the idea of a future visit to Texas A&M is intriguing to Russell. Texarkana (TX) Texas High running back Tradarian Ball has been talking with coach Wiggins since Wiggins' days at Alabama, and it felt good to get the Texas A&M. He planned to visit College Station for Texas A&M's Junior Day last week, but a family emergency prevented him from making the trip. He plans to get to College Station this spring. Texas, Wisconsin, Texas A&M, SMU, Oklahoma, and Ole Miss are coming on strong. He mentioned Texas among his favorites but he does not have a full list of top schools at the moment. Brownsboro (TX) 2025 CB Micah Strickland is another unoffered prospect on Texas A&M's radar. He just tweeted out an A&M graphic today. He checks in at 6-1, 175 right now and he mentioned TCU, Texas Tech, and Houston as schools showing the most attention right now. Denton (TX) Guyer 2027 TE Zane Rowe was the first in-state prospect offered by Texas A&M with coach James Coley doing the honors. Since the new staff's arrival he has gotten to know area recruiter Sean Spencer and he loves the energy. Rowe likes what he has seen from the staff and from previous visits he already know he likes what Aggieland has to offer. He does not have any plans visit plans set for College Station yet, but he said if he is re-offered, look for it to happen.