Around Texas: A round-up of recruiting news in the Lone Star State
Around the state of Texas, decisions are being made, visits are being taken and offers are being extended as recruiting never stops in this great state. It is time to take a look at the latest happenings on the Lone Star State recruiting front.
NLA Texas Top 100 Recruiting news, notes, and thoughts
I spent the afternoon in Frisco at the Next Level Athlete Texas Top 100 Showcase and got to see a few ball players go to work. First the recruiting notes Lancaster (TX) 2028 S and long time target James Foster III visited Aggieland in the fall and Mike Elko and Ish Aristide have made a strong impression along with the A&M culture. There is plenty of competition right now with the likes of Texas, Notre Dame, SMU, TCU, Miami, and others already with offers on his mind. Right now he is focused on the track, and while he doesn't have anything scheduled I expect we see him back in College Station this spring. Lancaster (TX) 2028 S James Foster III@2wayFoster | @LancasterFBwebo | @NLAShowcase | @TA_Recruiting pic.twitter.com/nbHBK44cKd— Jason Howell (@Jason_Howell) February 15, 2026
Fort Worth (TX) North Crowley 2028 WR Damarion Mays was planning to visit College Station in January but the weather had other plans. He did not have a date but he plans to be back in College Station this fall. Texas, Ohio State, and LSU were a few schools he mentioned. It's early, but there has been a lot of Longhorn chatter there, and getting him back on campus is an important step for the Aggies' chances. Allen (TX) 2029 QB Ty Snell was the only QB on hand holding a Texas A&M offer. He was one of the youngest in the group, but he threw some real darts out there. He's a mature kid and handles himself well out there. He checks the boxes from a size, arm, athletic, and mental make-up standpoint, and it is not hard to see what has college coaches excited.Allen (TX) 2029 QB Ty Snell@TySnellQB1 | @alleneaglesfb | @NLAShowcase | @TA_Recruiting pic.twitter.com/YL6pQcn2Hx— Jason Howell (@Jason_Howell) February 15, 2026
Lancaster (TX) 2027 RB Victor Scott hasn't been hearing a lot from the Aggies lately, but he received an offer last spring and today he mentioned the Aggies have been on his mind lately. He mentioned Baylor and Duke as well. Waco (TX) University 2027 S and Baylor commit Davontrae Kirkland mentioned he continues to hear from several schools and he visited with Texas A&M DC Lyle Hemphill. He was offered early in the cycle, and the staff was watching. He does not have a spring visit scheduled, but he did mention him and his parents were planning to sit down and discuss plans. Melissa (TX) 2028 RB Jeremiah Tabor also holds an A&M offer, but he didn't mention the Aggies much when it came to his current communications. I also had a chance to see Mesquite (TX) Horn 2027 WR/ATH Kai Furtch. He's the son of former Texas A&M player Keon Furtch and also pretty close with Von Miller and Tony Jerod-Eddie. An all-around athlete, Furtch worked at receiver today, and showed the ability to keep defenders on their toes with his quickness. Mesquite (TX) Horn 2027 WR/ATH Kai Furtch@kaifurtch11 | @HornJagsRecruit | @tajakaha | @TA_Recruiting pic.twitter.com/BvlgUX7zpJ— Jason Howell (@Jason_Howell) February 15, 2026
The first guy to catch my attention today was Newton's Kendray Porter. Not the biggest but he has a solid, muscular build. He caught our attention in a big way during State Championship weekend at AT&T in December and he showed that same speed, quickness, and versatile skillset. West Orange-Stark RB Khelvy Jefferson took home RB MVP honors. He is definitely short, but he is also stout, powerful, quick, and coming off a very strong season. He showed those quick feet, and explosive bursts today. On the defensive line the guy who caught my attention was Allen (TX) 2027 DE Jacobie Wilkerson. Checking in at 6-4, 245 he brings some size to the table and he showed a variety of pass rush moves.Allen (TX) 2027 DL Jacobie Wilkerson@JWilkerson_99 | @alleneaglesfb | @NLAShowcase pic.twitter.com/gsh7q9xDuV— Jason Howell (@Jason_Howell) February 15, 2026
It was also my first chance to see Alamo Heights DE Drake Carroll. He's coming off a strong season and has some nice length and bend on the edge. The frame has plenty of room for some good weight and it is not hard to imagine what he becomes as he adds weight and strength. TCU currently has some strong momentum there. On the OL, 2027 Jackson Cook was my favorite for OL MVP honors and he did not disappoint. The Austin (TX) Westlake talent plays a tough, technical brand of ball and he went to work today. Southlake (TX) Carroll 2028 OL Ty McCurry, Forney (TX) 2027 OL Mason Joshua, and Lucas (TX) Lovejoy 2028 Jayden Thompson were a few others who drew my attention on the day. Forney (TX) North Forney 2027 LB Kobe Jackson had a good day. He was bouncing around and talking some good natured trash. Him and RB Victor Scott had a fun little back and forth. Allen (TX) 2029 WR Zach Williams took home WR MVP honors after a strong performance. He already holds double digit offers and I can comfortably say he is on the Aggies' radar. Maybe even on offer watch. We'll see. The guy I'd say had the best day in my mind was Lancaster's James Foster. He had to close up shop early because he had some track obligations, but he was at the front of the DB line the whole time he as there. He attacked drills and reps with confidence and welcomed all competition during one-on-ones. He was also just a fun kid to be around, seemed to have a bounce to him on the day. Damarion Mays was out there taking in the action but did not go through drills. We will have a few interviews from the day so stay tuned but these are a few notes and thoughts. Hope you enjoyed and maybe learned a little bit, have an awesome rest of your Sunday.
Recruiting Rankings Update: Mid-summer moves in 2026, 2027 & 2028
The summer is heating up as the offseason has reached its dog days, so it's time for our recruiting team at TexAgs to update the player rankings within the great state of Texas. Updates were made to the 2026 and 2028 lists, with a "watchlist" being established for 2028.
Visitor List: Texas A&M vs McNeese
Not a bad list this week considering the opponent and kick off time. As always, keep checking back as we'll make updates leading into Saturday morning. Texas A&M CommitsOL Josh Moses - Houston LegacyLB Kelvion Riggins - ForneyCB Cobey Sellers - Shadow CreekPWO K Colton Chmelar - A&M Consolidated2025 ProspectsATH Grayson Rigdon - Columbus - Committed to Air ForceATH Jaquise Martin - Bryan Rudder - Committed to TulsaOL Michael Musquiz - AtascocitaOL Cedric Walls - Austin BowieOL Brady Buchanan - Corpus Christi CalallenOL Maddox Huber - Hamshire-FannettOL Jacob Lockstein - Clear FallsQB Maddox Maher - Dripping SpringsRB Chad Gasper - Katy Jordan - Committed to FloridaTE Romel Stevens - Willis TE Jacory Thurman - Houston Worthing - Committed to HoustonWR Terrence Lewis - Bryan - Committed to North TexasWR Kameron Powell - McKinney North - Committed to Ok StWR Ashton Jones - Shadow Creek - Committed to BaylorDL Josiah Hatter - Richmond FosterDL Colt Hodges - CarthageDL Braden Bays - BoerneDL Xavier Coleman - North Crowley - Committed to YaleDB Zach Parish - Clear Springs2026 ProspectsATH Alex Simpson - North Desoto (LA)ATH Gary Nunn - The Oakridge SchoolATH Caton Cramer - SeminoleATH Chance Collins - Mansfield TimberviewOL Jerald Mays - Pflugerville WeissOL Hunter McKinney - Montgomery Lake CreekOL Hugh Smith - Ft Bend Ridge PointQB Mason Williams - DaingerfieldQB Legend Bey - North ForneyQB Kyden Barker - Galveston BallQB DJ Bordeaux - Douglas County (GA)QB Canon Toon - Houston Second BaptistRB Trey Mosley - BrownwoodRB Javion Garrett - Katy TaylorRB Jorden Prince - BeckvilleRB Carsin Cooper - GladewaterWR Cooper Reid - Dripping SpringsWR Carson Noe - BrownwoodWR Stone Ratliff - BrownwoodWR Jaylen Moore - South Oak CliffWR Tatum Bell, Jr. - Frisco HeritageWR Kentrell Bowen - SplendoraWR Tyreek King - Knoxville Catholic (TN)WR Aaron Gregory - Douglas County (GA)DL Trashawn Ruffin - North Duplin (NC)DL Carson Dempsey - AledoDL Dycin Davis - Abilene CooperDL Jerious Singletary - HuntsvilleDL Jordan Carter - Douglas County (GA)DL Tyler Hagler - GilmerDL Maddox Flynt - Austin WestlakeDL Robaire Smith - Fort Bend Ridge PointDL Romaire Smith - Fort Bend Ridge PointLB Reilarean Phillips - Alief ElsikDB Colton Dunbarger - GarlandDB Michael Allen - RichardsonDB Jaden Vaughn - Cy-Fair2027 ProspectsOL Mason Joshua - ForneyRB Jakoby Dixon - BrenhamRB Wayne Shanks Jr - Houston KinkaidTE Jeramie Cooper - North CrowleyTE Ty Fleener - ForneyDB Montre Jackson - Garland Lakeview Centennial
Friday Recruiting Notes
Alright so I have a few notes to send you guys into the weekend.LB Riley Pettijohn, McKinney - The Aggies get the last visit so there is hope, and Jay Bateman gives the Aggies a fighting chance. He was most recently in College Station the weekend before the spring game (April 13) and by all accounts the visit went well and was productive. The family really like Elko. However, the word I hear out on the streets in DFW is the Aggies still have ground to cover with the Longhorns remaining the favorites in his recruitment. He has a lot of relationships and the Horns moving to the SEC is a positive. Based on what I'm hearing I would put the Aggies about third or fourth among his top five, but as I mentioned the Aggies do have a fighting chance with Bateman leading the way and the final visit. Pettijohn plans to make a preseason decision once he takes all of his official visits.LB Noah Mikhail, La Verne (CA) Bonita - The most recent visit was a really good one for Texas A&M momentum. He spent multiple days in town and his family was with him. Oregon and USC are the main competition, but as we have been saying do not count out the Aggies. Bateman and Co are getting a serious look and they will get the final official the weekend of Jun 21.LB Mason Posa, Albuquerque (NM) La Cueva - We have made no bones about it, Posa is one of the top priorities at LB and the Aggies appear to be in a strong position. He is scheduled to take his OV the June 21 weekend. Oklahoma State hosted him for his first OV the weekend of April 13 and he took an OV to Arizona last weekend (April 20). He also has OVs scheduled to Wisconsin (May 31), Oregon (June 7), Texas Tech (June 14), and Texas A&M (June 21), and he is looking at a summer time commitmentWhen it comes to the LB recruiting I am starting to feel more and more like this is likely to be a two-man LB class with one of the above joining Kelvion Riggins. I feel best about the Aggies chances with Mikhail and Posa. I could also see a scenario where the Aggies take a three-man group with one those three being a best available type of guy so let's say 2-3.On the offensive line front it is going to be interesting to see how it all works out in the end. The Aggies have been very active and now have a four-man class. They also have their eye on very big targets in Michael Fasusi, Ty Haywood, Lamont Rogers, and Andrew Babalola, and Emeka Ugorji and Tyler Thomas are also OT prospects I could see finding a fit at A&M. Six seems like a good number. I like the Aggies chances to land one from Fasusi, Haywood, Rogers, and Babalola. Two could be a possibility but that is going to be quite the feat to say the least. If you want another out of state prospect to watch, I am starting to like what I'm hearing more and more in regards to Texas A&M's chances with Phoenix (AZ) Desert Edge cornerback Jamar Beal-Goines. The 6-foot, 175-pound standout is equipped with elite track speed and DB coach Jordan Peterson has been hot on his trail since Peterson was at Kansas. He visited spring practice April 13 and afterward he knew he would return for an OV. This week I made a few stops and I have a few new prospects on my radar. Put Forney 2027 OT Mason Joshua on your list. 6-4.5, 240, lean with a huge frame and as he adds strength he is going to bulk up nicely. He worked at right tackle when I dropped by and while he was raw, his size and feet were easy to spot. He also competes in track and field. He claimed the district title in discus with a 142-8, and he finished fourth in district in the shot with a personal record of 42-3.Forney OT Mason Joshua (6-4.5, 240) is just a freshman and I have a feeling he’s gonna turn some heads moving like this@ForneyRecruits | @CoachFleen | @TA_Recruiting pic.twitter.com/fUK2PXF0UG— Jason Howell (@Jason_Howell) April 23, 2024
In addition to Joshua the Jackrabbits also have 2027 OL Jordan Carraway who finished third in district in the shot with a personal record of 43-8.75. He checks in at 6-5, 290 and he already holds offers from UNT, Pitt, SMU, and Texas Tech, and he visited Texas A&M for the spring game.Throw Frisco Lone Star 2027 CB Bryant Robinson on your list too. He checks in at a long 6-3, 175 and he is a fluid athlete with a quick change of direction. He also a basketball standout but the word I get is football is his future and he is aware of that. Look for him to jump right in and be a big part of Lone Star's defense next fall if not a full-time starter.Frisco Lone Star 2027 CB Bryant Robinson @ybk_b32 | @LSHSRangers | @LSHS_FBRecruits pic.twitter.com/YFUgRHJVzH— Jason Howell (@Jason_Howell) April 23, 2024
A 2026 to keep an eye on is Prosper (TX) 2026 OT Bryce Gilmore. He checks in at 6-5, 275 and he has received offers from Duke, Grambling, Oklahoma State, Oregon, Pitt, Purdue, Texas Tech, Toledo, UNT, and UTSA, and more are sure to arrive this spring as college coaches get a good look at him. He worked at RT when I was there on Monday and he comes from a long line of athletes. His father Bryan Gilmore was a receiver in the NFL for several years, and Bryce is emerging as another high end OT prospect out of Prosper. Prosper 2026 OL Bryce Gilmore@Bryce_73 | @ProsperEaglesFB | @ProsperRecruits | @Coach_Moore5 | @Coach_Hill2 | @CoachSteamroll pic.twitter.com/E6xUsPBT5k— Jason Howell (@Jason_Howell) April 22, 2024
Last but not least here's a few quick reads from my visits this week-The Aggies got a really good one in OL Connor Carty. He brings a strong work ethic, a nasty edge, and lot of athleticism in the trenches. -Commits Kelvion Riggins and Deondrae Riden are doing their best to recruit the heck out of some strong talents. Both mentioned Michael Fasusi, Kaliq Lockett, Noah Mikhail, and Jonah Williams as key targets from the spring game.-I do not want to get too optimistic about Fasusi just yet, but the Aggies have really done some great work this spring. Getting him on campus three times was very big and as he said in my update he is feeling more and more comfortable. Joe Hamilton is also doing some real work here. -I also made sure to keep an eye on Sean Hutton while I was out at Lewisville. The Aggies and Sooners recently offered him a PWO and I love it. He has been a varsity starter since his freshman year and has played everywhere up and down the line. His height - he is about 6-1, 6-2 - is going to keeping the top programs from offering but he has an edge, he is very smart, and he has played many positions on one of the top offensive lines in Texas. -I didn't get to see Bryson Jones while I was at Lone Star. He was at an appointment so him and Davian Groce both missed the workout. I am hearing Groce has his sights set on WR at the college level. Jones is a guy the Aggies offered and he has an OV scheduled, but he was not able to visit this spring. If he makes it to campus, I could see him emerging as a top target at the WR position.-The Aggies seem to be in a really good spot for Lone Star 2026s Ryder Mix (TE) and Jordan Deck (S). Neither named the Aggies their leader or anything but the interest is definitely there and they had some very positive things to say. Deck could not hide his excitement. Go listen to the interview if you haven't already. -It is safe to say the Aggies are a real player for Forney (TX) 2026 RB Javian Osborne. The visit to A&M a few weeks ago really opened his eyes and coach Trooper Taylor made an extremely strong impression. They really hit it off well. His father did not make the trip with him, but I bet that changes before too long. They already have plans to return for the A&M-Notre Dame game this fall, but I would not be surprised if a visit happened sooner.
