TexAgs HS Recruiting Stop: Lancaster
Lancaster is home to top 2028 James Foster III, and yesterday was his first day back on the gridiron after wrapping up his spring on the track. The 6-foot-2, 195-pound standout entered track season with a goal of hitting 13.9 in the 110 hurdles. He bested the mark twice this spring with marks of 13.85 and 13.86, and made it to regionals before wrapping up his season.Lancaster (TX) S James Foster III is well established as one of the nation’s best and a top target in 2028He reeled in multiple offers on the day, and had a couple of SEC programs in the building today to watch him work@2wayFoster | @LancasterFBwebo | @TA_Recruiting pic.twitter.com/yQgUvE0fPK— Jason Howell (@Jason_Howell) May 5, 2026
Back on the field, he had a big day yesterday. Before practice even started he posted new offers from Arkansas, Oregon, and Washington. Coaches from Auburn and LSU were at practice watching every move. After practice, LSU put an offer on the table. Currently ranked the No. 3 prospect in TexAgs 2028 Texas Top 2025, he received his Texas A&M offer last January and he visited in the fall. The culture and the atmosphere are a few things that grabbed his attention. Coach Ish Aristide is leading the Aggies' efforts there. He visited Texas, SMU, and Oklahoma this spring, and he would like to get back out to Texas A&M this summer. Checking in at 6-foot-2, 190 pounds, 2028 wide receiver Khyjahmee Ross is putting together a strong spring as well. He camped at Texas A&M last summer and he plans to return again this summer.Lancaster (TX) 2028 WR Khyjahmee Ross is an explosive, versatile threat with big play ability Already planted on college radars, he is primed for a big spring @KhyjahmeeRoss | @LancasterFBwebo pic.twitter.com/An6pLorULm— Jason Howell (@Jason_Howell) May 5, 2026
Over the course of his recruiting process he has received offers from Baylor, UNT, Nebraska, Texas State, UTEP, New Mexico State, San Diego State, Oregon State, Prairie View A&M, Syracuse, Auburn, and most recently Houston. 6-5, 280-pound 2028 OT Justin Jenkins caught my attention yesterday. He showed some nice bend and flexibility and he has plenty of room for growth and development as he adds weight and strength.Lancaster (TX) 2028 OL Justin Jenkins checks in at 6-5, 280 and he can move. His 1st 2 offers recently arrived from Oregon St and Toledo and it’s not hard to imagine more are on the way@j4stjn_ | @LancasterFBwebo pic.twitter.com/3TvjuduNck— Jason Howell (@Jason_Howell) May 5, 2026
He received his first two offers at the end of April from Toledo and Oregon State, but as coaches get a chance to see him this spring and work with him in camps, it is a good bet he rises up college recruiting boards. A couple more 2028s to watch are Linebacker Amir Adkinson and wide receiver Caleb Choice. Adkinson is a stout, explosive linebacker who already holds several offers and visited College Station this spring, while Choice is a long lean receiver with a strong pedigree his brother is former Texas A&M target and current Oklahoma Sooner Emmanuel Choice. Lancaster (TX) 2028 LB Amir Adkinson is known as a Bear on the field and has a long and growing list of high profile college offers. Fast and physical, it’s easy to see why@BearTy0ne | @LancasterFBwebo pic.twitter.com/5CHpDAEz8R— Jason Howell (@Jason_Howell) May 5, 2026
Lancaster (TX) 2028 WR Caleb Choice is a long, lean threat on the outside with quick feet and the flexibility to adjust on the fly@CChoice8011 | @LancasterFBwebo pic.twitter.com/tTJmc4b18N— Jason Howell (@Jason_Howell) May 5, 2026
In the 2029 class wide receiver Bobby Wilson is already turning heads. He received his first two offers from UNT and UTSA, and this spring he clocked a 10.40 100m. He is what they call fast, quick, and explosive. Lancaster (TX) 2029 WR Bobby Wilson is a name to know. He clocked a 10.40 100m this spring, already holds offers UNT and Texas St, and he is generating major buzz @Bobbywilson2029 | @LancasterFBwebo | @TA_Recruiting pic.twitter.com/v6BHl7EoX2— Jason Howell (@Jason_Howell) May 5, 2026
I made an error in my tweet, he has not been offered by Texas State, but I have a feeling the offers will be piling up with speed like that. In 2027 QB Joseph Hairston and RB Victor Scott are the big prospects to watch. Hairston checks in at 6-6, 220 and has an offer from Texas Southern and interest from Texas State and UTEP. He's been putting together a strong spring and coach Jackson and the crew are excited about his future this fall. Scott, when healthy, is one of the most explosive playmakers in the state. He burst on the scene as a freshman but has fought through some nagging injuries the last couple of seasons. Last year, it was a high ankle sprain. Georgia was the first to offer during his freshman year, and he received several early offers, including Texas A&M last January. North Texas has been very consistent, but the likes of Mississippi State and Georgia Tech have been making a strong push.Lancaster (TX) 2027 RB Victor Scott has been a homerun threat on the field since his freshman year. Running with a blend of speed and power, he is one of DFW’s most explosive playmakers@GingerBrdMan13 | @LancasterFBwebo pic.twitter.com/XJPuf5jyZb— Jason Howell (@Jason_Howell) May 5, 2026
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.
Ags well-positioned for another solid offensive group in 2027
Texas A&M already has a quarterback and two offensive linemen committed in the class of 2027, but Mike Elko & Co. are drawing interest from many of the nation's top running backs, receivers, tight ends and offensive linemen as the 2027s take over in the spotlight.
A&M's efforts in Dallas-Fort Worth span several recruiting classes
Keeping top Texas talent in Texas is always a top priority, and a big part of that is digging into the football hotbed that is the DFW area. In the 2025 cycle, the Aggies reached into DFW for five signees. But Mike Elko & Co. aren't done as they keep their eyes on several top prospects.
*******2025 Dallas Under Armour Camp Preview and Live Thread *******
I'm about to head over to Melissa, should be about 8:15 when guys start to arrive. Here's a rough schedule of the day's action-Defensive Line/Offensive Line: 8:45-11:15 a.m.-Linebackers/Running Backs: 9:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.-Quarterbacks/Wide Receivers/Defensive Backs: 11:15 a.m.-2:15 p.m.They will be measured and tested. Those results are not posted but I'll work to see what I can get. They'll also do 1-on-1s and position drills. Typical camp stuff. Here's some thoughts and notes and guys to watchPre-camp MVP PredictionsQB: Peyton Houston, Shreveport (LA) Evangel Christian - polished, accurate, big armRB: KJ Edwards, Carthage (TX) - versatile skillset with burst and speed to shine WR: Trenton Yancey, Duncanville (TX) - A strong physical build and an explosive athlete capable of creating separation as well as making the contested circus catch. OL: John Turntine, Crowley (TX) North Crowley - light on his feet, technically sound, great flexibility, powerful handsDL: Khyren Haywood, Denton (TX) Guyer - speed on the interior with an arsenal of moves to win in one-on-onestends to show well in one-on-ones which is always a question for LBs in these settingsDB: John Meredith, Euless (TX) Trinity - length and speed and the size to get physicalSome More Pre-camp SuperlativesMost likely to pass the eye test: Myson Johnson-Cook, DeSoto (TX) - checks in at a solid 6-foot-3, 220Sleeper capable of emerging strong: DE Landon Barnes, Duncanville (TX) - the offers are starting to Out of State standout: OL Evan Goodwin, Little Rock (AR) Pulaski Academy - caught my eye last summer on the camp circuit, earned his Texas A&M offer in June, and one of the best in ArkansasIntrigued to see: OL Chase Elrod, Seminole (TX) - 6-7, 265 with Baylor and Texas Tech offersSurprised I haven't mentioned him yet: QB Kavian Bryant, Palestine (TX) Westwood - one of the top prospects in attendance, and he tends to shine on the big stageSome quick questions-Will Legend Bey work at other positions? He is listed at QB, but has embraced the idea of being recruited as an ATH. If he does, look for him to line up at WR. -What will be highest performing position? My bet is on a stacked OL group with several of the state's best, but WR is really strong as well.-Who is the guy not mentioned yet TexAgs subs should watch out for? If WR Kaydon Finley and DE KJ Ford are in action this weekend, expect them to do what they tend to do which is handle business in a dominant manner.-Who is the prospect without a Texas A&M offer, Aggie fans could hear quite a bit about today? RB Christian Rhodes is a big back at 6-1, 200 with track speed and a versatile skillset. Committed to SMU, but this is an environment he could easily shine.-Who will emerge from off the radar to take home MVP honors? It happens every year. Last year Noah Best and Emeka Ugorji earned OL MVPs and Ali Vinson took home LB honors. In 2023 Paul Mencke took home DB honors alongside a young Jermaine Bishop. It seems to happen every year and I look for the trend to continue.Prospects with Texas A&M offersQB Kavian Bryant, Palestine (TX) Westwood (2027) QB Peyton Houston, Shreveport (LA) Evangel Christian (2027)RB KJ Edwards, Carthage (TX)RB Izayah Lee, Lancaster (TX)RB Victor Scott, Lancaster (TX) (2027)RB Lathan Whisenton, Waco (TX) Midway (2027)RB Myson Johnson-Cook, DeSoto (TX) (2027)WR Kenny Darby, Bossier City (LA) Airline - LSU commitWR Boobie Feaster, DeSoto (TX)WR Kaydon Finley, Aledo (TX)WR Mason James, Norman (OK) NorthWR Dequane Prevo, Texarkana (TX) Liberty-Eylau - Arkansas commitWR Brayden Robinson, Red Oak (TX)WR Zion Robinson, Mansfield (TX)WR London Smith, Waco (TX) University - Baylor commitWR Jeremiah Douglas, Crandall (TX) (2027)WR Trenton Yancey, Duncanville (TX) (2027)WR JD Edwards, Carthage (TX) (2028)WR Damarion Mays, Crowley (TX) North Crowley (2028)TE Zachery Turner, Duncanville (TX)TE Jeramie Cooper, Crowley (TX) North Crowley (2027)OL Noah Best, Midlothian (TX)OL Drew Evers, Flower Mound (TX)OL Evan Goodwin, Little Rock (AR) Pulaski AcademyOL Zaden Krempin, Prosper (TX)OL Felix Ojo, Mansfield (TX) Lake RidgeOL John Turntine, Crowley (TX) North CrowleyOL DeMarrion Johnson, Tyler (TX) Legacy (2027)OL Peyton Miller, Anna (TX) (2027)OL Jasper Ngokwere, Richardson (TX) (2027)OL Brian Swanson, Dallas (TX) South Oak Cliff (2027)DT Anthony Kennedy, Little Rock (AR) Southwest - Missouri commitDT Jaimeon Winfield, Richardson (TX)DT Khyren Haywood, Denton (TX) Guyer (2027)DT JD Jones, Dallas (TX) South Oak Cliff (2027)DT KAdrian Redmond, Corinth (TX) Lake Dallas (2027)DE KJ Ford, Duncanville (TX)DE Dawayne Jones, Tulsa (OK) Booker T Washington (2027)DE Zane Rowe, Denton (TX) Guyer (2027)LB Jakore Smith, Little Rock (AR) ParkviewLB Braylon Williams, Arlington (TX) Lamar (2027)CB Ryan Gilbert, Forney (TX) North ForneyCB Bryson Brown, Owasso (OK)CB Taelyn Mayo, Lewisville (TX) (2027)CB John Meredith, Euless (TX) Trinity (2027)S Jordan Deck, Frisco (TX) Lone StarS Donovan Webb, Frisco (TX) Panther Creek S Davontrae Kirkland, Waco (TX) University (2027)S Cooper Witten, Argyle (TX) Liberty Christian (2027)S James Foster, Lancaster (TX) (2028)
