Update on OOS DT
I spoke at length to Tennessee DT Ben Hutch today. There has been a lot of talk around Ben possibly jumping on board with the Aggies here pretty soon. I asked him about that and other aspects surrounding his recruiting. Here's what he had to say.On the message from the A&M staff.."The A&M coaches have told me that I'm a must get player for them. They really want me to be an Aggie."How would you rate the facilities based on the all the other places you've been?"When I went on my visit down there, those facilities were the best I have seen on any visit."What coaches have you been talking to from A&M?"I've been talking to Coach (David) Turner and Coach Chavis every day."Who else is recruiting you really hard at the moment?"Right now, other than A&M, I've been hearing the most from Memphis, Louisville, and Nebraska."On his relationship with A&M signees and targets in the Nashville area.."I talk to Ikenna Okeke every other day. I also talk to Tyrel Dodson the same way. Those guys and Jacob Phillips are my boys. Ikenna and Tyrel told me they want to get a trend started called Nashville to College Station."What'd you enjoy most on your trip to A&M last month?"My favorite part of my visit down there was my private talks with each coach. The facilities and campus are beautiful, and I also really liked the jersey...they felt amazing on me."On a possible upcoming decision..."My mom wants me to wait to make my commitment on Signing Day."When will you be back down to A&M for a visit?"I'll be down to College Station to visit again sometime again in the next month. I'm not sure on the exact date yet."
The Pipeline: Will Texas A&M's foray into Tennessee continue?
Among Texas A&M's more heralded defensive signees are Tyrel Dodson and Ikenna Okeke, native Tennesseans recruited by John Chavis. As Division I talent in the state picks up and the cycle starts again, the Aggies could remain real players on the scene.
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Ikenna Okeke looks ahead to arriving at A&M, playing for John Chavis
One of two top prospects Texas A&M plucked out of Tennessee in the 2016 recruiting class, Smyrna safety Ikenna Okeke is built for a unique role in John Chavis' defense. After signing on the dotted line, he explained his excitement to join the Aggies.
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An eventful Signing Day clouded the perception of Texas A&M's latest class, one that filled most — though not all — needs and is solidly packed with potential difference-makers. However, in the cutthroat world of Texas recruiting and SEC football, did it stack up?
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WATCH HERE: 2016 National Signing Day Show
Featuring interviews with 2016 signees and analysis from Billy Liucci, Seth McKinney, Jordan Pugh, Stephen McGee and Brice Jones, TexAgs presents its four-hour Signing Day special in video form.