Around the SEC: Recruiting news and trends
Some of the nation's top prospects made decisions at The Opening this week, choosing SEC destinations. Jason Howell has all the latest developments from around the conference, including a list of the area's top safeties, in this week's edition of Around the SEC.
****RUNNING YESSIR BBQ THREAD****
It's BBQ DayThe YESSIR BBQ is here and there are plenty of big names expected. Additions and subtractions are definitely a possibility and we'll continue to keep you updated throughout the day. Here's a quick look at the list.2018 CommitmentsManvel RB Deneric Prince Dickinson WR Montel Parker Cy-Ranch OL Colten Blanton FB Elkins OL Luke Matthews Aldine Davis DT Dominic Livingston Katy Taylor DE Max Wright Manvel LB Brian Johnson Yoakum CB Jordan Moore Cy-Springs S Leon O'Neal Katy K Seth Small 2018 ProspectsSchertz Clemens WR Tommy Bush Bossier City (LA) Parkway WR Terrace Marshall Yoakum WR Joshua Moore Manvel WR Jalen Preston Houston Episcopal WR Jaylen Waddle Houston Lamar WR Al'vonte Woodard FB Marshall OL Barton Clement Arlington Lamar DE Bobby Brown Oak Ridge DE Joseph Ossai West Rusk DE Tyree Wilson Richland LB DaShaun White Manvel CB Trent Gordon Rockdale ATH Jaquayln Crawford Boling ATH Vernon Jackson 2019 CommitmentsHouston St. Pius QB Grant Gunnell Houston St. Pius WR Chase Lane 2019 ProspectsKlein Collins RB Isaiah Spiller FB Travis WR Arjei Henderson Humble Atascocita OL Kenyon Green Oak Ridge OL Tyler Johnson Houston St. Pius OL McKade Mettauer Converse Judson DE DeMarvin Leal Katy Mayde Creek DE Marcus Stripling Huntsville DE T'Vondre Sweat Fort Worth Nolan Catholic DE/LB Nana Osafo-Mensah Spring DeKaney CB Marcus Banks Arlington Lamar CB Deshawn Gaddie Cuero ATH Jordan Whittington 2020 CommitsNavasota OL Jordan Jefferson 2020 ProspectsGalena Park North Shore RB Zach Evans Southlake Carroll CB RJ Mickens New Orleans (LA) McDonogh 35 S Joseph Foucha tells me he will not be at the BBQ. IMG Academy 2019 RB Noah Cain has also told me he will not be in attendance.Stafford WR Jalen Curry Says he will not make it to Texas A&M todayWho's on YESSIR Watch? Events like today can lead to some unexpected decisions kind of like Keldrick Carper last year. However, here's a look at a few guys who enter the event with the Aggies high on their list and have given an indication a decision is or could be near.Yoakum WR Joshua MooreFB Marshall OL Barton Clement Oak Ridge DE Joseph OssaiRichland LB DaShaun WhiteAs mentioned above it would not completely shock if a few other guys are blown away and decide not to wait any longer. Tweets of Notehttps://twitter.com/_TheJoshuaMoore/status/875536735446249472https://twitter.com/JalenPreston5/status/876154113532231682https://twitter.com/Vonte_4/status/875551131136610304https://twitter.com/isaiah_spiller/status/876196505224400896https://twitter.com/JalenPreston5/status/876269671531638784https://twitter.com/D_Gaddie2/status/876185989173084160https://twitter.com/K_Green_01/status/876234813103124482
NOLA standouts coming for camp
a few McDonogh 35 standouts are coming up for camp on Sunday2018 WR Lawrence Keys http://www.hudl.com/video/3/5227022/5721d2d89a91677e74a4d3d92018 DB Joseph Foucha http://www.hudl.com/video/3/3977090/5721d3384df6124b70209f452018 WR Jared Miles - 6-1, 190 http://www.hudl.com/video/3/4594251/5721d2d89a91677e74a4d41e2017 DT Devin Winters - 6-4, 245 http://www.hudl.com/video/3/6683617/5721dc6e0dcb0d12f8819a7d
A few morning notes and quotes (CeeDee Lamb and 2018 NOLA offer)
----I caught up with key Texas A&M receiver target CeeDee Lamb of Richmond (Texas) Foster. The standout receiver was in College Station over the weekend. "They definitely opened up my eyes, and like I said, I'm open to see what schools had to offer me and A&M actually stood out," Lamb said. "I just went on Saturday and I like their facilities too. I like the people around. I like the people that help. They're all a family there." In regards to Aaron Moorehead and the tweets, Lamb's interest was not impacted, and Lamb has a built a solid relationship with the Texas A&M wide receivers coach. "I like him as a person considering he knows where we're trying to be and he's experienced it," Lamb said. "The work ethic and the stuff we have to do to get to where we want to be." He is keeping his options open right now with more and more schools showing interest, but he did mention Texas A&M as a standout program alongside programs like LSU, Ole Miss, Oklahoma, and Baylor. If I had to project where he ends up playing college ball, I would say LSU definitely seems like one to watch. "I would be able to play in front of family I haven't been able to play in front of in a while and bond with people I haven't bonded with in a while. LSU, it's just always been my dream school." He has lived in the Houston-area since the third grade, but he is originally from New Orleans and he has family in Louisiana. He may plan trips to LSU, Auburn, and Florida soon but does not have anything scheduled. He did mention a possible return to College Station in June. Yesterday was a busy one, Lamb visited Baylor and he also added offers from Alabama and Tennessee. ----Texas A&M offered New Orleans McDonogh 35 2018 safety Joseph Foucha on Thursday along with Foucha's teammate Lawrence Keys . The recruiting process is in the beginning stages for Foucha, and he is trying to figure everything out right now. The 6-0, 190-pound defender is intrigued by the Texas A&M offer. "I've kind of been watching them you know since Speedy (Noil) went up there," Foucha said. "I'm going to try and go up there after spring. I would like to go up there after spring because I've never been to a Texas school and I've kind of been wanting to go there and see how everything is looking. I know everything is big. I know everything is huge out there." He has not yet talked to McDonogh 35 defensive backfield-mate and Texas A&M signee Clifford Chattman, but he plans to soon. In addition to Texas A&M, Foucha has been offered by Auburn, Mississippi St, Memphis, SMU, Nebraska, UTSA, and Cincinnati, and the Arizona Wildcats are coming by today.