Jason Howell

Senior Recruiting Analyst

Jason joined TexAgs in May of 2016 as a senior recruiting analyst. He came to TexAgs after a 13-year stint at Rivals.com in various roles and capacities. Most recently, he served as a Mid-South Regional Recruiting Analyst, covering recruiting throughout the four-state region of Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Arkansas. A native of Stuttgart, Arkansas, Jason graduated from Baylor University with a BBA in Economics.

21:37

In-Home Visit: Elko's first week on the trail, latest A&M notes & more

Football Recruiting ⋅ 1 day ago by TexAgs Recruiting

Mike Elko has been on the road recruiting for the Maroon & White for just over a week now, and on Monday evening, the TexAgs Recruiting duo of Jason Howell and Ryan Brauninger sat down to discuss the latest news and notes from the trails.

4:55

Highlights: DFW's top prospects shine in state quarterfinals

Football Recruiting ⋅ 2 days ago by Jason Howell

DFW's top prospects' programs punched their tickets to the state's semifinal round. DeSoto RB Tiger Riden, SOC LB Jayden Shelton and Carroll TE Jack VanDorselaer were among those who put plenty on tape. TexAgs presents you with the highlights.

Some updates and notes from DeSoto/Cedar Hill

Football Recruiting ⋅ 3 days ago by Jason Howell

Three Things: December thoughts, TXHSFB Playoff talk & more

Football Recruiting ⋅ 4 days ago by Jason Howell

As he does every Friday morning, TexAgs' senior recruiting analyst Jason Howell offered up another round of his weekly recruiting thoughts. In this edition of his Three Things, Howell discusses his thoughts as Early Signing Day is approaching.

18:25

TexAgs High School Football Show: Regional finals preview in the Lone Star State

Football Recruiting ⋅ 5 days ago by TexAgs Recruiting

It's playoff football time in Texas, y'all. Ahead of all the high school football action, Ryan Brauninger and Jason Howell discuss the biggest storylines ahead of the regional final round of the Texas High School Football Playoffs.

Around the SEC: Recruiting News & Trends

Football Recruiting ⋅ 5 days ago by Jason Howell

It's time to take a look around at the biggest pick-ups 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.

Update on Texas A&M commit Jordan Lockhart

6 days ago by Jason Howell

25:30

Recruiting Country: The latest recruiting news surrounding the Maroon & White

Football Recruiting ⋅ 6 days ago by Billy Liucci

TexAgs' executive editor Billy Liucci and recruiting analyst Ryan Brauninger joined TexAgs Radio on Wednesday morning for another edition of Recruiting Country, highlighting the latest news and notes from the recruiting trail surrounding Texas A&M.

Quick Note on AJ Maddox

Football Recruiting ⋅ 6 days ago by Jason Howell

Fast-paced recruiting stretch about to begin as Elko takes over at A&M

Football Recruiting ⋅ 7 days ago by Jason Howell

Although he was just introduced on Monday, Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko is entering an important stretch when it comes to recruiting. With the early signing period just a few weeks away, Elko & Co. are expected to be extremely busy on the recruiting trails.

17:18

In-Home Visit: Examining Mike Elko's recruiting impact

Football Recruiting ⋅ 8 days ago by TexAgs Recruiting

Texas A&M made it official on Monday morning as Mike Elko is returning to College Station to be the head coach of the Fightin' Texas Aggies. Our recruiting duo of Jason Howell and Ryan Brauninger look back on Elko's recruiting history and what to expect as he takes over for A&M.

3:51

Highlights: Bussey & Garner showcase their abilities in another Timpson win

Football Recruiting ⋅ 10 days ago by Jason Howell

The Timpson Bears punched their ticket to the 2A Div 1 Regional Finals with an emphatic 68-7 win over Honey Grove on Friday. Texas A&M commit Terry Bussey and 2025 standout JJ Garner helped lead the way as they made plays on offense, defense and special teams.

2:45

2024 A&M commit Terry Bussey leads the way in another Timpson win

Football Recruiting ⋅ 11 days ago by Jason Howell

Timpson took down Honey Grove in spectacular fashion in the state playoffs, with Texas A&M commit Terry Bussey helping to lead Timpson’s efforts. Afterward, he spoke about the 68-7 win, Texas A&M and his recruitment.

Terry Bussey notes and thoughts

11 days ago by Jason Howell

Three Things: Some Thanksgiving thoughts, TXHSFB playoffs & more

Football Recruiting ⋅ 11 days ago by Jason Howell

As he does every Friday morning, TexAgs' senior recruiting analyst Jason Howell offered up another round of his weekly recruiting thoughts. In this edition of his Three Things, Howell discussed what he had for Thanksgiving dinner and this week's slate of TXHSFB playoff games.

23:11

TexAgs High School Football Show: Regional Round preview in the Lone Star State

Football Recruiting ⋅ 12 days ago by TexAgs Recruiting

It's playoff football time in Texas, y'all. Ahead of all the high school football action, Ryan Brauninger and Jason Howell discuss the biggest storylines ahead of the regional round of the Texas High School Football Playoffs.

Around Texas: A round-up of recruiting news in the Lone Star State

Football Recruiting ⋅ 12 days ago by Jason Howell

College football season is in full swing across the state and the nation, but recruiting never stops as plenty of moves are being made as things continue to heat up across Texas. It is time to take a look at the latest happenings on the recruiting front from across the Lone Star state.

1:27

Highlights: Owen Hollenbeck impresses in latest playoff performance

Football Recruiting ⋅ 16 days ago by Jason Howell

Melissa (TX) 2025 OL Owen Hollenbeck plays with a grit and nastiness in the trenches and has been a mainstay up front for one of the top programs in Texas. Saturday was a tough one for the Cardinals, but Hollenbeck showed what has coaches and fans excited about his future.

1:52

Highlights: Jayden Shelton helps South Oak Cliff secure playoff win

Football Recruiting ⋅ 16 days ago by Jason Howell

Dallas (TX) South Oak Cliff 2025 LB Jayden Shelton is one of the premier players in his position in Texas. Shelton made plays all over the field on Saturday evening as he and his teammates advanced with a playoff win over Melissa.

3:14

Highlights: Riggins & Osborne show out in Forney's second-round win

Football Recruiting ⋅ 17 days ago by Jason Howell

Forney and Frisco Lone Star battled to the end on Friday night, with the Jackrabbits pulling out a 26-24 playoff win. A couple of Texas A&M targets were among the standouts as Forney 2025 LB Kelvion Riggins and 2026 RB Javian Osborne got it done.