Howell, Jason
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.
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Standout OL Michael Fasusi growing 'comfortable' in College Station
Football Recruiting ⋅ 20 min ago by Jason Howell
2025 Lewisville (TX) OL Michael Fasusi had a busy spring, including a few trips to Texas A&M. Last weekend, he was back in College Station for the Aggies spring game, and he kept a close eye on the on-field action and heard plenty from A&M’s 2025 recruiting class.
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Three Things: Evaluating NFL Draft prospects from Texas schools
Texas A&M Football ⋅ 2 hrs 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 all things 2024 NFL Draft and picks from the state of Texas.
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'That's family': RB pledge Deondrae Riden helping build A&M's 2025 class
Football Recruiting ⋅ 1 day ago by Jason Howell
2025 DeSoto running back Deondrae "Tiger" Riden committed to Texas A&M on Feb. 19, and ever since, he has played a big role in helping the Aggie class grow. Following a weekend trip to Aggieland, Riden to TexAgs spoke about his approach to recruiting and more.
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Around Texas: A round-up of recruiting news in the Lone Star State
Football Recruiting ⋅ 1 day ago by Jason Howell
High school and college football around the state of Texas are currently going through spring drills and offseason workouts, but recruiting never stops. It is time to take a look at the latest happenings on the Lone Star State recruiting front as the offseason rolls on.
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2026 S Jordan Deck felt the Aggie hospitality at Maroon & White Game
Football Recruiting ⋅ 1 day ago by Jason Howell
2026 Frisco Lone Star safety Jordan Deck felt the love over the weekend when he visited Texas A&M to see the Aggies compete in the 2024 Maroon & White Game. Following the trip, Deck spoke to TexAgs about this experience, his recruitment and more.
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Standout 2026 TE Ryder Mix reviews pair of trips to College Station
Football Recruiting ⋅ 1 day ago by Jason Howell
2026 Frisco Lone Star tight end Ryder Mix has been to College Station multiple times this spring, and over the weekend, he was back in Aggieland for the 2024 Maroon & White Game. Mix spoke to TexAgs about his most recent visit, his upcoming plans and much more.
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Coach's Take: Forney's Fleener highlights what makes Riggins special
Football Recruiting ⋅ 1 day ago by Jason Howell
Forney (TX) head coach Jeff Fleener welcomed 2025 LB Kelvion Riggins to the Jackrabbit program before the start of the 2023 season, and he quickly learned the standout linebacker has plenty of explosive abilities. Fleener spoke to TexAgs about Riggins' talent and much more.
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2026 tailback Javian Osborne says Texas A&M ranks 'high' on his list
Football Recruiting ⋅ 1 day ago by Jason Howell
A couple of weeks ago, 2026 Forney tailback Javian Osborne made a trip to College Station that opened his mind to what Texas A&M has to offer. With the Maroon & White high on his list of favorites, Osborne spoke to TexAgs about what stands out about the Aggies.
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Kelvion Riggins intent on strengthening bonds among A&M's 2025 class
Football Recruiting ⋅ 1 day ago by Jason Howell
Texas A&M commit and Forney linebacker Kelvion Riggins returned to Aggieland over the weekend to see the 2024 Maroon & White Game. The 2025 standout defender spoke to TexAgs about his experience, his encounter with A&M legend Von Miller and more.
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Texas A&M extends offer to 2026 Mater Dei DL Tomuhini Topui
Football Recruiting ⋅ 2 days ago by Jason Howell
2026 Santa Ana (CA) Mater Dei defensive lineman Tomuhini Topui was in town this weekend for Texas A&M's Maroon & White game. After leaving campus with an offer from Mike Elko's staff, the highly coveted prospect spoke about his experience in Aggieland.
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2026 OL Zaden Krempin recaps 'really good' weekend in Aggieland
Football Recruiting ⋅ 2 days ago by Jason Howell
Prosper (TX) 2026 OL Zaden Krempin was on Texas A&M’s radar before Mike Elko arrived, and nothing has changed as offensive line coach Adam Cushing is now leading the Aggies’ recruiting efforts. Krempin spoke to TexAgs about his experience at the spring game and more.
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Coach's Take: Tyler Moore provides insight on what makes Carty special
Football Recruiting ⋅ 2 days ago by Jason Howell
Prosper head coach Tyler Moore has taken a hands-on approach to the development of Texas A&M offensive line commit Connor Carty. After seeing the 2025 standout give his verbal pledge to the Aggies last week, Moore spoke to TexAgs about what makes Carty special.
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2025 A&M OL pledge Connor Carty felt 'at home' in College Station
Football Recruiting ⋅ 2 days ago by Jason Howell
Last week, 2025 Prosper offensive lineman Connor Carty committed to Texas A&M, and over the weekend, he was back in College Station for the first time since giving the Aggies his verbal pledge. He spoke to TexAgs about how his most recent trip felt a little bit different for him.
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Up-and-coming 2027 OL Reis Russell reviews first trip to Aggieland
Football Recruiting ⋅ 2 days ago by Jason Howell
2027 Littleton (CO) Valor Christian OL Reis Russell is one of the nation's top up-and-coming prospects, and he picked up an offer from Texas A&M in February. Last weekend, Russell was able to make his first trip to College Station to see the 2024 Maroon & White Game.
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In-Home Visit: Elko's four early additions during spring portal window
Texas A&M Football ⋅ 3 days ago by TexAgs Recruiting
Four have picked the Maroon & White during the spring portal window, with Joshua Celiscar, Kolinu'u Faaiu, Solomon DeShields and Shane Calhoun committing to A&M. Our recruiting duo of Jason Howell and Ryan Brauninger sat down to review some portal madness.
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Texas A&M adds former East Carolina TE Shane Calhoun via transfer portal
Texas A&M Football ⋅ 3 days ago by Jason Howell
Mike Elko grabbed a quality addition out of the portal as former East Carolina tight end Shane Calhoun announced his intentions to transfer to Texas A&M. The former Pirate recorded 63 receptions for 594 yards and six touchdowns while making 33 starts in 40 games.
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Texas A&M adds former Pitt LB Solomon DeShields via transfer portal
Texas A&M Football ⋅ 4 days ago by Jason Howell
Coming off his most productive year in the ACC, former Pitt linebacker Solomon DeShields has announced his intentions to transfer to Texas A&M. DeShields comes to Aggieland after four seasons at Pitt, playing in 41 games during his career.
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2026 OL Felix Ojo left first Aggieland visit with a Texas A&M offer
Football Recruiting ⋅ 4 days ago by Jason Howell
2026 Mansfield (TX) Lake Ridge OL Felix Ojo checks in at 6-foot-6 and 280 pounds, and he is quickly rising up college recruiting boards. On Friday, Ojo was in College Station to visit Texas A&M, and he left Aggieland with a scholarship offer in hand.
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In-Home Visit: Jonte Newman 'checks a lot of the boxes' for Texas A&M
Football Recruiting ⋅ 6 days ago by TexAgs Recruiting
Mike Elko & Co. continue to make big moves as Bridgeland OL Jonte Newman gave his verbal pledge to the Maroon & White. Jason Howell and Ryan Brauninger sat down to discuss Newman's elite game and what his commitment means to the growing 2025 class.
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After first trip to A&M, 2025 WR Emmanuel Choice is planning a return
Football Recruiting ⋅ 6 days ago by Jason Howell
Last weekend, 6-foot-5, 200-pound wideout Emmanuel Choice made his first trip to Texas A&M to see Mike Elko, Holmon Wiggins and the Aggies in action during spring drills. Following the visit, Choice is already planning a return to Aggieland.
 
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