Around Texas: A round-up of recruiting news in the Lone Star State
June has already been busy with several Lone Star standouts making moves, and now it is time to take a dive into the latest news, notes and headlines from across the state’s recruiting trails.
Big Gets
S Chance Collins is an Aggie
WR Kohen Brown pledges to Horns
WR Tatum Bell, Jr. is a Runnin’ Rebel
RB Izayah Lee pledges to Vanderbilt
Headlines
Specialist additions – A few of the nation’s top specialists made Lone Star decisions. The Aggies received a commitment from Shreveport (LA) Byrd K Asher Murray over Maryland and Memphis, while the Longhorns hit on a punter and a kicker in Prosper’s Michael Bukauskas and Jake Collett out of Georgia.
Longhorns hit the trenches – It was a big weekend in the trenches for the guys in Austin. The Horns hit big on a pair of out-of-state defensive linemen as they welcomed Petal (MS) defender Corey Wells and Monroe (LA) Ouachita Parish lineman Dylan Berymon.
Stanford adds Lone Star flavor – Andrew Luck found his way back to his home state for a couple of top talents. He tapped into DFW for Rockwall DB and former Arkansas pledge Jack Duckworth, then he stayed in North Texas to flip RB Ryelan Morris from Baylor.
Big boys making big decisions – It was a big couple of weeks for additions in the trenches. Oklahoma hit big with Midlothian OL Noah Best, while Sulphur Springs standout Vincent Johnson committed to TCU. On the DL, SMU added a commitment from Smithson Valley DE Hudson Woods, while Liberty Hill DL Alister Vallejo announced for Michigan.
New Name to Know
ATH Jaiden Fields, Hutto (TX) – 2027
Tuesday at Texas A&M’s 7-on-7 camp, Fields firmly planted himself on my radar. At 6-foot-1 and 180 pounds, he was the go-to playmaker for Eli Reinhart’s Hutto Hippo offense. He ran crisp routes, shook up defenders and quickly adjusted to the ball and made circus catches. Teams routinely tried to double and triple cover him, and he just kept right on producing.
The day took me back to the tape where his playmaking ability once again shined. He has the short-space quickness to turn a short-yardage reception into a big gain and the speed and ability to locate the ball to be a deep threat downfield. He is also known as a strong defender with a reputation for his lockdown ability and ballhawking skills.
As a sophomore in 2024, Fields earned district Newcomer of the Year honors after recording 832 receiving yards and 10 receiving touchdowns for a 14.9 per catch average. He went over 1,000 all-purpose yards and also posted a punt return for a score.
Following Tuesday’s performance, he received an offer from Texas A&M, and the Aggies join a list which also includes Texas State, Baylor, Cal, SMU, Houston, Tulsa, Oklahoma and Texas Tech. Many of those offers come on the defensive side of the ball. This summer, he has visited Oklahoma, Texas Tech, Baylor and SMU, and he plans to visit Oklahoma State.
In addition to football, Fields also competes on the track in the 400m, 200m and the relays, and he is an infielder and outfielder on the baseball team.
What’s up with the top
Top a each position
QB: Keisean Henderson, Houston Legacy - Houston
RB: Jonathan Hatton Jr, Cibolo Steele – Texas A&M
WR: Jalen Lott, Frisco Panther Creek
TE: James Scott, Conroe Oak Ridge
OL: Felix Ojo, Mansfield Lake Ridge
DL: Jaimeon Winfield, Richardson - USC
DE: Jamarion Carlton, Temple
LB: DaQuives Beck, Carthage
CB: Jason Bradford, Temple – Oklahoma State
S: Chace Calicut, Galena Park North Shore
ATH: Jermaine Bishop, Willis - Texas