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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Highlights: Prosper pulls away late to defeat McKinney, 29-17

2 days ago by Jason Howell

The Prosper Eagles and McKinney Lions went toe-to-toe in a back-and-forth battle Friday night with defense and special teams setting the tone for both. There were highlights all around, but it was the Eagles who were able to pull away late for a 29-17 win.

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Prosper OL Zaden Krempin shares thoughts on A&M, ongoing recruitment

Football Recruiting ⋅ 2 days ago by Jason Howell

On Friday night, Prosper took care of McKinney, 29-17. Following the victory, 2026 Prosper offensive lineman Zaden Krempin spoke with TexAgs about the game, his experiences visiting Texas A&M and his recruitment.

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A&M pledge Connor Carty 'excited' about Ags' recent commitments

Football Recruiting ⋅ 2 days ago by Jason Howell

The month of October has been good to Texas A&M, reeling in three pledges, including two from the 2026 class. Prosper (TX) 2025 standout offensive lineman and A&M commit Connor Carty spoke about the Aggies' additions after a 29-17 win over McKinney.

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A&M among schools showing most interest in 2026 DL Kordae Houston

Football Recruiting ⋅ 3 days ago by Jason Howell

After playing on JV last fall due to transfer rules, 2026 Dallas (TX) South Oak Cliff DL Kordae Houston is beginning to make his presence known, and he welcomed an offer from A&M in the spring. With development as his main focus, one school is showing more interest than others.

2026 DT Trashawn Ruffin feels Aggieland is where he's supposed to be

Football Recruiting ⋅ 3 days ago by Jason Howell

On Friday, Calypso (NC) North Duplin DT Trashawn Ruffin announced his commitment to Mike Elko and the Aggies, becoming Texas A&M’s fourth commitment of the 2026 class and its second in two days. Following his announcement, he spoke to TexAgs about his decision.

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In-Home Visit: Momentum in 2026 is rolling as Ruffin commits to A&M

Football Recruiting ⋅ 3 days ago by TexAgs Recruiting

At 6-foot-3 and over 300 pounds, 2026 Calypso (NC) North Duplin DE Trashawn Ruffin has committed to Mike Elko and Texas A&M. With the Aggies' fourth 2026 pledge in the boat, our TexAgs Recruiting duo analyze the big man's physical play and what he means to A&M's class.

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South Oak Cliff impresses in homecoming rout of Woodrow Wilson

Football Recruiting ⋅ 3 days ago by Jason Howell

It was a Dallas ISD battle on Thursday as the South Oak Cliff Golden Bears hosted the Woodrow Wilson Wildcats on homecoming night. The Golden Bears came out red-hot and never looked back, claiming a 57-7 win and looking sharp in improving to 4-0 in district play.

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Linebacker Jamarion Phillips among the state's best 2026 defenders

Football Recruiting ⋅ 3 days ago by Jason Howell

Ranked No. 28 in the TexAgs 2026 Texas Top 100, 2026 Dallas (TX) South Oak Cliff LB Jamarion Phillips is one of the best defenders in the state. He has been busy with several college visits already this fall, and he looks forward to a return to Aggieland in the near future.

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2027 OL Brian Swanson impressed by Texas A&M's offensive front

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 3 days ago by Jason Howell

2027 Dallas (TX) South Oak Cliff OL Brian Swanson checks in at 6-foot-5, 295 pounds, and he received his Texas A&M offer in May. Following South Oak Cliff’s 57-7 homecoming win over Woodrow Wilson, he spoke to TexAgs about his season, Texas A&M and recruiting.

Three Things: Casuga's verbal pledge, what's next for the Ags & more

Football Recruiting ⋅ 3 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 Helaman Casuga's commitment, what's next for the Ags and much more.

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2026 QB pledge Helaman Casuga 'grateful' to be part of the Aggie family

Football Recruiting ⋅ 4 days ago by Jason Howell

On Thursday, 2026 Draper (UT) Corner Canyon QB Helaman Casuga gave his verbal commitment to Mike Elko and the Fightin' Texas Aggies. After making his announcement, Casuga spoke to TexAgs about what made the Maroon & White his choice.

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In-Home Visit: Casuga secures his spot as A&M's 2026 signal-caller

Football Recruiting ⋅ 4 days ago by TexAgs Recruiting

Texas A&M continues to add to its 2026 recruiting class as Draper (UT) Corner Canyon QB Helaman Casuga has given his verbal pledge to the Maroon & White. The TexAgs Recruiting team sat down to discuss another offensive addition for Mike Elko and Collin Klein.

Around the SEC: Recruiting News & Trends

Football Recruiting ⋅ 4 days ago by Jason Howell

It's time to take a look around at the biggest pickups 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.

A&M makes its presence felt in D-FW after reeling in top prospects

Football Recruiting ⋅ 6 days ago by Jason Howell

Mike Elko and his staff made it a priority to reestablish Texas A&M as a premier program for recruits in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and have immediately seen results. The Aggies' five 2025 D-FW commits are the most since 2019. And who knows, there may be more.

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Highlights: Midlothian rallies late to beat Burleson Centennial, 37-33

Football Recruiting ⋅ 8 days ago by Jason Howell

Midlothian scored 28 fourth-quarter points and pulled out the comeback 37-33 win on the road against Burleson Centennial. TexAgs brings you individual reels of 2025 Texas A&M commit Nelson McGuire and 2026 standout Noah Best, as well as an overall highlight reel.

TexAgs' TXHSFB Recap: Reviewing our coverage from Week 7

Football Recruiting ⋅ 8 days ago by TexAgs Recruiting

Seven weeks are in the books for Friday Night Lights, as the 2024 Texas high school football season continues on. It's time to look back at the TXHSFB highlights that Jason Howell, Ryan Brauninger and Cade Draughon saw during Week 7 around the Lone Star State.

A few Saturday recruiting notes

Football Recruiting ⋅ 9 days ago by Jason Howell

Three Things: October recruiting, McGuire's commitment & more

Football Recruiting ⋅ 10 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 the October commitment of Nelson McGuire and much more.

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

Football Recruiting ⋅ 11 days ago by Jason Howell

College football is in full swing, 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.

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TexAgs Rewind (10/9)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 12 days ago by TexAgs Live

Wednesday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with Olin Buchanan, TexAgs chief operating officer Josh Oelze, former Texas A&M tight end Max Wright and Recruiting Country with Jason Howell.