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.

2026 LB Payhton Porter likes Aggieland's environment and atmosphere

Football Recruiting ⋅ 18 hrs ago by Jason Howell

2026 Melissa (TX) linebacker Payhton Porter checks in at 6-foot-4 and 195 pounds, and his talents have attracted interest from college coaches across the nation. Since receiving an offer from Texas A&M in June, Porter has made multiple trips to College Station.

TexAgs' TXHSFB Recap: Reviewing our coverage from the area round

Football Recruiting ⋅ 1 day ago by TexAgs Recruiting

The playoffs roll on in the state of Texas as the march to AT&T Stadium has completed its second week. It's time to look back at the TXHSFB highlights that Jason Howell, Ryan Brauninger and Cade Draughon saw during the area round of the playoffs.

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Highlights: Waxahachie stifles a North Forney comeback in area round

Football Recruiting ⋅ 1 day ago by Jason Howell

Saturday saw the Waxahachie Indians get out to an early 19-0 lead. North Forney stormed back to bring it to a one-score game at 19-12, but Waxahachie pulled away for the 32-12 win in the area round. TexAgs was there to catch the action and now presents the highlights.

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Highlights: Coppell pulls away from Lake Highlands in area round

Football Recruiting ⋅ 2 days ago by Jason Howell

Lake Highlands struck first, but Edward Griffin and the potent Coppell offense proved too much on the night as they pulled away for a 38-10 win. The Cowboys defense also stepped up with several big plays on the night and now they eye round three of the 6A Division I Playoffs.

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Highlights: DeSoto soars vs. Wylie East as Riden sets multiple records

Football Recruiting ⋅ 3 days ago by Jason Howell

After a back-and-forth first half, DeSoto was able to pull away for a decisive 51-17 win over Wylie East. Texas A&M commit Deondrae Riden had a record-breaking performance on the night as the Eagles soared, but he was not the only one with a highlight-worthy performance.

Deondrae Riden runs wild and into DeSoto's record books on Thursday

Football Recruiting ⋅ 3 days ago by Jason Howell

With 300 yards on the ground and four touchdowns, 2025 Texas A&M running back commit Deondrae Riden ran into DeSoto's record books on Thursday night as "Tiger" claimed the school's career rushing yardage and career all-purpose yardage marks.

Three Things: Signing Day approaching, QB recruiting & 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 discussed the latest as A&M searches for a QB in the 2025 class and more.

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

Football Recruiting ⋅ 5 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 (11/20)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 5 days ago by TexAgs Live

Wednesday's rewind heard The GO Hour with TexAgs columnist Olin Buchanan. TexAgs basketball contributor Tom Schuberth, Former Texas A&M tight end Max Wright and Recruiting Country with TexAgs recruiting analyst Jason Howell.

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

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 5 days ago by Jason Howell

TexAgs' recruiting analyst Jason Howell joined TexAgs Live on Wednesday morning for another edition of Recruiting Country, highlighting the latest news and notes from the recruiting trail surrounding Texas A&M.

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Aggies remain high on 2026 CB Dorian Barney's list after another visit

Football Recruiting ⋅ 5 days ago by Jason Howell

For the second time in as many Texas A&M home games, 2026 cornerback Dorian Barney made the trip to Aggieland to take in another game at Kyle Field. After his most recent visit, Barney spoke to TexAgs about the trip and his future plans to return.

Tuesday notes on Fasusi and Rogers

Football Recruiting ⋅ 6 days ago by Jason Howell

Kyle Field experience tops 2026 DL James Carrington's game day visits

Football Recruiting ⋅ 6 days ago by Jason Howell

The Aggies are among the teams coming on the strongest for 2026 Bishop Gorman (NV) defensive lineman James Carrington, along with Oklahoma, Miami and USC, and over the weekend, he was in College Station to experience game day in Aggieland.

2026 Madden Williams 'definitely' returning to Texas A&M in the future

Football Recruiting ⋅ 7 days ago by Jason Howell

On Saturday, 2026 Bellflower (CA) St. John Bosco WR Madden Williams made his way to College Station to soak in the atmosphere at Kyle Field. Afterward, he spoke to TexAgs about the experience as well as the possibilities of return visits in the future.

Noah Mikhail ready to get back to Aggieland

Football Recruiting ⋅ 8 days ago by Jason Howell

2026 Texas A&M commit Trashawn Ruffin returns to College Station

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 8 days ago by Jason Howell

Calypso (NC) North Duplin 2026 defensive lineman Trashawn Ruffin made quite a few waves when he announced his Texas A&M commitment in October. Over the weekend, the 6-foot-3, 307-pound standout was back in College Station for the first time since his decision.

'Straight excitement': 2027 WR Jeremiah Douglas offered by A&M

Football Recruiting ⋅ 8 days ago by Jason Howell

Crandall (TX) 2027 wide receiver Jeremiah Douglas is quickly gaining the attention of college programs across the nation for his long, lean build, fluid stride and advanced skillset. Douglas visited College Station over the weekend for A&M's win over NMSU and left with an offer.

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Highlights: Allen tops Lewisville in physical first-round battle, 17-3

Football Recruiting ⋅ 9 days ago by Jason Howell

On Friday at Eagle Stadium, the Allen Eagles topped the Lewisville Farmers 17-3 in a physical playoff matchup. Defense and special teams played a big role in the contest, with both teams coming through in clutch moments, but Allen was able to pull away in the end.

Three Things: Visitors for this weekend, playoffs get underway & 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 Texas A&M's visitors this weekend, the first round of the playoffs and more.

Around the SEC: Recruiting News & Trends

12 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.