On Sunday the consensus top 2017 linebacker in the state — Plano East's Anthony Hines — paid two visits: one to Texas A&M, then another to the TexAgs studios. Sitting down to discuss his recruitment, Hines summed up the trip and his feelings on the Aggies.

The commitment of 2017 IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.) quarterback Kellen Mond closed off Texas A&M's stellar QB haul, but it also represented so much more than that. Now, the Aggies' focus turns to the impact he could have on several remaining priority targets.

If there is one area that Kevin Sumlin and Texas A&M have struggled to recruit defensively over the last few years, it's linebacker. The class of 2017 shows promising signs, however — and Texas boasts some talented prospects. Which ones are looking at the Aggies?

Nearing the 100-offer mark, 2017 Plano East linebacker Anthony Hines III is among the state of Texas' — and one of Texas A&M's — most coveted prospects. Recently, Hines broke down the latest in his recruitment and his feelings on the Aggies.

A hotbed of talent as always, the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and surrounding areas are of particular interest to Texas A&M this recruiting cycle. From the nationally known names to the emerging ones, who are the Aggies targeting — and who is receptive?