409: Texas A&M making an important impression in Southeast Texas
Bayous, swamps, refineries and Friday night lights all define daily life in Southeast Texas, especially the latter. With the region continuing to produce top prospects, the Aggies have established strong connections and recently found major success.
Recruiting Battles: Texas A&M Aggies vs. LSU Tigers
The Aggies and Tigers have been battling annually on the field since A&M joined the SEC in 2012, but they've been battling on the recruiting trail for decades. Jason Howell takes a look at the recruiting battles over the years.
The Dust Settled: Grading A&M's 2015 recruiting class
Be a few Signing Day decisions of consequence or not, the Aggies signed three-five stars, addressed nearly every need and laid another brick in a championship foundation. Liucci breaks it down and looks ahead to 2016.
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News & notes from A&M's busy recruiting weekend
Between hosting many notable visitors and welcoming many of the state's best 2016 prospects for a junior day, the Aggie staff marches on. Liucci breaks down a number of positive developments and possibilities.
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2015 Commit Highlights: Newton CB Roney Elam
With Signing Day less than a month away, TexAgs is compiling extensive highlights of A&M's 2015 commits. Friday's focus falls on Newton corner Roney Elam, one of A&M's two current corner pledges.
Getting to Know: Newton DB Roney Elam
One of the quietest members of Texas A&M's 2015 class may also have some of the highest potential. A three-sport star with more room to grow, Elam will bring a determined mentality with him to Aggieland.
Final 2015 ESPN 300 ranking includes 10 Aggie commits
In the final update to its list of the best 2015 prospects in the country, ESPN Recruiting Nation listed ten currently committed to A&M — and six uncommitted prospects still potentially in play for the Aggies.
Coach's Scouting Report: Newton DB Roney Elam
In one of its most high-ceiling prospects, the Aggie staff found a rangy defensive back with a head for the game. Yet, Newton coach W.T. Johnston would assert the things that will make Elam great are yet to come.
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Roney Elam takes one step closer to state title
The Newton DB and 2015 A&M verbal made his impact in another playoff win to send the Eagles to the 3A D2 title game, then discussed with TexAgs the team's run, his growth and his talks with the Aggie coaches.
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Roney Elam focused on playoff run, A&M commitment
The 2015 Newton DB and longtime Texas A&M verbal continues to lead the Eagles through the Texas High School Football Playoffs to close out his senior season. Does he remain as solid to the Aggies as he's been?
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Recruit Highlights: Roney Elam vs. Corrigan-Camden
The 2015 Newton athlete is on schedule to play corner in Aggieland, but he's a do-it-all star on both sides of the ball for the Eagles. TexAgs presents Elam's top plays and big moments from Friday's 44-26 victory.
Roney Elam's focus set on district, Aggieland
In midseason form, the Newton defensive back and Aggie commit is showing by the week why the A&M staff viewed him highly on its board — and recent events haven't dissuaded Elam from his eventual destination.
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Roney Elam looks at commitment, future at A&M
The Newton DB and recent Aggie verbal has the frame and talent to play either corner or safety, but which is his eventual position? He discussed that, what put A&M ahead of LSU and more after his commitment.
Aggies add elite-ceiling talent with Elam pickup
A head-to-head win over LSU, yes. A key commit in the defensive backfield, too. Yet, the Aggies' latest addition is important because Roney Elam is a strong get — but he's not even as good yet as he will be.
Elam's sights set on early playing time at A&M
One of the Aggie staff's top defensive back targets made the call on Friday, feeling a strong relationship with the coaches and a chance to hit the field from day one. Roney Elam senses the A&M defense's path.
Aggies land commitment from Newton's Elam
It came down to a choice between SEC rivals Texas A&M and LSU — and Kevin Sumlin's staff prevailed. On Friday 2015 Newton star Roney Elam chose the Aggies, marking a needed cornerback commit in the class.
The Pageant Days: Notes from A&M's start to fall camp
Pads haven't gone on yet, but in limited action the competition across each positional group appears heated. The Aggies made an early impression on several fronts, but Liucci notes the best is yet to come.
Weekend Wrap: Recruiting, depth charts, '14 schedule
The no-contact period is soon to close and so too should the temporary lull in A&M's scorching recruiting momentum. Liucci points out the next dominoes likely to fall and assesses recent offseason developments.
Blanket of Stars: Aggies on pace for bright future
Texas A&M leapt onto the SEC scene and into national prominence way ahead of schedule. The trend has followed in recruiting, where Kevin Sumlin's staff is cleaning up. With the 2015 class, the sky is the limit.
Sunday camp recap: Visitors, offers, possibilities
The Texas A&M staff welcomed several prospects to campus on Sunday, extending a select few offers and making headway with key recruits in both the 2015 and 2016 classes. Which developments may follow?
