Ryan Brauninger

Ryan Brauninger

Recruiting & Baseball Analyst

Ryan joined TexAgs in August of 2015. A college baseball player at McNeese State (Class of '09), he moved to College Station in 2010 to pursue a Master's in sport management at Texas A&M. Since receiving his degree, Ryan has been active in the youth sports scene in the Brazos Valley, the state, and region — including a summer stint with USA Baseball. He is a member of the TexAgs Recruiting team and a baseball analyst.

8:02

Depth of A&M lineup impresses even slugger Braden Montgomery

Texas A&M Baseball ⋅ 17 hrs ago by Ryan Brauninger

Now one of MLB.com's top five draft-eligible prospects, Braden Montgomery is enjoying one of the best individual seasons in Texas A&M baseball history. The All-American sat down for an exclusive one-on-one to discuss A&M's offensive depth, the grind of the SEC and more.

12:52

Houston Memorial's Jackson Appel thriving in first season as an Aggie

Texas A&M Baseball ⋅ 19 hrs ago by Ryan Brauninger

A graduate transfer from Penn, catcher Jackson Appel is having a fantastic first season in Maroon & White as the Aggie backstop is hitting .375 with seven homers. In an exclusive sitdown, Appel spoke about his path to Texas A&M, his success in 2024 and more.

10:00

TexAgs Rewind (4/26)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 19 hrs ago by TexAgs Radio

Friday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with TexAgs columnist Olin Buchanan, ESPN college baseball analyst Gregg Olson, The Baseball Bunch with Ryan Brauninger, Richard Zane and Scott Clendenin and TexAgs co-owner and executive editor Billy Liucci.

43:14

Baseball Roundtable: A&M seeks sixth straight series win vs. Georgia

Texas A&M Baseball ⋅ 20 hrs ago by David Nuño

With a south wind blowing out of Blue Bell Park, it should be an explosive weekend as No. 1 Texas A&M will host the No. 20 Georgia Bulldogs. Ryan Brauninger, Richard Zane and Scott Clendenin joined TexAgs Radio to preview the three-game set.

A few portal names and notes

Football Recruiting ⋅ 1 day ago by Ryan Brauninger

27:44

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

Football Recruiting ⋅ 2 days ago by Ryan Brauninger

TexAgs' recruiting analyst Ryan Brauninger joined TexAgs Radio on Wednesday morning for another edition of Recruiting Country, highlighting the latest news and notes from the recruiting and transfer portal trail surrounding Texas A&M.

11:36

TexAgs Rewind (4/24)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 2 days ago by TexAgs Radio

Wednesday's edition of the rewind heard TexAgs co-owner Billy Liucci joins the GO Hour, ESPN softball analyst Amanda Scarborough with Texas A&M softball head coach Trisha Ford, Recruiting Country with Ryan Brauninger and D1 Baseball's Kendall Rogers.

3:45

Coach's Take: Bridgeland's Lonnie Madison talks Jonte Newman

Football Recruiting ⋅ 3 days ago by Ryan Brauninger

Former Texas A&M defensive lineman and current Bridgeland head coach Lonnie Madison has seen new A&M commit Jonte Newman grow into one of the top offensive linemen in Texas. Madison spoke to TexAgs about his prize tackle picking the Maroon & White.

1:42

Bridgeland OL Jonte Newman breaks down Texas A&M commitment

Football Recruiting ⋅ 3 days ago by Ryan Brauninger

Last weekend, 2025 Bridgeland offensive lineman Jonte Newman made the decision to shut down his recruitment in favor of Texas A&M while on an unofficial visit. Newman spoke to Ryan Brauninger about his commitment and more.

Notes on a pair of top defensive prospects

3 days ago by Ryan Brauninger

Reviewing A&M's recruiting returns in first four months of Elko tenure

Football Recruiting ⋅ 3 days ago by Ryan Brauninger

Since his November arrival in College Station, Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko has signed the 2024 recruiting class, made 19 transfer portal additions and kick-started the Aggie momentum with the 2025 class. All of this before Elko coaches his first game in Maroon & White.

18:03

In-Home Visit: Elko's four early additions during spring portal window

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 3 days ago by TexAgs Recruiting

Four have picked the Maroon & White during the spring portal window, with Joshua Celiscar, Kolinu'u Faaiu, Solomon DeShields and Shane Calhoun committing to A&M. Our recruiting duo of Jason Howell and Ryan Brauninger sat down to review some portal madness.

Baseball Thoughts: No. 1 Aggies back top spot with T-Town takedown

Texas A&M Baseball ⋅ 4 days ago by Ryan Brauninger

No. 1 Texas A&M run-ruled Air Force before lighting up Friday's doubleheader to claim a top-20 series win over Alabama in Tuscaloosa. The sweep may have eluded the Aggies on Saturday, but they still dominated on the road and continue to support their vaunted reputation.

6:21

Brothers Husan and Kevin Longstreet talk future in College Station

Football Recruiting ⋅ 5 days ago by Ryan Brauninger

2025 Aggie QB commit Husan Longstreet and his brother Kevin are both future members of the Texas A&M football team. They were in College Station this weekend for the Maroon & White Game and to recap their unofficial visit experience with Ryan Brauninger.

Texas A&M adds former Utah OL Kolinu’u Faaiu via transfer portal

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 6 days ago by Ryan Brauninger

Texas A&M and Mike Elko added to its fall roster with the addition of former Utah offensive lineman Kolinu’u Faaiu. Starting 11 games in 2023 with the Utes, Faaiu is yet another experienced piece added to Adam Cushing's line of scrimmage.

5:54

In-Home Visit: Jonte Newman 'checks a lot of the boxes' for Texas A&M

Football Recruiting ⋅ 7 days ago by TexAgs Recruiting

Mike Elko & Co. continue to make big moves as Bridgeland OL Jonte Newman gave his verbal pledge to the Maroon & White. Jason Howell and Ryan Brauninger sat down to discuss Newman's elite game and what his commitment means to the growing 2025 class.

2025 Bridgeland OL Jonte Newman commits to Texas A&M

Football Recruiting ⋅ 7 days ago by Ryan Brauninger

Texas A&M has landed another big commitment in its 2025 class as Bridgeland OL Jonte Newman has announced his intentions to join Mike Elko & Co. Choosing the Aggies over the likes of Oklahoma, Texas and Alabama, Newman is known for his great power and agility.

10:17

TexAgs Rewind (4/19)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 7 days ago by TexAgs Radio

Friday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with Olin Buchanan, The Baseball Bunch with Ryan Brauninger, Richard Zane and Scott Clendenin and TexAgs co-owner and executive editor Billy Liucci.

26:40

Lunch with Liucci: Billy Liucci joins TexAgs Radio (Friday, April 19)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 7 days ago by Billy Liucci

TexAgs co-owner and executive editor Billy Liucci joined TexAgs Radio on Friday morning to discuss all things Texas A&M football and baseball. "The Source" discussed A&M's Maroon & White game on Saturday, baseball's weekend in Alabama and much more.

43:58

Baseball Roundtable: Ags prepare for Friday doubleheader at Alabama

Texas A&M Baseball ⋅ 7 days ago by David Nuño

Because of rain on Thursday evening, No. 1 Texas A&M and No. 18 Alabama will play a doubleheader on Friday at Sewell-Thomas Field. Ryan Brauninger, Richard Zane and Scott Clendenin joined TexAgs Radio to preview this weekend's series.