Among Texas A&M's more heralded defensive signees are Tyrel Dodson and Ikenna Okeke, native Tennesseans recruited by John Chavis. As Division I talent in the state picks up and the cycle starts again, the Aggies could remain real players on the scene.

One of two top prospects Texas A&M plucked out of Tennessee in the 2016 recruiting class, Smyrna safety Ikenna Okeke is built for a unique role in John Chavis' defense. After signing on the dotted line, he explained his excitement to join the Aggies.

An eventful Signing Day clouded the perception of Texas A&M's latest class, one that filled most — though not all — needs and is solidly packed with potential difference-makers. However, in the cutthroat world of Texas recruiting and SEC football, did it stack up?

Featuring interviews with 2016 signees and analysis from Billy Liucci, Seth McKinney, Jordan Pugh, Stephen McGee and Brice Jones, TexAgs presents its four-hour Signing Day special in video form.

He's been billed as the next Donovan Wilson, and that suits 2016 Smyrna (Tenn.) defensive back Ikenna Okeke just fine. The versatile safety is looking forward to showing Texas A&M fans his plan and finding out if things truly are bigger in Texas.

With National Signing Day 2016 closing in, TexAgs is compiling extensive highlights of Texas A&M's football commits. Tuesday's focus falls on Smyrna (Tenn.) safety Ikenna Okeke, one of two A&M's commits from the state of Tennessee.

The in-home visit with his future coaches at Texas A&M has come and gone, and 2016 Smyrna (Tenn.) defensive back Ikenna Okeke could not be more pleased. Among what makes him most excited: the opportunity for an early impact with the Aggies.

From early enrollees to official visits and decisions, the meat of the recruiting process arrives with December. Our look at Texas A&M's 2016 class and where it's headed concludes with the high-end possibilities for re-stocking the corner and safety positions.

On Wednesday 2016 Smyrna (Tenn.) DB Ikenna Okeke chose Texas A&M over offers from Notre Dame, Penn State and Stanford. According to the versatile defender, it didn't take much time in Aggieland and with the A&M staff to realize where he felt like home.

On Wednesday Texas A&M picked up its 18th commitment of the 2016 football recruiting class — one cut from the Donovan Wilson mold. Ikenna Okeke of Smyrna, Tenn. gives the Aggies a versatile DB prospect and a second Tennessee top-10 defender.

Beyond the rankings, what made Texas A&M's head-to-head win over Notre Dame for the services of 2016 Smyrna (Tenn.) DB Ikenna Okeke significant was how John Chavis envisioned him in his defense. The hybrid ballhawk could be Donovan Wilson's heir apparent.

One cancelled visit to Penn State later, 2016 Smyrna (Tenn.) linebacker/defensive back Ikenna Okeke is still planning a decision during the week. Following his team's defeat in the Tennessee state playoffs, he can turn his full attention to it — and to Texas A&M.

Entering the weekend's trip to Texas A&M, 2016 Smyrna (Tenn.) defender Ikenna Okeke already had high expectations. The Aggies met and surpassed them. Now, Okeke says he's planning a decision in the very near future.