2024 four-star offensive tackle Blake Ivy, who excitingly committed to Texas A&M on Saturday, Aug 19, became the fifth offensive line commit in the Aggies 2024 recruiting class, and according to his Clear Springs (TX) Head Coach Anthony Renfro, Ivy’s potential go way beyond the collegiate ranks.
Renfro’s Aggie connection reaches the current 2023 roster, as starting wide receiver Noah Thomas and rotational defensive tackle Albert Regis also played at Clear Springs under Renfro during their high school careers.
In an interview with 247Sports Recruiting Insider, Brian Perroni, Renfro, who has coached Ivy for the last two seasons at Clear Springs, was immediately convinced that he could perform at a high level at multiple spots across the O-line due to Ivy’s imposing 6-4 280 frame paired with his high motor and impressive athleticism.
Noting how vital high school coaches are from a development standpoint, Renfro had to convince Ivy that his future was indeed in the trenches but on offense.
“I got back here two years ago. It was in February, and I got here, and he was in the freshman period. And he’s like, ‘I’m a D lineman,’ and I’m like, ‘No sir, you’re a prototypical Division I offensive lineman,'”
Renfro’s sheer belief in Ivy’s potential stems from his position versatility after switching to offensive tackle, where his 7-foot wingspan and quick footwork off the snap already mirror the traits needed to develop into an NFL offensive lineman.
“I think he’s got a really good shot to play on Sunday someday,” the coach said. “I know he’s probably going to play inside early. Maybe eventually, he’ll find his way outside. But even if not, he’s going to be good.”
Edging out the LSU Tigers in the final stretch of his recruiting journey, Ivy’s future with Aggies is exceptionally bright, and even after an up-and-down first-year coaching stint in 2022, offensive line coach Steve Addazio deserves a ton of credit for assembling one of the most complete O-line hauls in the 2024 cycle.
So, what is Jimbo Fisher getting in Blake Ivy outside the gridiron? Yet another fantastic representative for University, it seems.
“They’re getting a tremendous athlete,” Renfro stated. “I think Blake’s going just continue to get better, you know, once he gets there, and he’s going against that level of competition every day. He’s an extremely hard worker. He’s going to do everything they ask him to do. He’s got a great support system in his family; they’re a really good family. I’ve known them for a long time. Overall they’re just getting a great kid. And that’s the best part about it.”
Entering his senior campaign at Clear Springs High School in League City (TX), Ivy is currently positioned as the 117th-ranked player in the 2024 cycle, the 7th-ranked OT prospect, and the 20th-ranked player in Texas. according to 247Sports Composite.
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