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Where does Texas A&M land in Rival’s Top 2024 Offensive line classes?

Where does Texas A&M’ 2024 offensive line class rank among the Top 5 classes in the 2024 recruiting cycle?

With all the changes being made amid new Texas A&M Football head coach Mike Elko, the hiring of Adam Cushing as the program’s new offensive line could have a significant impact on the future recruiting, while a bulk of the Aggies’ 2024 offensive line class is already in the process of meeting the staff, and hopefully solidifying their futures in College Station.

While several issues kept the Aggies from achieving their goals this season, eventually leading to the firing of now-former head coach Jimbo Fisher, the poor play in the trenches, especially in pass protection, led to two A&M quarterbacks to sustain season-ending injuries while allowing 28 sacks, and one the highest pressure rates in the country.

With star quarterback Conner Weigman set to return next season, Elko knows that outside of focusing on scoring points, Weigman will need to be protected at all costs to find any consistency on offense.Get more USC news, analysis, and opinions on TrojansWire.

Who has the Aggies lost in the transfer portal on the OL so far? As of now, freshman right tackle Chase Bisontis remains the only offensive lineman to enter his name, while nearly every starter outside of senior right guard Layden Robinson is set to return in 2024. Now, refocusing on the Aggies’ 2024 OL class, credit to Jimbo Fisher for landing some of the top OL prospects in the country, which already rank among the Top 5 hauls in the 2024 cycle.

Where do the Aggies stand among the rest of the Power 5? Here is Rivals’ current Top 5 Offensive line class in the 2024 recruiting class.

2024 IOL and Aggie commit Coen Echols has received a 4-Star designation

2024 IOL and Texas A&M commit Coen Echols has continued to rise in the recruiting ranks and has now received a 4-star designation.

Texas A&M’s 4th-ranked 2024 recruiting class is filled with blue-chip talent at nearly every position, culminating in the commitment from five-star athlete Terry Bussey, the most dynamic playmaker the 2024 cycle has to offer.

According to 247Sports, the Aggies have accumulated three five-star prospects, including Bussey, wide receiver Cameron Coleman, and defensive tackle Dominick McKinley. In terms of four-star players, seven of the 22 commits have received the designation, and as of this week, add in former three-star, now four-star IOL Coen Echols.

Needing to add more depth and talent on the offensive line after enduring a host of struggles amid Texas A&M’s ongoing 2023 season, Echols, who is now the second highest-ranked lineman just below four-star OT Blake Ivy, is currently positioned as the 9th-ranked IOL and the 31st-ranked player in Texas.

Standing at 6-3 and just around 285 pounds, Echols has played at left and right guard, possessing quick feet and impressive athleticism while showing incredible power as a run blocker, as his 2022 junior season tape shows a man on a mission, bulldozing any defender who dares enter his path.

After committing to the Aggies last summer, Echols has continued to dominate during his senior campaign at Katy (TX) and is on his way to contributing as soon as he steps on campus in 2024.

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Texas A&M Football 2024 commits skyrocket in 247Sports latest player rankings

Several members of Texas A&M’s Top 10-ranked 2024 recruiting class skyrocketed in the latest 247Sports composite player rankings.

On Monday afternoon, several members of Texas A&M’s Top 10-ranked 2024 recruiting class received significant boosts in the 247Sports composite player rankings, as just two weeks remain before the recruiting dead period ends on Tuesday, July 25.

New Jersey quarterback Miles O’Neill, who committed to the Aggies on June 14, rose 518 spots to No. 368 in 247Sports composite. IOL Coen Echols rose 345 spots to No. 399, and edge Gabriel Reliford made a seismic leap of 345 spots to No. 408 in the composite.

That cumulates to a combined 1,216 spots in the 247Sports composite rankings, while most notably, all three received a fourth-star in the process.

With 16 hard commits to date, Texas A&M’s 2024 class ranks No. 9 overall in the 247Sports composite. It also moves the Aggies up to one spot to No. 3 overall in SEC, behind only No. 1 Georgia and No. 2 Florida. The Maroon and White jumped LSU, who fell to the conference’s No. 4 ranked recruiting class.

The Aggies have received plenty of slander heading into a critical 2023 season, but as loud as the naysayers hope to be, there is one thing they cannot dispute: Jimbo Fisher and his staff continue to flex their recruiting prowess.It’ss clear they are well on their way to bringing another top-15 class to College Station, and at this rate, it may be a question of whether the Aggies boast a potential top-five class once the dust settles.

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Texas A&M’s huge recruiting week is a sign of things to come

After landing three prospects in two days, Texas A&M is just getting started as they continue to build their 2024 recruiting class.

What a week it was for Texas A&M and Head Coach Jimbo Fisher, as the 2024 recruiting class gained three more commitments on Thursday and Friday, consisting of four-star tight end Eric Karner, four-star linebacker Jordan Lockhart, and three-star offensive lineman Coen Echols, just a week after landing three-star quarterback Miles O’Neill, who possesses one of the livest arms in the high school football ranks.

With ten commitments, the class now comprises seven four-star, and three three-star prospects, sitting at 28th in Rivals’ newest 2024 recruiting rankings, placed one spot ahead of Alabama. These four recent additions committing in a two-week span is not the norm, yet one thing remains true after last week’s results; this is just the beginning of their momentum ride.

To start, four-star wide receiver Jaylan Hornsby, who recently announced his July 1 commitment announcement on Friday, is an overwhelming favorite to land with the Maroon and White in just less than a week from now, while the following recent June 2, June 9, and June 16 visitors are all trending towards the Aggies.

  • Four-star IOL Makai Saina
  • Four-star WR Ernest Campbell
  • Four-star OT Bennett Warren
  • Four-star OT Blake Ivy
  • Four-star IOL Isendre Ahfua

While several recruiting battles continue, especially concerning five-star defensive lineman Dominick McKinley, Jimbo Fisher, and his staff have made positive strides that shouldn’t be ignored, and as the recruiting dead period begins on Monday, June 26 through Monday, July 24.

A quick reminder about the upcoming Dead Period: Considered “not permissible” to make in-person recruiting contacts or evaluations, both on and off campus, meaning unofficial and official visits are not allowed during this time.

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2024 3-star offensive lineman Coen Echols has committed to Texas A&M

Boom! Texas A&M has landed 2024 3-star IOL Coen Echols, adding their tenth overall commitment in the 2024 recruiting class.

BOOM! Texas A&M has secured their third 2024 commit in the last two days, as three-star interior offensive lineman Coen Echols has committed to the Aggies, joining the likes of four-star tight end Eric Karner, who committing yesterday morning, and four-star linebacker Jordan Lockhart, who announced his commitment Thursday night.

The Katy, TX prospect, who is no stranger to College Station as his father was a former student at A&M, continues the family tradition after verbally committing to Jimbo Fisher and the Maroon and White.

At 6-3 and 285 pounds, he is positioned as the 46th-ranked interior offensive lineman in the 2024 class and the 120th-ranked player in Texas, according to 247Sports Composite. Echols will enter his senior season at Katy High this fall, before staying home in the Lone Star State and suiting up for the Aggies next season.

Echols committed to Texas A&M over the likes of Auburn, Ole Miss, and Nebraska, among others. He becomes the Aggies’ tenth commit of the 2024 class and joins fellow Katy athlete Ashton Funk.

Echols is equipped to be an absolute terror on the interior offensive line thanks to his excellent lateral quickness and strong force at the point of contact. He possesses a very high football IQ and with a potent technique, it’s not far-fetched to assume he could end up playing meaningful snaps early on in his Aggies tenure.

Congratulations, Coen, and we can’t wait for your arrival in College Station! Gig ’em!

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These are the high-profile 2024 football prospects visiting Texas A&M this weekend

Texas A&M is set for a busy month as they welcome close to a double-digit number of recruiting visits, beginning with this weekend’s list of high-profile 2024 football prospects.

While the summer months may separate fans from meaningful college football, it doesn’t negate exciting news to stop flowing in. As we officially turn the page to June, the 2024 recruiting cycle enters the exciting stage of campus visits.

Texas A&M and head coach Jimbo Fisher are set for a busy month as the Maroon and White is nearing double-digit visiting numbers from a handful of top football prospects. The coming weekend of June 2 to June 4 will see some of the best recruits on both the offensive and side of the ball get a preview of Aggieland, with the hope that they see College Station as their next home for the future.

While a handful of this weekend’s visitors are still progressing through their decision process, at least one current commit of a rival program is making his way to Aggieland in the coming days, offering an opportunity for the Maroon and White to help him reconsider his decision.

Here’s the list of the top 2024 football prospects visiting Texas A&M this weekend (June 2-4 ):

LSU offers 3-star offensive tackle from Katy, Texas

LSU is trying to take a 2024 offensive tackle out from under Jimbo Fisher’s nose.

LSU is trying to take a 2024 offensive tackle out from under Jimbo Fisher’s nose. This offensive tackle is from Katy, Texas.

[autotag]Coen Echols [/autotag]is a 6-foot-3, 285-pound, three-star offensive tackle from Katy, Texas where he plays for Katy High School. The Katy Tigers finished the 2022 season 14-1 with a loss to Vandegrift in the UIL 6A D2 State Semifinal game.

Echols is in the class of 2024, but his recruiting is just heating up. His first Division I offer came On January 17, 2023. Since then he has received a lot more offers and he has visited a lot of different schools.

He has been crystal balled to Texas A&M and the Aggies are a 37% favorite per On3.

Film Analysis: Echols does a great job getting to the second level of the defense and pancaking linebackers.

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2024 3-star OL Coen Echols receives ‘Crystal Ball’ to land with Texas A&M

According to 247Sports, 2024, 3-star OL receives ‘Crystal Ball’ to land with Texas A&M

Texas A&M and head coach Jimbo Fisher are completely focused on their summer recruiting push as the 2023 season is still four months away, as the 2024 recruiting cycle is beginning to heat up with multiple big-time visits planned for the next couple of months.

After landing four-star offensive linemen Chase Bisontis and TJ Shanahan in the 2023 cycle, Fisher’s emphasis on adding size and athleticism in the trenches has led to his prioritized focus on 2024 3-star interior lineman Coen Echols out of Katy, Texas, one of the more underrated prospects in the class.

Texas A&M offered Echols on Apr. 20, he took an unofficial visit to College Station on Saturday, Apr. 29, and according to 247Sports recruiting analyst Brian Perroni, Echols is predicted to land with the Aggies after what looks to have been a very successful meet and greet.

After his highly successful 2022 junior season at Katy High School, Echols’s tape shows an elite run blocker with versatility at both right and left guard. So far, Echols has received offers from 21 programs, including Auburn, Ole Miss, and Nebraska, with more likely to come as his profile continues to rise.

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