Jaylan Hornsby, a 3-star wide receiver, de-commits from Texas A&M and verbals to Syracuse

Jaylan Hornsby commits to Syracuse football.

Fresh off an official visit this past weekend to Syracuse, Jaylan Hornsby has de-committed from Texas A&M. The three-star wide receiver has flipped to Syracuse.

The commitment represents a big splash from Syracuse head coach Fran Brown. From Winslow Township (Atco, New Jersey), Hornsby is a top 10 player in the state according to On3, 247Sports and Rivals.

The 6-foot-2, 195-pound wide receiver also held offers from Duke, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Penn State and West Virginia among others.

Hornsby posted his commitment on Sunday evening via X, the social media platform that was formerly known as Twitter. Hornsby had been committed to Texas A&M since July 1.

 

Hornsby becomes the first player to flip to Syracuse since Fran Brown was hired last week.

A former assistant at Georgia where he coached the safeties, Brown has been ranked among the top recruiters in the nation over the past four years. He had previously been the secondary coach at Rutgers prior to joining Georgia in 2022.

2024 4-Star WR Jaylan Hornsby has flipped to Syracuse

Texas A&M has lost yet another 2024 commit as 4-Star WR Jaylan Hornsby has flipped to Syracuse as of Sunday afternoon.

The Mike Elko era for Texas A&M Football is fast underway. While Aggie fans are excited about a much-needed change at the helm, this transition was almost going to come with attrition through the transfer portal and the 2024 recruiting class.

Already losing multiple prospects in the cycle, 2024 four-star wide receiver Jaylan Hornsby, who committed to the Aggies this summer, has flipped his Aggie pledge to the Syracuse Orange, as he becomes the first recruit to join current interim head coach Elijah Robinson, who is set to take over as Syracuse’s defensive coordinator immediately after A&M’s Dec. 27 bowl game.

After Elko hired Collin Klein as the Aggies’ new offensive coordinator, an emphasis on speed in the receiving core likely hindered Hornsby’s future outlook with the program, as he is more an outside X possession prospect and is a much better fit in the ACC. Also, Hornsby is from New Jersey, so this is simply a no-brainer if staying close to home becomes a priority.

According to 247Sports, Hornsby is the 83rd-ranked player in the 2024 class and the 10th-ranked player in New Jersey. Three-star wide receivers Earnest Campbell and Debron Gatling remain the only committed WR prospects in Texas A&M’s 2024 class.

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Texas A&M’s 2024 recruiting class is now ranked in the Top 10 after the commitment of 5-star WR, Cam Coleman

Coming off their recent recruiting haul, the Aggies 2024 has cracked the Top 10 in 247Sports’ newest 2024 team rankings.

Texas A&M’s 2024 recruiting class, one of the hottest cycles since the last week of June, started July off with a bang after landing four-star wide receiver Jaylan Hornsby on Saturday; the Aggies’ unstoppable momentum ride continued on Tuesday, which happened to be the Fourth of July, as five-star wide receiver Cameron Coleman, currently positioned as the No.3-ranked WR in the 2024 cycle, shocked the entire college football world by committing to the Maroon and White.

Ah yes, every naysayer and Texas fan who has dedicated too much of their time hoping for a Texas A&M recruiting downfall, sorry? Aggies wide receiver coach Dameyune Craig, who deserves a ton of credit for landing all four WR prospects in the cycle, isn’t finished yet as five-star athlete/wide receiver Terry Bussey, who recently placed the Aggies in his Top 5 program list, looked to be very intrigued after Coleman’s exciting commitment.

Let’s call it the “Coleman effect” for now, as Texas A&M has now broken into the Top 10 in 247Sports’ updated 2024 team rankings; the Aggies soared to No. 9 in both the Overall and Composite rankings from 13th just three days ago. To recap, here are the prospects Texas A&M has landed since Thursday, June 22:

  • Thursday, June 22: Four-star tight end Eric Karner, Four-star linebacker Jordan Lockhart.
  • Friday, June 23: Three-star offensive lineman Coen Echols.
  • Monday, June 26: Four-star offensive tackle Weston Davis.
  • Tuesday, June 27: Three-star edge Gabriel Reliford
  • Thursday, June 29: Four-star wide receiver Drelon Miller
  • Friday, June 30: Four-star linebacker Tyanthony Smith
  • Saturday, July 1: Four-star wide receiver Jaylan Hornsby
  • Tuesday, July 4: Five-star wide receiver Cameron Coleman

With 16 total commits in the cycle, Jimbo Fisher and his staff focus are now focused on a Top 5 finish, and at this point, anything is possible after Tuesday’s results. Gig ’em, and BTHO 2024 recruiting cycle.

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What Texas A&M is getting in 4-star wide receiver, Jaylan Hornsby

In landing 2024 four-star wide receiver Jaylan Hornsby, Texas A&M is adding a physical talent to their receiver room with a knack for racking up yards after the catch.

Texas A&M‘s recruiting efforts cannot be stopped after four-star wide receiver Jaylan Hornsby announced his commitment on Saturday, and it sets up the Aggies to have one of the most multifaceted receiving rooms in the future.

At 6-2 and 195 pounds, Hornsby brings a jolt of physicality and length that should work well in offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino’s new scheme. Historically, Petrino’s spread offense tends to leverage four-receivers sets predicated on stick and option routes.

In Petrino’s playbook, a versatile route tree that can stretch anywhere between six to 10 yards helps move the chains, particularly on third downs, while accounting for safe throws from the quarterback.

This system allows a talent like Hornsby to step in and make an impact both on the outside and even within the slot if called upon. When glancing at his high school tape, he typically operated on the outside while doing most of his damage on go-routes, making calculated assessments of opposing coverages before using his length and leaping ability to make a catch over a defensive back.

He may not be the type to use a quick first gear to blaze past a defender, but by all means, he has the tools to create just enough separation from his defender to win the matchup.

Generating yards after the catch will be an immense area of opportunity in Petrino’s offense, and that is a facet in which Hornsby should thrive. Alongside running go-routes, Hornsby was no stranger to making quick work of screens and turning press coverage into fades. It resulted in him averaging roughly 20 yards per reception during the 2022 season.

As a physical player who welcomes contact and can play through it due to his balance and toughness, Hornsby could see plenty of snaps in both red zone and goal-line situations. If Jimbo Fisher and Petrino want to become more aggressive on fourth-down conversion opportunities, having an adept talent like Hornsby will go a long way in being confident within those short-yardage situations.

Texas A&M’s newest commit should be more than capable of lining up nearly anywhere on the field, and while he’ll certainly work on expanding his route tree once he makes the jump to the collegiate level, his physicality, length, and knack for playing through contact should make him a key fulcrum of the Aggies offense in the future.

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2024 4-star WR Jaylan Hornsby has committed to Texas A&M

The recruiting hot streak continues! 2024 4-star Jaylan Hornsby has officially committed to Texas A&M!

Boom! Texas A&M and Head Coach Jimbo Fisher aren’t slowing down one bit on the recruiting trail, adding their 15th player in the 2024 recruiting cycle, four-star wide receiver Jaylan Hornsby, who’s been a massive target for the Maroon and White this summer, has officially committed to the Aggies on Saturday afternoon!

Currently positioned as the 57th-ranked wide receiver and the 5th-ranked player in New Jersey, Hornsby’s recent June 16 visit to College Station sealed the deal for Jimbo Fisher and his staff, choosing the Aggies over the previous regional favorites, Penn State.

Standing at 6-2 and 195 pounds, Hornsby’s speed and consistent field-stretching ability on go-routes, combined with versatility at all three wide receiver spots, makes him one of the more sought-after offensive prospects in the class and a perfect fit in new Aggie’s offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino’s spread system.

During his 2022 junior season, Hornsby recorded 23 receptions for 441 yards and two touchdowns, aiming to eclipse those numbers in his final senior campaign. Joining a litany of recent four-star prospects to commit to the Aggies this week, including WR Drelon Miller and OL Weston Davis, Texas A&M has locked down eight players in the last ten days, and guess what? They’re not done yet. Congratulations, Jaylan! Gig ’em!

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2024 4-star WR Jaylan Hornsby sets his offical commitment date

It’s official: 2024 4-star WR Jaylan Hornsby has set his commitment date, as he is down to Penn State and Texas A&M as his final schools.

Finally, Texas A&M and Head Coach Jimbo Fisher are gaining ground on the recruiting front, hitting a definite hot streak late last week after landing three 2024 prospects, including four-star tight end Eric Karner and four-star linebacker Jordan Lockhart on Thursday, while three-star offensive lineman Coen Echols committed on Friday afternoon.

With more announcements to come (stay tuned), 2024 four-star wide receiver Jaylan Hornsby, who is down to Penn State and Texas A&M, and a current favorite to land with the Maroon and White, will officially announce his commitment on Saturday, July 1, at 4:00 pm CT.

According to Rivals, Hornsby is currently positioned as the 60th-ranked wide receiver prospect and the 6th-ranked player in the state and is set to enter his final senior season at Winslow Twp in Atco, New Jersey, where in eight games during his 2022 junior season, he recorded 23 receptions for 441 yards and two touchdowns.

At 6-2 and 195 pounds, Hornsby’s speed and consistent field-stretching ability on go-routes, combined with versatility at all three wide receiver spots, makes him one of the more sought-after offensive prospects in the class and a perfect fit in new Aggie’s offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino’s spread system. With ten total commitments in the Aggie’s 28th-ranked 2024 class, Hornsby would join four-star WR Debron Gatling as the second wideout commits in the cycle and the seventh offensive prospect in the class.

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According to multiple recruiting analysts, 2024 4-star WR Jaylan Hornsby is predicted to land with Texas A&M

According to multiple Rivals analysts, 2024 4-star WR Jaylan Hornsby is predicted to land with Texas A&M over Penn State.

The Aggies are inching closer and closer to landing their ninth prospect in their 2024 recruiting class, as four-star wide receiver Jaylan Hornsby, who recently narrowed down his school list to Penn State and Texas A&M, is now predicted to land with the Maroon and White according to multiple Rivals recruiting analysts.

Entering his senior season at Winslow Twp in Atco, New Jersey, Hornsby is currently positioned as the 60th-ranked wide receiver prospect and the 6th-ranked player in the state, According to Rivals.

At 6-2 and 195 pounds, Hornsby personifies speed and versatility, lining up in the backfield and as a wide receiver, where he has excelled on the outside and the slot over his last two seasons. During his 2022 junior season, Hornsby, in eight games, recorded 23 receptions for 441 yards and two touchdowns.

With over 17 offers, he has also received interest from Georgia, Michigan, Notre Dame, and Oregon. Still, after taking an official visit to Penn State on June 2, the Nittany Lions continued their mainstay as the favorites to land Hornsby. Yet, his visit to College Station this weekend might have sealed the deal, and as we witnessed last summer with the 2023 cycle, all the Aggies need is one domino to fall for momentum to take its course finally.

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2024 4-star WR Jaylan Hornsby is down to Texas A&M and Penn State

It has been revealed that 2024 4-star wide receiver Jaylan Hornsby out of New Jersey is down to Penn State and Texas A&M!

Jimbo Fisher’s recruiting prowess extends far beyond Texas, as the East Coast, specifically New Jersey, has become a mainstay for Aggie recruiting since Fisher took over the program in 2017.

Landing current star pass rusher Fadil Diggs out of Camden, New Jersey, in the 2020 recruiting cycle, Fisher and his staff are hoping to real in another big fisher from the Garden State, as 2024 four-star wide receiver Jaylan Hornsby has narrowed his options to two options: Penn State, and Texas A&M.

Entering his senior season at Winslow Twp in Atco, New Jersey, Hornsby is currently positioned as the 56th-ranked wide receiver prospect and the 6th-ranked player in the state, according to 247Sports Composite rankings. At 6-2 and 195 pounds, Hornsby personifies speed and versatility, lining up in the backfield and as a wide receiver, where he has excelled on the outside and the slot over his last two seasons.

With over 17 offers, he has also received interest from Georgia, Michigan, Notre Dame, and Oregon. Still, after taking two official visits to Penn State on June 2 and Texas A&M this weekend (June 16), both programs have finished before what is still an unannounced commitment date. How much progress Texas A&M has made with Hornsby speaks to the nature of where the Aggies are headed in the future.

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Penn State in final two for of 4-star receiver in 2024

Penn State and Texas A&M battling for four-star wide receiver in 2024.

It’s been a long process for Penn State throughout the recruitment of four-star wide receiver [autotag]Jaylan Hornsby[/autotag]. He has been one of the top targets in the class of 2024, especially with zero wide receivers committed at the moment.

Penn Sate got its first commitment from a New Jersey prospect on Friday after [autotag]Vaboue Toure[/autotag] verbally committed to the Nittany Lions. It looks like Penn State could be headed for a second commitment from a New Jersey player after Hornsby cut his list of schools down to the final two.

Penn State and Texas A&M are the final two remaining in the recruitment of Hornsby. He has sifted through over 20 scholarship offers and 18 visits to get to this point in his process.

Hornsby is taking his official visit to Texas A&M during the weekend of June 16th. He had his official visit with Penn State the first weekend of June, along with two unofficial visits to campus throughout 2023.

Hornsby is a 6’2″ 200 pound wide receiver who is rated as the fifth best player in New Jersey. On3’s industry rankings have him as the 61st receiver and 376th overall player in the class of 2024.

Penn State has long been favored to land Hornsby as they hold a commanding lead in On3’s Recruiting Prediction Machine. It gives the Nittany Lions an 82.7% chance to land the four-star prospect and Texas A&M a 3.8% chance.

However, things could change after his official visit to Texas A&M.

Hornsby currently has not decided on a date to announce his commitment, but has mentioned in the past that he could decide which school he’s picking by late June.

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These 2024 football prospects will visit Texas A&M the weekend of June 16

Texas A&M’s recruiting summer rolls along as the Aggies welcome a handful of top football prospects from the 2024 cycle this weekend, including a five-star WR.

Another June weekend means another opportunity for Texas A&M to welcome a handful of top football prospects from the 2024 cycle.

After the Aggies saw a plethora of top recruiting visits in College Station over the last two weeks, this weekend marks the first instance where the visitor list isn’t as offensive line-heavy. Additionally, no prospects from the Lone Star State are expected for official visits from June 16 through June 18.

Still, it doesn’t exclude Jimbo Fisher and his staff from being hard at work to convince some of the most promising football players of the future to make College Station their next home. On the docket, this weekend is a handful of visits from some top-tier wideouts, including one five-star prospect and the number one ranked player in Alabama.

Additionally, a four-star defensive lineman will make his way through Aggieland. While he’s trending toward the Maroon and White, perhaps an OV this weekend will be the icing on the cake on him formally committing to A&M.

Here’s the rundown on the top football prospects visiting Texas A&M over the weekend. As always, we’ll update this accordingly if any additional names are to be added.