Tag: Texas A&M 2023 Recruiting Class

Aggies target Malik Muhammad took a visit to College Station this weekend

Aggies target Malik Muhammad took a visit to College Station this weekend

One of the things Jimbo Fisher has been best at on the recruiting trail, has been staying in the fight for players who are committed to other schools.

This showed up in a big way on signing day last year, as the Aggies secured several flips on their way to the historic 2022 class.

They’re back at it again, as we’ve seen high profile players like Malachi Nelson, Zachariah Branch, Peyton Bowen, and others take visits to A&M despite having commitments to other schools. This weekend, a long time Aggie target, and current Texas Longhorn commit, Malik Muhammad, made his way to College Station on an official visit.

He announced earlier this month that he would be in Aggieland, and took to twitter on Monday, with some incredible photos from the trip.

It will be interesting to see if Jimbo and his staff can pull a coup and steal one away from the boys in Austin.

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Recruiting update: Multiple future recruits will attend Ole Miss game this weekend

Eight 2023, 2024, and 2024 recruits will attend the Aggies’ primetime matchup with the 15th-ranked Ole Miss Rebels on Saturday

The Aggies are gearing up for their primetime matchup with the 15th-ranked Ole Miss Rebels on Saturday night in what should be a packed Kyle Field as the team hasn’t played in front of the 12th man in 42 days, one of their longest stretches in the program’s history.

Since the start of one of the busiest news weeks for the Aggies season, ranging from player suspensions to season-ending injuries, one of the stories that fell under the radar came to light later in the week, as eight 2023, 2024, and 2024 recruits will visit College Station this weekend, and attend the Ole Miss game set to kick off at 6:30 PM CT. on the SEC Network.

The eight players who will be attending the game are listed as current Texas A&M commit, 2023 defensive tackle David Hicks Jr., 2023 Texas commit Malk Muhammad, 2023 Edge Tomarrian Parker, 2023 Michigan State commit, running back Kedrick Reescano, 2024 quarterback DJ Lagway, 2024 defensive tackle T.A. Cunningham, 2024 linebacker Payton Pierce, and 2025 quarterback Bekkem Kritza.

Yes, Texas A&M is 3-4 and 1-3 in the SEC, but this is one of the most important weekends not only for a team looking to win their first game in nearly a month, but for a staff that needs to impress the eight highly touted recruits in attendance enough for them to really consider the Aggies late in the recruiting process. Gig ’em, and BTHO Ole Miss.

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2023 Safety Marvin Burks Jr. sets commitment date

2023 Safety Marvin Burks Jr. is set to commit on Oct. 21st

On July 12th, 4-Star 2023 Safety prospect Marvin Burks Jr. included Texas A&M in his Final 5 list of schools, and as one of the top players out of Saint Louis, Missouri, Burks Jr. is currently ranked as the 35th Safety in the class, and the 10 ranked player in Missouri according to 247Sports. In the midst of his senior season at Cardinal Ritter College Prep, Burks Jr. has already recorded 17 tackles, 13 solo tackles, and 1 interception on the year, where he has continued to play at both the strong safety position on defense and wide receiver on offense.

Via Twitter on Wednesday, Marvin Burks Jr. announced his commitment which is set for Friday, Oct. 21st, with an official time yet to be announced as of today.

Burks Jr.’s list has not changed since July, as Ole Miss, LSU, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas A&M round of the Final 5 schools, while the Ole Miss Rebels currently have the edge according to the 247Sports Crystal Ball, yet we saw with David Hicks Jr.’s surprise commitment to the Aggies last week after being a heavy favorite to land with Oklahoma, weird things happen on commitment day, so do not count the maroon and white out by any means.

As a prospect, Marvin Burks Jr. displays eye-popping athleticism in coverage which is aided by his time as a wide receiver. he exhibits a solid combination of speed and strength in his downhill pursuit as a box defender, with great lateral ability and quickness once he sees his target while finishing his tackles at a high rate.

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2023 EDGE Tomarrion Parker includes Aggies in final four, sets announcement date

2023 EDGE Tomarrion Parker includes Aggies in final four, sets announcement date

Around here at Aggies Wire, there’s a saying we like to use whenever new recruiting news drops, and that’s “recruiting never stops” which is probably the most accurate statement in college football, especially in this day and age.

In the Aggies 2023 recruiting class, the offensive line has dominated so far, while the defensive line, cornerback, and linebacker positions have also been the recruiting focus. Adding to the emphasis of defensive recruiting for the maroon and white, 2023 EDGE Tommarion Parker out of Central High School in Phenix City, Alabama recently announced his “final four” teams ahead of his commitment announcement which is set for Nov. 21st.

Parker’s four teams include Clemson, Tennesee, Penn State, and Texas A&M, while he is presently favored landing with Clemson at 77.8% according to 247Sports Crystal Ball. Parker is also the 6th ranked defensive line prospect in the country and the 44th-ranked player nationally, and would immediately add to what is already a loaded defensive line group going into 2023, especially due to the recent commitment of 5-Star defensive lineman David Hicks.

Here is a scouting report for Tommarrion Parker from 247Sports National Recruiting Analyst Cooper Petagna:

Possesses prototypical size and length at 6-foot-4 and 250-pounds. Has the ability to add additional weight to his frame. Positioned the majority of snaps in a two-point stance in a stand-up pass rushing edge role.Displays good athletic ability and a natural ability to bend the edge. Smooth mover for his size. Plays with good initial foot and body quickness. Exhibits active hands at the point of attack. Has the ability to beat you with speed or power off the edge. Flashes good lateral quickness in space and shows some ability to drop. Closes space exceptionally well for size. Demonstrates good play strength at the point of attack and flashes some power in his hands off the edge.Projects to a pass rushing edge role in a 3-4 and with his hand in the dirt as a five technique in a 4-3 defense. Position projection will be heavily dependent on the defensive scheme. Arrow is pointing up as the game continues to slow down for him. Projects to high level impact starter at the next level for a Power Five program.

Head coach Jimbo Fisher is completely focused on finishing strong in the second half of Texas A&M’s 2022 season, but securing the commitment of Tomarrion Parker would really put his mind at ease going into 2023.

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2023 Defensive tackle and Aggie commit David Hicks achieves unanimous 5-Star status

2023 Defensive tackle and Aggie commit David Hicks achieves unanimous 5-Star status from four major recruiting outlets

Texas A&M’s 2023 recruiting class is still a work in progress but in its current state, “quality of quantity” is the approach they’re taking, and so far, it’s yielding fantastic results.

Although the class is still without offensive skill position players, specifically quarterback and wide receiver, the Aggies have focused on the trenches, receiving commitments from a flurry of 4 and 5-Star offensive linemen such as Chase Bisontis, T.J Shanahan, Colton Thomasson, and Naquil Betrand, as well as defensive tackles Samu Taumanupepe, and David Hicks, with Hicks already solidifying himself as the 5th highest rated prospect to commit to the Aggies in their recruiting history according to 247Sports.

On Monday, On3 Texas A&M recruiting writer Marshall Levenson released the news that David Hick is officially a “5-Star Plus” prospect, meaning that he is now designated as a 5-Star recruit according to every major recruiting site, including 247Sports, On3, Rivals, and ESPN.

Hicks is the highest-rated recruit in the Aggies class and is presumed to continue climbing up the overall rankings by the end of his senior year at Paetow High School in Katy, Texas.

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5-Star DL David Hicks’ commitment signals that the Aggies aren’t done yet

5-Star DL David Hicks’ commitment signals that the Aggies aren’t done yet

The Aggies 2023 recruiting class received some beyond fantastic news on Wednesday, as the top-ranked defensive lineman in the class, David Hicks out of Katy, Texas committed to Texas A&M, beating out the Oklahoma Sooners who were the presumed favorites according to multiple recruiting outlets going into his announcement.

Hicks’ commitment comes almost exactly two months after Top-20 ranked linebacker Anthony hill pledged his commitment to the maroon and white on July 30th, and through various social media posts, Hill, and a number of current 2023 Aggie commits are pledging to do whatever they can to help the class continue to grow, and maybe, just maybe, flip a couple of well-known recruits in the process. Take this beautiful tweet from recruiting insider AggiesToday as a sign:

Three names to keep an eye on: Notre Dame commit, safety Peyton Bowen, Alabama commit, safety Tony Mitchell, and Texas commit, safety Malik Muhammad, as both Bowen and Mitchell unofficially visited the Aggies on Sept. 17th during the Miami game, both witnessing a dominating defensive performance in a 17-9 victory. Malik Muhammad will officially visit College Station on Oct. 29th to attend the Aggies matchup vs. Ole Miss in their return to Kyle Field.

The lesson here for those who were upset about the “slow” recruiting process in the last couple months is that patience is the only path, and winning on the field does help more than you know. Gig ’em, and BTHO Mississippi State and the 2023 recruiting class.

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David Hicks commits to Texas A&M

A&M lands one of the top prospects in the 2023 recruiting class.

The Aggies landed one of the biggest commitments of the 2023 recruiting class on Wednesday when David Hicks, the #1 defensive lineman in the nation, and the #1 overall prospect in the state of Texas, announced that he will be an Aggie.

Hicks was projected to commit to the Oklahoma Sooners by many experts, but chose the Aggies in a surprise. The a 6-foot-4 270 pound defensive lineman from Katy Paetow Highschool is the 9th ranked overall prospect in the nation according to 247, and will join fellow top-20 prospect Anthony Hill in the Aggies front seven next year.

Gabe Bock of 247sports describes Hicks’ game:

Flashes throw-aside strength of offensive linemen. Plays violent with consistently hot motor. Sometimes shows some body control wobble that adds a tic to pursuit route. Pass-rush production is strong, but further along vs. run at this point. Flashes disengaging ability and impressive swim, but expanding move set will continue to raise pass-rush ceiling.

Stout, disruptive interior force with athleticism of an edge player in the body of a traditional four-man 3-technique. Again, fits numerous roles and schemes. Combination of physical specs, three-sport athletic profile, and on-field performance provide particularly high long-term ceiling with potential to become a high-round NFL Draft pick.

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David Hicks set to announce his commitment September 28th

David Hicks, a 2023 5-star defensive lineman has accelerated his decision timeline

For most of the 2023 recruiting cycle, it was a commonly held belief, that David Hicks, the top prospect in the state of Texas, and top defensive lineman in the country, would be waiting to announce his commitment at one of the All-American games held in the winter, just before the early signing day.

But on Friday, news broke that Hicks had decided to pull that announcement forward, and would be announcing his decision on Wednesday, September 28th.

Hicks, a teammate of A&M commit Daymion Sanford, at Katy Paetow highschool, has been a top A&M target for the entire cycle, and A&M is considered one of the top contenders to receive his pledge. Their primary competition is in Norman with Brent Venables and the Oklahoma Sooners.

We know Hicks was in College Station for the Aggies win over Miami on Saturday, hopefully for the Aggies’ sake, the atmosphere at Kyle field, and the dominant play of the Aggies defense, featuring so many young players, was enough to push him to join the A&M family.

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Elite 2023 offensive lineman T.J. Shanahan commits to Texas A&M

Elite 2023 offensive lineman T.J. Shanahan (@tshanahan66) commits to Texas A&M #AggiElite #MaroonGoons

The dominos have begun to fall for Texas A&M on the recruiting front. On Tuesday afternoon, La Grange corner Bravion Rogers announced his re-commitment to the Aggies, after decommitting in August, and Wednesday afternoon, the Aggies got another piece of great news.

Offensive lineman, T.J. Shanahan, a 4-star recruit, ranked as the #6 interior offensive lineman in the nation, and the #28 overall prospect in the state of Texas, announced that he would be joining the Maroon Goons with Colton Thomasson, Chase Bisontis, and Naquil Bertrand in the 2023 class.

Shanahan, an Austin Westlake product, has been heavily leaning towards A&M for a while, but hadn’t set a commitment date, or given any inclination when he would finalize his decision. The A&M staff, has to be elated that Shanahan is now officially in the fold for 2023.

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Top 2023 Cornerback Bravion Rogers re-commits to Texas A&M

Top 2023 Cornerback Bravion Rogers re-commits to Texas A&M

Top 2023 cornerback Bravion Rogers officially re-committed to Texas A&M on Tuesday, nearly one full month after he de-committed from the program in the late hours of August 8th, posting via social media that his plan was to explore more of his recruiting options at the time.

Rogers first committed to the Aggies on April 12th of this year, and was a consistent visitor to College State throughout the summer, developing a tight-knit relationship with the coaching staff in the process. Even though his de-commitment did come as a sudden shock to all of us in the Texas A&M media landscape, this is not the first time the program under head coach Jimbo has dealt with the type of recruiting chaos, as the formed beloved free safety for the Aggies Leon O’Neal also committed, then de-committed from the program before finally sticking with the maroon and white.

In accordance with 247Sports, Rogers is the 4th ranked cornerback in the country, the 9th ranked player in Texas, and the 40th overall ranked player in the 2023 recruiting class, while joining Dalton Brooks and Jayvon Thomas in what already looks to be an imposing future defensive backfield thus far.

Gig ‘Em, Bravion!

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