Tag: Texas A&M football recruiting

Aggies sign 4-star edge Solomon Williams of Tampa

Add another one to the Aggies’ 2024 class.

After flipping fellow Carrollwood Day product Izaiah Williams earlier in the day from Florida, the Texas A&M Aggies added yet another Tampa product. Four-star edge rusher Solomon Williams signed with Texas A&M.

He told Hayes Fawcett of On3, “College Station ima work to help to take us where we want to be!”

Williams joins a defense that is adding Kendall Jackson (defensive line) and Jordan Pride (safety) from the Sunshine State in Mike Elko’s transition class. Williams is a two-sport athlete at Carrollwood Day, where he also plays basketball. He is an explosive athlete on the edge who has shown off his athleticism dunking the basketball on the hardwood.

At the time of publication, the Aggies have the No. 17 ranked recruiting class of the 2024 cycle per 247Sports. They rank behind Georgia, Alabama, Texas, Auburn, Oklahoma, LSU, Tennessee, and Florida.

There is still plenty of work to be done for Elko, but he is off to a good start in his return to College Station.

2024 4-Star OL Bennett Warren will take an official visit to Texas A&M in June

Texas A&M is set to host 2024 4-star offensive lineman Bennett Warren in early June, joining several other talented 2024 prospects.

The weekend of June 2 is slowly becoming one of the most significant recruiting opportunities for Texas A&M for their future in the trenches, as head Jimbo Fisher and his staff are set to host three 2024 offensive line prospects, including three-star Coen Echols, four-star Makai Saina, and now, four-star Bennett Warren out of Sugar Land, Texas has joined the visitor’s list to further add to the excitement.

Warren, entering his final senior season at Fort Bend Christian Academy, is currently positioned as the 85th-ranked prospect in the 2024 cycle, the 5th-ranked OT, and the 14th-ranked player in Texas.

Standing at 6-7 and 330 pounds, Warren’s tape is slightly humorous, as his enormous frame and quick footwork paired with his natural power make him stand out against the smaller competition. However, his size and broad base already make him college ready before even playing a snap. According to 247Sports ‘Crystal Ball,’ Warren is a current favorite to land with the Aggies, taking an unofficial visit on March 29.

This news is encouraging, but Fisher and his staff understand they’ll compete with Michigan, Oklahoma, and Oregon. So, let’s say his June 2 visit is crucial to solidifying a future commitment.

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2024 4-Star DL and Aggie commit Dealyn Evans continues to rise in newest Top247 rankings

2024 4-Star defenisve lineman Dealyn Evans, who is committed to Texas A&M, has officially cracked the Top 50 in 247Sports newest rankings.

Texas A&M’s 2024 recruiting class is already filled with incredible potential at critical positions, and even though only six players are currently committed in the cycle, summer visits leading up to the 2023 season will answer many of the remaining unanswered questions, but one thing remains clear; four-star defensive lineman and 2024 commit, Dealyn Evans is a borderline elite prospect in the trenches.

Dealyn Evans’s stock is rising daily; he was already named to the Polynesian Bowl All-Star Team and was named Defensive Line MVP in his recent appearance at Rivals Camp in Dallas, Texas, earlier this month. Standing at 6-4 and 260 pounds, Evans is a freakishly fluid athlete, with strength and bend to consistently beat his man off the edge, with the versatility to shift inside to 4i or 3-tech if needed.

On Monday, 247Sports released their newest Top247 for the 2024 cycle, and up 29 spots from his previous placing, Evans comes in at No. 41, and don’t be surprised if he’s inside the Top 20 when it’s all said and done. From the man himself, respect it, and as always, Gig ‘Em!

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2024 5-Star DL Williams Nwaneri visted Texas A&M this weekend

Texas A&M hosted 2024 5-star defensive lineman Williams Nwaneri this weekend, and from the looks of it, the visit was a success.

Texas A&M is set to host numerous high-profile recruits this summer at critical positions in the 2024 recruiting cycle, and this past weekend, head coach Jimbo Fisher and his staff hosted the No.1-ranked defensive line prospect in the class, as Williams Nwaneri out of Lees Summitt, Missouri has begun to narrow down his options while taking in all that College Station has to offer.

Not only is Nwaneri the top defensive lineman in the 2024 class, but also the No.3- ranked player nationally, according to 247Sports. Standing at 6-5 and 250 pounds, Nwaneri is one of the more physically gifted prospects in the cycle, possessing a ton of untapped potential as a pass rusher, though his size and strength alone provide him the versatility to play in either a 3-4 or 4-3 system.

Nwaner’s 2021 sophomore campaign at Lees Summitt North High School included 43 tackles, seven tackles for loss, five sacks, and one pass breakup; his 2022 junior season saw each category increase with 56 tackles, ten tackles for loss, and 12 sacks, which have led to nearly ever Power 5 program practically begging for a commitment. For Texas A&M, this is a good start in the right direction. Hopefully, communication between both parties reaches a level of consistency that garners a second campus visit during the 2023 season.

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2024 3-Star Linebacker D’Angelo Barber is enjoying his visit at Texas A&M

Texas A&M is hosting 2024 3-Star LB D’Angelo Barber this weekend; by the looks of it, things are going smoothly!

Ever since Texas A&M defensive coordinator D.J Durkin took on his dual role as a linebacker coach to shore up the issues the unit dealt with last season, we’ve witnessed a complete shift in the Aggies recruiting focus for the 2024 cycle, as four-star linebackers Jordan Lockhart and Tyanthony Smith will visit College Station on consecutive weekends in early June, while three-star linebacker D’Angelo Barber is currently visiting the Aggies this weekend.

Out of Pinson, Alabama, Barber is entering his senior season at Clay-Chalkville High School, where during his 2022 junior season, Barber recorded 115 tackles, nine tackles for loss, two sacks, and four forced fumbles, as the offers began to increase after his impressive campaign. As a significant target to Auburn, Arkansas, and Alabama, he’s currently ranked as the 41st linebacker prospect in the 2024 cycle and ranked the 25th player in Alabama, according to 247Sports Composite rankings.

As of Friday, news regarding Barber’s College Station visit has been quiet for the most part until a photo of Barber wearing a Texas A&M jersey (a regular occurrence for visiting prospects) hit social media (Twitter); it looks like the visit is off to a rousing start.

As frequent as these recruiting visits are during the summer months, this is a brief reminder that every visit has meaning because while every other contending program prepares to make its respective pitch regarding facilities, NIL deals, and future program success, Texas A&M will consistently outperform on every listed issue, while on-field success is coming sooner than later.

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Texas A&M offers former Division II Pittsburgh State WR Christian Carter

Texas A&M has offered former prolific Division II Pitt State WR, Christian Carter.

Aggies head coach Jimbo Fisher’s recent comment during his appearance at the Fort Worth A&M Club surrounding the program’s activity in the transfer portal, Fisher alluded that more talent was on the way, and just days after, Texas A&M landed highly productive Division II wide receiver Jahdae Walker.

Walker’s addition not only adds depth to an already highly talented starting unit, but his size (6-4, 185 lbs) has the potential for chunk plays in the passing game. Well, if you thought that Fisher was finished making additions to the wide receiver core, think again, as Thursday’s news that former Pittsburg State, another Division II program, WR Christian Carter received an offer from Texas A&M after averaging 14 yards per reception during his time with the program.

Standing at 6-0 and 167 pounds, Carter is built for the slot and return game in the SEC, but his athletic profile and impressive second-gear speed set him apart on film, and he could make an immediate impact on special teams if he chose the Maroon and White. During the 2022 season, Carter recorded 51 receptions for 692 yards and five touchdowns. Going into 2023, Carter will have two more seasons of eligibility remaining.

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Top 2023 JUCO OL Amaury Wiggins places Texas A&M among his Top 5 program list

Texas A&M is a finalist for the Top 2023 JUCO offensive lineman Amaury Wiggins, who places the Aggies within his Top 5 program list

Texas A&M’s focus on building one of the deepest offensive line units ahead of the 2023 season is very understandable after what we all witnessed in 2022, as a rash of injuries and inexperience plagued what could have been a very competent group.

With nearly every starter returning, including the recent news that former Boston College guard Finn Dirstine will transfer to the program for the 2023 campaign, the current depth issues have now been remedied. However, Fisher and his staff may not be finished making additions in the trenches after all. On Wednesday, one of the top 2023 JUCO offensive linemen, Amaury Wiggins, placed the Aggies within his Top 5 program list, joining Penn State, Illinois, Miami, and Arkansas.

Standing at 6-4 and 310 pounds, Wiggins has continued refining his blocking technique and footwork at Coffeyville Community College in Kansas, leading to over 20 plus offers as the Aggies offered him back on May 10. This is yet another step in the right direction as Fisher tries to emulate the 2020 season performance in the trenches, knowing that winning at the line of scrimmage is the first step to dominating the time of possession and opening the playbook offensively.

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2024 4-Star IOL Jordan Seaton is receiving a lot of attention from Texas A&M

Since transferring to IMG Academy, 2024 4-Star IOL Jordan Seaton has become a priority recruit for Texas A&M

Texas A&M is looking to extend its recruiting hot streak after landing four-star safety Jordan Pride earlier this month, while several visits are set for June. After injuries and depth issues plagued the Aggies last season, head coach Jimbo Fisher and his staff have emphasized continuing to recruit top talent on the offensive line, starting with landing future OL starters Chase Bisontis and TJ Shanahan from the 2023 cycle.

Focusing on the 2024 class, it was reported by Rivals’ John Garcia that four-star IOL Jordan Seaton, who recently transferred to the prestigious IMG Academy in Florida, is receiving a ton of attention from Fisher and his staff as of late. According to Rivals, Seaton is the 19th-ranked player in the class, the 5th-ranked player in Florida, and the No.1-ranked guard prospect.

Standing at 6-6 and 285 pounds, Seaton is an absolute bulldozer in both gap and zone runs while displaying solid feet and use of hands and plays with good leverage in pass protection at this stage of his game. Slated to move to guard full time after spending a majority of his 2022 junior season at left tackle, one more season until entering a collegiate program means that he’ll continue to add healthy weight while refining his technique, and watch out when that happens because this kid has “future star” in the trenches written all over him.

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Texas A&M is set to host 2024 4-Star WR and Florida State commit Tawaski Abrams in June

Despite his current commitment to Florida State, 2024 4-star WR Tawaski Abrams is set to visit Texas A&M on the weekend of June 2.

One of the best parts of recruiting season is the visits that catch us by surprise, especially with prospects already committed to a program. For Texas A&M, the weekend of June 2nd is a big one from a recruiting standpoint, as head coach Jimbo Fisher and his staff are set to host three notable 2024 prospects, including offensive linemen Coen Echols and Makai Saina and four-star linebacker Tyanthony Smith.

On Tuesday night, one of those exciting surprises made its way to social media (Twitter), as four-star wide receiver Tawaski Abrams, who committed to Florida State back in January, will officially visit College Station and join Echols, Saina, and Smith on the weekend of June 2.

Abrams is an incredibly agile athlete and is most dangerous in space, but he is also a straight-line burner who, at 5-11 and 175 pounds, is an instant threat in the slot. According to 247Sports, he’s currently ranked 43rd wide receiver in the class and the 39th-ranked player in Florida.

The Aggies will now have their chance to make their pitch to Abrams this summer, and if their current 2023 wide receiver rotation isn’t enough of a selling point, maybe playing Evan Stewart, Moose Muhammad, and Ainias Smith highlights on repeat is an idea to ponder.

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2024 4-Star linebacker Jordan Lockhart set to visit Texas A&M in June

Texas A&M has a full slate of 2024 recruits set to visit in June, now including 4-star linebacker Jordan Lockhart

Texas A&M and head coach Jimbo Fisher have their hands full this summer, as a number of high-profile 2024 prospects are set to descend upon College Station, Texas in June, with the hopes that relationships are developed, and hopefully, commitments come swiftly.

While each one of the visiting players possesses equally exciting skill sets, four-star linebacker Jordan Lockhart out of St. John Bosco in California not only potentially fills a future need at a vital position, but would bring a level of athleticism and versatility to an Aggies LB rotation that will experience major attrition after the 2023 season.

According to 247Sports, Lockhart is ranked as the 30th linebacker and the 28th-ranked player in California in the 2024 cycle. Listed at 6-3 and 230 pounds, Lockhart has received offers from Alabama, Michigan, USC, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, and dozens of other notable FBS programs, so yes, the Aggies have some serious competition ahead of them.

Set visit from Friday, June 9 to Sunday, June 11, Lockhart is set to spend more time with Fisher and his staff, especially defensive coordinator and linebacker coach D.J Durkin.

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