"Coach's take" is a series that allows GigEmNation to offer readers a closer look at the incoming recruits in Texas A&M's 2013 class by visiting with someone who coached the player or coached against him. Today, we take a look at four-star inside linebacker Reggie Chevis by visiting with his Houston Sharpstown coach, Dallas Blacklock.
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"Introducing the class" is a series in which GigEmNation conducts a Q&A session with each of the incoming recruits in Texas A&M's 2013 class to give readers a closer look at each recruit. Today, we visit with Heath (Texas) Rockwall-Heath defensive end Jay Arnold.
Arnold, a 6-foot-4, 265-pound defensive end, was a four-star prospect coming out of Rockwall-Heath. He was ranked 37th nationally at his position and committed to the Aggies on April 9, 2012. Since then, he has been one of the most vocal recruits when it comes to promoting Texas A&M.
In his senior season, he helped Heath earn a berth in the Texas Class 5A Division II playoffs by making 44 tackles and recording 13 sacks. He forced three fumbles and returned a fumble for a touchdown en route to first-team all-district honors. Here's our Q&A with Arnold:
Arnold, a 6-foot-4, 265-pound defensive end, was a four-star prospect coming out of Rockwall-Heath. He was ranked 37th nationally at his position and committed to the Aggies on April 9, 2012. Since then, he has been one of the most vocal recruits when it comes to promoting Texas A&M.
In his senior season, he helped Heath earn a berth in the Texas Class 5A Division II playoffs by making 44 tackles and recording 13 sacks. He forced three fumbles and returned a fumble for a touchdown en route to first-team all-district honors. Here's our Q&A with Arnold:
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One area that will be a point of focus for Texas A&M fans this spring and heading into the fall will be wide receiver.
Three of the top four receivers from 2012 [in terms of receiving yards] and four of the top six will not be back in 2013. Senior starters Ryan Swope (72 catches, 913 yards), Uzoma Nwachukwu (26 catches, 485 yards) and Kenric McNeal (19 catches, 265 yards) have all graduated and freshman Thomas Johnson (30 catches, 339 yards) withdrew from school in November and appears unlikely to return.
The good news for the Aggies is that their top receiver in terms of catches (82) and yardage (1,105) will be back: redshirt freshman and soon-to-be-sophomore Mike Evans.
Three of the top four receivers from 2012 [in terms of receiving yards] and four of the top six will not be back in 2013. Senior starters Ryan Swope (72 catches, 913 yards), Uzoma Nwachukwu (26 catches, 485 yards) and Kenric McNeal (19 catches, 265 yards) have all graduated and freshman Thomas Johnson (30 catches, 339 yards) withdrew from school in November and appears unlikely to return.
The good news for the Aggies is that their top receiver in terms of catches (82) and yardage (1,105) will be back: redshirt freshman and soon-to-be-sophomore Mike Evans.
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2014 C set for Texas, TAMU junior days 
February, 18, 2013
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Sam Khan Jr. | ESPN.com
Jasper (Texas) High School center Terrell Cuney is hoping the next two weeks of school fly by.
Over the coming weekends, the 6-foot-3, 260-pound Cuney will make junior day trips to Texas (Feb. 23) and Texas A&M (March 2).
The 2014 prospect has been picking up interest from several schools.
Over the coming weekends, the 6-foot-3, 260-pound Cuney will make junior day trips to Texas (Feb. 23) and Texas A&M (March 2).
The 2014 prospect has been picking up interest from several schools.
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DE Johnson has two Texas schools on top
February, 17, 2013
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Max Olson | ESPN.com
After piling up big-time offers last week, Katy (Texas) Seven Lakes defensive end Jarrett Johnson has two schools on top and is closing in on a decision.
The 6-foot-3, 225-pound end was offered by Texas during his junior day visit last weekend. Then Oklahoma, Texas A&M and Baylor followed up with offers of their own in the past three days.
The 6-foot-3, 225-pound end was offered by Texas during his junior day visit last weekend. Then Oklahoma, Texas A&M and Baylor followed up with offers of their own in the past three days.
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K.D. Cannon is already starting to get questions about when he’ll be ready to make a decision.
For the Mount Pleasant (Texas) receiver, the answer is pretty simple: After he’s seen everything he needs to see.
“I’ve got to see all the campuses first before I make my decision,” he said.
For the Mount Pleasant (Texas) receiver, the answer is pretty simple: After he’s seen everything he needs to see.
“I’ve got to see all the campuses first before I make my decision,” he said.
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We've ranked the recruiting classes nationally but now, we're diving deeper.
ESPN national recruiting analyst Tom Luginbill takes a look at which teams signed the best players at a certain position. Today, Luginbill examines the schools that brought in the top groups of prospects at the wide receiver and athlete positions, and Texas A&M is on the list.
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ESPN national recruiting analyst Tom Luginbill takes a look at which teams signed the best players at a certain position. Today, Luginbill examines the schools that brought in the top groups of prospects at the wide receiver and athlete positions, and Texas A&M is on the list.
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Recruiting notes: LB Whitley in no hurry
February, 15, 2013
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Sam Khan Jr. | ESPN.com
In the last three weeks, ESPN Watch List linebacker Zach Whitley Jr. (Houston/North Shore) has attended a pair of junior days and picked up a notable SEC offer.
The 6-foot-1, 220-pound inside linebacker attended Texas A&M's first junior day of the year on Jan. 27 then went to Austin for Texas' first junior day on Sunday.
The 6-foot-1, 220-pound inside linebacker attended Texas A&M's first junior day of the year on Jan. 27 then went to Austin for Texas' first junior day on Sunday.
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Possible breakout players from 2012 class
February, 14, 2013
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With national signing day in the rearview mirror, plenty of fans are curious as to who in the 2013 recruiting class might be an instant-impact player.
ESPN's Travis Haney turns the clock back a year and takes a look at players from the 2012 recruiting class who could see breakout seasons in 2013. One young Texas A&M player who contributed in 2012 is on the list.
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ESPN's Travis Haney turns the clock back a year and takes a look at players from the 2012 recruiting class who could see breakout seasons in 2013. One young Texas A&M player who contributed in 2012 is on the list.
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Before the 2012 season began, Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin told any media member who would listen that the Aggies planned to use all three scholarship running backs they had at their disposal throughout the season.
That statement turned out to be true as Ben Malena, Christine Michael and Trey Williams all saw work.
With Michael having graduated and preparing for the NFL, the Aggies return two players from the trio in Malena (who started nine games) and Williams. And that backfield will become even more crowded this fall when sophomores Tra Carson and Brandon Williams join the mix.
That statement turned out to be true as Ben Malena, Christine Michael and Trey Williams all saw work.
With Michael having graduated and preparing for the NFL, the Aggies return two players from the trio in Malena (who started nine games) and Williams. And that backfield will become even more crowded this fall when sophomores Tra Carson and Brandon Williams join the mix.
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Watch List CB Cedric Collins talks Aggies
February, 14, 2013
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Sam Khan Jr. | ESPN.com
Before Texas A&M became the talk of college football, before Johnny Manziel won the Heisman Trophy, before the Aggies surprised onlookers with their first-year success in the SEC, they were able to reel in their first 2014 commitment.
Dallas Skyline cornerback Cedric Collins was the first prospect in the 2014 class to pledge to the Aggies. And he did it before their memorable 2012 season.
Dallas Skyline cornerback Cedric Collins was the first prospect in the 2014 class to pledge to the Aggies. And he did it before their memorable 2012 season.
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LB Hoza Scott focused on improvement
February, 13, 2013
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Sam Khan Jr. | ESPN.com
LA PORTE, Texas -- There will be no basketball, baseball, track and field or any other sport getting Hoza Scott's attention this spring.
The 2014 ESPN Watch List linebacker is focused on one thing this offseason: football, and more specifically, getting better for his senior season.
The 2014 ESPN Watch List linebacker is focused on one thing this offseason: football, and more specifically, getting better for his senior season.
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Introducing the class: Jeremy Tabuyo
February, 13, 2013
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Sam Khan Jr. | ESPN.com
"Introducing the class" is a series in which GigEmNation conducts a Q&A session with each of the incoming recruits in Texas A&M's 2013 class to give readers a closer look at each recruit individually. Today, we visit with Honolulu St. Louis School receiver Jeremy Tabuyo.
Tabuyo is a 5-foot-11, 180-pound receiver who is ranked No. 203 nationally amongst receivers. The three-star prospect committed to Texas A&M on July 25, 2012 and as a senior at St. Louis School, caught 49 passes for 770 yards and 11 touchdowns.
He was just one season removed from knee surgery (a torn ACL cut his junior season short), but he finished the 2012 season with 1,031 all-purpose yards. Here's our Q&A with Tabuyo:
Tabuyo is a 5-foot-11, 180-pound receiver who is ranked No. 203 nationally amongst receivers. The three-star prospect committed to Texas A&M on July 25, 2012 and as a senior at St. Louis School, caught 49 passes for 770 yards and 11 touchdowns.
He was just one season removed from knee surgery (a torn ACL cut his junior season short), but he finished the 2012 season with 1,031 all-purpose yards. Here's our Q&A with Tabuyo:
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Taking a look at no-visit policies
February, 12, 2013
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Texas is joining the likes of Michigan, Oregon and Georgia Tech in instituting a no-visit policy for its commits. Is this hard-line stance a good idea for elite programs? RecruitingNation writer Mitch Sherman takes a look the trend.
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Read the story here.
"Coach's take" is a series that allows GigEmNation to offer readers a closer look at the incoming recruits in Texas A&M's 2013 class by visiting with someone who coached the player or coached against him. Today, we take a look at Houston St. Pius X quarterback Kohl Stewart by visiting with his head football coach, Blake Ware.
The 6-foot-2, 195-pound Stewart was an Under Armour All-American and is a four-star prospect, ranked No. 6 nationally among pocket passers. He's 96th overall in the ESPN 150 and was named the Touchdown Club of Houston's Player of the Year in area private schools.
The 6-foot-2, 195-pound Stewart was an Under Armour All-American and is a four-star prospect, ranked No. 6 nationally among pocket passers. He's 96th overall in the ESPN 150 and was named the Touchdown Club of Houston's Player of the Year in area private schools.
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