Texas A&M Recruiting Tracker: Elite OT Chase Bisontis Includes Aggies In Top 8
With college football’s 2021 officially in the books and the New Year upon us, rumors are still flying in terms of visits and commitments for the top-ranked Aggies 2022 class, the transfer portal, and beyond.
Under head coach Jimbo Fisher, the Aggies recruiting momentum is hitting full force, and as a result, the Aggies are in the mix for some of the top names around the country, each of whom wants to take a hard look at the makings of what Fisher is building in College Station.
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APRIL 3, 2022, 10:30 AM
One of the top offensive tackles in the 2023 class, Chase Bisontis, narrowed his list of schools down to eight schools on Saturday night, including the Aggies amongst the finalists.
The 6-foot-5, 290-pound Don Bosco Prep (NJ) star also included Texas Ohio State, Rutgers, Miami, Georgia, LSU, and Michigan State in his list of finalists.
Bisontis also holds offers from Alabama, Arizona State, Auburn, Clemson, Florida, Florida State, Michigan, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, Oregon, Penn State, USC, Tennessee, Wisconsin and many more.
MARCH 31, 2022, 9:40 AM
The time is now for Lebbeus Overton, and the timing couldn’t be better for Texas A&M.
Less than a week after returning from College Station for an official visit, the final piece of the 2022 puzzle as far as the No. 1 recruiting class is concerned has settled on a verbal commitment date. As announced on Wednesday, the star Milton (Ga.) High School pass rusher will come off the board Friday afternoon as part of ESPN’s coverage of the Geico Nationals basketball tournament.
April Fool’s jokes aside, the two-sport star announced plans to get the decision in at 2 pm CDT on Friday at Milton High.
Overton, who is expected to pick a program alongside his brother and transfer candidate Micaiah, was a menace at Milton since starting as an eighth grader. Reclassifying earlier this year, the 6’5″, 260-pound prospect registered more than 100 tackles for loss and 50 sacks while pursuing top skill position prospects in the greater Atlanta area.
Along with A&M, the perceived favorite, Georgia, Oregon, Oklahoma and Ohio State are among the finalists.
MARCH 29, 2022, 11:30 AM
One of the top running backs in the country pulled off a Texas swing on the visit trail over the weekend. After seeing Texas at the end of the week, Florida native Cedric Baxter Jr. saw Texas A&M for the first time.
It’s safe to say the staff in place in College Station made an impression, per 247Sports.
“I almost felt like I was in heaven because I grew up a Florida State fan and I didn’t really realize how many people that played for Florida State are on staff at Texas A&M,” Baxter said. “Like Antonio Cromartie and Rashad Greene. It’s a lot of good people.”
Baxter, who ran for more than 1,700 yards as a junior for Orlando (Fla.) Edgewater as a junior, also noted the facilities at A&M and hinted at a potential return to campus for an official visit.
MARCH 28 1:18 PM
The Aggies have made the cut for the final five schools for elite 2023 safety Tony Mitchell. The 6-2, 190-pound Safety from Alabaster, Alabama also has Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and Oregon on his list.
MARCH 27, 2022, 9:30 AM
Texas A&M is courting plenty on the defensive line in the class of 2023 and it remains in the running for one of the best in the South.
Vic Burley, a big defensive lineman out of Warner Robins (Ga.) High School, announced his top 12 programs on Saturday evening. Along with plenty of heavy hitters, A&M made the cut. Georgia, Alabama, Clemson, Ohio State and many others did, too.
The Aggie angle has been a part of this recruitment for nearly a year, as Burley picked up the TAMU offer from defensive line coach Elijah Robinson last May. It could be slightly uphill for Jimbo Fisher’s program at the moment, though, as Burley has yet to take in College Station by all indication at this point. Should the program want to remain in the game for the 6’5″ Peach State star, it would need to get him on campus in the near future.
Burley’s most recent trips have been to Georgia, Clemson and South Carolina, a trio of SEC programs that also make the top 12 cut.
MARCH 25, 2022, 10:00 AM
Following up a No. 1 overall recruiting class isn’t easy, but this weekend could provide grounds for continuing that climb for Jimbo Fisher and Texas A&M.
The program is not only set to host reclassified defensive line recruit Lebbeus Overton and his brother in Liberty transfer Micaiah, but several class of 2023 elites will be flocking to College Station as well.
Among them are a fellow trench standouts in Montgomery (Ala.) Carver High School defensive linemen James Smith and Jaquavious Russaw. Each have been longtime targets for the A&M defensive staff. Not only are each close and plenty familiar with their SEC options, but Alabama native Dameyune Craig has helped keep TAMU in the mix for many from his home state.
The group has been touring campuses with their personal trainers, Madhouse Fitness, and spent time at Miami earlier this week and Auburn of late as well.
A&M once had Carver graduate and fellow Madhouse trainee Keshun Brown on the roster, though the linebacker transferred to South Alabama last fall.
MARCH 24, 2022, 7:15 AM
Texas A&M remains in the hunt for arguably the top running back recruit on the West Coast.
On Wednesday, Jayden Limar filtered his list of options into a top nine and A&M was the only SEC program to make the cut. Oregon, UCLA, Washington State, Notre Dame, Michigan, Miami, Louisville and Arizona flanked Texas A&M in the group for the Lake Stevens (Wash.) High School product.
TAMU running backs coach Tommie Robinson initially began courting Limar at an A&M camp back in the summer of 2021, when the junior came to College Station and earned his scholarship offer.
Limar, who recently visited Washington State and UCLA, was the Cascadia Preps Offensive Player of the Year in 2021. As a junior, he rushed for 2,005 yards and scored 35 total touchdowns.
MARCH 21, 2022, 10:45 AM
The Aggies are moving quickly after the decommitment of quarterback Eli Holstein. The first known offer since the weekend parting of ways went out on Monday morning.
Detroit (Mich.) Martin Luther King staff Dante Moore, arguably the top passer in the class of 2023, announced a new offer from Jimbo Fisher’s staff via social media.
The rising senior is as coveted as any player is nationally, recently making visits to LSU, Florida and UCF, among others. Those considered high on his list of options include Notre Dame, Michigan, Michigan State and Penn State, too.
As a junior, Moore led King to a state championship in throwing for 3,047 yards and 40 touchdowns against just three interceptions.
The QB is taking several visits during the Hotbed spring break bus tour, already making stops at Auburn this week with Miami next up.
MARCH 18, 2022, 2 PM
Texas A&M is in need of depth at the running back position. And now, the Aggies are one step closer to making that happen.
On Friday, one of the most talented players at the position in the 2023 class, Roderick Robinson, released his top-9 schools, with the Aggies falling into the mix.
Robinson also named Arizona, California, Miami, Oregon, Tennessee, Stanford, UCLA and USC to his list of finalists.
Robinson also announced visits to USC on March 26, UCLA on March 31, and Stanford on April 1 and 2. He is also planning visits to Miami, Tennessee, and A&M in the coming weeks, but has yet to set the dates.
MARCH 10, 2022, 12:00 PM
It looks like arguably the top Texan in the class of 2023 was back in College Station this week.
According to 247Sports, Allen (Texas) High School standout defensive lineman David Hicks was back in town for a visit on Wednesday. The report says he spent time watching spring practice for Jimbo Fisher’s Aggies and came away positively following the day.
“They’re gonna get the most out of me if I go there,” Hick said. “I’ve always liked A&M a lot, so this wasn’t going to change anything. But it was nice to be able to see what the everyday experience would be like down there.”
Hicks, who is also considering programs like Texas, Oklahoma and several others in his top group, was last in College Station in February. He spent time at Miami seeing Mario Cristobal’s new program earlier this month and has plans to work out at the Under Armour Next camp in Dallas this weekend.
MARCH 5, 2022, 9:00 AM
The Aggies got some good news via Twitter yesterday as one of the nation’s top 2023 wideout recruits listed Texas A&M in his top nine schools.
A&M will be competing with Stanford, Notre Dame, Ohio State, LSU, Georgia, TCU, Texas, and Oregon for James’ services.
The 6-3, 180-pound James broke out in the pandemic-shortened 2020 season Del Valle competed within. In just six games of varsity action, the wide receiver hauled in 39 passes for 419 yards and five touchdowns per John…
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