Hill08 said:

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5 4 said:

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The dude is a burner. Seems a bit underrated with that combo of size & elite speed

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He could be great but texags always makes me laugh on recruits:

He likes or committed to us: looks great on film (which is called a highlight package), or is "underrated"
Decommits from us: overrated, we are full at said position

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This dude is legit. If you combine Owens' speed with Moss's ability to get downhill, you get pretty close to Baker.

we need to really good backs in this class. to get in on an elite level back this late is awesome. hopefully we can close the deal.

You're right, and…. It's impossible to tell from HS film whether an athlete will commit to putting in the hard work it takes to get to the next level. THAT is the secret to talent evaluation. Those that we call "busts" were great in HS but not up to the challenge.

Reading the 247 scouting report, it sounds like he's a bit raw, but an incredible athlete. Big, strong, and fast. Runs a bit too high.

Looks like a nice developmental prospect. Good long speed, and some patience setting up blocks (the #1 skill I look for once SEC level physical skills are met).

That said, IMO, A&M is fine at running back and I think this kid's role is already filled by Morrow and Edwards, and I think Riden is fine as a power back. Obvious qualification regarding injury and knuckleheadery, Edwards is a three year player and has immediate impact skills. I advocated for Morrow in the preseason as the #2 back, and stand by it. I think the kid is very good. If Edwards picks up protections quickly, he'll surpass Morrow by mid season and will only remain behind Owens in short yardage situations, and maybe bc Owens gets a loyalty bump. Edwards will step onto the practice field, day one, as the most gifted back in the program, and it's not particularly close.

We need another RB and its not even debatable. Losing Hatton (sp) was problematic as need a bigger back and we'll either get a HS or a txfr in the portal (or both).

We have no replacement for Moss, but hoping Tiger pans out.

We'll take him and a transfer

That was a Henry stiff arm to the ground

90ags said:

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We need another RB and its not even debatable. Losing Hatton (sp) was problematic as need a bigger back and we'll either get a HS or a txfr in the portal (or both).

We have no replacement for Moss, but hoping Tiger pans out.

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I don't deny the desire for more depth, I just don't see anything on the film to suggest this kid is likely to 1. Ever be an SEC power back and 2. Is anywhere close to KJ Edwards. That said, this is a chaotic sport, so quality depth makes for quality teams. I think Riden has the chops to be a finisher back, but I also think a power back is amongst the easier niche roles to find, whether it's Mike Washington NMSt to Arky, Jaden Baugh going from LB to RB, Ahmad Hardy ULM to Mizz, and that's mentioning three high end guys, much less a narrow role like EJSmith.

That said, I've probably been amongst the biggest Rueben Owens naysayer on this site. Yet, that's because he's been billed as something he very clearly is not. However, I'll give the guy big cred for going from one of the softest runners I've ever seen, to bulking up and playing with surprising violence. If Owens continues on that trajectory, he could become a true finisher back. Probably needs 7-12 more lbs without losing acceleration.

npc said:

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Looks like a nice developmental prospect. Good long speed, and some patience setting up blocks (the #1 skill I look for once SEC level physical skills are met).

That said, IMO, A&M is fine at running back and I think this kid's role is already filled by Morrow and Edwards, and I think Riden is fine as a power back. Obvious qualification regarding injury and knuckleheadery, Edwards is a three year player and has immediate impact skills. I advocated for Morrow in the preseason as the #2 back, and stand by it. I think the kid is very good. If Edwards picks up protections quickly, he'll surpass Morrow by mid season and will only remain behind Owens in short yardage situations, and maybe bc Owens gets a loyalty bump. Edwards will step onto the practice field, day one, as the most gifted back in the program, and it's not particularly close.

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Three rbs for a season is hardly enough. Youre just asking fir trouble with that paper thin of a depth chart. Need at least 4 SEC-level for rotation and 2 in development. Minimum.

Rbs get nicked and hurt ALL the time. Every year.

He's lightning fast. And kj is a borderline 5 star. Just because someone can't beat him out doesn't mean they don't have a place on the team and rotation.

Nelson Wilbury said:

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You're right, and…. It's impossible to tell from HS film whether an athlete will commit to putting in the hard work it takes to get to the next level. THAT is the secret to talent evaluation. Those that we call "busts" were great in HS but not up to the challenge.

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Yeah. No telling how a recruit will handle all that money, time required in the weight room, competition, weed (yeah its real), and tail (especially the diversity of tail, lol).

committed!

themissinglink said:

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Reading the 247 scouting report, it sounds like he's a bit raw, but an incredible athlete. Big, strong, and fast. RUNS A BIT TOO HIGH.

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I'm joking, of course, but Eric Dickerson says hold my beer, and this time the Trans Am is legal, haha. His commitment fills the void the other RB left when he flipped. "The Stable" looks to have reloaded.

we moved to 8th at Rivals.

Logos Stick said:

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we moved to 8th at Rivals.

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Theyll need to fudge some numbers if that's ahead of sip.

𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗘𝗗
RB Carsyn Baker
Langston Hughes HS
Fairburn, GA
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Welcome to Aggieland, @carsyn_baker 👍 pic.twitter.com/OaISWGWHnC

— TexAgs (@TexAgs) December 4, 2025

His highlight reel posted today is very impressive.

Hill08 said:

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The dude is a burner. Seems a bit underrated with that combo of size & elite speed

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He could be great but texags always makes me laugh on recruits:

He likes or committed to us: looks great on film (which is called a highlight package), or is "underrated"
Decommits from us: overrated, we are full at said position

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stop whining. This kid looks really good. And is definitely faster than Hatton whether you like it or not.

npc said:

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Looks like a nice developmental prospect. Good long speed, and some patience setting up blocks (the #1 skill I look for once SEC level physical skills are met).

That said, IMO, A&M is fine at running back and I think this kid's role is already filled by Morrow and Edwards, and I think Riden is fine as a power back.

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Lol. Oh foh. This kid appears better than Owen, Morrow, and Riden. Tired of slow RBs. KJ Edwards and Carsyn Baker will be a dangerous combo, and both could be RB1 & RB2 next year.

LB12Diamond said:

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Hill08 said:

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5 4 said:

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The dude is a burner. Seems a bit underrated with that combo of size & elite speed

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He could be great but texags always makes me laugh on recruits:

He likes or committed to us: looks great on film (which is called a highlight package), or is "underrated"
Decommits from us: overrated, we are full at said position

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I cannot decide if you, Noah or Maroon whatever are the worse posters on here. I just don't understand why you are even here. Is complaining to your family about everything not covering it?

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Says the guy that rarely if ever gets more than 5 people agreeing with your posts..

Just wanted to step in and say Owens is super fast being clocked at 21.5mph which was highest in the NCAA against a mizzou. But I don't want to disturb the cat fight lol

Zackdh9 said:

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Just wanted to step in and say Owens is super fast being clocked at 21.5mph which was highest in the NCAA against a mizzou. But I don't want to disturb the cat fight lol

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Speed doesn't do much if you can't read blocks well and trip on your own feet.

gA_CMAB_FA said:

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npc said:

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Looks like a nice developmental prospect. Good long speed, and some patience setting up blocks (the #1 skill I look for once SEC level physical skills are met).

That said, IMO, A&M is fine at running back and I think this kid's role is already filled by Morrow and Edwards, and I think Riden is fine as a power back. Obvious qualification regarding injury and knuckleheadery, Edwards is a three year player and has immediate impact skills. I advocated for Morrow in the preseason as the #2 back, and stand by it. I think the kid is very good. If Edwards picks up protections quickly, he'll surpass Morrow by mid season and will only remain behind Owens in short yardage situations, and maybe bc Owens gets a loyalty bump. Edwards will step onto the practice field, day one, as the most gifted back in the program, and it's not particularly close.

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Three rbs for a season is hardly enough. Youre just asking fir trouble with that paper thin of a depth chart. Need at least 4 SEC-level for rotation and 2 in development. Minimum.

Rbs get nicked and hurt ALL the time. Every year.

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We will have RSJR Owens, SO Morrow, RSFR Riden, and with this commitment, two true fish, one of them likely to be in a 3-man rotation.

All we need to do is add a portal guy and we are more than fine.

Slicer97 said:

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Zackdh9 said:

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Just wanted to step in and say Owens is super fast being clocked at 21.5mph which was highest in the NCAA against a mizzou. But I don't want to disturb the cat fight lol

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Speed doesn't do much if you can't read blocks well and trip on your own feet.

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Depends. If you trip and fall for 11 yards without touching the ground that's pretty damn good