Jason Howell

Senior Recruiting Analyst

Jason joined TexAgs in May of 2016 as a senior recruiting analyst. He came to TexAgs after a 13-year stint at Rivals.com in various roles and capacities. Most recently, he served as a Mid-South Regional Recruiting Analyst, covering recruiting throughout the four-state region of Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Arkansas. A native of Stuttgart, Arkansas, Jason graduated from Baylor University with a BBA in Economics.

Around the SEC: Recruiting News & Trends

8 hrs ago by Jason Howell

It's time to take a look around at the biggest pickups on the recruiting front, as well as some of the top recruiting news and notes from around the SEC. Jason Howell details that and more in this week's Around the SEC.

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Recruiting Country: The latest recruiting news surrounding the Maroon & White

Football Recruiting ⋅ 1 day ago by Ryan Brauninger

TexAgs' recruiting analyst Ryan Brauninger joined TexAgs Live on Wednesday morning for another edition of Recruiting Country, highlighting the latest news and notes from the recruiting trail surrounding Texas A&M.

Halfway through September, A&M has clearer picture of 2025 class

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 2 days ago by Jason Howell

Recruiting action never stops, but September tends to be a little slower — at least in the senior class. During this time, Texas A&M and Mike Elko may not have all the questions answered, but they continue to position themselves well as the end of the year slowly approaches.

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'It’s big for us': DB Braylon Edwards had a strong showing on Saturday

Football Recruiting ⋅ 3 days ago by Jason Howell

2026 Duncanville defensive back Braylon Edwards is a versatile playmaker on the backend of the Panther secondary. Following his game on Saturday, he spoke to TexAgs about the big Duncanville win, his game day experience in Aggieland and his upcoming visit plans.

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Wideout Trenton Yancey continues to build his bonds with Texas A&M

Football Recruiting ⋅ 3 days ago by Jason Howell

2027 Duncanville wide receiver Trenton Yancey is one of the top up-and-coming playmakers in the state. After a big 28-24 win over St. Frances Academy, Yancey spoke to TexAgs about his most recent Aggieland experience as well as his recruitment.

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Duncanville DE KJ Ford eyes a November return to College Station

Football Recruiting ⋅ 3 days ago by Jason Howell

2026 Duncanville DE KJ Ford is regarded as one of the nation’s top defensive prospects, and he has been a long-time target of Mike Elko and the Texas A&M staff. He spoke to TexAgs about his experience in Aggieland, his gameday performance and his recruiting process.

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Highlights: Evers, Ojo, Ford & more shine in Week 3 of TXHSFB

Football Recruiting ⋅ 4 days ago by Jason Howell

It was a full weekend slate in DFW with three games on Jason Howell's schedule, and now TexAgs brings you highlights of several standouts from the third week of TXHSFB, including Drew Evers, Felix Ojo, KJ Ford and many more.

TexAgs' TXHSFB Recap: Reviewing our coverage from Week 3

Football Recruiting ⋅ 4 days ago by TexAgs Recruiting

Three weeks are in the books for Friday Night Lights, as the 2024 Texas high school football season continues on. It's time to look back at the TXHSFB highlights that Jason Howell, Ryan Brauninger and Cade Draughon saw during Week 3 around the Lone Star State.

Aggies, Cushing leave strong impression on 2027 OL Jasper Ngokwere

Football Recruiting ⋅ 5 days ago by Jason Howell

At 6-foot-6 and 275 pounds, 2027 Richardson (TX) offensive tackle Jasper Ngokwere has attracted the attention of many college coaches, including Adam Cushing and A&M. After a visit to Aggieland for the Notre Dame game, A&M has left a strong impression on Ngokwere.

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Texas A&M remains 'a priority' for 2026 Flower Mound OL Drew Evers

6 days ago by Jason Howell

2026 Flower Mound (TX) OL Drew Evers and the Jaguars moved to 3-0 with a 21-17 win over Lake Highlands on Thursday night. Afterward, Evers spoke about the win, the game-winning drive, his recruiting process and his recent visit to Aggieland.

Three Things: Thoughts on 2025 class, receivers on A&M's radar & more

Football Recruiting ⋅ 6 days ago by Jason Howell

As he does every Friday morning, TexAgs' senior recruiting analyst Jason Howell offered up another round of his weekly recruiting thoughts. In this edition of his Three Things, Howell offers his thoughts on wideouts Texas A&M is interested in.

Around Texas: A round-up of recruiting news in the Lone Star State

Football Recruiting ⋅ 7 days ago by Jason Howell

College football is in full swing, but recruiting never stops as plenty of moves are being made as things continue to heat up across Texas. It is time to take a look at the latest happenings on the recruiting front from across the Lone Star state.

A behind-the-scenes look at how the TexAgs crew preps for commits

Football Recruiting ⋅ 9 days ago by Ryan Brauninger

By now, you know that Saturday's commitment from Rashad Johnson Jr. caught the TexAgs staff off guard. Surprises don't often happen around here, and Ryan Brauninger pulls back the curtain to show you how TexAgs Recruiting is usually on top of breaking news.

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In-Home Visit: A&M received a Saturday surprise from Rashad Johnson Jr.

Football Recruiting ⋅ 9 days ago by TexAgs Recruiting

Catching many people by surprise on Saturday, 2025 Bushnell (FL) South Sumter safety Rashad Johnson flipped his commitment from Georgia to the Fightin' Texas Aggies. As A&M's 21st commitment in the 2025 class, the TexAgs Recruiting team details Johnson's addition.

2026 WR Aaron Gregory gets first game day experience at Kyle Field

Football Recruiting ⋅ 10 days ago by Jason Howell

2026 Douglasville (GA) Douglas County WR Aaron Gregory is no stranger to Aggieland, but over the weekend, he got his first game day experience at Kyle Field. As he heads home, Gregory is already making plans to return to College Station again.

2026 DL Trashawn Ruffin already eyeing a return to College Station

Football Recruiting ⋅ 10 days ago by Jason Howell

2026 Calypso (NC) North Duplin DL Trashawn Ruffin is already making a name for himself as a disruptive force in the trenches. Over the weekend, he was in Aggieland to get a firsthand look at the Texas A&M program, and Ruffin is already planning a return.

2027 tight end Jeramie Cooper reviews his weekend trip to Aggieland

Football Recruiting ⋅ 10 days ago by Jason Howell

2027 North Crowley TE Jeramie Cooper received his Texas A&M offer last spring, and over the weekend, he made his way to College Station to see Mike Elko and the Aggies in action against McNeese State at Kyle Field.

2027 DB Montre Jackson details game day experience at Kyle Field

Football Recruiting ⋅ 11 days ago by Jason Howell

Texas A&M hosted back-to-back game days at Kyle Field as Notre Dame and McNeese State came to town. Garland (TX) Lakeview Centennial defensive back Montre Jackson was in College Station for both and spoke on his experience.

TexAgs' TXHSFB Recap: Reviewing our coverage from Week 2

Football Recruiting ⋅ 11 days ago by TexAgs Recruiting

Two weeks are in the books for Friday Night Lights, as the 2024 Texas high school football season continues on. It's time to look back at the TXHSFB highlights that Jason Howell, Ryan Brauninger and Cade Draughon saw during Week 2 around the Lone Star State.

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Aggie pledge Marcus Garcia shows versatility in win over Timberview

Football Recruiting ⋅ 13 days ago by Jason Howell

2025 Denton Ryan OL Marcus Garcia and the Raiders pushed to 2-0 with a 28-0 win over Mansfield Timberview on Thursday, and Garcia played both right and left tackle. Last weekend, he also attended his first game day at Texas A&M, and after the big win, he spoke to TexAgs.