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

Football Recruiting ⋅ 22 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.

Trashawn Ruffin Note

Football Recruiting ⋅ 1 day ago by Jason Howell

A&M's staff and environment keep drawing Kaydon Finley to Aggieland

Football Recruiting ⋅ 1 day ago by Jason Howell

2026 Aledo (TX) WR Kaydon Finley is one of the top wide receivers in Texas and across the country, and he received an offer from Texas A&M in January of 2024. As he approaches the spring and summer, Finley keeps returning to Aggieland for a few different reasons.

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Standouts make spring visit plans for College Station

Football Recruiting ⋅ 2 days ago by Jason Howell

A&M upping its recruiting efforts in East Texas in 2026 and beyond

Football Recruiting ⋅ 2 days ago by Jason Howell

Recruiting talent-rich East Texas has been a necessity for Texas A&M in the past, and Mike Elko & Co. are attacking the region stronger in the 2026 cycle and beyond. The Aggies signed a pair of East Texas standouts in the 2024 class but did not ink an East Texas product in 2025.

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2027 DL Khyren Haywood is taking his time with his recruitment

Football Recruiting ⋅ 3 days ago by Jason Howell

2027 Denton (TX) Guyer defensive lineman Khyren Haywood is an explosive force in the trenches, known for his speed, quickness and wrecking-ball abilities. Over the weekend, he spoke to TexAgs about his recruitment, Texas A&M and his spring plans.

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Coaching keeps bring 2027 DT K'Adrian Redmond back to Aggieland

Football Recruiting ⋅ 3 days ago by Jason Howell

2027 Corinth (TX) Lake Dallas defensive tackle K'Adrian Redmond received his Texas A&M offer last summer, and he has been a top target ever since. Over the weekend at the Trench Warfare Pass Rush School, Redmond spoke to TexAgs about his recruitment and more.

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Texas A&M is currently among 2027 DE Zane Rowe's top three

Football Recruiting ⋅ 3 days ago by Jason Howell

2027 Denton (TX) Guyer DE Zane Rowe is regarded as one of the top prospects in the country, and he has been a long-time target of the Aggies. At the Trench Warfare Pass Rush School, Rowe spoke to TexAgs about his spring plans, Texas A&M and more.

Three Things: 2026 prospects favoring A&M, WR recruiting & 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 shared a couple of quick thoughts on the class of 2026.

2026 LB Nick Abrams II schedules March unofficial visit to Texas A&M

Football Recruiting ⋅ 6 days ago by Jason Howell

Owings Mills (MD) McDonogh School standout linebacker Nick Abrams II has scheduled his return to Texas A&M. After a visit to Aggieland for a Junior Day weekend in January, Abrams will return in March to see Mike Elko and the Aggies go through spring practice.

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2026 tight end Luke Sorensen is planning a June visit to Aggieland

Football Recruiting ⋅ 7 days ago by Jason Howell

2026 Anaheim (CA) Servite TE Luke Sorensen continues to see the offers roll in as his tape finds the desks of top college coaches across the country. Texas A&M offered in January, and he has remained in close communication with the staff and is making plans to visit College Station.

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

7 days ago by Jason Howell

The February signing period has come and gone, and now the recruiting world is revolving around the 2026 class. It is time to take a look at the latest happenings in the Lone Star state on the recruiting front.

Aggies are in strong communication with 2026 safety Donovan Webb

Football Recruiting ⋅ 8 days ago by Jason Howell

2026 Frisco (TX) Panther Creek S Donovan Webb is well known around the Dallas-Fort Worth area as an all-around playmaker. Following his 2024 season, Webb saw almost 20 offers arrive in January alone, including one from Texas A&M.

One of 2027s best has spring plans for Aggieland

Football Recruiting ⋅ 8 days ago by Jason Howell

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

Football Recruiting ⋅ 8 days ago by Jason Howell

TexAgs' recruiting analyst Jason Howell 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.

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Texas A&M's atmosphere continues to impress 2027 TE Jeramie Cooper

Football Recruiting ⋅ 8 days ago by Jason Howell

2027 North Crowley TE Jeramie Cooper received his Texas A&M offer last spring, and he has kept a watchful eye on the Aggies ever since. As winter turns to spring, Cooper spoke to TexAgs about his recruitment, his plans for the spring and Texas A&M.

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TexAgs Rewind (2/19)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 8 days ago by TexAgs Live

Wednesday's rewind heard The GO Hour with TexAgs columnist Olin Buchanan, Texas A&M head softball coach Trisha Ford, Recruiting County with TexAgs senior recruiting analyst Jason Howell and Kendall Rogers of D1Baseball.

2027 ATH Cooper Witten 'excited' for his upcoming Aggieland visit

Football Recruiting ⋅ 9 days ago by Jason Howell

2027 Argyle (TX) Liberty Christian athlete Cooper Witten checks in at a solid 6-foot-1.5 and 210 pounds, and he received an offer from Texas A&M in August. With the Aggies making a strong impression, Witten is planning an April visit to College Station.

A&M's efforts in Dallas-Fort Worth span several recruiting classes

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 9 days ago by Jason Howell

Keeping top Texas talent in Texas is always a top priority, and a big part of that is digging into the football hotbed that is the DFW area. In the 2025 cycle, the Aggies reached into DFW for five signees. But Mike Elko & Co. aren't done as they keep their eyes on several top prospects.

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2027 Palestine Westwood QB Kavian Bryant receives A&M offer

Football Recruiting ⋅ 9 days ago by Jason Howell

2027 Palestine (TX) Westwood QB Kavian Bryant checks in at 6-foot-3 and 185 pounds, and he received an A&M offer from OC Collin Klein in January. A dual-sport standout, Bryant is well established as a top recruit in both football and basketball, with offers from coast to coast.