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.

Texas A&M tight end commit Caleb Tafua recaps his '10 out of 10 visit'

Football Recruiting ⋅ 6 mo ago by Jason Howell

Since his commitment in December, 2026 Torrance (CA) Bishop Montgomery TE Caleb Tafua has returned to College Station several times. After an official visit this weekend, Tafua talked about his favorite parts and what the rest of his summer looks like.

Brotherhood, culture continue to impress Aggie pledge Jermaine Kinsler

Football Recruiting ⋅ 6 mo ago by Jason Howell

In February, Oradell (NJ) Bergen Catholic 2026 defensive lineman Jermaine Kinsler announced his commitment to the Aggies. Since then, he has enjoyed every visit since he's been back and shared why Texas A&M is the place for him.

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Standout offensive lineman John Turntine reviews official visit at A&M

Football Recruiting ⋅ 6 mo ago by Jason Howell

2026 Fort Worth (TX) North Crowley offensive lineman John Turntine was back in College Station this weekend for his official visit. Following the experience, Turntine spoke to TexAgs about his trip and the next steps in his process.

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TexAgs Overtime: Importance of A&M baseball's staff, portal additions

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 6 mo ago by Billy Liucci

We're going overtime! TexAgs' co-owner and executive editor Billy Liucci joined Friday’s edition of TexAgs Live and spent some additional time in-studio afterward to speak on baseball's first portal addition, Cliff Pennington's return to Aggieland and much more.

Three Things: Heading into Texas A&M's first big OV weekend

Football Recruiting ⋅ 6 mo 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 thoughts on Texas A&M's first Official Visit weekend in Aggieland.

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Relationships push Texas A&M over the top for 2026 DB Camren Hamiel

Football Recruiting ⋅ 6 mo ago by Jason Howell

On Wednesday, Texas A&M welcomed the 12th commitment in its 2026 class as Goodyear (AZ) Desert Edge DB Camren Hamiel gave his pledge to the Maroon & White. After making his decision public, Hamiel spoke to TexAgs about what pushed the Aggies over the top.

Around the SEC: Recruiting News & Trends

Football Recruiting ⋅ 6 mo 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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Coach's Take: Desert Edge's Henri MacArthur praises Camren Hamiel

Football Recruiting ⋅ 6 mo ago by Jason Howell

For the second year in a row, Texas A&M dives into the Goodyear (AZ) Desert Edge program as 2026 DB Camren Hamiel has committed to the Aggies. Following Hamiel's announcement, Henri MacArthur spoke to TexAgs about the player and person heading to Aggieland.

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In-Home Visit: Aggies kick off summer with Camren Hamiel's pledge

Football Recruiting ⋅ 6 mo ago by TexAgs Recruiting

Goodyear (AZ) Desert Edge defensive back Camren Hamiel has given his pledge to Mike Elko and the Aggies, becoming the 12th member of Texas A&M's 2026 class. The TexAgs recruiting duo of Jason Howell and Ryan Brauninger analyze the latest Maroon & White pledge.

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

Football Recruiting ⋅ 6 mo ago by Jason Howell

TexAgs' recruiting analyst Jason Howell joined TexAgs Live on Wednesday morning for another edition of Recruiting Country presented by American Momentum Bank, highlighting the latest news and notes from the recruiting trail surrounding Texas A&M.

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OL Jordan Carraway soaks in atmosphere at A&M's 'Big Man' camp

Football Recruiting ⋅ 6 mo ago by Jason Howell

2027 Forney (TX) offensive lineman Jordan Carraway checks in at 6-foot-5 and 290 pounds, and he has been on college radars since before his freshman season. He has also grown familiar with Texas A&M over the years, and on Tuesday, he was back in Aggieland for "Big Man" camp.

Official Visit List (June 5)

6 mo ago by Jason Howell

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TexAgs Rewind (6/4)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 6 mo ago by TexAgs Live

Wednesday's rewind heard TexAgs baseball and recruiting analyst Ryan Brauninger, Texas A&M head softball coach Trisha Ford, Recruiting Country with Jason Howell and Houston Texans sideline analyst John Harris.

OL Ismael Camara continues to further relationship with A&M's staff

Football Recruiting ⋅ 6 mo ago by Jason Howell

On Tuesday, 2027 Gilmer (TX) offensive lineman Ismael Camara was back in College Station for the Aggies’ “Big Man” camp. Afterward, he spoke to TexAgs about the experience, working with Adam Cushing and the next steps as he prepares for the fall.

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2027 QB Peyton Houston guides his team to title at A&M's 7-on-7 camp

Football Recruiting ⋅ 6 mo ago by Jason Howell

2027 Shreveport (LA) Evangel Christian quarterback Peyton Houston and his teammates came to Texas A&M’s 7-on-7 camp with a mission. After his team’s championship performance, Houston spoke to TexAgs about his day in Aggieland and more.

Brandon Arrington moves his Texas A&M OV

Football Recruiting ⋅ 6 mo ago by Jason Howell

Standout 2027 safety Omarii Sanders gets first look at Texas A&M

Football Recruiting ⋅ 6 mo ago by Jason Howell

2027 Nashville (TN) Franklin Road Academy S Omarii Sanders is regarded as one of the nation’s top prospects, and over the weekend, the 6-foot-4 and 200-pound standout made his way to Texas A&M for his first visit to Aggieland.

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2027 ATH Braylon Calais showcased his abilities at A&M's Sunday camp

Football Recruiting ⋅ 6 mo ago by Jason Howell

2027 Cecilia (LA) ATH Braylon Calais has a versatile skillset and playmaking abilities that have made him a hot prospect on the recruiting front, with offers arriving from across the country. Calais was back in College Station on Sunday to put in more work.

Dual-sport athlete Ahmad Hudson takes part in Mike Elko’s Elite Camp

Football Recruiting ⋅ 6 mo ago by Jason Howell

2027 Ruston (LA) TE Ahmad Hudson is well established as one of the nation’s top up-and-coming dual-sport stars. Over the weekend, both football and basketball brought him to College Station, and he spoke to TexAgs about his experience at Mike Elko’s Elite Camp.

2028 LB Jay Schell earns A&M offer after impressive camp showing

Football Recruiting ⋅ 6 mo ago by Jason Howell

2028 Rabun Gap (GA) Rabun Gap-Nacoochee linebacker Jay Schell already checks in at 6-foot-3 and 205 pounds, and he is quickly drawing the attention of college coaches. After an impressive camp performance on Sunday, Texas A&M extended an offer.