Whitehaven (Memphis, Tenn.) 2016 cornerback Donte Vaughn's recently-released top eight includes Texas A&M, which he intends to visit before the month is over — at which point the Aggies' odds could get a big boost.

Texas A&M's place in the SEC and need of help at the linebacker position are just two among several reasons 2016 Dillard (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) linebacker Kenneth Ruff would be willing to use an official visit on Aggieland.

Though a Washington (and NFL) legacy, 2017 Jesuit (Portland, Ore.) offensive lineman Jaxson Kirkland is eager to see what programs around the country have to offer — and he's beginning with Texas A&M.

Though the offers have yet to roll in, 2016 New Braunfels defensive back Dillon Hanson's showing at an Aggie camp caught Texas A&M's attention. As he continues through the recruiting process, he's casting an eye toward Aggieland.

Tripping to Aggieland having been a lifelong Texas Longhorns fan, 2017 Tatum defensive end D'Torian Smith left with Texas A&M as his favorite program. He and the Aggies will keep a mutual eye out in a recruitment that's just beginning.

The region's three power programs all have already offered 2017 La Grange running back JK Dobbins, and he's moved on to discerning which among them he'd fit best in. A decision may come sooner than many think.

From off the radar to Aggie target in no time at all is merely the latest in a trend in 2016 Merced College (Calif.) cornerback Devron Davis' recruitment. Now fielding a host of power-college offers, the one-time Colorado State commit is eying visits — including to Aggieland.

A clear set of expectations will decide 2016 Bishop O'Dowd (Oakland, Calif.) linebacker Camilo Eifler's eventual college choice. Following a weekend trip to Texas A&M, do the Aggies have what it takes to meet them?

Successive visits to Texas and Texas A&M have given 2017 Bellaire defensive end Alexander Duke a measuring stick early in his recruitment — and one that, according to Alexander, tilts heavily to one side.

Another of Texas A&M's recent summer visitors was 2016 Viera (Melbourne, Fla.) wide receiver Tre Nixon, who took the opportunity to expand on a pre-existing relationship with Aaron Moorehead and experience what Aggieland has to offer.