4-star OT Shepherd high on a few schools, has A&M visit planned
Brian Perroni - 63 minutes ago
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Houston North Forest offensive tackle Javonne Shepherd has found himself a popular player among college coaches. The 6-foot-6, 319-pound four-star prospect has has pick of quite a few top programs from across the country.
However, Shepherd is beginning to narrow his list a bit. He has long been high on Texas A&M and a recent visit to Texas put the Longhorns in the conversation as well.
"Those two, I really like both of them," Shepherd said. "I don't want to say they're definitely my top two or anything but they're both up there for sure. Alabama is too.
"I really liked my Texas visit. I got to see a lot and experience a lot and I just had a good time and a good feeling there."
Shepherd will be back in Aggieland soon, though.
"I'm going to be at A&M again for the spring game [on April 14]," he said. "I talk to coach (Jim) Turner all the time. I like him a lot. I'm really close with him and I really like the staff and the whole program there."
However, the A&M trip is not the only one Shepherd has planned.
"I'm also going to the Texas spring game [on April 21]," he said. "I've also got a trip to Alabama this month. Those are all unofficial visits. I'll probably look at taking my official visits in the fall."
Whoever lands Shepherd will also have a very good shot to gain a commitment from another elite offensive lineman in five-star Atascocita tackle Kenyon Green.
"We still want to play together in college," Shepherd said. "That's what he plan to do. We talk about it all the time."
As for when he plans to make a decision, it won't be too far in the future.
"I want to have it done after the spring," he said. "I'm looking to commit in June.