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Looking at the aggy OV list on 247, we really don't have much crossover with them on recruits.

They'll land somebody like Tank King and Looch and the 247 gomers will claim some huge victory for the Elk over Sark.

The only other noticeable recruits currently on the OV list for them is Turntine, Carlton and from OOS is Jabari Mack and Bryce Perry-Wright.

 

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17 minutes ago, Elmer_Fudd said:

Looking at the aggy OV list on 247, we really don't have much crossover with them on recruits.

They'll land somebody like Tank King and Looch and the 247 gomers will claim some huge victory for the Elk over Sark.

The only other noticeable recruits currently on the OV list for them is Turntine, Carlton and from OOS is Jabari Mack and Bryce Perry-Wright.

 

Don't these guys know that there will be a pool party or a visit to a swimming tank?

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Here's an article by Tarp about the ATM CBs and NBs, post-spring practices. They seem to believe that this part of the roster is a team strength. I see 1 guy (Lee) that Texas would actually take if they entered the portal and about 3-4 others that would probably get a look (Chappell, maybe Currie or the other freshman?). It's true, they have much shittier units, I guess. 

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1. Texas A&M's corners are pretty much set on one side with veteran Will Lee back. The other side is a different story and it will be interesting to see what happens in the off season and then fall camp.

2. Lee is a tall, physical corner whose frame enables him to disrupt wideouts in their routes when he is squared up and can get his hands on them. He is good at driving on the ball from an off alignment. He is capable of running people into the boundary on deeper routes. In addition, he is a physical run defender who plays like a safety. However, he lacks long speed and plays corner at times like he is a safety.

3. Third year man Dezz Ricks is a former five star who entered Alabama a year ahead of his graduating class from high school. He earned a starting spot early in the 2024 season due to his fluid hips and at times showed an ability to adjust to the ball in the air. Ricks can take away the shorter routes, but he can struggle to play the ball down the field.

4. Newcomer Julian Humphrey came over from Georgia and started most of the 2024 campaign before giving way to someone else. He's got top end speed and length and likes to push people into the boundary with his hips and shoulders. However, like Ricks, playing the ball in the air can be problematic on downfield routes can be problematic.

5. Nickel Jordan Shaw came over from Washington and it was interesting that you saw him as an underneath guy in zone coverages in the spring game (which was how the position was used with the Huskies). He has garnered accolades from teammates via his athleticism, but we didn't see a lot of him in the spring game in man situations. He really wants to get his hands on people in man situations when they're already at his level

6. Tyreek Chappell is back after missing virtually all of 2024 with an injury although he held out of the contact (going through drills instead). Chappell gives the Aggies a reliable outside corner, but he opened 2024 as the starting nickel and so could be a factor at either spot depending on what they want to do.

7. Bravion Rogers was at nickel on Saturday, and he has got top end speed and a little more length than I think people realize. He has improved as a tackler but how much of a run support guy he can be remains to be seen.

8. The freshman corners were in a work in progress mode most of the spring as would be expected given how many veterans there were in front of them. Adonyss Currie had a nice interception on Saturday because he had a deep third and made sure to not let the wideout get behind him. On the other hand, he also surrendered a score because he struggled to get his head turned around even though the wideout was making a play on the ball. They'll be asked to learn things this season to prepare them for future years.

9. Overall, there might be some changes going into season opener depending on how things shake out in fall camp. A&M probably needs to lock down the spot opposite Lee at corner and see what Chappell can do when he returns to contact mode in August before finalizing anything.

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1. Texas A&M's corners are pretty much set on one side with veteran Will Lee back. The other side is a different story and it will be interesting to see what happens in the off season and then fall camp.

2. Lee is a tall, physical corner whose frame enables him to disrupt wideouts in their routes when he is squared up and can get his hands on them. He is good at driving on the ball from an off alignment. He is capable of running people into the boundary on deeper routes. In addition, he is a physical run defender who plays like a safety. However, he lacks long speed and plays corner at times like he is a safety.

3. Third year man Dezz Ricks is a former five star who entered Alabama a year ahead of his graduating class from high school. He earned a starting spot early in the 2024 season due to his fluid hips and at times showed an ability to adjust to the ball in the air. Ricks can take away the shorter routes, but he can struggle to play the ball down the field.

 

4. Newcomer Julian Humphrey came over from Georgia and started most of the 2024 campaign before giving way to someone else. He's got top end speed and length and likes to push people into the boundary with his hips and shoulders. However, like Ricks, playing the ball in the air can be problematic on downfield routes can be problematic.

5. Nickel Jordan Shaw came over from Washington and it was interesting that you saw him as an underneath guy in zone coverages in the spring game (which was how the position was used with the Huskies). He has garnered accolades from teammates via his athleticism, but we didn't see a lot of him in the spring game in man situations. He really wants to get his hands on people in man situations when they're already at his level

6. Tyreek Chappell is back after missing virtually all of 2024 with an injury although he held out of the contact (going through drills instead). Chappell gives the Aggies a reliable outside corner, but he opened 2024 as the starting nickel and so could be a factor at either spot depending on what they want to do.

7. Bravion Rogers was at nickel on Saturday, and he has got top end speed and a little more length than I think people realize. He has improved as a tackler but how much of a run support guy he can be remains to be seen.

8. The freshman corners were in a work in progress mode most of the spring as would be expected given how many veterans there were in front of them. Adonyss Currie had a nice interception on Saturday because he had a deep third and made sure to not let the wideout get behind him. On the other hand, he also surrendered a score because he struggled to get his head turned around even though the wideout was making a play on the ball. They'll be asked to learn things this season to prepare them for future years.

9. Overall, there might be some changes going into season opener depending on how things shake out in fall camp. A&M probably needs to lock down the spot opposite Lee at corner and see what Chappell can do when he returns to contact mode in August before finalizing anything.

 

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Thanks, @closetojumping. I particularly like your comments on talent levels generally and particularly.

I gave Tarp's article fair edits in an effort to see what ctj sees.

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Pretty much half-set, amigo. Also, it will be interesting to see is as close to Aggies get so far as saying something will turn out bad. It will be interesting to see how t.u.'s roster gets along after paying each DT 2 or 3 million dollars.

 

And these "set" cb's?

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Lee is obviously good with one flaw. Sadly for the Aggies, it's shared among their top three guys. They better have a terrifying pass rush to shut down being shelled deep all season.

Ricks was a five star which counts for everything if your team can't develop talent. At least,  your stupid fans can brag about their players' high school careers.

The last guy lost a starting spot and decided A&M was the place for him. 

 

At least they've got reliable, all around talented guys:

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Jordan couldn't get on the field to play man to man in the spring game.

Tyreek will emerge from the injury coccoon as a relliable corner.

Bravion? Well, ol' Bravion is longer than we all thought.

 

There's always the future:

8. The freshman corners'll be asked to learn things this season to prepare them for future years.

Impressive.

Lastly, wordsmithing. If you only know one way to say something, say it twice for emphasis:

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His athleticism is such that his teamates can use it for conveying messages!

This man is paid to write.

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On 4/20/2025 at 1:31 PM, Elmer_Fudd said:

They also landed a high 4* ATH from Georgia in the 27' class.

Still a bit mind boggling they continue to land a bunch of 4* recruits from OOS.

Out of state kids don’t have any idea what sort of weird little world they are entering in College Station. That’s why A&M gets them. 

Of in-state kids, most understand the Aggie Factor, but those that live in proximity to College Station, like Katy, or have Aggie relatives, will still give the school a shot, until realizing once they get there that the people and culture are weird.  

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The Spring Game did them no favors.  Other than blown coverages, they typically had a guy on the WR.  Looking back for the ball isn't taught. Reed should be 2-3 string. Miles was decent and Zeno OK.  Miles is their best hope.  Defense is slow and Reed can't hit anything unless 3rd string guys on coverage. Their OL is really bad. I hope we get Reed late in the season but I think it's going to be Miles and he does have some talent ... until Klein coaches it out of him. I wonder, have such a shitshow in Spring to dampen portal incentivitations?  Seems like an Elko thing to do.  Why any decent QB, Wr, or skill position other than a RB would go there is crazy.  Subpar coaching = shit team for the Elk.  He'll be gone in a few, but let's hold him as long as able. 

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Here is one of the funniest updates of the spring from Tarp regarding the TEs, spoilered below. 

Highlights:

a) the overall melancholy tone and then the general indifference in the arguments again have me worried for Tarpley's mental health. 

b) the apparent star TE coming out of the spring is some dude that Nebraska pulled from the field in passing situations. Tarp talks about him being a real surprise and the probable starter.

c) Niblack is shockingly unwilling to block, doesn't run routes well or know the playbook, and will be the 3rd TE they use, usually split out and looking suspiciously like an X receiver who can only run seam routes.

d) the Swedish dude is mediocre incarnate. 

e) Armstrong is a big bully who melted down once he had to get low on blocks. He also apparently sucks on route running and his hands are sketchy. No doubt this staff is up to snuff on the development end though. 

f) one of the guys they actually recruited and signed, so I'm sure there are comical takes talking about him being a diamond in the rough or some shit, Eric Karner, is mentioned in this piece as basically a JAGger who will never play. He's since entered the portal. 

Spoiler

1. Texas A&M went out and added multiple tight ends from the NCAA transfer portal to hopefully give them better pass catching abilities than what they got from the group they employed in 2024. However, the best of the bunch may be the one that on the surface was looked at as a blocker more so than a pass catcher but may be able to do both.

2. Nebraska transfer Nate Boerkircher is listed at 6-foot-5 and 250 pounds and got far more reps as a run blocker with the Huskers during his career. However, he can change direction adequately and understands how to run routes to maximize his athleticism, flattening out crossing and out routes and working free during scramble situations. If he become the blocker that A&M needs him to be, he should be the down to down tight end.

3. Texas transfer Amari Niblack looks more like a big X receiver and tends to play like one. He hasn't been someone that you use as an in line blocker or as a H back on trapping the end defender on power/counter. If he could develop his cuts, then Niblack could be better on shorter and intermediate routes. As of right, he is at his best running down the seam or on deep crossing where he can generate mismatches with his size or speed. He might be the second or even third tight end who is asked to get down the field more on third and longs or out of 13 looks.

4. Holdover Theo Melin Ohrstrom is a big target who can adjust to the ball and change direction. In addition, he has displayed a feel for coverages, modifying his route on the move and popping free in the midst of the defense. He is still best at using his size after the catch as opposed to using it as a blocker. If A&M is going to use more two tight end sets, he would be the guy to look for as the move tight end and especially on third down given his route running skills.

5. Freshman Kiotti Armstrong is still learning the ropes at his position. He is used to being the biggest guy in the field and plays high because of it, not just as a route runner but also as a blocker. Armstrong will make contact high up on someone but not really with as much authority, extension, or technique as he eventually will. He can adjust to the ball well but doesn't always run to grass during a route. Nonetheless, given his size and athleticism relative to it, it will be fascinating to see how he develops during the remainder of the summer and what he will be like in fall camp.

6. We didn't see much out of Eric Karner or Micah Riley during the spring. Karner is potentially more of a receiver and Riley more of a blocker. We will get a better idea of their capabilities in the spring.

Spoiler

1. Texas A&M went out and added multiple tight ends from the NCAA transfer portal to hopefully give them better pass catching abilities than what they got from the group they employed in 2024. However, the best of the bunch may be the one that on the surface was looked at as a blocker more so than a pass catcher but may be able to do both.

2. Nebraska transfer Nate Boerkircher is listed at 6-foot-5 and 250 pounds and got far more reps as a run blocker with the Huskers during his career. However, he can change direction adequately and understands how to run routes to maximize his athleticism, flattening out crossing and out routes and working free during scramble situations. If he become the blocker that A&M needs him to be, he should be the down to down tight end.

3. Texas transfer Amari Niblack looks more like a big X receiver and tends to play like one. He hasn't been someone that you use as an in line blocker or as a H back on trapping the end defender on power/counter. If he could develop his cuts, then Niblack could be better on shorter and intermediate routes. As of right, he is at his best running down the seam or on deep crossing where he can generate mismatches with his size or speed. He might be the second or even third tight end who is asked to get down the field more on third and longs or out of 13 looks.

 

4. Holdover Theo Melin Ohrstrom is a big target who can adjust to the ball and change direction. In addition, he has displayed a feel for coverages, modifying his route on the move and popping free in the midst of the defense. He is still best at using his size after the catch as opposed to using it as a blocker. If A&M is going to use more two tight end sets, he would be the guy to look for as the move tight end and especially on third down given his route running skills.

5. Freshman Kiotti Armstrong is still learning the ropes at his position. He is used to being the biggest guy in the field and plays high because of it, not just as a route runner but also as a blocker. Armstrong will make contact high up on someone but not really with as much authority, extension, or technique as he eventually will. He can adjust to the ball well but doesn't always run to grass during a route. Nonetheless, given his size and athleticism relative to it, it will be fascinating to see how he develops during the remainder of the summer and what he will be like in fall camp.

6. We didn't see much out of Eric Karner or Micah Riley during the spring. Karner is potentially more of a receiver and Riley more of a blocker. We will get a better idea of their capabilities in the spring.

 

 

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6. We didn't see much out of Eric Karner or Micah Riley during the spring. Karner is potentially more of a receiver and Riley more of a blocker. We will get a better idea of their capabilities in the spring.

 

Ok then.

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The post-spring OT evaluation is grim enough for further concern with Tarp. This guy is one "Reuben Owens almost got a pass block" kind of missive away from driving over to the Texags office adjacent to the AD building, getting out of his I-Roc while it is still running, sitting down cross-legged in front of the building, dousing himself in gasoline and striking a match.

It is almost impossible to spin how shitty their OT situation looks after the spring game.

1) Zuhn is hurt and didn't play. He was easily their best-performing OT in the stadium on Saturday.

2) Fatheree is far shittier now than when he showed up on campus. Tarp appears to take some sort of shot at this guy for becoming a rotund glutton.

3) Crownover is productive when the opposing defense has their 4th team in during garbage time. 

4) There's some French guy on their roster who is too tall to be effective but makes the best beouf bourguignon in the greater Bryan College Station area. 

5) Lamont Rogers was seen crying on the sidelines after getting buttfucked by a walk-on in plain sight to the 200 fans in attendance. 

Spoiler

Texas A&M's spring game highlighted an offensive line that was missing two starters and was broken up across the Maroon team and the White team. Thus, getting an accurate read on the group's capabilities (as well as those of the defenders they face) was difficult to say the least. Because of that, I've waited until a while to touch on these subjects.

Here we go on the Aggies' offensive tackles.

Veteran Trey Zuhn did not play in the spring game, and I think it's safe to say that A&M missed him badly in the game because they couldn't really evaluate the rest of the lineup due to some of the breakdowns in the offensive line as a whole. Zuhn is a competent pass and zone run blocker who has a nice kick step and good lateral movement. However, he still struggles from a leverage standpoint when people can pop him early and get their hands into his chest.

Veteran Dametrious Crownover had a club on one hand and that is always a problem from a balance standpoint as a player. He is much better as a run blocker because he can use his size to come off of the ball and move them, especially when he has good angles as a down blocker. His length enables him to get As a pass blocker, he can be very good when he is focused on keeping his feet under him as he moves to anchor, getting his hands up early, using them to punch people when he is balanced, and if nothing else mirroring them/riding them behind the quarterback. When he doesn't do these things or is late doing them, people can work past him with surprising ease and it makes him play catch up for the rest of the rep which leads to waist bending, lunging at targets, or just being late to the rusher's path.

Veteran Reuben Fatheree was a freshman All American in 2021, suffered a knee injury in spring ball before the 2023 season, and hasn't been the same from a usage standpoint. He still has quality reps both as a run and pass blocker, but they've been fewer and fewer as time goes on. Fatheree doesn't seem to come off of the ball with the same pop or strength that he did before as a run blocker, and he has some of the same issues Crownover does as a pass protector. In fact, he's seemingly gotten less efficient as a run blocker since he was a freshman and added mass should make him more effective, not less effective.

Robert Bourdon started at left tackle, played some on the right side, and there are things to like about him. I always had him pegged as a right tackle because he is a physical player who really works a rep, staying in contact with the defender and using his length/mass to eventually win it. He can be technically proficient with his hands, getting them up and working them inside as both a run and pass blocker. He keeps his feet moving either laterally or north/south to stay in front of people. His biggest issue is that he does not bend well at his knees or hips which leads to him playing out over his toes and lunging or getting off balance. He didn't get any matchups on Saturday that might have been more problematic for him.

Finally, freshman Lamont Rogers played on both the left and right sides on Saturday. He is used to winning with size because once he gets his hands and body on you, he will just push you around. In addition, he will give ground as a pass protector, but he is going to be difficult to leverage. He was better earlier in the spring game in terms of his stamina since moved his feet and hands better. However, he is a work in progress from a technical standpoint which is to be expected of an early enrollee even if he is rated as a five star. Like Bourdon (who is also a tall player) he can be beaten with speed, quickness, and bend because people will get a hand on him, leverage him some, and then keep going around or under him. Nonetheless, he does not give up on reps even when beaten and makes people work for a living even though he can be overmatched at times due to his youth.

Spoiler

Texas A&M's spring game highlighted an offensive line that was missing two starters and was broken up across the Maroon team and the White team. Thus, getting an accurate read on the group's capabilities (as well as those of the defenders they face) was difficult to say the least. Because of that, I've waited until a while to touch on these subjects.

Here we go on the Aggies' offensive tackles.

Veteran Trey Zuhn did not play in the spring game, and I think it's safe to say that A&M missed him badly in the game because they couldn't really evaluate the rest of the lineup due to some of the breakdowns in the offensive line as a whole. Zuhn is a competent pass and zone run blocker who has a nice kick step and good lateral movement. However, he still struggles from a leverage standpoint when people can pop him early and get their hands into his chest.

 

Veteran Dametrious Crownover had a club on one hand and that is always a problem from a balance standpoint as a player. He is much better as a run blocker because he can use his size to come off of the ball and move them, especially when he has good angles as a down blocker. His length enables him to get As a pass blocker, he can be very good when he is focused on keeping his feet under him as he moves to anchor, getting his hands up early, using them to punch people when he is balanced, and if nothing else mirroring them/riding them behind the quarterback. When he doesn't do these things or is late doing them, people can work past him with surprising ease and it makes him play catch up for the rest of the rep which leads to waist bending, lunging at targets, or just being late to the rusher's path.

Veteran Reuben Fatheree was a freshman All American in 2021, suffered a knee injury in spring ball before the 2023 season, and hasn't been the same from a usage standpoint. He still has quality reps both as a run and pass blocker, but they've been fewer and fewer as time goes on. Fatheree doesn't seem to come off of the ball with the same pop or strength that he did before as a run blocker, and he has some of the same issues Crownover does as a pass protector. In fact, he's seemingly gotten less efficient as a run blocker since he was a freshman and added mass should make him more effective, not less effective.

Robert Bourdon started at left tackle, played some on the right side, and there are things to like about him. I always had him pegged as a right tackle because he is a physical player who really works a rep, staying in contact with the defender and using his length/mass to eventually win it. He can be technically proficient with his hands, getting them up and working them inside as both a run and pass blocker. He keeps his feet moving either laterally or north/south to stay in front of people. His biggest issue is that he does not bend well at his knees or hips which leads to him playing out over his toes and lunging or getting off balance. He didn't get any matchups on Saturday that might have been more problematic for him.

Finally, freshman Lamont Rogers played on both the left and right sides on Saturday. He is used to winning with size because once he gets his hands and body on you, he will just push you around. In addition, he will give ground as a pass protector, but he is going to be difficult to leverage. He was better earlier in the spring game in terms of his stamina since moved his feet and hands better. However, he is a work in progress from a technical standpoint which is to be expected of an early enrollee even if he is rated as a five star. Like Bourdon (who is also a tall player) he can be beaten with speed, quickness, and bend because people will get a hand on him, leverage him some, and then keep going around or under him. Nonetheless, he does not give up on reps even when beaten and makes people work for a living even though he can be overmatched at times due to his youth.

 

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5 minutes ago, texifornia said:

Man, I did not have the first clue who Robert Bourdon is: https://247sports.com/player/robert-bourdon-46136705/

Kudos for looking him up. I've started just winging it when I see them breaking down or updating on someone of whom I'm not familiar. I stand by my position that this guy is more likely to become an award-winning James Beard nominated chef than a middling or better OT in the SEC.

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11 minutes ago, texifornia said:

Man, I did not have the first clue who Robert Bourdon is: https://247sports.com/player/robert-bourdon-46136705/

Top 20 prospect in one of the most populous states in the heart of SEC country you ignorant sip. Country strong. A real lunch pail guy. Large forearms. Watch the tape. Give him a few years with TOUGH Moffitt and he'll be an SEC-ready mauler. 

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