National Signing Day predictions: Texas A&M
Kevin Sumlin needs a defense in College Station.
Adding strength and tenacity to that side of the football has been a recruiting goal during the 2015 cycle and the Aggies feel like they have a couple instant-impact players on the way in including several in the secondary.
Here’s a review of Texas A&M’s strengths heading into bowl week after the holiday and a few predictions on where the Aggies could end up in February. We use 247Sports’ team rankings and individual composite player lists to determine grades:
Current standing
- National recruiting rank: 7th
- SEC recruiting rank: 4th
- Number of commits or signees: 21
Signed, sealed, delivered
- Justin Evans, S, Perkinston, Miss. (Three-star)
- Damion Ratley, WR, Brenham, Texas (Three-star)
- Claude George, LB, Hutchinson, Kan. (Three-star)
Notable hard commits
- Kyler Murray, QB, Allen, Texas (Five-star)
- Christian Kirk, QB, Scottsdale, Ariz. (Five-star)
- James Lockhart, DE, Ennis, Texas (Four-star)
Remaining primary targets
- Kendall Sheffield, CB, Missouri City, Texas (Five-star)
- Daylon Mack, DT, Gladewater, Texas (Five-star)
Signing Day surprise
- The Aggies would like to get heralded quarterback Kyler Murray in for spring practice but the in-state star has opted to play baseball this spring. There’s even a chance he could be drafted high prior to his arrival. Top uncommitted target Kendall Sheffield would be a huge addition to a class in need of defensive help, especially in the secondary. Former commit Daylon Mack would provide a boost up front if he changes his mind.