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.

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Three-time state champ KJ Edwards again earns title game MVP honors

Football Recruiting ⋅ 5 hrs ago by Jason Howell

Carthage RB KJ Edwards opened Friday's 4A Division II State Championship game with an 87-yard touchdown, and he and his Bulldog teammates never looked back. For the second time, he claimed title game MVP honors to go along with a third state ring, and afterward, Edwards spoke about his legacy.

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LB DaQuives Beck punctuates his high school career with a state title

Football Recruiting ⋅ 5 hrs ago by Jason Howell

2026 Carthage LB DaQuives Beck signed with Texas A&M earlier this month, and tonight in Arlington, he closed out his career as a state champion. After claiming the title, Deck spoke to TexAgs about the Carthage championship mentality and his future in Aggieland, which starts in January.

Three Things: SaRod Baker, two more days of state title games & more

Football Recruiting ⋅ 17 hrs 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 details SaRod Baker's rise, State Championship thoughts from Arlington and more.

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TexAgs HS Football Thread: State Championship Weekend

1 day ago by Jason Howell

Around the SEC: Recruiting News & Trends

Football Recruiting ⋅ 1 day 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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Recruiting Country: The latest recruiting news surrounding the Maroon & White

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 2 days ago by Jason Howell

TexAgs' senior 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.

Tuesday Recruiting Notes

Football Recruiting ⋅ 3 days ago by Jason Howell

UIL State Championships Preview: Who to watch this week in Arlington

Football Recruiting ⋅ 3 days ago by TexAgs Recruiting

It is time for the UIL State Championships, and TexAgs' Jason Howell, Ryan Brauninger and Cade Draughan will be in attendance at AT&T Stadium. Stay tuned, coverage begins Thursday evening with the 2A Division II State Championship and rolls through Saturday.

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Highlights: DeSoto outlasts Southlake Carroll in semifinal thriller

Football Recruiting ⋅ 5 days ago by Jason Howell

DeSoto and Southlake Carroll squared off in an epic playoff matchup as the two titans of Texas High School football battled with a state championship berth on the line. The game went down to the final seconds, and in the end, it was DeSoto who claimed the 57-44 win.

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DaQuives Beck 'blessed' to be headed back to the state title game

Football Recruiting ⋅ 6 days ago by Jason Howell

Carthage LB and Texas A&M signee DaQuives Beck helped lead a strong defensive effort as the Bulldogs punched their ticket to the 4A Division II State Championship game with a 49-21 win over Brock. Afterward, he spoke to TexAgs about the game, signing with the Aggies, and more.

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Aggie signee KJ Edwards displays speed, physicality in Carthage's Friday win

Football Recruiting ⋅ 6 days ago by Jason Howell

The Carthage Bulldogs punched their ticket to the 4A Division II State Championship game on Friday, and Texas A&M signee and longtime Carthage standout KJ Edwards wasted little time getting down to business. Afterward, he spoke to TexAgs about his performance, signing with the Aggies and more.

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Highlights: Carthage will defend its title after beating Brock on Friday

Football Recruiting ⋅ 6 days ago by Jason Howell

Friday night in Mesquite, Carthage and Brock went toe-to-toe for a spot in the 4A Division II State championships, but in the end, Carthage pulled away for a 49-21 win to advance to AT&T Stadium. TexAgs was on hand and now presents highlights of the action.

New 2027 commit Kaden McCarty has Aggieland plans

Football Recruiting ⋅ 7 days ago by Jason Howell

2027 OL Kaeden Scott sets January visit plans

7 days ago by Jason Howell

Three Things: Talented 2027 OL class, TXHSFB playoff picks & more

Football Recruiting ⋅ 7 days 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 discussed the highly-regarded crop of offensive linemen, TXHSFB playoffs and more.

Around Texas: A round-up of recruiting news in the Lone Star State

Football Recruiting ⋅ 8 days ago by Jason Howell

Around the state of Texas, decisions are being made, visits are being taken and offers are being extended as recruiting never stops in this great state. It is time to take a look at the latest happenings on the Lone Star State recruiting front.

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In-Home Visit: Kaden McCarty picks A&M over other Lone Star finalists

Football Recruiting ⋅ 11 days ago by TexAgs Recruiting

2027 defensive end Kaden McCarty had a final five full of schools in the Lone Star State, but in the end, the Cy Falls standout picked the Fightin' Texas Aggies. Our TexAgs Recruiting duo details the McCarty addition as Texas A&M's 2027 class is growing more and more impressive.

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Highlights: Duncanville gets its revenge on Waxahachie

Football Recruiting ⋅ 12 days ago by Jason Howell

Duncanville faced Waxahachie in a rematch of district rivals on Saturday, and in front of a packed house, the Panthers got revenge on the Indians. Behind Trenton Yancey, Duncanville took an early lead and pulled away for a 35-27 win despite Waxahachie’s furious fourth-quarter effort.

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Highlights: Allen beats North Crowley in heavyweight battle in Denton

Football Recruiting ⋅ 13 days ago by Jason Howell

North Texas's DATCU Stadium saw a heavyweight bout between Allen and North Crowley. Allen converted an early fourth-and-long and separated for a 21-7 halftime lead, but North Crowley did not go quietly. In the end, Allen’s lead was too much to overcome as the Eagles pulled away for the 33-21 win.

Three Things: A drama-free Signing Day, addition of Baker & more

Football Recruiting ⋅ 14 days 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 discussed the Early Signing Period and all that has gone on in the SEC.