It's the spring break edition of the AY Mailbag!
Q: Mark- can you list the kids who are early enrollment and your thoughts on any who might break into the 2 deep. Thanks.
A: WR Shad Banks, QB Eli Stowers, DE Tunmise Adeleye, DE Eijah Jeudy, DE Jahzion Harris, DT Marcus Burris, CB Deuce Harmon, CB Tyreek Chappell, OL Trey Zuhn, OL Matthew Wykoff, RB Amari Daniels and WR Yulkeith Brown were the 12 players scheduled to be on campus. Of that group, I think Harmon and Zuhn have the best shot at cfracking the two-deep by fall.
Also I know it’s hard for true freshmen OL to break into the 2 deep, but seems like this last class we signed has a few who might be ready ( foster, deuce). You think any of this class will be in 2 deep or maybe even start? And at what position? (lilspud87)
A: I think we could see a freshman officially in the two-deep, at the tackle positions and maybe a guard spot. But I don't think any are going to start.
Q: Are you making a market on the number of up/downs or burpees that Demas has to do as a result of his "incident"?
A: I don't know how many he'll have to do, but his abs will definitely be in better shape by the time it's all said and done.
Do we finally have some outside speed that can stretch the field? Will we see it? And beyond Demas, who would that be? (cypressAggie)
A: Sure, look at Caleb Chapman and Yulkeith Brown. If Chase Lane is healthy, he can go.
Q: Do Jimbo real want recruited Bremen Thompson. He is spearman and ran 100 and 200 in fast. (Aggiedog)
A: Who, my favorite recruit in this class? Yeah, they want him.
Q: Why is Queso Flameado with Beef Fajita meat not offered in every Mexican restaurant? (Big Smoothie)
A: I don't know, I don't own a Mexican restaurant.
Q: It is quite obvious that the program is recruiting and developing future NFL players who often leave early. What are you thoughts on the impact on the program because the studs leave early? (ArmyTanker)
A: That means they're getting talent and more talent will come. So it's good.
Q: It is reported that 4 star OG recruit Earnest Greene includes A&M in his top group. Who is he and is he really an OL target? (Have Gun Will Travel)
A: He's out of St. John Bosco in California and "top group" means 10 teams. If I thought he was a serious possibility, I would have mentioned him in my o-line recruiting primer earlier this week.
Q: Corner targets at top of our board. Harris and Brooks? Is it just me or does it seem the staff isn’t pushing for Humphtey even though he’s supposed to be committing at the end of the month? (Agcatter123)
A: I don't know why you think that. If Humphrey wants to commit, they'll take him. Harris and Brooks are definitely targets as well.
Q: Favorite player(s) on this year’s team? Not just in terms of talent, but also personality, heart, desire, and overall likability?
A: Isaiah Spiller, DeMarvin Leal, Jaylon Jones and Kenyon Green are at the top of my list. I really like Bryce Foster, too.
Are you a no bracket, one bracket only, or gimme all the brackets you got type of man? (TAMU-83)
A: The last couple of years, I have been a no bracket guy. I just can't get excited about it.
Q: Sorry, got sucked into a “pay the players” discussion. Can you tell me I’m wrong or add to the benefits of a scholarship football players I have below?
1) free college education. ( I know how much this is since I have kid at A&M).
2) free books
3) free room
4) free food
5) free gear. Provided it has Adidas on it.
6) free health care
7) do they also get stipends? (tsmith3001)
A: That looks about right.
Q: Which RB, that got less than 10 carries all season last year, can break in and get more playing time?
A: Earnest Crownover is the guy who probably would get the first crack.
Same for WR, outside of Demas, which WR who had less than5 catches last year, break in and make an impact? (el capullo)
A: Cam Buckley.
Q: Any expected changes on offense, considering we will have a new QB ? (mrdoctore86)
A: Nope. Maybe a few more designed quarterback runs, but that's all I can imagine.
Q: Which newbie will lead the team in QB sacks, hurries, and TFLs? Specifically, will newbies overcome Clemons for more playing time and generate more production? (Rooster77)
A: Nobody. You may want to stop hating on Clemons; he was leading the team in sacks and tackles for loss before he got hurt. So "generating more production" may mean just getting him on the field more.
Q: Spring ball starts up soon. Who do you think will be the surprise players that emerge? Can you give one on Offense and one on Defense? (DXB19)
A: Baylor Cupp and Donell Harris.
Q: siap-when is mond's pro day? (js1105)
A: March 30, same as everyone else's.