Texas A&M sent a resounding message last June by landing a commitment from prized offensive tackle Gregory Little. A year later, the Aggies appear to have some competition from the reigning recruiting king of college football—Alabama.
The burgeoning rivalry between these relatively new conference rivals extends far beyond on-field showdowns. Recruiting clashes are growing more prevalent on a perennial basis.
Texas A&M head coach Kevin Sumlin continues to increase his program's focus on talent-laden territory in the Southeast while the Crimson Tide claim six commitments from the Lone Star State since 2014, featuring a pair of 5-star cornerbacks in Tony Brown and Kendall Sheffield.