Our recruiting analysts have updated the class rankings, and the biggest Big 12 (Save it. For the purpose of this post, humor us) mover is Texas A&M, whose class dropped three spots from No. 9 to No. 12.
That puts the Aggies' class behind Oklahoma for third in the Big 12.
Here's where the league's teams rank in the new update:
No. 2: Texas Longhorns (last update: No. 2)
Nine ESPNU 150 commits, including the nation's top running back, Johnathan Gray (Aledo, Texas/Aledo), headline Texas' well-stocked class. Gray, No. 2 in the ESPNU 150, joining 2011 five-star running back Malcolm Brown is a huge step in the right direction for the Texas offense.
No. 10: Oklahoma Sooners (last update: No. 10)
The Sooners added three potential difference-makers at the offensive skill positions and retained the top two in-state prospects. Receiver Sterling Shepard (Oklahoma City/Heritage Hall) might lack ideal measurables, but this guy simply makes plays and can move the chains from a variety of positions. Fellow ESPNU 150 receivers Durron Neal (St. Louis/De Smet Jesuit) is just as well-rounded but might actually be more of an explosive package, while Derrick Woods (Inglewood, Calif./Inglewood) has a nice combination of size and athleticism.
No. 12: Texas A&M Aggies (last update: No. 9)
Texas A&M got out of the gate fast, and despite a coaching change, is still holding strong on the recruiting trail with 23 commits, including five ESPNU 150 prospects. Outside linebacker Jordan Richmond (Denton, Texas/Billy Ryan) is the Aggies' highest-ranked player. The ESPNU 150 prospect is rangy, athletic and should have plenty in front of him to keep blockers occupied in the future with five defensive linemen also on board, including four-star end Michael Richardson (DeSoto, Texas/DeSoto). Running back Trey Williams (Houston/Andy Dekaney) is undersized, but a water bug of a runner who is tough to keep up with.
No. 17: Texas Tech Red Raiders (last update: No. 17)
The Longhorns and Aggies are doing well on the recruiting trail, but don't overlook Tommy Tuberville's Red Raiders. The class features three ESPNU 150 prospects led by wide receivers Dominique Wheeler (Crockett, Texas/Crockett), a tall receiver with the ability to make plays in space, and Reginald Davis (Tenaha, Texas/Tenaha), a speedy and athletic playmaking prospect. The other ESPNU 150 member in this class is offensive tackle Michael Starts (Waco, Texas/La Vega), a physically good-looking player with the athleticism for the tackle position.
No. 22: TCU Horned Frogs (last update: No. 22)
Conference hopping hasn't hurt the Horned Frogs on the recruiting trail. They have two ESPNU 150 prospects in defensive end Devonte Fields (Arlington, Texas/Martin) and athlete Daje Johnson (Pflugerville, Texas/Hendrickson). Fields is big, strong, athletic and active as both a run defender and pass-rusher. Johnson, who is expected to play running back, is a typical underrated prospect TCU lands and he has a ton of ability in a scat-back type role. Quarterback Tyler Matthews (McPherson, Kansas/McPherson) is fundamentally polished with a quick release and a lot of tools to develop at the next level.
Baylor and Missouri have classes that ESPNU ranks just outside the top 25, too.
That puts the Aggies' class behind Oklahoma for third in the Big 12.
Here's where the league's teams rank in the new update:
No. 2: Texas Longhorns (last update: No. 2)
Nine ESPNU 150 commits, including the nation's top running back, Johnathan Gray (Aledo, Texas/Aledo), headline Texas' well-stocked class. Gray, No. 2 in the ESPNU 150, joining 2011 five-star running back Malcolm Brown is a huge step in the right direction for the Texas offense.
No. 10: Oklahoma Sooners (last update: No. 10)
The Sooners added three potential difference-makers at the offensive skill positions and retained the top two in-state prospects. Receiver Sterling Shepard (Oklahoma City/Heritage Hall) might lack ideal measurables, but this guy simply makes plays and can move the chains from a variety of positions. Fellow ESPNU 150 receivers Durron Neal (St. Louis/De Smet Jesuit) is just as well-rounded but might actually be more of an explosive package, while Derrick Woods (Inglewood, Calif./Inglewood) has a nice combination of size and athleticism.
No. 12: Texas A&M Aggies (last update: No. 9)
Texas A&M got out of the gate fast, and despite a coaching change, is still holding strong on the recruiting trail with 23 commits, including five ESPNU 150 prospects. Outside linebacker Jordan Richmond (Denton, Texas/Billy Ryan) is the Aggies' highest-ranked player. The ESPNU 150 prospect is rangy, athletic and should have plenty in front of him to keep blockers occupied in the future with five defensive linemen also on board, including four-star end Michael Richardson (DeSoto, Texas/DeSoto). Running back Trey Williams (Houston/Andy Dekaney) is undersized, but a water bug of a runner who is tough to keep up with.
No. 17: Texas Tech Red Raiders (last update: No. 17)
The Longhorns and Aggies are doing well on the recruiting trail, but don't overlook Tommy Tuberville's Red Raiders. The class features three ESPNU 150 prospects led by wide receivers Dominique Wheeler (Crockett, Texas/Crockett), a tall receiver with the ability to make plays in space, and Reginald Davis (Tenaha, Texas/Tenaha), a speedy and athletic playmaking prospect. The other ESPNU 150 member in this class is offensive tackle Michael Starts (Waco, Texas/La Vega), a physically good-looking player with the athleticism for the tackle position.
No. 22: TCU Horned Frogs (last update: No. 22)
Conference hopping hasn't hurt the Horned Frogs on the recruiting trail. They have two ESPNU 150 prospects in defensive end Devonte Fields (Arlington, Texas/Martin) and athlete Daje Johnson (Pflugerville, Texas/Hendrickson). Fields is big, strong, athletic and active as both a run defender and pass-rusher. Johnson, who is expected to play running back, is a typical underrated prospect TCU lands and he has a ton of ability in a scat-back type role. Quarterback Tyler Matthews (McPherson, Kansas/McPherson) is fundamentally polished with a quick release and a lot of tools to develop at the next level.
Baylor and Missouri have classes that ESPNU ranks just outside the top 25, too.
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