Texas A&M Football: How Each 2013 Commit Fits into Kevin Sumlin's Plans

As the Aggies inch closer to their formal move into the SEC, the recruiting trail continues to build tension within the state of Texas. The battle for the best prospects on a national scale is one that new A&M head coach Kevin Sumlin is not willing to back down from.

However, as many college coaches know, one does not go out and pick-up the best recruit they can. Coaches first devise the schemes they want to run their team around and then build using guidelines to find players they know can contribute well.

Basically, what's the point of recruiting an athlete that won't fit into the kind of defense or offense you wish to run?

As of today, Sumlin has 16 commits from around the state, all of whom provide valuable insight into where the new head coach is aiming to have this team in the future. We take a look at each of these young men and where they fit into his known schemes.

Linebackers

Brett Wade

One of Texas A&M's more recent commitments, the 6'2" 215-pound inside linebacker from Kennedale, Texas will fit in brilliantly to new DC Mark Snyder's 4-3 defense.

Wade has the size, speed and tackling ability to consistently make plays for the Aggies. Ranked as the 23rd best at his position as well as the 49th overall prospect from the state by Rivals, Wade should present a huge threat to SEC running backs and offensive lines.  

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Defensive Backs

S Jonathan Wiggins

Making his way out of Houston, Texas, the 6'3" 190 pound safety is one of A&M's top defensive commitments. With above-average height for his position, Wiggins has the potential for covering the new trend of "giant" wideouts who have been destroying secondaries across the SEC recently. 

Snyder picked Wiggins up early so as to secure him down the road. He has a presence in the deep-middle sector of the field, cutting down on big plays by offenses who thrive on scoring quickly. 

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S Victor Davis

Another big-shot safety, Davis hails from Rosenberg, Texas. The 6'1" 180-pound prospect committed to the Aggies just two days after Wiggins did, closing out a position that A&M needs to spend some attention on. 

Davis, like Wiggins, has good size and capable speed for the position he plays. Snyder and this weak secondary will be able to take advantage of him immediately, mixing him into coverages early on to give Davis experience while also creating depth for the defensive backs. 

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Offensive Line

Joas Aguilar

As one of A&M's ESPN 150 commits, the 6'5" 295-pound offensive tackle is raw potential. Aguilar already has solid footwork to go along with his God-given size and strength, allowing Sumlin's aging offensive line some depth.

Overall, Aguilar is the lead prospect for an O-Line that is the next generation for the Aggies buffet busters. With a year under stud tackles Jake Matthews and Luke Joeckel, the big-shot from North Richland Hills could become one of the best in the SEC.

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J.J. Gustafson

Another offensive tackle, this 6'6" 270-pound giant is poised to make a difference for A&M in a few years. Hailing from Dallas, Texas, Gustafson is more about agility than strength, staying in front of quick D-Linemen instead of trying to power lift them off the line of scrimmage. 

From Sumlin's point of view, Gustafson provides more solid backup to a line that is truly starting to get a little old. Injuries in the SEC can be a major problem, especially on both lines, making talent like this Dallas tackle extremely valuable down the stretch.

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Ishmael Wilson

Also coming out of Dallas, Texas, Wilson is easily one of the best recruits in the state. While the 6'5" 275-pound guard needs to put on some weight and work on his footwork, Sumlin sees the potential for Wilson to emerge as one of the best buffet busters the Aggies have ever had.

Ranked by Rivals as the seventh-best at his position and the overall No. 159 prospect nationally, Wilson is deadly to the opposition. Keep an eye out for Sumlin and new OC Kliff Kingsbury to try him out sooner rather than later at guard. 

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Defensive End

Jordan Points

Another one of A&M's more recent commits on the recruiting trail, this top-notch DE out of Rockwall, Texas, is the real deal. Coming in at 6'4" and 255 pounds, Points has size similar to an offensive lineman yet speed equaled to that of a linebacker. 

The versatility that Points brings to the table makes him extremely valuable to Snyder. Whether or not this quick D-Lineman will ever get a shot at OLB will depend solely on his coverage skills, but keep an eye out for his evolution at the position.

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Jay Arnold

Also hailing from Rockwall, Texas, the 6'4" 235-pound end brings a lot of the same qualities that Points does to the position. Solid pass rushing along with the ability to read plays and make tackles gives him the kind of presence on the field not many have. 

Again, keep an eye on Snyder to try this prospect out at OLB once he's in College Station. With the kind of speed and agility he has, Arnold truly has potential to be a big playmaker for future Aggie defenses. 

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Offensive Backfield

RB James White

One of the more underrated running backs in the 2013 class, most analysts have ignored White's commitment to A&M. While he may not grab much time at his position of choice, the 6'0" 190-pound back has enough speed and strength to make a solid fullback or slot receiver in the future.

Sumlin obviously sees something in this prospect many of the recruiting sites aren't noticing. Either way, White is one of A&M's commits to follow once he arrives in College Station. 

QB Kohl Stewart

A long-time commit from Houston, Texas, Stewart is one of A&M's ESPN 150 commits. The versatile quarterback brings a strong arm and solid vision to the position, making him a candidate for future starter under center for the Aggies. 

Rivals ranks Stewart as the 10th best at his position and the No. 209 overall prospect for the class, giving him a deep value. Furthermore, his loyalty to the program despite Sherman leaving shows character and class unlike most prospects in today's world.

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QB Kenny Hill

A somewhat more recent commitment, Sumlin was able to snare another one of the top QB prospects in the country. The big-shot from Dallas has a solid arm to go along with his quickness and big-play ability, making his Rivals ranking of seventh best QB and No. 178 overall recruit more than appropriate.

In the future, A&M's QB situation will be wide open. While Stewart provides security, nothing breeds perfection like competition. Hill vs. Stewart will prove to be one battle I can't wait to see go down in College Station.

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Defensive Tackles

Kerrick Huggins

In one of A&M's most lacking positions, Snyder has managed to pull in Huggins to create some depth. The 6'4" 280-pound defensive tackle is ranked by Rivals at the 13th best at his position and No. 166 overall prospect nationally, making him one of the Aggies' biggest pickups thus far.

The interior D-Line is one place all A&M fans should worry about next season. Supported only by Jonathan Mathis and Kirby Ennis, one injury could do the Aggies in whilst competing in the SEC. Huggins is the beginning to some strong defensive lineman recruiting by Snyder as the position is far from being filled. 

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Isaiah Golden

Similar to Huggins but considered slightly better, the big 6'2" 295-pound Carthage resident is easily A&M's biggest lineman commit. At a position that needs a ton of size and strength, Golden brings both the table and then some.

Ranked by Rivals as the 10th best at his position and the No. 126 prospect nationally, the east Texan is raw power. Personally, I have a feeling that Golden will become an immediate impact on the A&M interior D-Line the moment he steps into College Station.

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Wide Receivers

Quincy Adeboyejo

Easily A&M's hardest recruit to pronounce, the Cedar Hill product is ready and willing to become the next big thing for the program. Coming to College Station with solid hands and better than decent speed, Adeboyejo has the potential for big-time development by A&M's offensive geniuses.

The 6'3" 175-pound wideout has size, allowing him some leverage when catching the ball. I wouldn't expect to see Adeboyejo on the field much till his junior year, but he has the skills to be a major role player later in his college career. 

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Laquvionte Gonzalez

There is only one word to describe Dallas' best recruit: explosive. The 5'10" 170-pound athlete can accelerate like no other prospect in the state, threatening to score every time he touches the ball. 

Rivals ranks him as the 24th best at his position and the No. 164 overall prospect nationally, making Sumlin's pickup all the more impressive. Gonzalez will be one of the players that steps on the field and becomes the fastest guy out there, allowing Sumlin and Kingsburg to immediately use him early on. 

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Derrick Griffin

The jewel of A&M's 2013 recruiting class, Derrick Griffin is a big-time player with all the tools to make him one of the best to ever come through College Station. Griffin is the type of athlete that offensive coaches build their schemes around so as to allow for him to find openings in the defense.

Rivals ranks Griffin as the second-best receiver and No. 25 overall prospect in the country. His 6'6" 215-pound frame allows for him to outstretch defenders for high throws and make catches in places normal wideouts can't reach. When it comes down to it, Griffin will be on the field from the day he arrives in College Station. 

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