6 Schools in Play for Recently Decommitted 4-Star WR Tren'Davian Dickson
The decommitment of 4-star wide receiver Tren'Davian Dickson was a gut punch of sorts to Baylor. That was the bad news.
The good news, if you're a Baylor fan: The recruiting process is a marathon, not a sprint. Texas A&M can vouch for that with 5-star defensive tackle Daylon Mack, a decommit-turned-recommit who now is a signee for the Aggies.
Dickson decommitted from Baylor on Feb. 10 and is considered a must-get by a few schools in and around the state of Texas. A record-setting receiver, Dickson had one of the best catches of the year—regardless of classification—during the Texas Class 4A Division I state championship in December. He caught four touchdown passes that game and finished the year with a national-record 39 touchdown receptions en route to leading Navasota to a state title.
For those wondering, he finished the state championship game with 12 catches for 177 yards. His touchdown receptions came on grabs of 32, 26, three and 13 yards.
With the decommitment, Dickson has many wondering where he'll end up. Here are six programs that could be strong contenders in the recruiting race.
Texas A&M Aggies
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Dickson hasn't made many unofficial visits, according to his 247Sports timeline, but he took a visit to Texas A&M as a sophomore and, most recently, was in College Station for the Aggies' junior day in January.
Dickson earned an offer from the Aggies while taking in the junior-day experience. You can believe that Dickson has heard a few things about Texas A&M. It's a safe bet that offensive lineman Jarvis Harrison, a Navasota High School alum, has had some nice things to say about the program, head coach Kevin Sumlin and College Station in general.
TCU Horned Frogs
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With the season TCU had last year, don't be surprised if the Horned Frogs grab similar attention that Texas and Texas A&M receive from top in-state talent. TCU fans undoubtedly envision Dickson as the next Josh Doctson—a playmaker as an outside receiver and someone who can be a game-changer within the Big 12.
TCU already is off to a great start with its 2016 class, and landing a player of Dickson's talent would be huge. The Horned Frogs currently are No. 8 in the latest 247Sports team rankings. You can bet that Gary Patterson will welcome Dickson with open arms.
Texas Tech Red Raiders
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Texas Tech is one of the latest schools to offer Dickson. The Red Raiders run a spread offense every quarterback and every wide receiver would love. Texas Tech isn't afraid to throw the ball 60 times a game.
Dickson has shown that he's a dangerous option after the catch, and that was likely one of the reasons why coach Kliff Kingsbury extended the offer. On a team where six or seven players can have multiple receptions in a game, Dickson can be the go-to guy. In an Air Raid offense, that means numbers—lots of numbers.
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Oklahoma Sooners
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Much of Oklahoma's press came from what it did with its run game. Samaje Perine set records, and Alex Ross was a change-of-pace back who also was a home run threat as a kickoff returner. As a unit, the Sooners rushed for nearly 3,400 yards and 40 touchdowns.
But let's not forget Sterling Shepard. Or Durron Neal. Or Michiah Quick. On a team loaded with rushers, Oklahoma has some of the best wide receivers in the Big 12. Dickson would be a solid addition to the 2016 class, as he can be the same type of big-play athlete the current Sooners receivers are.
Oklahoma State Cowboys
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When Dickson scored touchdowns at AT&T Stadium—the home of the Dallas Cowboys—during the state championship game, he threw up the "X," a la Dallas wide receiver Dez Bryant. Dickson knows that before Bryant wore the star on his helmet, he wore the orange and black at Oklahoma State.
The Cowboys have produced big-name talent at the receiver position in previous years. Dickson knows coach Mike Gundy likes to throw the football. Coincidentally, Dickson likes catching the ball. It would be a huge get if Oklahoma State could land Dickson.
Baylor Bears
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Dickson decommitted from Baylor, but let's be honest: Does that really mean the breakup is final?
Often times, early decommitments mean a player wants extra time to process his decision and explore his options. Dickson loved Baylor when he committed. Back in July 2014, he spoke with Brian Ethridge of 247Sports and raved about the Bears offense and the educational system.
A decommitment doesn't mean all of that is null and void. Will Dickson be the one to follow KD Cannon's footsteps as a breakout wide receiver for Baylor? Until he signs his national letter of intent in February 2016, consider Baylor as a possibility.
Damon Sayles is a National Recruiting Analyst for Bleacher Report. All player ratings are courtesy of 247Sports' composite ratings. Follow Damon via Twitter: @DamonSayles
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