Should Baylor's Rise in Recruiting Worry Texas, Texas A&M?

Remember the days where the elite athletes from the state of Texas were almost guaranteed to commit to Texas and Texas A&M?

The times have changed, as schools like Baylor and TCU are grabbing more and more of the studs of the future. Baylor, in particular, has 13 commits in its 2016 class, including 5-star offensive lineman Patrick Hudson, the nation's No. 2 offensive tackle.

The Bears added to the recruiting trend by grabbing not one, not two, but three commits Wednesday for its improved 2017 class in 4-star tight end Kedrick James, 4-star wide receiver Jhamon Ausbon and rising 3-star safety Donovan Stiner.

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The trio joined the 4-star duo of receiver Hezekiah Jones and quarterback Kellen Mond in Baylor's 2017 class. Among the five pledges, Baylor has the nation's No. 3 tight end in James, the No. 7 dual-threat quarterback in Mond and the No. 8 receiver in Jones.

Combined, Texas and Texas A&M currently have one 2017 commit—4-star receiver Damion Miller.

"They are headed in the right direction," James said of Baylor, "and that's why I committed. I wanted to be a part of that."

If you're a Longhorns or Aggies fan, is there concern for the future of recruiting? Has Baylor taken over as the top dog of recruiting the Lone Star State? Or do you worry about TCU, which has three big 2017 commits, including the nation's No. 1 dual-threat quarterback and No. 9 overall player in Shawn Robinson?

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It's done! I have Officially Committed To Texas Christian University!

— Shawn Robinson (@Dshawn_12era) June 27, 2015"

Or, do you consider everything as a cyclical process? Different teams have their shot at the top of the recruiting totem pole. Texas A&M had the state's top spot in 2013 and 2014. Texas regained the top spot in 2015 after dominating recruiting throughout the 2000s.

If it is a process where the top spot is rotated, this may be Baylor's opportunity to grab some of the best in the state—particularly on the offensive side of the ball. The Bears averaged 581.5 yards and 48.2 points per game during the 2014 season. They also scored 60 points or more four times, including a 70-point production in their second game against Northwestern State.

"When Baylor wins how they did last year," Ausbon said, "it brings attention to recruits—like how they did with me."

Baylor's a team to watch in recruiting, but so are TCU, Texas and Texas A&M. Texas Tech, with 19 commits in its 2016 class and a 2017 pledge in offensive lineman Tyler Castaneda, also has been a team to shake things up in recruiting.

There are some who now think Houston, with a couple of pending commitments, can be the state's top dog of the future. The Cougars currently have a 5-star pledge in defensive tackle Ed Oliver, as well as a 4-star commit in defensive tackle Jordan Elliott in their 2016 class.

For now, Baylor and TCU are the teams to watch. And after Wednesday, Baylor is looking at its recruiting future with tons of confidence.

Damon Sayles is a National Recruiting Analyst for Bleacher Report. All quotes were obtained firsthand. All player ratings are courtesy of 247Sports' composite ratings. Follow Damon via Twitter: @DamonSayles