Kedrick James, 4-Star TE, Decommits from Baylor Following Art Briles' Dismissal

Kedrick James, a 4-star tight end out of Waco, Texas, decommitted from the Baylor Bears on Thursday after the school announced it suspended Art Briles with the intent to terminate his status as the head football coach. 

The La Vega High School standout announced his decision on Twitter: 

James is the eighth-ranked tight end, 38th-ranked player in Texas and 248th-best player in the nation among 2017 recruits, according to 247Sports' composite rankings, so he should have plenty of interested suitors now that he's reopened his commitment.  

According to ESPN.com's Jeremy Crabtree, James said his "phone has blown up with texts from recruiters all over the country" since he distanced himself from the Bears. 

The Texas A&M Aggies appear to be in the driver's seat for the time being. Crabtree noted that James visited College Station in early April, while 247Sports' Crystal Ball predictions have the Aggies listed as a 60 percent favorite to land the 6'4 ½", 245-pound pass-catcher. 

Before he committed to Baylor, James fielded offers from 13 other schools, including the Arkansas Razorbacks, Michigan Wolverines, Miami Hurricanes, Oklahoma Sooners, Oklahoma State Cowboys and Texas Longhorns. 

In other words, it should only be a matter of time before James finds another collegiate powerhouse. 

Recruit rankings and information courtesy of 247Sports.com.