Texas A&M jumps up in 2023 On3 Consensus Team Recruiting Rankings

Texas A&M landed a major recruiting win Monday when it flipped Milton (Fla.) four-star wide receiver Raymond Cottrell from his year-plus commitment to Georgia.

The flip pushed the Aggies higher in the 2023 On3 Consensus Team Recruiting Rankings, jumping from No. 15 to No. 13. Texas A&M hopped over Penn State and USC.

Cottrell is the No. 151 overall recruit and No. 23 wide receiver in the 2023 cycle, according to the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

He is the second highest-ranked offensive skill position player in the 2023 Aggies recruiting class.

“The people man.. that atmosphere is crazy,” Cottrell told to On3’s Hayes Fawcett. “I believe that Texas A&M has one of the best coaching staffs in college football. It’s just a work in progress. Also I wanted to play with Evan Stewart excited to learn from him, and the other receivers that are also up there.  I’ll be the 5th scholarship player there, and that gives me a chance to come in and make a impact off rip. Texas A&M is just all around great.”

He currently has an On3 NIL Valuation of $29k. The On3 NIL Valuation is the industry’s leading index that sets high school and college athletes’ projected annual value (PAV). The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.

Raymond Cottrell Scouting Summary

Big-bodied route running savant that can dominate at the catch point and run through defenders with the ball in his hands. Versatile offensive weapon tallying 63 catches for 985 yards and 8 touchdowns as well as 55 carries for 311 yards and 7 touchdowns during his junior season. Thicker athletic build with excellent muscle definition and weight distribution. Body control and change of direction shine on tape. See the bend and burst in his route running and as a ball carrier working between the tackles. Excellent leg drive and ability to pull through arm tackles. Natural pass catcher. Can manipulate his body to put himself in the best position to catch the ball. Top end speed is solid. Ran an 11.13 100m during his sophomore track season. One of the most complete offensive weapons in the country. Has the ability to elevate any roster in Power 5 football.