Commit Analysis: What Texas A&M is getting in 2024 OL Ashton Funk

2024 Katy (Tex.) Tompkins three-star offensive lineman Ashton Funk announced his commitment to Texas A&M on Sunday afternoon. He joins 2024 Longview (Tex.) Pine Tree four-star defensive lineman Dealyn Evans as the second commit in the Aggies’ 2024 cycle.

With the addition of Funk, Texas A&M’s 2024 class now ranks as the No. 16 class in the country and the No. 7 class in the SEC with an average commit ranking of 89.54.

Texas A&M beat out Michigan, Stanford, LSU, Baylor, Alabama, Michigan State and more for the rising prospect. Funk ranks as a top-400 prospect in the On3 Consensus and a top-30 interior offensive lineman, however, after the junior season he’s had, his stock is only rising, as reflected by his offer sheet.

Aggie Scoop was in attendance to see Funk back in September against Katy (Tex.) Seven Lakes. The junior stands 6-foot-6 and over 285 pounds. He carries the weight well and his frame looks capable of carrying well over 300 pounds at the next level. He’s a versatile offensive line prospect, with the ability to play guard or tackle at the next level. He plays with great technique, moves well laterally for his size, shows good bend and though he lacks the wingspan you’d like to see at tackle, he moves well enough to not get beat by faster defenders coming off the edge.

Scouting Report for Ashton Funk 

“Offensive line prospect who possesses a tremendous build with excellent weight distribution. Lacks ideal length in arms for tackle but has the foot speed and knee bend to play outside. Easy puller, looks comfortable working in open space. Solid body control when climbing to the second level and in pass protection. Plays with great leverage for his height. Lacks pop and raw power in his punch. High floor player due to his size and natural athleticism. Could see him kick inside if necessary at the next level as a taller guard. Will naturally add mass and strength as he physically develops. Lack of arm length will naturally put a cap to an elite ceiling, but he will be an extremely reliable player regardless.” – Cody Bellaire, On3 Rankings and Scouting Assistant. 

Funk ranks as the No. 376 prospect and the No. 28 interior offensive lineman in the country per the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. The junior has an On3 NIL Valuation of $8.5K. The On3 NIL Valuation is an index that looks to set the standard market value for both high school and college-level athletes. 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.