Also, FYI, A&M's other TE "commit" - Caleb Tafua,from California - visited USC for Junior Day, and then said this:
"What stood out to me was mostly kids I grew up playing youth football with," said Tafua. "USC's main thing was talking about keeping Cali kids in Cali.
"Keeping all of that talent (on one team). We could beat Ohio State."
USC hiring Chad Savage as inside receivers coach is one major change in Tafua's recruitment since his commitment to Texas A&M. Tafua had a relationship with Savage prior to his appointment with the Trojans and the two have picked up where they left off last year.
"Talking with coach Savage, he was one of the first coaches to recruit me when he was at Colorado State," said Tafua. "Just seeing him coming back to his hometown and him telling us how he is going to develop me… because he is the tight ends and slots coach.
"He knows a lot about the game, and I feel like kids out here in Southern California are used to him. I think that's a big change and will make a big impact in USC recruiting."
The combination of USC's location and the recruiting prowess of Savage make the Trojans an intriguing option.
"USC is like a next-door neighbor — it's like a 15 minute drive," said Tafua. "I don't have to take a flight out there.
"Yesterday was a good experience seeing all the kids I knew from youth football and all of the talent in SoCal. They want to keep the Cali kids home, so yeah, I felt like a priority."