BREAKING: Texas A&M lands commitment from 2024 four-star OL Ashton Funk

Texas A&M has broken their cold streak on the recruiting trail, landing rising 2024 Katy (Tex.) Tompkins offensive lineman Ashton Funk.

Funk is the second commit in the 2024 class, joining Longview (Tex.) Pine Tree four-star defensive lineman Dealyn Evans in the class. 

Texas A&M offered the massive 6-foot-6, 275 pound junior, who looks to be one of the top offensive linemen in the state of Texas in the cycle, while he was in town for the Maroon & White Game back in April. For Funk, the offer from the Aggies was a “dream.”

“It was really an honor,” he said after receiving the offer. “It’s been a dream of mine for a long time and to get it was pretty humbling and I’m excited to keep working.” 

He visited A&M twice back in September and has kept a close eye on the program all season. The Aggies really made an impression on him when he visited to see the team defeat Miami 17-9.

“Oh it was amazing,” he said. “Atmosphere was crazy. Seeing the o-line coming together, it was amazing. Coach Addazio impresses me every time. Really like that place.” 

Funk is already eying a return trip back to College Station at the end of the season to see the Aggies take on LSU in the season finale. But this next trip will be as a commit.

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. 3

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.