Notable Stats from Texas A&M targets and commits in Week 8

Week 8 of the high school football season saw some eye-catching numbers from Texas A&M targets and commits, including a couple breakout performances from some 2025 targets. Here’s a rundown of some notable stats and highlights from the weekend.

2024 Fort Bend (Tex.) Hightower four-star running back Jeremy Payne has missed much of the season thus far with an injury, but hasn’t lost a step from his sophomore season since returning. In his second game of the season he rushed for 140 yards and four touchdowns, on just seven carries. In the same game, teammate and fellow Texas A&M four-star wide reciever target Zion Kearney had a 78-yard touchdown reception. Both have visited Texas A&M multiple times to date.

Aggie Scoop was in attendance to see 2024 Temple (Tex.) Lake Belton four-star wide receiver Micah Hudson record 5 receptions for 135 yards and a touchdown in just one half of action of a 69-14 win over Granbury (Tex.) High. Hudson, who ranks as the No. 9 prospect and No. 3 wide receiver in the country is a priority target for Texas A&M and the Aggies currently hold a slight lead in his recruitment, at least per the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine.

2024 Timpson (Tex.) High four-star athlete Terry Bussey has been a do-it-all machine for the Bears this year and lit it up in a 70-8 win this week. In just one half of play, he accounted for over 350 yards and six touchdowns offensively, and added another touchdown defensively with an interception returned for a score. A priority defensive back target for Texas A&M in the 2024 cycle, the Aggies hold a sizable lead in his recruitment per the On3 RPM.

2024 Silsbee (Tex.) High four-star athlete Dre’lon Miller has seen his recruitment take off after a strong start to the season. In a win over Liberty (Tex.) High, he recorded 152 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns, averaging over 30 yards per reception.

2025 Allen (Tex.) High four-star tight end Davon Mitchell, rated the No. 1 sophomore tight end in the country had three receptions for 38 yards and the game-winning touchdown in the Eagles’ thrilling 31-28 win over McKinney (Tex.) High. Texas A&M, Oklahoma and Texas are among the major schools competing in his recruitment.

5:10, Q4 — HELLO, Davon Mitchell.

The No. 1 sophomore tight end in the country lives up to the billing. Mike Hawkins (@mikehawkinsj) finds @davonmitchell82 for the go-ahead score.

Allen 31, McKinney 28. @SportsDayHS @alleneaglesfb pic.twitter.com/KUhPyv4skt

— Shawn McFarland (@McFarland_Shawn) October 15, 2022

2025 Duncanville (Tex.) High four-star wide reciever Dakorien Moore is rated the top sophomore in the state of Texas and lived up to the billing with his performance against Mansfield (Tex.) High. In a 38-3 win, he came down with five receptions for 114 yards and a touchdown.

2025 Red Oak (Tex.) High four-star wide receiver Taz Williams Jr. had his best performance of the season thus far, with four receptions for 146 yards and two touchdowns in a 49-3 win over Cleburne (Tex.) High.