Player Dossier · Aggie Yell intel · 2028 HS
Recruiting State · Leaning Hard
LEANING · TEXAS A&M
97% RPM · 12 recent claims
RPM Share · Top 5
Last 90d intel
12 claims
Lead recruiter
Jayden Everett
Last 90d intel
0 claims
No recent intel.
Last 90d intel
0 claims
No recent intel.
Last 90d intel
0 claims
No recent intel.
Last 90d intel
0 claims
No recent intel.
Friday Nights
Thursday 8/27; Hastings covered the game in person. Legacy 2028 RB target, not a commit.
Intel Feed · Aggie Yell
September 2026
5 claims
"legacy Class of 2028 running back target Ian Thomas. "They're definitely building, for sure," Thomas recently said of the Aggies. "I haven't really seen the campus, but the facilities are great. The football team, I've seen videos just training-wise. It looks like they're getting people to the next level. Obviously, (the NFL is) where I want to go.""
↗ Why dozens of recruits are heading to Texas A&M this weekend: Aggie Yell Column
"Ian Thomas is one of the top running backs in the Lone Star State, checking in at No. 6 on the Rivals Industry Ratings for the Class of 2028."
↗ Texas A&M 2028 legacy RB target Ian Thomas talks Aggies' pursuit, relationship with Trooper Taylor
"Thomas is an Aggie legacy. Thomas' father, the late great Rodney Thomas, played for A&M from 1991-1994."
↗ Texas A&M 2028 legacy RB target Ian Thomas talks Aggies' pursuit, relationship with Trooper Taylor
"A&M extended an offer to Thomas back in May, with running backs coach Trooper Taylor being the one to deliver the offer. Thomas says he's built a good connection with Taylor thus far after communication opened up between the two on June 15."
↗ Texas A&M 2028 legacy RB target Ian Thomas talks Aggies' pursuit, relationship with Trooper Taylor
""Definitely me and coach Troop's relationship," Thomas said of what has stood out about A&M's pursuit. "Great guy. Super funny, keeps it real. He's just a great guy to talk to.""
↗ Texas A&M 2028 legacy RB target Ian Thomas talks Aggies' pursuit, relationship with Trooper Taylor
August 2026
12 claims
"Aggie Yell got to check in with A&M legacy running back target Ian Thomas."
↗ Texas A&M recruiting intel from high school game visits, thoughts on Aggies' upcoming season: Maroon Musings
"Talking about A&M, Thomas pointed to his bond with running backs coach Trooper Taylor as the main thing standing out about the Aggies' pursuit."
↗ Texas A&M recruiting intel from high school game visits, thoughts on Aggies' upcoming season: Maroon Musings
"Of course, there is a long ways to go in this recruitment... I like where the Aggies stand"
↗ Texas A&M recruiting intel from high school game visits, thoughts on Aggies' upcoming season: Maroon Musings
"Thomas is the son of the late great Rodney Thomas, who played for A&M in the 1990s."
↗ Texas A&M commits shine, legacy target records 3-TD performance: Aggie Yell Eval Notebook
"The key name there is obviously Tomball (TX) four-star Ian Thomas, who's an Aggie legacy and has been trending favorably early in the cycle."
↗ Texas A&M football recruiting mailbag: Early 2028 intel, targets and more
"Texas A&M has a pair of standout in-state legacy prospects in the 2028 recruiting class with Tomball (TX) four-star running back Ian Thomas and Houston (TX) C.E. King four-star wide receiver Dillon Mitchell, who have both been frequent visitors to campus and have seen some early buzz in favor of the Aggies."
↗ Callaway's Corner: New prediction, intel on top 2028 targets for Texas A&M
"I still like where Texas A&M stands with 2028 Tomball (TX) four-star running back and Aggie legacy Ian Thomas. I could be nearing a prediction for him down the road once we get some more clarity on his timeline, but he would be my betting favorite to ultimately end up as the Aggies' take at the running back position next cycle right now."
↗ Callaway's Corner: New prediction, intel on top 2028 targets for Texas A&M
"has continued to generate significant buzz in favor of the Aggies. Texas A&M currently sits atop Rivals' RPM predictions for Thomas heading into his junior season"
↗ Texas A&M Recruiting: Defensive prospects to know in 2028 cycle
"Texas A&M is already in strong position with several of the nation's top running backs in the 2028 recruiting class, with Ian Thomas, Sean Simon, and Jeremiah Tabor all emerging as early priorities for the Aggies."
↗ Texas A&M Recruiting: What's next at running back?
"Legacy prospect Ian Thomas has made multiple trips to College Station, and the Aggies have made an early impression in their effort to keep one of the state's top backs close to home."
↗ Texas A&M Recruiting: What's next at running back?
"While his commitment timeline remains somewhat unclear, it wouldn't be surprising to see him make a decision sometime in the coming months if the current momentum continues."
↗ Texas A&M Recruiting: What's next at running back?
"Two names who are high on the Aggies early are legacy prospect Ian Thomas and fellow in-state back Jeremiah Tabor."
↗ Aggie Yell reacts to Landen Williams-Callis' commitment to Texas: Three Thoughts
Ratings Constellation
National Rank
#106
Projection · Forward Look
NFL Comparison
—
NIL Valuation
—
Forward 12-month PAV
Aggie Fit Score
DEVELOPINGRecruiting Cycles
