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BREAKING: 2025 Hitchcock 4-Star WR Kelshaun Johnson Commits To Texas A&M
Texas A&M has seen great success coming into Houston and grabbing some of the top talent in not only the state but in the country.
The Aggies have added another big time Greater Houston-Area prospect today in 2025 Hitchcock four-star wide receiver Kelshaun Johnson .
Johnson picked the Aggies over Texas, USC, Arkansas and Texas Tech.
Johnson is one of the top wide receiver prospects in the country holding 24 offers from some of the top programs in the country. For the talented wide receiver the relationship with the Texas A&M staff is what gained his commitment.
“Sitting in meetings with Coach Klein, Coach Elko and Coach Wiggins they just felt like family,” he said.
“They have a plan to develop me as a player and also help mold me into the man I want to be off the field, that’s the type of program I want to be a part of.”
Coach Wiggins arrival as the wide receiver coach also played a big role in gaining Johnson’s commitment to the Aggies. Johnson is electric on the field with a 10.4 100M time and is very similar to a lot of players Wiggins developed at Alabama.
“Coach Wiggins has a great track record developing elite wide receivers,” Johnson said. “You look at how he developed DeVonta Smith and Henry Ruggs, those are two players that I feel like are very similar to me. I want to be coached by the best and coach Wiggins is one of the best.”
Now committed the speedster Johnson is looking forward to a big-time Senior season and help his team get to Jerry’s world.
“I can’t wait for this year,” Johnson said. “This is my last ride with my guys and we have been putting in a lot of work this offseason to make a big run in the playoffs and hopefully win it all.”
The Aggies have added an electric playmaker to their class and expect big things from the Hitchcock native once he gets to campus in 2025.
HISTORY ON THE LINE: Hitchcock hoops looking to defend title Saturday
The Hitchcock Bulldogs are back in the State Title game Saturday morning against Ponder High School, after knocking off San Antonio Cole 57-40 in the semis.
The ‘Dogs (34-3) are trying to defend their Class 3A State Title from a year ago with virtually their entire 2023 roster back in the fold.
Easy, right?
Wrong.
“It’s not easier,” coach Chris Jordan-Foster said. “We are the defending State Champs and we get maximum effort from everyone we play. It’s been like that all season. We’ve played a little short-handed in stretches this year with injuries, but no one is going to feel sorry for you.”
Up next is Ponder, who beat Holliday, 62-46, in their semis. The Lions are led by coach JD Sullivan, who runs a very structured offense.
“They are so disciplined and technically sound,” Jordan-Foster said. “We are going to have to defend multiple sets because Coach Sullivan is a great X and Os coach. We have to defend without fouling and hope they don’t get hot from the outside. Our defense just needs to bother them just enough.
“On offense, we have to get a good inside touch and not fall in love with jacking up the three-pointer.”
The Bulldogs will lean on their stars – senior Damien McDaniel and juniors Elijah Sherwood, Lloyd Jones and Kelshaun Johnson.
“Elijah has been our constant all season,” Jordan Foster said. “He is a true basketball player. Damien is our leader, but he’s been banged up a little bit, and Lloyd is our quiet leader who is going to get you 20 (points) and 10 (rebounds).”
This weekend marks the third consecutive year that Hitchcock has reached the State Tournament.
“It really started with that group three years ago, who made it to the semis,” he said. “I still talk to them today and they could see what was coming. The community has really rallied around us and they know we can make history tomorrow.
“Now, we just have to take advantage of it.”