Texas A&M has its newest piece for the 2027 class, and it comes in the form of one of the nation’s top wing prospects.
Four-star small forward Dylan Jones announced Monday that he is committed to the Aggies. The 6-foot-6, 210-pound prospect from Bartlett (Tenn.) High School chose Texas A&M over Ole Miss and Providence, after also drawing interest from several other programs around the SEC and beyond.
Jones enters college basketball as a highly rated recruit. He is ranked No. 40 overall in the country, the No. 8 small forward nationally and the No. 1 player in Tennessee. Alabama, Memphis, Ole Miss and Tennessee were among the schools that stayed in pursuit during his recruitment, but Texas A&M ended up winning out.
The Aggies made a strong impression during Jones’ official visit to College Station, which came the weekend of Texas A&M’s 48-20 win over Arizona State on Sept. 12. That visit became the key moment in the process and helped set the stage for his commitment.
Jones brings real offensive juice to the wing. His size gives him plenty of versatility, and his scoring profile is what makes him such an attractive addition for Texas A&M.
This summer, he played with Team Thad on the Nike EYBL circuit and put up 17.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game while shooting 44.5% from the field. He also impressed at the Pangos All-American Camp, where he averaged 17 points and five rebounds per game and earned MVP honors.
His production at Bartlett was strong as well. During his junior season, Jones averaged 16.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.1 steals per game, while shooting 45% from the field and 35% from 3-point range.
What stands out most is how he can score. Jones can put the ball on the floor and create off the dribble, and he also has the perimeter shot to stretch defenses. That mix gives Texas A&M a wing who can fill more than one offensive role.
There is still room for him to improve as a shot creator against longer and more athletic defenders, but the production and physical tools are already there. Jones now joins Friendswood point guard Chase Richardson in Texas A&M’s 2027 recruiting class, giving the Aggies another highly regarded prospect with real long-term upside.
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