Coveted defensive lineman TJ Lindsey knows two schools will get official visits

Bryant (Ark.) three-star defensive lineman TJ Lindsey has seen his recruitment exploded in the new year, with more than 25 teams reaching out to offer him scholarships.

He has taken numerous visits this spring and has a few more lined up, but is ready to start narrowing things down over the next few months. That includes official visits, and he already knows two programs that will receive them in June: Texas and Texas A&M.

The two Lone Star State programs have made strong impressions — both in their coaching staffs but also what he feels they can offer him on and off the field.

“I really love the vibe and being in Austin,” he told On3. Great city, lots to do, and University of Texas is a big academic and football school. They have amazing tradition. I love talking all the coaches, especially Coach Sark and Coach Bo Davis. He is what really stands out to me.”

Texas A&M’s defensive line production is impressive

Two hours east in College Station, the Aggies’ coaching staff has made him feel at home, and the campus and local area feel like a place he could live for the next few years.

“College Station is a place I can definitely see myself living in, reminds me a lot of home (Little Rock),” he added. “It’s a city, but it’s not too overpopulated. The school is known for top D-linemen, and I love the way Coach Robinson and Coach Price coach the guys. They develop well, and the Texas A&M degree holds heavy weight. The Aggie network is something I love, and me and Coach Fisher also have a great relationship.”

Lindsey will be back in College Station this weekend for another unofficial visit, and he also plans to see Notre Dame (April 22) and Oregon (April 29) later this month.

TJ Lindsey looking to start cutting things down

In February, he told On3 that he was really just in the beginning stages of his recruitment, but wanted to get out and visit more schools. Now that he has done that, Lindsey is focusing on specific things during his trips to help narrow things down.

“Just the staff in general, I’m gonna be around the people more than I’m gonna be around football,” he said. “And then opportunities that they can provide on the field, off the field, even after football. Those are the things I’m really looking at now, especially in person.”

Lindsey is the No. 415 overall prospect in the 2024 class, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He ranks as the nation’s No. 39 defensive lineman and the No. 6 recruit in Arkansas.

On3, however, is higher on him than other recruiting services, ranking him as the nation’s No. 30 defensive linemen in the most recent On300 rankings.

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