Texas A&M lands first commitment of the Jimbo Fisher era

Texas A&M on Sunday landed a commitment from tight end Jace Sternberger.

Sternberger, who is 6-foot-4 and 240 pounds, is a class of 2018 prospect out of Northeastern Oklahoma A&M.

Assistant coach Dameyune Craig led the Aggies’ recruiting efforts for Sternberger, a report from TexAgs.com noted.

Sternberger is rated as a 3-star prospect, according to the 247Sports Composite. He is the nation’s No. 3 JUCO tight end and the No. 1 overall JUCO prospect in Oklahoma.

At Northeastern Oklahoma A&M this past season, he reportedly had 21 receptions for 336 yards and 6 touchdowns. Sternberger was also being recruited by Louisville and NC State, the TexAgs.com report said.

“I will forever cherish the relationships I made at NEO,” Sternberger said. “With that being said I would like to announce that I am 100% committed to Texas A&M.”

Here’s the full statement that Sternberger posted on his Twitter account:

Can’t wait to see what the future holds.. #GigEm 👍🏼 pic.twitter.com/TAtClMH5ql

— Jace (@_Jstern) December 10, 2017

Cody McClure

Cody McClure is an SEC Football Writer for Saturday Down South. He lives in Knoxville, Tennessee, where he also co-hosts a midday sports radio show for FOX Sports. Cody previously worked for Athlon Sports.