re: 2013 Texas A&M Football Recruiting Thread-Official

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Joas Aguilar, an ESPN 300 prospect, was ranked the No. 11 guard in the country. The four-star prospect was No. 213 overall in the ESPN 300 and was an Under Armour All-American.

While playing offensive tackle for Birdville, Aguilar did not allow a single sack in 2012, had 57 knockdown blocks and 27 pancake blocks. He was a first team all-area selection by the Dallas Morning News and a first team Super Team selection by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Here's our Q&A with Aguilar:

GigEmNation: What made you commit to Texas A&M?

Joas Aguilar: I always liked A&M growing up. I was a fan of theirs. When I visited, I got a good feeling about the program. And they were my first offer. That was big.

GEN: What has life been like since your commitment?

Aguilar: It's been all right. I've just been focusing on working out and getting ready to head down there.

GEN: I know you had a lot of schools pursuing you almost up until signing day. How hard was it to deal with?

Aguilar: It was really chaotic. Several schools weren't leaving my phone alone and stuff. I honestly felt better about A&M and liked it a lot more.

GEN: Describe your first meeting with Aggies coach Kevin Sumlin. What was your first impression?

Aguilar: He seemed like a really good person. He wasn't like other coaches. He was more relaxed. He was more chill, definitely.

GEN: What's your goal when you get to Texas A&M?

Aguilar: I just want to be a good athlete and a good student. I just want to come in and do my best.

GEN: When did you first get into football and why?

Aguilar: My dad loved football. He played it. So when I was about 5 years old, that's when I started playing. And I always played [up in age group]. When I was 5, I was playing with 7- and 8-year-olds.

GEN: Do you have any superstitions or routines that you have before games?

Aguilar: 5-Hour Energy [drinks]. Most players, we all, like, coast and then drink it before a game.

GEN: Who has been the biggest influence on your success?

Aguilar: Probably my dad. Ever since I was little he always coached me and pushed me to do better than what I was.

GEN: How has track season been going?

Aguilar: Good. I'm going to the state meet this weekend in the discus. I always liked doing track. This is my third time going to state. It keeps me busy during the offseason and keeps me motivated to keep working out.

GEN: Do you have a favorite memory associated with Texas A&M yet?

Aguilar: Probably the inaugural SEC game against Florida. I was there. The crowd was great. It was my first college game ever, so it was a really good experience.

GEN: How do you see things playing out in the coming years for Texas A&M?

Aguilar: I honestly think we're probably going to win a national championship. A&M is looking pretty good right now.

GEN: What's your favorite thing to do outside of football?

Aguilar: Just relax, I guess.

GEN: If you weren't a football player, what sport would you play?

Aguilar: Baseball. I played when I was younger but I stopped when I got to high school. I'd be a pitcher.

GEN: How have your accomplishments changed your life?

Aguilar: It has changed my life greatly. I get to go to college now because of it and that's really important.

GEN: Biggest highlight in your playing career?

Aguilar: Probably playing against Aledo when Johnathan Gray was there. It was on ESPN.

Favorite food: Italian.

Favorite car: Hummer.

Favorite NFL player: Michael Vick.

Desired jersey number: 75.

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