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Four-star running back and ESPN 300 prospect, Travis Etienne Jr. announced his Top 5 schools via his Twitter account today.
— Travis Etienne Jr™ (@swaggy_t1) August 5, 2016
Etienne announced on Monday that he was decommitting from Texas A&M.
I would like to announce that I'm decommitting from Texas A&M University and will be re-opening my recruiting process!
— Travis Etienne Jr™ (@swaggy_t1) August 1, 2016
Here is the Jennings HS (Jennings, LA) back talking about his decision to re-open his recruitment.
VIDEO: Jennings 4-star RB Travis Etienne discusses decision to decommit from Texas A&M. #KPLC7Sports pic.twitter.com/Hyjls46Dbt
— Mike Gaither KPLC (@MGaitherKPLC) August 2, 2016
Etienne has been on the Pokes' radar for some time and were in his original Top 10 before committing to A&M.
Top 10, able to change with new offers! pic.twitter.com/pUhvKVJQnP
— Travis Etienne Jr™ (@swaggy_t1) May 13, 2016
Of course, running backs coach Marcus Arroyo has been doing his part to sway Etienne towards a career in Stillwater.
Reppin' the Boot today after practice! #RareBreed #LACowboys @CowboyFB @lilsho2 @JJMcCleskey @fotocapturada1 ⚫️ pic.twitter.com/CBJuu3zt1q
— Coach ArroyoOKSTATE® (@coacharroyoosu) August 5, 2016
Etienne also holds offers from the likes of Alabama, Tennessee, Arkansas and in-state school LSU. Per 247Sports, he ran for 2,933 yards (12.02 yards per carry) and 40 touchdowns his junior season.
The 5-foot-11, 199-pound back is ranked the No. 5 prospect from the state of Louisiana for 2017 per ESPN. Oh, and he also posted a 4.43 second 40-yard dash time, as well.
Check out Etienne's hudl tape.