New Orleans (La.) Isidore Newman running back Kendall Bussey visited Texas A&M two weekends ago and then took in Knoxville this past weekend. However, it was not enough for Tennessee to hold onto his commitment.

According to his father, the 5-foot-8, 205-pound runner flipped his commitment to Texas A&M on Monday afternoon.

After a long night of deliberating, the former Volunteer pledge has decided to further his career in College Station. According to his father, the family has informed the Tennessee staff.

"We'd like to thank the Tennessee coaching staff for everything they've done but Kendall is going to be an Aggie," the elder Bussey exclusively shared with GigEm247 Monday morning. "It's been a tough process but ultimately we felt Texas A&M was the best fit for Kendall."

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Bussey tweeted his thoughts later in the afternoon.

"The recruiting process by no means defines me as a person," he said. "It's a business and is treated as such. This is the only time in my life that I get to be selfish and focus on what's best for me. Because this decision is so important to my future, I want to make sure that I make the right one.

"Situations constantly change and it took a while for me to find the school and the team best for me. On Wednesday I will be signing my letter of intent to Texas A&M University.

"I want to thank the University of Tennessee for the opportunity to play or such a prestigious program and the fan base for being one of the best and most supportive in the country.

"Regardless of whether my decision is respected or not, my family and I feel as though it is the best decision for my life during and after college. It is all over now and I am ready to start a new chapter of my life. Gig 'Em."

Bussey will join Splendora, Texas, running back and Army All-American Jay Bradford as the Aggies' second running back in the class.

The three-star prospect will sign with A&M on Wednesday and plans to room with New Orleans (La.) Warren Easton athlete Deshawn Capers-Smith in Aggieland.

Bussey is ranked as the nation’s No. 374 overall prospect and No. 30 running back according to the 247Sports Composite in the 2015 class.

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