For those wondering why recruiting news has been scarce for the bulk of the month, the dead period, which means recruits aren’t allowed to visit during it, will officially end next week.
With Texas A&M’s 2025 recruiting class still the focus, Mike Elko and his staff are starting to gain traction in the 2026 cycle, already landing two commitments: 3-star defensive backs Markel Ford and Ryan Gilbert.
Already landing a commitment from 2025 4-star running back Deondrae “Tiger” Riden, Elko is looking to add more future depth to the position. The current Aggie running back stable only has a couple of seasons left before running out of eligibility or the transfer portal taking effect.
According to Rival’s Greg Smith, 2026 4-star running back DeZephen Walker out of Peculiar, Missouri, will reportedly visit Texas A&M next week after receiving an offer from the program in February.
2026 four-star RB DeZephen Walker (@DezephenWalker) has look great at Mill Valley 7-on-7. Will take a visit to Texas A&M next week when the dead period lifts. pic.twitter.com/FsBEQHwyDN
— Greg Smith (@GregSmithRivals) July 20, 2024
Standing at 5’11” and 190 pounds, Walker is a fluid runner with great vision and quick feet. He also possesses impressive balance once he makes his first cut.
According to Rivals, Walker is the 59th-ranked prospect in the class, the 2nd-ranked prospect in Missouri, and the third-ranked running back prospect in the country.
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