Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko’s strength has been and continues to be on defense, earning the respect of every program that faced him during his lengthy defensive coordinator career before taking over the Aggies back in November.
While he will share the defensive duties with new defensive coordinator Jay Bateman this upcoming season, Elko’s recruiting prowess continues to impress future defenders, especially in the secondary. Texas A&M’s 2025 recruiting class is currently 18 commitments deep, including eight players on defense.
After landing verbals from several defenders at the start of the month, one of Elko’s priority prospects, five-star safety and Ohio native Trey McNutt, has revealed his upcoming commitment date.
Ready to make his potentially final collegiate decision, McNutt announced that he would commit on Friday, July 19, choosing between Florida, Ohio State, Oregon, USC, and Texas A&M.
After taking an official visit to College Station on June 13, McNutt also visited the red-hot Oregon Ducks. The Ducks have dominated the recruiting trail after recently landing five-star wide receiver Dakorian Moore.
On the field, McNutt recorded 61 tackles, two for loss, 12 pass breakups, and a forced fumble on the year while excelling as a wide receiver on offense during his 2023 junior season
According to 247Sports, McNutt is currently ranked 23rd in the 2025 cycle, the No. 1 safety prospect, and the second-ranked prospect in Ohio.
BREAKING: Five-Star Safety Trey McNutt will announce his Commitment on July 19th, he tells me for @on3recruits
The 6’0 185 S from Shaker Heights, OH will choose between Florida, Ohio State, Oregon, USC, & Texas A&M
Where Should He Go?👇🏽https://t.co/fdhQL4EsVJ pic.twitter.com/gRp5CzJ1Yd
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) July 10, 2024
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