Texas A&M and Oregon are reportedly neck and neck for two 5-star 2025 safety prospects

Texas A&M is in a close battle with the Oregon Ducks for two of the top safety prospects in the 2025 recruiting class

With Mike Elko now running things, Texas A&M’s defense should be a top-20-ranked unit for as long as he’s in charge. In the secondary, expect a lot of height and speed, which is already a significant portion of the Aggies’  2024 corner and safety group.

Within Texas A&M’s 2025 recruiting class, Elko has secured 19 commitments, shoring up the future of the offensive line while adding 5-star quarterback Husan Longstreet and 4-star wide receiver Kelshaun Johnson, who became the program’s latest commitment on Tuesday evening.

However, outside of the four cornerback prospects, Elko and his staff are still looking to make two safety additions. According to On3’s Steve Wiltfong, the Aggies are reportedly in a heated battle with the red-hot Oregon Ducks for 2025 5-star safeties Jonah Williams and Trey McNutt.

Williams, currently positioned as the 7th-ranked player in the class, is still predicted to land with Texas A&M after taking an official visit to College Station on June 7 but later visited Oregon on June 21. McNutt, the No. 1-ranked safety prospect in the class, also visited the Aggies on June 13 while heading to Eugene for an OV on June 21.

Right now, I expect Texas A&M to land one of the two prospects, leading toward Jonah Williams due to his close relationship with the coaching staff, while McNutt is slightly leaning toward the Ducks at this time.

Trey McNutt will announce his commitment on Friday, July 19, while Jonah Williams has not scheduled his announcement.

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2025 5-star safety Trey McNutt has announced his July commitment date

One of Texas A&M’s high priority prospects will announce his commitment next month

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.

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2025 5-star ATH out of Cleveland (OH) has placed Texas A&M in his Top 8 program list

Texas A&M has landed in 2025 5-star safety Trey McNutt’s Top 8 program list

Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko has already proven his recruiting chops in his first full offseason with the program. After rebuilding Duke’s football program in just two years at the helm, he has returned to the Aggies since his days as defensive coordinator from 2017-2021 with the same level of coaching acumen.

Helping recruit several current players from A&M’s historic 2022 recruiting class, including starting quarterback Conner Weigman, Elko, and his staff have already secured five commits in the 2025 cycle. As of this week, 2025 five-star athlete/safety Trey McNutt has included the Aggies in his Top 8 program list.

Joining Michigan, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Oregon, and USC, McNutt is coming off a recent unofficial visit to College Station and is expected to return later this year.

According to 247Sports Composite, McNutt is currently positioned as the 26th-ranked prospect in the 2025 recruiting class, the No. 1-ranked safety prospect, and the No. 2-ranked prospect out of Ohio.

During his 2023 junior season at Shaker Heights HS, 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. McNutt is an exceptional athlete with elite versatility who will only improve as his career progresses.

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