Texas A&M lands a commitment from 2026 4-star TE out Lakewood (CA)

Texas A&M has earned a commitment from one of the top tight ends in the 2026 recruiting class

Texas A&M’s 2026 recruiting class has added its ninth commitment as of Saturday afternoon, as four-star tight end Caleb Tafua chose the Aggies over UCLA, Cal, Washington, and California. He is the first tight end pledge in the class.

With Collin Klein at OC, tight end is at a premium, playing a critical role in the offense ranging from inline blocking to splitting out wide, and on tape, Caleb Tafua looks the part.

Tafua is an up-and-comer with plenty of potential. He has strong hands and notable speed, and his multi-sport background as a volleyball and basketball player has aided his development. In 12 games during his 2024 junior season at Lakewood HS, Tafua recorded 44 receptions for 795 yards and 10 touchdowns.

Tafua stands at 6-4 and nearly 220 pounds, but once he enters a collegiate program, expect at least 20-30 more pounds to be added.

According to 247Sports, Tafua is currently ranked as the 193rd-ranked prospect, the 11th-ranked tight end, and the 26th-ranked prospect in California.

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Spartans offer 2026 California TE Caleb Tafua

MSU football has extended a scholarship offer to a tight end prospect from California in the 2026 class

Michigan State football has extended a scholarship offer to a tight end prospect from California in the 2026 class.

Caleb Tafua of Lakewood, Calif. announced in late March that he received a scholarship from the Spartans. He is a tight end prospect in the 2026 class.

Tafua has received offers from more than 10 schools, according to 247Sports. Other than Michigan State, Tafua has also received scholarship offers from California, Nevada, Oregon State, Tennessee, Arizona, Michigan, Penn State, Stanford, USC, Utah, Washington State and Colorado State.

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Tennessee offers 2026 tight end Caleb Tafua

Tennessee offers 2026 tight end Caleb Tafua.

Tennessee offered a scholarship to 2026 tight end Caleb Tafua.

“Thank God for his continuous blessings, after a great conversation, I’d like to announce that I have received my first SEC offer to the University of Tennessee,” Tafua said.

The 6-foot-4, 215-pound tight end prospect is from Lakewood High School in Lakewood, California.

There are not recruiting rankings currently for Tafua from Rivals, 247Sports, On3 or ESPN.

The Vols are the only Southeastern Conference school to offer Tafua.

Turner has scholarship offers from Tennessee, USC, Washington State, Utah, Arizona, Colorado State, Nevada, Oregon State and California.

USC first offered Tafua on May 10, 2023.