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Texas A&M will reportedly host 2026 4-star Edge this weekend

Texas A&M will reportedly host 2026 4-star Edge Jamarion Carlton this weekend

Texas A&M’s 2026 recruiting class is taking shape this offseason, as coach Mike Elko and his staff hosted a talented list of 2026 and 2027 prospects, including the No. 1-ranked recruit in the 2026 cycle, five-star offensive tackle Jackson Cantwell, and five-star OT Immanuel Ihenacho.

Outside of hosting Penn State transfer wide receiver Harrison Wallace this weekend, Elko has received an upcoming visit from 2026 four-star edge Jamarion Carlton. Carlton was slated to visit Florida State but changed his plans at the last minute.

So far, four-star Jordan Carter is the only edge commitment, and while rival Texas is predicted to land Jamarion Carlton, this weekend means the Aggies are officially in play.

On tape, Carlton, entering his senior year at Temple (TX) HS, is coming off his most productive season yet, producing 57 tackles, five sacks, and 11 tackles for loss, paired with a forced fumble.

Standing at 6-5 and nearly 240 pounds, Carlton could continue to thrive as an edge or move inside at defensive tackle at the next level.

According to 247Sports, Carlton is currently positioned as the 53rd-ranked prospect in the 2026 class, the 5th-ranked defensive lineman, and the 8th-ranked prospect in Texas.

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Top 5 2026 edge rusher puts Longhorns in his final top 10

One of the top edge rushers in the 2026 class, Jamarion Carlton, released his top ten list of schools, and Texas made the cut

Although the Texas Longhorns are on their bye week, they still made headlines on Tuesday. One of the top edge rushers in the 2026 class, Jamarion Carlton, released his top ten list of schools, and Texas made the cut. As the Longhorns look to add to their 2026 class, Carlton would be a welcome piece.

According to On3 Recruits, the Texas native is currently ranked as the fourth-best player in the state and No.46 nationally. While the Longhorns have made their interest clear, they are also competing with Kansas State, Ohio State, Baylor, Nebraska, Texas A&M, and Texas Tech.

Over the last few years, Carlton has been a human highlight reel and frustrated offensive coordinators. He has flashed high-level playmaking ability and has been hard to guard. That skillset would fit in nicely with the Longhorns, who have impressed the potential future star.

“It’s close to home, and Texas is a good school,” Carlton told On3 Recruits when asked about the Longhorns. “They have a whole lot of good players, and it was amazing watching practice again.”

Although Carlton is in no rush to make a commitment, he has reportedly said that being close to home will be a significant factor. That is partly why four Texas schools are in his top ten. The Longhorns are hoping that he chooses to call Austin home and join a 2026 class already one of the best in the country.

2026 4-star DL out of Temple (TX) will visit Texas A&M next weekend

Texas A&M will reportedly host rising DL Jamarion Carlton next weekend

Texas A&M’s 2024 season opener is just six days away. The Mike Elko era will kick off by hosting Notre Dame on Saturday, August 31. However, as we all know, recruiting never stops, as the program will host several of the top athletes in the 2026 cycle next weekend,

Joining 4-star wide receivers Brayden Robinson and Aaron Gregory and 5-star athlete Brandon Arrington, it has been confirmed that 2026 4-star defensive lineman Jamarion Carlton will also visit College Station next week and attend the 2024 season opener.

To quote 247Sports scouting analyst Gabe Brooks, Carlton is a gifted defender with plenty of time to add more mass to his frame, either playing off the edge or moving inside at the next level:

“Physically and athletically gifted front-line defender who could play from the edge in the long run, or bulk to a true defensive lineman thanks to immense frame space.”

Carlton is an all-around athlete who also plays basketball and participates in several track & field events, recently posting a 38-8 shot put rep and a 99-5 discus throw during his 2023 sophomore year. On the field, Carlton had 29 tackles, three sacks, four tackles for loss, and seven quarterback hurries last season.

According to 247Sports, Carlton is currently positioned as the 20th-ranked prospect in the 2026 cycle, the 2nd-ranked defensive lineman, and the 3rd-ranked prospect in Texas.

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