Tag: Texas Aggies 2025 Recruiting Class

2025 5-star safety out of Cleveland (OH) will visit Texas A&M this weekend

Texas A&M will host a talented list of 2025 prospects this weekend, including 5-star safety Trey McNutt

Texas A&M’s annual recruiting pool party is just days away. New head football coach Mike Elko already has experience with the event during his three-year stint as the Aggies’ defensive coordinator from 2018-2021.

During former head coach Jim Fisher’s six-year reign, recruiting success was the norm, starting and ending with the pool party that continues to bring together prospects who have a chance to relax and discuss their potential playing future in College Station.

With 19 commitments in the 2025 recruiting class so far, Elko and his staff have their eyes on landing the top two safeties in the cycle, as 5-star safety Jonah Williams will announce his commitment on August 24. As of Wednesday, it was confirmed that 5-star safety Trey McNutt will reportedly visit Texas A&M this weekend, according to Rivals insider Landyn Rosow.

After moving his impending commitment announcement to August 3rd, this news seems significant. It provides Texas A&M’s coaching staff with a clear pathway to gaining his commitment and beating out the red-hot Oregon Ducks.

On the field, McNutt is one of the top defensive playmakers in the country, recording 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 Rivals, McNutt is currently ranked 20th in the 2025 cycle, the 2nd-ranked safety prospect, and the third-ranked prospect in Ohio.

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2025 5-star safety Jonah Williams has announed his August commitment date

2025 5-star safety Jonah Williams will announce his commitment later next month

2025 5-star athlete/safety Jonah Williams has announced his commitment for later next month. Texas A&M is still leading the pack after hosting the talented defender on June 7, but don’t count out the Oregon Ducks, who hosted Williams for an official visit just two weeks later.

Amid a successful summer, Mike Elko and his staff have struck recruiting gold over the last three months, landing 19 commitments, including four of the top three 2025 prospects in California, led by 5-star quarterback Husan Longstreet.

While some of us speculated that Williams would announce his commitment this month, the incoming Ball HS senior posted on X that he would announce his commitment on Monday, August 26, choosing between USC, Texas, LSU, Oregon, and Texas A&M.

During his junior season in 2023, Williams played wide receiver on offense and safety/linebacker on defense, showcasing his duel-threat ability while recording 474 receiving yards and eight touchdowns, 58 tackles, four interceptions (three returned for touchdowns), four tackles for loss, and four punt return touchdowns on special teams. Yes, he can do it all.

According to 247Sports, Williams is currently positioned as the 7th-ranked prospect in the 2025 recruiting class, the No. 1-ranked linebacker prospect, and the 3rd-ranked prospect in Texas.

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Texas A&M commit Landon Rink ranked as the top defensive tackle prospect in Texas

TDRecruits considers 2025 4-star DL Landon Rink the top player in his postion out of Texas

Not all recruiting rankings are the same, and that’s good. No matter what many of us see with our own eyes when watching high school prospects, 247sports, Rivals, and On3 have their own opinions when ranking each prospect at every position.

In the 2025 recruiting class, the defensive line cycle is borderline elite, in my humble opinion. The prospect that constantly sticks out is a 4-star defensive lineman and Texas A&M commit, Landon Rink, who is heading into his senior season at Cy-Fair HS in Cypress (TX).

Within 247Sports’ 2025 DL rankings, Rink is currently the 30th-ranked defensive line prospect in the country. However, according to TDRecruits, Rink is ranked as the No. 1 prospect at this position in Texas, even surpassing the 5th-ranked DL in the class, current Texas commit Lance Jackson.

During his 2023 junior season, Rink’s performance was nothing short of exceptional. He was one of the most dominant high school players in the country, showcasing a diverse range of skills. He recorded an impressive 70 tackles, 15 sacks, 30 tackles for loss, five pass breakups, and two forced fumbles.

During his recent appearance at the annual OT7 competition, Rink was the top performer on the bench press and the squat rack, repping out 23 reps of 225 pounds on the bench and 24 reps of 315 pounds at the squat rack.

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2025 5-star safety out of Cleveland (OH) has received a prediction to land with Texas A&M

2025 5-star safety Trey McNutt has received a new recruiting prediction

One of Texas A&M’s top 2025 recruiting targets has delayed his commitment. 5-star safety Trey McNutt will make his collegiate decision on Saturday, August 3rd. The elite defender will likely choose between the Aggies and the Oregon Ducks.

While Florida, Ohio State, and USC are also in the mix, it has been rumored that the reason for delaying his commitment could be Mike Elko and his staff’s last-minute push to combat Oregon’s NIL advantage. The Ducks have beaten out the Texas Longhorns for several 2025 prospects, including 5-star wide receiver Dakorien Moore.

According to Rivals recruiting insider Landyn Rosow, McNutt could be headed to College Station after all, as Rosow has submitted a prediction to land with the Aggies just weeks before his announcement.

On the field, McNutt is one of the top defensive playmakers in the country, recording 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 Rivals, McNutt is currently ranked 20th in the 2025 cycle, the 2nd-ranked safety prospect, and the third-ranked prospect in Ohio.

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2025 5-star DB Trey McNutt has delayed his commitment announcement

Texas A&M is now in a better position to land 2025 5-star Trey McNutt

Things got a lot more interesting this week regarding one of Texas A&M’s high-priority prospects, as 2025 5-star safety Trey McNutt, who was previously slated to announce his commitment on Friday, has reportedly pushed back his announcement until early next month.

His reason behind the delay is currently unknown. Still, based on pure speculation, he could be weighing his options between Oregon and Texas A&M, who remain the favorites among his final five program list.

Reported earlier this week, On3’s Steve Wiltfong noted that Mike Elko and his staff have continued to make a push for McNutt despite Oregon’s slight lead, working off of this summer’s recruting momentum, as Texas A&M’s 2025 recruiting class is currently 19 commitments deep with more to come this fall.

Finally ready to make his final collegiate decision, McNutt announced that he would commit on Saturday, August 3, choosing between Florida, Ohio State, Oregon, USC, and Texas A&M.

On the field, McNutt is one of the top defensive playmakers in the country, recording 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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Texas A&M and Oregon are in a tight battle for 2025 5-star safety Trey McNutt

2025 5-star safety Trey McNutt is set to commit on Friday, July 19

It’s reportedly coming down to the wire regarding 2025 5-star safety Trey McNutt out of Shaker Heights, Ohio. Texas A&M and Oregon are fighting for his commitment, set for Friday, July 19, at 6:00 p.m. CT.

Earlier this week, On3 Recruiting Director Steve Wiltfong reported that even though Oregon remains a slight favorite to land McNutt, Texas A&M and head coach, Mike Elko are clearly in the mix after hosting McNutt for an official visit this summer.

Whether he commits to Texas A&M or not, I expect Elko and his staff to contact McNutt going forward, as nothing is set in stone until the pen hits the paper on National Signing Day. On Thursday, Wiltfong further noted that he still feels that Oregon is leading for McNutt, but A&M continues to hang around, which could result in a surprise on Friday night.

“It’s getting tight with the Aggies.”

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.

Texas A&M is also in the hunt for the other top safety in the class, 2025 5-star Jonah Williams, who several analysts still predict to land with the Aggies later this year.

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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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 4-star WR Kelshaun Johnson has committed to Texas A&M

2025 4-star WR Kelshaun Johnson has committed to Texas A&M!

Boom! Texas A&M’s 2025 recruiting class has added its 19th commitment in the cycle, as 4-star wide receiver Kelshaun Johnson, who had to delay his announcement the last two weeks due to Hurricane Beryl, has finally committed to Texas A&M over rival Texas on Tuesday afternoon.

Set to enter his senior season at Hitchcock HS, Johnson’s gravitation to the Aggies was a slow roll, but with new A&M offensive coordinator Collin Klein’s system coming into play, which relies on speed and precise route running, committing to a program clearly on the rise under head coach Mike Elko’s leadership was too good to pass up.

After losing out on 4-star wide receiver Taz Williams to Baylor, Elko and his staff knew that landing Johnson would be crucial to achieving their future offensive goals.

Standing at 5-11 and 160 pounds, Johnson possesses impressive speed and route running skills with the ability to play on the outside or in the slot while serving as a kick/punt returner early in his college career.

According to 247Sports, Johnson is currently positioned as the 192nd-ranked prospect in the 2025 class, the 20th-ranked wide receiver, and the 27th-ranked prospect in Texas.

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2025 4-star WR Kelshaun Johnson will announce his commitment next week

2025 4-star wide receiver Kelshaun Johnson is set to announce his commitment on July 16

Due to Hurrican Beryl, which impacted the entire state of Texas last week, plans for everyone were changed on a dime, including 2024 4-star wide receiver Kelshaun Johnson out of Hitchcock, Texas. However, with things finally returning to normal, Johnson will announce his collegiate plans next week.

On Saturday, Johnson posted on X that he will announce his decision on Tuesday, July 16, which will be available to stream on 247Sports’ YouTube, as he will choose between Texas, USC, Arkansas, Texas Tech, and Texas A&M after a long summer of official visits, including a visit to College Station on June 6.

Standing at 5-11 and 160 pounds, Johnson possesses impressive speed and route running skills with the ability to play on the outside or in the slot while serving as a kick/punt returner early in his college career.

With new offensive coordinator Collin Klein taking over play-calling duties this coming season, recruits, including Johnson, have been provided a clear vision of how they’ll fit in the Aggies offense. On the recruiting front, Texas A&M has only one wide receiver commit in the 2025 cycle, losing out on several recruits, including 4-star WR Taz Williams Jr.

According to 247Sports, Johnson is currently positioned as the 192nd-ranked prospect in the 2025 class, the 20th-ranked wide receiver, and the 27th-ranked prospect in Texas.

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Texas A&M loses out on 2025 4-star WR Taz Williams Jr.

2025 4-star WR. Taz Williams Jr. shocked everyone by choosing the Baylor Bears on Saturday afternoon

Texas A&M’s 2025 recruiting class is already impressive. First-year head coach Mike Elko has already landed 18 commitments, led by five-star quarterback Husan Longstreet and 15 offensive linemen and defenders.

However, with just one wide receiver commit in the class in the form of three-star Tristan Norman, new wide receivers coach Holmon Wiggins has his work cut out for him in the coming months, as several 2025 targets remain uncommitted until later next month. Still, one prospect is now off the board.

On Saturday, 2025 4-star WR Taz Williams Jr. shocked us all after choosing the Baylor Bears, who weren’t included in his top 4 program list made up of Michigan, Penn State, SMU, and Texas A&M, as the incoming Red Oak HS senior took official visits to every program this summer, including a final trip to Baylor on June 29.

Last week, 4-star defensive end Kamauryn Morgan committed to the Bears, becoming one of the program’s highest-rated commits/ William’s and Morgan’s noted friendship could have played a small part in his commitment. Still, Baylor’s future offense also needs receiver talent, making this a slam-dunk addition to head coach Dave Aranda’s offense.

On the field, Williams is coming off his productive 2023 junior season, during which he recorded 80 receptions, 1,251 yards, and 14 touchdowns through the air. Heading into the weekend, all three finalists are virtually tied, while Penn State holds a slight advantage.

According to 247Sports Composite, Williams is currently ranked 275th in the 2025 cycle, 38th wide receiver, and 41st in Texas.

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