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Texas A&M offers 2026 3-star QB and standout baseball player out of Cincinatti (OH)

Texas A&M has offered rising dual-sport athlete out of the 2026 recruiting class

Texas A&M’s coaching staff recently met with one of the rising prospects in the 2026 recruiting class, three-star quarterback Matt Ponatoski, who is also a standout baseball player who is well aware of what the Aggies offer from a dual-sport perspective.

After visiting College Station this past weekend, Ponatoksi sat down with Texas A&M OC Collin Klein. According to 247Sports, Klein visited the incoming senior in Cincinnati to watch him throw, and their relationship has grown ever since.

During his 2024 junior season, Ponatoksi produced a school record of 4,217 yards and 57 touchdowns and completed an impressive 70% of his passes.

However, one of the primary reasons Texas A&M is one of his top schools in consideration is the Aggies’ elite baseball program, as the 2025 team is widely considered the best team in the country. Ponatoski explained his admiration for both programs with 247Sports‘ Allen Trieu:

“I love Texas A&M because they are really open to me playing both sports,” he stated. “I was on an official visit for baseball this past weekend and had a blast. I love the baseball coaches and have started to build a relationship with some of the football coaches.

Texas A&M is in arguably the best conference for both sports and is always competing for a championship and that is something I want to be a part of.”

While Ponatoski will visit Arkansas, Georgia Tech, and Mississippi State later this spring, Texas A&M seems like the clear frontrunner.

According to 247Sports, Pontoski is currently positioned as the 35th-ranked quarterback in the 2026 cycle and the 21st-ranked prospect in Ohio.

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Texas A&M’s coaching staff recently visited two 2026 5-star prospects

Texas A&M’s coaching staff has been hard at work on the recruiting trail this week

This month, Texas A&M coach Mike Elko and his team have traveled extensively to meet with prospects from the 2026 recruiting class. Meanwhile, several recruits have emerged as top priority prospects on Elko’s list.

Earlier this year, the No. 1-ranked player in the 2026 cycle, five-star offensive tackle Jackson Cantwell, visited the Aggies during the first junior day of the offseason, while five-star athlete Brandon Arrington, who is a slight favorite to land with Texas A&M, visited College Station during the Aggies’ season-finale loss to Texas.

This week, Elko and offensive line coach Adam Cushing visited Cantwell on Friday, while cornerbacks coach Jordan Peterson visited Brandon Arrington for an at-home visit this week. Elko and Peterson also visited 2026 four-star cornerback Dorian Barney in Georgia on Thursday.

While Cantwell is predicted to continue playing left tackle at the next level, Arrigton’s elite speed and versatility allow him to play wide receiver or cornerback, even though Peterson and the staff see him in the secondary as an outside cornerback.

In the age of NIL and the transfer portal, Mike Elko’s dedication to keeping contact with every priority recruit is a great sign ahead of the spring football period.

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Texas A&M’s coaching staff recently visited 2026 4-star OL out of the DFW area

2026 4-star OL Zaden Krempin received a visit from Texas A&M’s coaching staff this week

Texas A&M’s recruiting strategy under coach Mike Elko isn’t vastly different from that of former head coach Jimbo Fisher, except for the enhanced focus on the Dallas Fort Worth area, which is a sight for sore eyes among the fan base.

Alongside offensive line coach Adam Cushing, Elko paid a visit to 2026 four-star offensive tackle Zaden Krempin out of Prosper (TX), a recruiting pipeline to Texas Tech, as Cushing has kept his eye on the incoming senior who has risen in the recruiting rankings heading into his 2025 senior season.

This offseason, it’s clear that Elko and Cushing are looking to load up in the trenches in every recruiting cycle after adding six offensive line signees in the 2025 class. Last Saturday’s junior day included visits from 2026 five-star offensive tackles Jackson Cantwell and Immanuel Iheanacho.

Kremlin, who stands at a solid 6-5 and is over 270 pounds, already thrives as a run blocker and is still developing as a pass protector, though his hand placement and footwork continue to improve every season.

According to 247Sports Composite, Krempin is currently positioned as the 180th-ranked prospect in the 2026 class, the 12th-ranked interior offensive lineman, and the 24th-ranked prospect in Texas.

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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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2026 4-star safety out of Upper Marlboro (MD) places Texas A&M in his Top 5

2026 4-star safety Jireh Edwards has placed Texas A&M among his top 5 program list

Texas A&M’s 2026 recruiting class has a chance to finish as the No. 1-ranked cycle by this time next year. The 2025 offseason has given coach Mike Elko and his staff time to focus on hosting a bevy of talent during the first junior day last weekend.

While five-star offensive tackles Jackson Cantwell and Immanuel Ihenacho stick out as the priority prospects, Elko’s defensive mindset and developmental background have led several highly ranked secondary prospects to consider the programs, including four-star safety and Maryland native Jireh Edwards.

On tape, Edwards is an athlete with the closing speed and instincts to thrive at either safety position. Standing at 6-1 and nearly 200 pounds, he is an incoming senior who released his top five program list on Wednesday. Texas A&M joined Tennessee, Auburn, Oregon, and Georgia as the final schools he will focus on.

So far, three-star safety Markel Ford and three-star cornerback Ryan Gilbert are the only secondary commits in A&M’s 2026 cycle, making Edwards another priority recruit moving forward.

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2026 5-star OL Jackson Cantwell praises Texas A&M’s coaching staff after weekend visit

The No. 1-ranked prospect in the 2026 recruiting class is high on the Aggie coaching staff after visiting this weekend

It was a busy weekend for Texas A&M football, as coach Mike Elko and his staff, especially O-line coach Adam Cushing, hosted the No. 1 and No. 2-ranked offensive lineman in the 2026 recruiting class during Saturday’s first junior day of the offseason.

Five-star offensive tackle Immanuel Iheanacho, who will reportedly visit Auburn, Florida, Georgia, and Oklahoma over the next few months, enjoyed his visit to Texas A&M, knowing that the successful history of O-line development was just part of what the Aggies offer in the trenches.

This weekend, Jackson Cantwell, the top-ranked prospect for the 2026 cycle and a five-star OT, also made a visit. During his interview with On3’s Chad Simmons, he shared several insightful quotes that cast A&M’s coaching staff in a favorable light.

While this is just the start of his relationship with the Aggies, Cantwell’s return since he was just a young player on the rise in 2020 looked a lot different, as Elko and his staff have made him the priority prospect in the cycle.

“Coach Cushing’s ball knowledge and ability to teach stood out a lot too. How coach Klein operates his offense also caught my attention.”

However, while the X’s and O’s are critical, culture and overall fit are high on Cantwell’s list of needs, and Texas A&M is beginning to check off several boxes.

“The development, culture, coaching staff and continued interest make the Aggies a contender. We will see how the official visits shake out, but I like the Aggies a lot.”

According to 247Sports Composite, Jackson Cantwell is currently the No. 1-ranked recruit, offensive lineman, and prospect out of Missouri.

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Texas A&M will visit 2025 4-star ATH out of Spring Valley (CA) this week

Texas A&M’s will reportedly visit one of the program’s top recruiting targets in the 2026 cycle

Texas A&M’s 2026 recruiting class is making moves this weekend, as coach Mike Elko and his staff hosted a long list of talented offensive linemen, defenders, and skill position players on Saturday during the program’s first junior day of the offseason.

This week, Rivals Aggie insider Landyn Rosow reported that Coach Mike Elko and his staff are set to meet with four-star athlete Brandon Arrington. He tops the Aggies’ recruiting board and is currently trending with the program after visiting during the 2024 season.

Arrington’s nearly elite athletic ability highlights a player who consistently outpaces defenders, be it by defeating man coverage right from the snap or dodging linebackers on reverse handoffs, covering ground with long strides toward the end zone.

During his 2023 sophomore season, Arrington recorded 310 receiving yards, four touchdowns on offense, 25 tackles on defense, and a punt return touchdown on special teams. At the next level, Arrington could play at cornerback or wide receiver due to his speed and

According to 247Sports, Arrington is currently the 25th-ranked prospect in the 2026 cycle, the second-ranked athlete, and the fourth-ranked prospect in California.

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Here are the 2026 and 2027 recruits visting Texas A&M during junior day

Here are the 2026 and 2027 prospects who will visit Texas A&M for Saturday’s first junior day

On Saturday, Texas A&M will host its first junior day of the offseason. Coach Mike Elko and his staff are prepared to welcome a number of highly-rated recruits from the classes of 2026 and 2027 to build relationships and enhance their recruiting efforts.

Over the last two weeks, Elko and his staff, especially O-line coach Adam Cushing, have been hard at work. They have traveled all around the country to visit several 2026 prospects. The news that the Aggies will host the No. 1 and No. 2 ranked players in the 2026 cycle was undoubtedly a positive development.

However, the purpose of the first junior day is to lay the land for the future of Texas A&M football, as Elko is entering his second season after ending his inaugural year with an 8-5 record after finishing 1-4 with consecutive losses to Texas and USC in the Las Vegas Bowl.

While Saturday’s event is just the start of the offseason recruiting efforts, Elko has a chance to make significant headway with nearly every visiting prospect.

Here is the current list of 2026 and 2027 prospects who will attend Texas A&M’s first junior day:

2026 Prospects

Five-star OT Jackson Cantwell

Five-star OT Immanuel Iheanacho

Four-star CB Dorian Barney

Four-star safety Chace Calicut

Four-star DL Trashawn Ruffin – Texas A&M commit

Four-star WR Madden Williams – Texas A&M commit

OL Nicolas Robertson

Four-star LB Tank King

2027 Prospects

DL Amari Vickerson

DL K’Adrian Redmond

CB Davontrae Kirkland

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Texas A&M is finalist to land 2026 4-star OL out of Fort Worth (TX)

Texas A&M has landed in 2026 4-star OL John Turntine’s Top 10 program list

Texas A&M’s 2026 recruiting class will be the talking point of the offseason after the Aggies solidify their 2025 transfer portal class as coach Mike Elko and his staff will host a talented list of 2026 prospects this weekend, including the No. 1 and No. 2-ranked offensive lineman.

However, one of the top offensive linemen in the cycle, four-star OL John Turntine III out of North Crowley HS, has broken down his final program list as the incoming senior listed Michigan, Ohio State, Texas, Stanford, Georgia, Oregon, Missouri, Tennesee, SMU, and Texas A&M as his initial top 10 program list.

Standing at 6-5 and nearly 300 pounds, Turntine is an athlete. He started at left tackle during his 2024 junior season at North Crowley HS, consistently exhibiting impressive footwork and hand placement in pass protection. His upfield speed-to-power skillset makes him a future run-blocking aficionado.

According to 247Sports, Turntine is currently positioned as the 17th-ranked prospect, the 2nd-ranked prospect in Texas, and the 3rd-ranked offensive tackle in the cycle.

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2026 5-star OL out of Baton Rouge (LA) will visit Texas A&M twice this spring

2026 5-star IOL Lamar Brown is headed to College Station for two visits this spring

Texas A&M coach Mike Elko’s second entire offseason isn’t complicated. The coaching staff is putting the finishing touches on the transfer portal. At the same time, the 2026 recruiting class is another priority before the spring football season begins in early March.

So far, Texas A&M’s 2026 cycle has gained ten commitments, ranked 5th nationally, and has a chance to finish in the No. 1-ranked class if several high-ranking prospects commit the Aggies over the year, including five-star interior offensive lineman Lamar Brown.

Brown, the top-ranked prospect in Louisiana, has stayed in contact with the Aggie coaching staff over the past year while visiting College Station during A&M’s 38-23 comeback win over LSU and the season finale loss to Texas.

Brown is by far the most athletic and physical offensive line prospect in the 2026 cycle, possessing versatility as a defensive lineman similar to 2025 4-star and Texas A&M commit Kiotti Armstrong, who also thrives as a defensive end.

However, Brown’s future is in the interior O-line due to his size and athleticism. According to Rivals’ Sam Spiegelman, the incoming University Lab senior will visit Texas A&M on March 22 and April 19 after coach Mike Elko visited him this week.

According to 247Sports Composite, Brown is currently positioned as the 6th-ranked prospect in the 2026 class, the No. 1-ranked IOL, and the No. 1-ranked prospect in Louisiana.

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