Tag: Texas A&M 2026 Recruiting Class

2026 4-star CB out of Carrollton (GA) will attend Texas A&M vs. Texas

Texas A&M will host 2026 4-star CB Dorian Barney for a third time this season

No. 20 Texas A&M (8-3, 5-2 SEC) enters the final week of the regular season with everything on the line against the No. 3 Texas Longhorns (10-1, 6-1 SEC). A spot in the SEC Championship game is on the line, and the winner will face Georgia in Atlanta.

While Aggies head coach Mike Elko is focused on the task at hand, this weekend, inside a likely sold-out Kyle Field, also poses a great recruiting opportunity, as it was announced this week that 2026 4-star cornerback Dorian Barney will take his third visit to College Station this season.

Barney, who recently decommitted from Alabama, saw the Aggies play at Auburn during an official visit to the Tigers last week, so it’s fair to say that he’s well aquatinted with what the program has to offer under Elko and defensive coordinator Jay Bateman.

According to 247Sports, Barney is currently positioned as the 66th-ranked prospect in the 2026 cycle, the 9th-ranked cornerback prospect, and the 8th-ranked prospect in Georgia

No. 19 Texas A&M will host No. 3 Texas on Saturday, Nov. 30 at 6:30 pm. CT. The game will air on ABC.

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2026 4-star CB out of Carrollton (GA) will attend Texas A&M vs. Auburn

One of the Aggies’ top 2026 cornerback targets will attend Texas A&M vs. Auburn

Texas A&M (8-2, 5-1 SEC) will take on the Auburn Tigers (4-6, 1-5 SEC) in a must-win road test before hosting the Texas Longhorns to end the 2024 regular season. The Aggies need to win out to reach the SEC Tile game and a spot in the College Football Playoff.

On the recruiting trail, recent Alabama decommit and 2026 4-star cornerback Dorian Barney has been on the Aggies’ radar ever since, as the senior officially visited College Station during Texas A&M’s 38-7 win over New Mexico State last weekend.

Coincidentally, the Carrollton, Georgia native will attend Saturday night’s game in Jordan-Hare Stadium for an official visit to Auburn but will also see the Aggies play for the second consecutive weekend.

For Barney, Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko’s development background at the cornerback position is too intriguing to pass up, knowing that Texas A&M’s secondary will only continue to improve year after year with Elko at the helm. However, don’t count out Georgia or Auburn in the final stretch.

According to 247Sports, Barney is currently positioned as the 66th-ranked prospect in the 2026 cycle, the 9th-ranked cornerback prospect, and the 8th-ranked prospect in Georgia

Texas A&M will face Auburn on the road on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 6:30 pm. CT. The game will air on ESPN.

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2026 5-star IOL out of Baton Rouge (LA) will attend Texas A&M vs. Texas

2026 5-star IOL Lamar Brown will attend Texas A&M vs. Texas among a long list of visiting prospects

Texas A&M’s thrilling 38-23 win over LSU may not mean as much now due to the Tigers’ 6-4 record. Still, the recruiting aftermath was certainly positive for the Aggies, who hosted over 50 prospects while gaining four commitments in the 2026 recruiting cycle the following Sunday.

Texas A&M’s No. 1-ranked 2026 recruiting class is impressive, with just eight commitments, led by 5-star defensive lineman Jordan Carter. Meanwhile, 4-star wide receiver Aaron Gregory looks like the next star pass catcher based on his high school tape alone.

However, 2026 5-star interior offensive lineman Lamar Brown, one of the best overall athletes in the class, with the versatility to play on both sides of the line at the next level, also attended the LSU game and reportedly plans to return to College Station for Texas A&M’s season finale vs. Texas on Nov. 30.

According to Rivals recruiting insider Sam Spiegelman, Brown will take an official visit to LSU this weekend, as the Tigers are reeling after losing elite 2025 5-star quarterback Bryce Underwood to Michigan on Thursday afternoon.

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.

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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2026 4-star WR And LSU commit Kenny Darby will attend Texas A&M vs. Texas

Texas A&M will host one of LSU recent 2026 wide receiver commits when the Aggies host Texas on Nov. 30

Texas A&M’s (8-2, 5-1 SEC) season finale vs. Texas is obviously on the mind of every Aggie and Longhorn fan, but before the Nov. 30 matchup, both teams, especially the Aggies, need to overcome their Week 13 hurdles.

Texas A&M will head to Auburn while Texas will host Kentucky, as the latter matchup is much less strenuous than facing the Tigers on the road for a primetime kickoff.

Recruiting-wise, the return of the Lone Star Showdown will also play host to a long list of 2026 prospects for both programs, and as of this week, 2026 4-star wide receiver and LSU commit Kenny Darby has joined the list.

While Darby is a Louisiana native, no one can doubt head coach Mike Elko’s recruiting reach, while WR coach Holmon Wiggins still has much to prove. Darby is a gadget player on the field with speed, quickness, and route-running prowess to the lineup at multiple spots.

According to 247Sports, Darby is currently positioned as the 186th-ranked prospect, the 32nd-ranked wide receiver, and the 9th-ranked prospect in Louisiana.

Texas A&M will face Auburn on the road on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 6:30 pm. CT. The game will air on ESPN.

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2026 5-star WR out of Hattiesburg (MS) will visit Texas A&M this weekend

2026 5-star WR Tristen Keys will reportedly visit Texas A&M this weekend

Texas A&M’s 2026 recruiting class will again have a chance to expand this weekend amid the Aggies’ Week 12 home matchup vs. New Mexico State. This week, it was announced that one of the elite prospects in the 2026 cycle will make his way to College Station for the second time this season.

According to Rivals’ Landyn Rosow, 2026 5-star wide receiver Tristen Keys will make his way back to College Station for his second unofficial visit since his first visit during the Aggie’s thrilling 38-23 win over LSU, which directly resulted in landing four commitments in the 2026 cycle just a day after the game.

Needing to land an elite wide receiver prospect to match with the incoming talent on defense, Keys, a Mississippi State native, is receiving heavy interest from every blue-blood program in the country and is a favorite to land with Tennessee after two consecutive visits. However, the Aggies are clearly in play.

After his last visit during the LSU win, Keys reflected on his time in Aggieland with Gigem247’s Andrew Hattersley:

“They left a good impression. I had fun. It was great. The coaches were great. I had a good conversation with them. We kind of talked about what they’re doing to the program and they’re doing a good job,” Keys stated. “They have a winning season this year. Coach (Holmon) Wiggins is doing a great job. He has a great background drafting top receivers, and that’s a good coach. That’s a good coach to be coached by when you’re trying to make it to the next level.”

According to 247Sports, Keys is currently positioned as the 4th-ranked prospect in the 2026 class, the No. 1-ranked wide receiver, and the No. 1-ranked prospect in Mississippi.

No. 15 Texas A&M will host New Mexico State on Saturday, Nov. 16. The game will air on SEC Network at 6:45 p.m. CT.

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2026 4-star CB out of Chattanooga (TN) places Texas A&M in his Top 5 program list

Texas A&M is a finalist for 2026 4-star cornerback Chaston Smith

Texas A&M’s 2026 recruiting class has stayed at the No. 1 spot in the rankings after landing four commitments over the past two weeks. Head coach Mike Elko and his impressive coaching staff know that recruiting never takes a back seat, even during the football season.

Texas A&M’s 2026 cycle is impressive on its face. It is led by four-star quarterback Helaman Casuga and four-star wide receiver Aaron Gregory, who look like the potential faces of the future Aggie offenses.

Wanting to add more cornerbacks to the class, 4-star CB Chaston Smith out of Chattanooga (TN) has placed the Aggies in this top 5 program list, joining Notre Dame, South Carolina, Clemson, and Indiana.

Standing at 6-1, Smith’s length and press-man skillset is a perfect fit in Elko and DC Jay Bateman’s defensive scheme, needing more speed and length outside to take away consistent downfield production on the boundary.

On Tuesday, it was revealed that 2026 4-star CB Dorian Barney, who recently decommitted from Alabama, will visit Texas A&M this weekend.

According to 247Sports, Chaston Smith is currently positioned as the 38th-ranked cornerback prospect and the 11th-ranked prospect in Tennessee.

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2026 4-star CB out of Carrollton (GA) will visit Texas A&M this weekend

One of Texas A&M’s top 2026 cornerback targets will reportedly visit the Aggies this weekend

Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko received some good news on Sunday during the tail end of the Aggies’ bye week. It has been confirmed that 2026 4-star cornerback Dorian Barney, out of Carrolton, Georgia, has decommitted from Alabama.

While Barney’s commitment to the Tide only lasted six months, Elko and his staff have communicated with the junior defensive back throughout the summer, leading to Sunday’s big news.

The recent recruiting momentum in College Station has certainly caught his eye. According to Rivals’ recruiting insider Sam Spiegelman, Barney will head back to College Station this weekend and attend Texas A&M’s Week 12 home matchup vs. New Mexico on Saturday night.

For Barney, Elko’s development background at the cornerback position is too intriguing to pass up, knowing that Texas A&M’s secondary will only continue to improve year after year with Elko at the helm.

According to 247Sports, Barney is currently positioned as the 66th-ranked prospect in the 2026 cycle, the 9th-ranked cornerback prospect, and the 8th-ranked prospect in Georgia.

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2026 4-star LB out of Port Arthur (TX) places Texas A&M in his Top 10 program list

Texas A&M is now a finalist for on one of the top linebacker prospects in the 2026 recruiting class

Texas A&M’s 2026 recruiting class has already reached the No. 1 spot in the rankings after landing four prospects over the last two weeks, as the momentum has continued since the Aggies hosted nearly 50-plus prospects in the cycle during A&M’s 38-23 home win over LSU.

Sitting at 7-2 and 5-1 in SEC play, Texas A&M’s College Football Playoff hopes are still intact. At the same time, two home games vs. New Mexico State on Saturday night and, of course, the season-finale vs. Texas will include a host of current commits and prospects visiting in the 2026 cycle.

On Monday, 2026 4-star linebacker Tank King released his top 10 program list, as Texas A&M has made the cut for one of the top LB prospects in the class. The Aggies join Nebraska, Michigan, SMU, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Notre Dame, and Alabama.

After visiting College Station during the LSU game, King spoke to GigEm247’s Andrew Hattersley to discuss his developing relationship with Aggies head coach Mike Elko and defensive coordinator Jay Bateman:

“I met with Coach Elko and Bateman before and after the game and we talked about how this system is ran and how I fit in it and we talked about the LBs and the game. It’s always good conversations with them and I can’t wait to come back. I will be back for the UT game”

With King returning for the season finale against Texas, an Aggie win would go a long way toward landing one of the best backers in the 2026 cycle.

According to 247Sports, King is currently positioned as the 37th-ranked linebacker and the 66th-ranked prospect in Texas.

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One of Texas A&M’s 2026 recruiting targets has decommitted from Alabama

Texas A&M target, 2026 4-star CB Dorian Barney has decommitted from Alabama

Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko received some good news during the tail end of the Aggies’ bye week. It has been confirmed that 2026 4-star cornerback Dorian Barney, out of Carrolton, Georgia, has decommitted from Alabama.

Barney received an offer from Texas A&M in January, and ever since his committing to Alabama, Elko and his staff have stayed in contact, as the interest has been reciprocated. While Barney has yet to fix the Aggies, the recent recruiting momentum in College Station has certainly caught his eye.

After defeating LSU in Week 9, Texas A&M landed four commitments in the 2026 recruiting cycle, culminating with 4-star tight end Xavier Tiller announcing his commitment last Monday.

For Barney, Elko’s development background at the cornerback position is too intriguing to pass up, knowing that Texas A&M’s secondary will only continue to improve year after year with Elko at the helm.

According to 247Sports, Barney is currently positioned as the 66th-ranked prospect in the 2026 cycle, the 9th-ranked cornerback prospect, and the 8th-ranked prospect in Georgia.

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2026 4-star TE out of Fairburn (GA) commits to Texas A&M

One of the top tight end prospects in the 2026 class is headed to Aggieland

Boom! Texas A&M has landed its fourth commitment in the 2026 class in the last week, as 4-star tight end Xavier Tiller announced his intentions on Monday afternoon after his recent visit during the Aggies 38-23 home win over LSU.

So far this season, first-year head coach Mike Elko has already cemented his standing as one of the best coaching hires for the Maroon & White, bringing in a blue-collar work ethic that has made its way to the recruiting trail as Elko and his staff have successfully recruited both Georgia and California in the 2025 and 2026 cycle.

Tiller, out of Fairburn, Georgia, is just the latest commit from the Peach State, bringing an elite skillset to a future Aggie offense littered with blue-chip prospects, including 2026 4-star wide receiver Aaron Gregory.

With size, speed, and a large catch radius, Tiller looks like a perfect fit in OC Collin Klein’s tight end-centric offense.

According to 247Sports, Tiller is currently the 47th-ranked prospect in the 2026 class, the third-ranked tight end, and the fifth-ranked prospect in Georgia.

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