Tag: Texas A&M 2026 Recruiting Class

2026 5-star IOL places Texas A&M in his Top 6 program list

One of the top 2026 IOL prospects have placed the Aggies in his Top 6 list

Texas A&M’s (7-2, 5-1 SEC) 44-20 loss to South Carolina in Week 10 was embarrassing, to say the least. The offense failed to find its footing in the second half, and the defense missed 25 tackles in one of the unit’s worst performances on the year.

However, this was Texas A&M’s first SEC loss. The Aggies are still tied for first atop the conference standings and can still reach the College Football Playoffs with games against New Mexico State, Auburn, and Texas still ahead in the regular season.

After the loss, some fans questioned if recruiting would be affected, but remember that it’s about the season for most recruits, not just one game. Losses happen, but under head coach Mike Elko, the program is in good hands amid his first season.

After landing three 2026 commitments just a day after the Aggies’ 38-23 win, one of the game’s visitors, 2026 5-star IOL Lamar Brown, stated to Rivals recruiting insider Sam Spiegelman that Texas A&M is high on his list from now on:

“They’re No. 1 and leading by a good bit,”

On Sunday morning, Brown released his Top 6 program list, which includes Texas A&M, LSU, Tennessee, UCF, Alabama, and Miami as the final schools Brown will consider.

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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Watch Texas A&M 2026 4-star WR commit show off his impressive speed

Texas A&M’s 2026 recruiting class has indeed gained one of the most intriguing prospects in the cycle

Texas A&M’s 2026 recruiting class will continue to grow heading into next summer. Still, first-year head coach Mike Elko isn’t waiting, taking full advantage of the momentum gained after last weekend’s 38-23 comeback win over LSU.

The victory over the Tigers resulted in three 2026 recruits who attended the game to commit the following day, including 4-star wide receiver Aaron Gregory, who looks like the crown offensive jewel based on his tape and athletic traits alone.

Needing to add a true future No. 1 wide receiver, Gregory definitely possesses the skillset. He recently showed off his impressive speed at 6-3, putting any notion that he is simply a catch-radius-based wide receiver to sleep.

In his most recent game with Douglas Country HS in Douglasville (GA), Gregory was unstoppable after hauling in a short catch off a bubble screen, outrunning every defender to the house or an 88-yard reception in one of the more impressive catches so far this high school season.

After landing Gregory, 4-star DL Jordan Carter, and 4-star linebacker/Edge Samu Moala, Texas A&M’s 2026 recruiting class is now the 2nd-ranked cycle in the 2026 team rankings.

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Texas A&M’s 2026 recruiting class soars in the class rankings after landing 3 commitments

Texas A&M’s 2026 recruiting class is flirting with first place in the 247 class rankings

Texas A&M’s 2026 recruiting class skyrocketed in the 247Sports class rankings less than 24 hours after the Aggies defeated LSU 38-23 behind quarterback Marcel Reed’s second-half surge, as nearly 50 prospects in the 2025, 2026, and 2027 recruiting class were in attendance.

Thanks to the post-game momentum, first-year head coach Mike Elko’s incredible job on the recruiting trail led to landing three consecutive commitments on Sunday afternoon, as 4-star wide receiver Aaron Gregory, 5-star defensive lineman Jordan Carer, and 4-star linebacker Samu Moala announced their intentions just hours apart from each other.

After the said announcements, the Aggies 2026 recruiting class, now seven commitments deep, rose multiple spots all the way to No. 2 in the class rankings, just below the Oregon Ducks, who have all but dominated the recruiting trail due to the program’s rumored “unlimited” NIL fund.

Here are the top 10 247Sports class rankings:

  1. Oregon Ducks (7 commits)
  2. Texas A&M (7 commits)
  3. Florida State (6 commits)
  4. USC (6 commits)
  5. Penn State (6 commits)
  6. Auburn (5 commits)
  7. Tennessee (5 commits)
  8. South Carolina (5 commits)
  9. LSU (5 commits)
  10. Texas (3 commits)

One of the more interesting aspects of the Aggies’ current 2026 class is the position diversity, which includes an Edge rusher (Jordan Carter), a cornerback (Ryan Gilbert), a safety (Markel Ford), a quarterback (Helaman Casuga), a wide receiver (Aaron Gregory), a linebacker (Samu Moala), and a future nose tackle (Trashawn Ruffin).

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2025 4-star WR and Texas A&M recruiting target has decommitted from Florida State

Texas A&M’s 2025 recruiting class could be close to adding another top wide receiver commit

Texas A&M’s 38-23 Week 9 win over the LSU Tigers was one for the record books. After trailing 17-7 in the first half, head coach Mike Elko and defensive coordinator Jay Bateman made the necessary defensive adjustments.

At the same time, backup quarterback Marcel Reed led the Aggies five consecutive scoring drives while running for three touchdowns.

However, Texas A&M’s wide receivers weren’t very involved in the offense due to a lack of production in the first half paired with success on the ground. Talent is needed at the position, and future help could be on the way as one of the top receivers in the 2025 recruiting class, 4-star CJ Wiley, has decommitted from Florida State.

After attending the game on Saturday night, this isn’t a coincidence, as Elko and his staff have been in contact with Wiley for the last couple of months, hoping to flip his commitment and add a third wide receiver prospect in the 2025 cycle.

According to 247Sports, Wiley is currently positioned as the 134th-ranked prospect in the 2025 class, the 18th-ranked wide receiver prospect, and the 19th-ranked prospect in Georgia.

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2026 4-star LB out of Lawndale (CA) has committed to Texas A&M

Texas A&M has landed another 2026 commit, as 4-star linebacker Samu Moala announced his intentions on Sunday night

Boom! Texas A&M’s recruiting momentum is real, as the head coach Mike Elko has landed three 2026 commitments on Sunday, ending the night with an announcement from 4-star linebacker Samu Moala, who joins 4-star wide receiver Aaron Gregory and 4-star Edge Jordan Carter.

Looking like a future Edge rusher at the next level, Moala’s 6-4, 230-pound frame is intriguing.

The junior linebacker has the sideline-to-sideline speed and instincts to be a force against the run, and Texas A&M’s defensive performance against LSU likely influenced his decision to choose the Aggies over Alabama, Auburn, and Georgia.

With his commitment, Texas A&M’s 2026 recruiting class is now ranked second in the country with seven commitments. The momentum is real and might not slow down this week, as several weekend visitors are rumored to announce their intentions sooner rather than later.

According to 247Sports, Moala is currently positioned as the 160th-ranked prospect in the 2026 class, the 18th-ranked Edge, and the 20th-ranked prospect in California.

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2026 4-star Edge out of Douglasville (GA) has committed to Texas A&M

Texas A&M’s 38-23 win over LSU has resulted in two Sunday 2026 commitments, including 4-star Edge Aaron Gregory

Boom! Texas A&M has landed its second 2026 recruiting class commit in the last 24 hours after the Aggies defeated LSU 38-23 on Saturday night, as 4-star Edge Jordan Carter joined his Douglas County HS teammate, 2026 4-star  wide receiver Aaron Gregory as the newest Aggie commits.

The Impact Texas A&M’s win over LSU continues to have on recruits from the 2025, 2026, and 2027 recruiting classes is undeniable, especially future defenders like Carter, who watched the Aggie pass rush dominate the Tigers in the second half, registering two sacks against LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier.

Standing at 6-4 and 235 pounds, Carter’s traits are undeniable. He looks like a perfect fit in Texas A&M’s defense, with added position versatility as a 4i-defensive lineman and a similar role to current sophomore Texas A&M defensive end Rylan Kennedy.

According to 247Sports, Carter is currently positioned as the 41st-ranked prospect in the 2026 class, the 6th-ranked Edge rusher, and the 4th-ranked prospect in Georgia.

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2026 4-star WR out of Douglasville (GA) has committed to Texas A&M

Texas A&M has gained a huge commitment from one of the top wide receiver prospects in the 2026 cycle

Boom! Texas A&M has landed a commitment from one of the rising wide receiver prospects in the 2026 recruiting class just a day after the Aggies’ comeback 38-23 win over the LSU Tigers inside a packed Kyle Field.

A favorite to land with the Aggies for the last couple of months, 2026 4-star wide receiver Aaron Gregory committed to the program after attending the game, taking in the over 108,000 fans against the blue-blood Tigers.

With over 40-plus recruits from the 2025, 2026, and 2027 recruiting classes, head coach Mike Elko and his staff made a big impression after mounting one of the biggest comebacks in program history after being down 17-7 at the half.

Gregory, who chose the Aggies over nearly 50 other offers, brings a ton of versatility to the table, having played both offense and defense during his high school career. While his defensive back skills are intriguing, Gregory’s size and speed at 6-3 should add firepower to the future receiving corps.

Gregory is the fourth 2026 Texas A&M commit in the last two weeks, joining 4-star QB Helaman Casuga, 4-star DL Trashawn Ruffin, and his teammate, 4-star Edge Jordan Carter.

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Here are the recruits set to visit during Texas A&M’s Week 9 matchup vs. LSU

Here is the talented list of 2025. 2026, and 2027 prospects set to attend Texas A&M vs. LSU

14th-ranked Texas A&M (6-1, 4-0 SEC) will host the 8th-ranked LSU Tigers in one of the year’s biggest games, mainly due to the playoff implications for both programs who sit atop the SEC standings.

This week, Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko’s media blitz focused on the Aggies’ progress this season. The program’s impressive culture change under Elko’s leadership and vast influence is one of the primary reasons for A&M’s 6-1 starts and 2-0 SEC road record.

While the play on the field this Saturday will likely come down to the quarterback battle between Texas A&M’s Conner Weigman and LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier, this is also a big weekend for recruiting, as Elko and his staff will host a very long and talented list of 2025, 2026 and 2027 prospects, including several of the Aggies’ 2025 commits.

Here is the list of 41 (so far) recruits confirmed to attend Texas A&M vs. LSU on Saturday night:

2025, 2026 commits:

  • 4-star safety Rashad Johnson
  • 4-star DL Chace Sims
  • 4-star OL Jonte Newman
  • 4-star CB Deyjhon Pettaway
  • 4-star CB Ryan Gilbert
  • 4-star TE Kiotti Armstrong
  • 4-star DL DJ Sanders
  • 4-star LB Kelvion Riggins
  • 4-star DL Landon Rink
  • 4-star OL Tyler Thomas
  • 4-star OL Connor Carty
  • 4-star OL Marcus Garcia
  • 4-star OL Nelson McGuire
  • 4-star CB Cobey Sellers
  • 4-star RB Deondrae Riden
  • 4-star WR Kelshaun Johnson
  • 5-star QB Husan Longstreet

2025 visitors:

  • 4-star WR Terry Shelton
  • 4-star Edge Javion Hilson

2026 visitors:

  • 3-star safety Tamarion Watkins
  • Athlete Khing Thibodeaux
  • 3-star TE Landen Miree
  • 3-star TE Kai Wesley
  • 4-star OT Samuel Roseborough
  • 4-star WR Aaron Gregory
  • 4-star RB KJ Edwards
  • 4-star LB Tank King
  • 4-star TE Xavier Tiller
  • 4-star CB Ensu Tafa
  • 5-star Athlete Brandon Arrington
  • 5-star WR Tristen Keys
  • 4-star CB Dorian Barney (currently committed to Alabama)
  • 5-star DL Lamar Brown
  • 5-star OT John Turntine III

2027 visitors:

  • Edge James Harris
  • Safety Emmanuel Moses
  • WR Antayvious Ellis
  • CB Bryson Brown
  • 5-star Edge DJ Jacobs
  • 5-star WR Ethan “Boobie” Feaster
  • 4-star OL Brian Swanson

Texas A&M will host LSU at home on Saturday, Oct. 26th, at 6:30 p.m. CT. The game will air on ABC.

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Texas A&M’s 2026 recruiting class rises in the rankings after recent commitments

Texas A&M’s 2026 recruiting class is gaining momentum

Next summer, the 2026 recruiting cycle will begin to take shape, but things are already in motion for Texas A&M under head coach Mike Elko and his coaching staff after landing two premier 2026 prospects over the last two days.

On Thursday, one of the top signal callers in the 2026 class, 4-star quarterback Helaman Casuga out of Draper, Utah, chose the Aggies over his hometown Utah Utes and USC after developing a close relationship with first-year offensive coordinator Collin Klein, who has quickly become a respected play caller amid his first season with the program.

On Friday, 2026 4-star defensive lineman Trashawn Ruffin announced his commitment to Texas A&M over LSU, Ohio State, and many other blue-blood programs, as the future nose tackle has a path to the NFL if he continues to develop at the next level. Credit goes to Texas A&M DL coaches Sean Spencer and Tony Jerod-Eddie, who have continued to help the program land future playmakers in the defensive trenches

After both commitments, Texas A&M’s 2026 recruiting class is now ranked 9th in the 247Sports team rankings:

  1. Oregon Ducks: 7 commits
  2. Florida State: 6 commits
  3. USC: 6 commits
  4. Penn State: 6 commits
  5. Auburn: 5 commits
  6. South Carolina: 5 commits
  7. LSU: 4 commits
  8. Texas: 3 commits
  9. Texas A&M: 4 commits
  10. Arkansas: 6 commits

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2026 4-star DL out of Mount Olive (NC) has committed to Texas A&M

Texas A&M gains a huge (literally) commitment from 2026 4-star DL Trashawn Ruffin

Boom! Texas A&M has landed a big-time commitment from 2026 4-star defensive lineman Trashawn Ruffin out of Mount Olive, North Carolina, as the junior defender chose the Aggies over LSU and Ohio State after receiving his official offer from the program back in August.

Ruffin joins 4-star quarterback Helaman Casuga as the most recent 2026 prospect to commit to the Aggies in the last two days, as head coach Mike Elko and his staff have continued to heat up on the recruiting trail, as this is just the beginning amid A&M’s 2024 season.

Ruffin’s talent in the trenches is undeniable. His 6-3 300-plus pound frame, impressive lower body strength, and keen understanding of leverage make him one of the best run-stoppers in the country.

Since Elko arrived at Texas A&M, the Aggies’ success in landing top defensive line prospects has continued mainly due to the recent play on the field from current D-line starters, including Nic Scourton, Shemar Turner, Shemar Stewart, and Albert Regis. Prospects can see themselves performing at a similar level under Elko’s guidance.

Due to his size and strength, I expect Ruffin to play at nose tackle once he makes his way to College Station.

According to 247Sports, Ruffin is currently positioned as the 245th-ranked prospect, the 30th-ranked defensive lineman, and the 16th-ranked prospect in North Carolina.

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