Texas A&M’s 2026 recruiting class is already stocked with talent as the cycle began to take shape after the Aggies’ rousing comeback win over LSU during the 2024 season, leading to landing commitments from wide receiver Aaron Gregory and defensive lineman Jordan Carter and tight end Xavier Tiller.
Similar to the Aggies’ current transfer portal class, coach Mike Elko and his staff have landed nine commitments in the 2026 class, with the most recent addition being four-star tight end Caleb Tafua, who chose the Aggies over UCLA and Alabama.
While Elko has his sights set on landing commitments from several high-ranking prospects, including four-star athlete Brandon Arrington and five-star OL/DL Lamar Brown, 247Sports’s Tom Loy reported earlier this week that the No. 1-ranked prospect in the 2026 class, five-star offensive tackle Jackson Cantwell, is now considering Texas A&M has his next home.
“Then Texas A&M, what they have been doing on the recruiting trail under Mike Elko and Derek Miller behind the scenes, that whole staff is doing a really, really good job of connecting with guys. They are targeting the right guys. Cantwell sees a fit in College Station.”
Standing at 6-7.5 and 300 pounds, Cantwell is the starting left tackle at Nixa HS in Nixa, Missouri, and has been a varsity starter since his 2022 freshman season. Cantwell’s brute strength, elite footwork, and bulldozing run blocking make him a can’t-miss prospect with immediate starting ability as soon as he steps on campus.
According to Tom Loy, Ohio State, Michigan, Missouri, Oregon, and Nebraska are potential front runners as his recruitment heats up.
According to 247Sports Composite, Jackson Cantwell is currently the No. 1-ranked recruit, offensive lineman, and prospect out of Missouri.
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