After landing another massive commitment from four-star EDGE Bryce Perry-Wright, Texas A&M’s 2026 class ranks No. 3, according to On3 Sports/Rivals Team Recruiting Rankings.
Head coach Mike Elko has been busy this summer on the recruiting trail, landing commitments from five-star cornerback Brandon Arrington and 19 total four-star prospects. The 2026 Aggie prospects also rank as the second-best class in the Southeastern Conference behind the Georgia Bulldogs.
Perry-Wright’s announcement on Saturday, July 5, helped boost the Aggies’ recruiting rankings among most media outlets. June was an outstanding month, with numerous top-rated recruits, including Arrington, running back KJ Edwards, EDGE Tristen Givens, IOL Samuel Roseborough, and many more, committing to Texas A&M. The month of July looks to be more of the same, with many more talented prospects placing College Station as one of their top destinations. If Elko keeps this momentum going, Aggieland could soon become where the No. 1 recruiting class for 2026 resides.
The last time that the program landed the top-ranked recruiting class was in 2022 under former head coach Jimbo Fisher. Elko’s outstanding job at making genuine connections is a massive reason why the program is flourishing in recruiting. His style of play on the field brings excitement and opportunity for players to make their mark in the Maroon and White, but his ability to be personable with the student-athletes is just as important.
One of the most integral factors in Edwards’ decision to commit to Texas A&M was Elko and company presenting him with the ultimate hospitality, as they surprised one of the nation’s top running backs with family members during his official visit in June.
“So when we came down this weekend, it was originally supposed to be me, mom, dad, my sister, my younger brother and my auntie,” Edwards said. “Once we got out there, coach Trooper and coach Elko surprised us with my grandparents. They had reached out to them, and we didn’t know anything about it, so when we saw them, we were surprised.”
It doesn’t get much better than that. The way that Elko recruits has earned him national recognition as one of the top recruiters in the country this offseason, as he continues to raise the bar for Texas A&M moving forward. June was an incredible month for the Aggies and July is shaping up to be even bigger.
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