Jaimeon Winfield

The Aggies currently sit with 27 commitments, where they hit on quality and addressed key needs in the 2026 class. Mike Elko’s staff has shown they are always on the hunt for intriguing prospects, and now, they will continue to evaluate, especially up front in the trenches.

TexAgs' senior recruiting analyst Jason Howell joined TexAgs Live on Wednesday morning for another edition of Recruiting Country presented by American Momentum Bank, highlighting the latest news and notes from the recruiting trail surrounding Texas A&M.

Let's jump right in Yesterday it was mentioned there are some reports about Texas pushing to flip Prosper (TX) OL Zaden Krempin.Neither the speculation by writers and analysts or the pursuit by the Longhorns would be surprising, so I asked Krempin if Texas was trying to turn up the heat.He responded, "Yes sir, I told them I'm going to be an Aggie."************A few quick thoughts on the commitment of Tamarion Watkins-Love the addition. Brauny and I talked about it in the IHV, but 6-4, 200-plus, rangy, physical, versatile, smart, and a big frame with so much room for growth. -I really like the vision Bateman has for him - think Scooby Williams - and I like Watkins' excitement and buy-in to that vision. -We have talked about character and culture on many of these guys, and in talking to people around Tamarion it is easy to see he brings both by the boat load. The 3.9 gpa, the work ethic in the classroom and on the field, the background of setting the standard in a championship program. All great things.-Overall this LB class has to make you smile with a strong mix of talent, skillsets, body types, and high character leader types from strong programs with high-level football backgrounds.-If nothing else DaQuives "Qui" Beck, Tank King, Storm Miller, and Tamarion "T-Wat" Watkins is an all-name class. You almost don't need to see the tape or measurables, these guys just sound like SEC LBs.*********Upcoming announcementsJuly 18 - S Tylan Wilson, Pascagoula (MS) - He is down to Texas A&M, Clemson, and Arkansas, and we have been feeling like things are trending the Aggies way. As decision day approaches that continues to be the case. August 8 - WR Jase Mathews, Leakesville (MS) - He is down to Texas A&M, Auburn, LSU, and Ole Miss, and as Brauny and I both said yesterday the feeling we get is this one is trending towards LSU. Now, the Aggies are a very real contender and there is some time before he makes his announcement, but right now things seem to be trending towards Baton Rouge.There's no announcement dates on these two, but Waukee (IA) TE Evan Jacobson and Edge Tank Jones are also key targets heavily involved with the Aggies.**************A few targets committed elsewhere I'd keep on the radarWR Boobie Feaster, DeSoto - USC commit - The Aggies made him a high priority, have strong ties to DeSoto, he has some strong connections at Texas A&M, and I see him being a prospect the Aggies continue to pursue. WR Tristen Keys, Hattiesburg (MS) - LSU commit - 5-star who has visited multiple times including an OV after making his LSU commitment, and he has been outspoken about his connection and respect for Holmon Wiggins. DL Lamar Brown, Baton Rouge (LA) University Lab - LSU commit - The Aggies finished behind LSU, and I think the Aggies are going to need some help in the form of some LSU/Brian Kelly shake-up or disappointment for there to be a real chance. However, I do see the Aggies continuing to pursue.DL Jaimeon Winfield, Richardson (TX) - USC commit - The state's top DT prospect is always one to watch. I haven't heard a lot of smoke, but I do look for the Aggies to continue their DL evaluations and he was the only in-state DT the Aggies truly pursued.**********One more noteI do look for the Aggies to continue to evaluate 2026 high school OLs and DT/SDE types, so don't be surprised if a few off the radar/under the radar prospects emerge especially during the first month of the season as guys put out new tape.