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2026 Rock Hill (SC) Northwestern LB Tamarion Watkins commits to Texas A&M

July 14, 2025
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The 2026 commitments continue to roll in for Mike Elko and his staff, and for the latest addition, the Aggies reach into South Carolina for a versatile defensive threat as linebacker Tamarion Watkins‍ announced his decision to commit to Texas A&M.

Watkins checks in at 6-foot-4 and 200 pounds, and he has been a rangy playmaker on the Rock Hill (SC) Northwestern defense.

His length, instincts and physicality are quick to jump off the tape. He has been a standout at linebacker and safety over the past two seasons, and in 2024, he earned all-state honors while helping to guide Northwestern to a state championship season.

Coach Jay Bateman is leading the Aggies’ recruiting efforts, and A&M has let him know they see him in a Scooby Williams-type role in College Station.

He becomes the Aggies’ 25th commitment of the 2026 recruiting class, and he chose the Aggies over fellow finalists Georgia, South Carolina and Miami.

We’ll have more soon for our TexAgs Premium subscribers.

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2026 Rock Hill (SC) Northwestern LB Tamarion Watkins commits to Texas A&M

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Whoop
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Hot dang!
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But can he play …

Oh he can?! Sweet
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Picked us over Georgia. That's skrong.
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Welcome!
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Nice!
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Man, the defensive recruiting looks really good! Coach Elko said you won't see the quality of defense we were playing at the end of last season again and I think he meant it!
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All your LB belong to us
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Well, you just did.
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Welcome aboard Mr. Watkins.
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And I hate USCe lol

Loving this in so many ways
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Gig'em T-Wat!
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Great! LB recruiting has been a concern in the past. Really getting that situation turned around.

Can he play LB? Hell yeah!
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Hell yeah, whoooop.
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Welcome home sir! Gig'em!
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Welcome to Aggieland, Tamarion Watkins!
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