Balderdash! Difficult-to-discern intel raises difficulty of recruiting game
The unknown has been ubiquitous in recruiting for basically its entire existence. But now, getting down to what's really happening in recruiting battles has become infinitely more difficult for coaches and recruiting staffers, and it comes down to negotiating power.
Ahead-of-schedule Aggies still have plenty of recruiting work to do
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.
Elko's recruiting heater helping cure 'Summertime Blues' in Aggieland
The summer months could have been long and boring in Aggieland, but Mike Elko and his team of "Recruiting Avengers" saved the dog days through June and July. Over the last couple of months, the Aggies have welcomed 15 commitments in the class of 2026.
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Recruiting Rankings Update: Mid-summer moves in 2026, 2027 & 2028
The summer is heating up as the offseason has reached its dog days, so it's time for our recruiting team at TexAgs to update the player rankings within the great state of Texas. Updates were made to the 2026 and 2028 lists, with a "watchlist" being established for 2028.
Aggies continue strong recruiting surge with trio of early-July commits
Since June 4, Texas A&M has received pledges from 13 prospects, including a trio of commitments already in July. With 24 members currently in the 2026 class, the Aggies are currently right where they want to be, with even more decisions on the way.
Elko & Co. have retooled and re-energized A&M in the recruiting world
As the calendar flips to July, Texas A&M currently has 21 commitments in the class of 2026, with several big-time prospects nearing decisions over the next couple of weeks. As the momentum rolls in Aggieland, Mike Elko and his staff deserve a ton of credit.
Decisions beginning to pop up as official visit season comes to a close
Since the beginning of June, Mike Elko and Texas A&M have added eight prospects to their growing 2026 class, and with plenty of decision dates scattered throughout the coming weeks, the Aggies likely won't have to wait long to find out who is next to join the Maroon & White.
Fifteen official visitors ventured to College Station over the weekend
With 15 official visitors in town over the weekend, Texas A&M watched as its 2026 class grew with the commitment of ATH Kaeden Johnson. Now with 15 members to the haul, here's where Mike Elko and the Aggies stand with each of the weekend's visitors.
Texas A&M begins official visit season with an action-packed weekend
To kick off the summer with a bang, Mike Elko and the Fightin' Texas Aggies hosted 18 official visitors as the Maroon & White also made an addition to the 2026 class with a Monday commitment. Here's a recap of Texas A&M's June 6-8 official visit weekend.
Looking back on key additions to Texas A&M's recruiting tactics
With the class of 2026 at a simmer until official visits start, we look back through key initiatives Texas A&M has implemented in regards to their efforts on the trail. While some were small and subtle, others were game-changers that were widely replicated on a national level.
Recruiting Rankings Update: Shifts in classes of 2026, 2027 & 2028
With spring football behind us and camp and official visit season on the horizon, it’s time for our recruiting team at TexAgs to update the player rankings within the great state of Texas. Updates were made to the 2026 and 2028 lists, with a "watchlist" being established for 2028.
Looking back on standout Aggieland camp performances of the past
The month of June will be a busy one for Mike Elko and the Texas A&M coaching staff as summer camps begin in Aggieland on June 1 and will run through June 18. TexAgs will be in attendance as new names emerge, and new offers will certainly be extended.
Relationships remain key as recruiting industry changes and evolves
With May being a quiet time for recruiting, let's take a walk down memory lane and look at Ryan Brauninger's 10 years as a TexAgs recruiting analyst. Here are some of the prospects that Brauny has gotten to know before they flourished at Texas A&M and became NFL players.
May represents a gateway to a busy summer of recruiting for Elko & Co.
A busy May begins for Texas A&M football as the Aggies sit at 11 commitments in the class of 2026, which is one ahead of Mike Elko’s first cycle in Aggieland. With camps and official visits in the months ahead, the Aggies have an eye on a busy summer.
Hushed portal window could indicate A&M's confidence in its roster
With making any additions or seeing any noticeable defections, Texas A&M is currently experiencing a quiet spring transfer portal window. While roster management and talent acquisition remain mercurial, it's possible Mike Elko & Co. are confident in their roster.
Texas A&M recruiting aims to build on a solid spring foundation
Texas A&M football enters the spring contact period already having made waves in recruiting throughout spring ball. During spring practices, the Aggies collected a total of five commits during their spring practices, bringing the number of 2026 commits to 11.
An A&M outlook on the condensed chaos of the spring portal window
The spring portal window officially opens on Wednesday, and while it will be shorter than its winter counterpart, the next few days will be condensed chaos for the college football world. With that in mind, Texas A&M still has a couple of positions the Aggies are hoping to address.
Aggies making headway on recruiting front as calendar flips to April
As the calendar turned from March to April, Texas A&M made strides on the recruiting front. Over the week, a handful of top prospects visited Aggieland, with a big-name commitment coming on the defensive side of the ball and other recruits locking in official visits.
Texas A&M's spring recruiting efforts heat up as calendar flips to April
With a pair of March additions to the 2026 class, Texas A&M's spring is off to a good start on the recruiting front as the Maroon & White are in a great spot with a number of top targets. Here's where the Aggies stand with the calendar officially turning to April.
Texas A&M's recruiting is springing forward as spring practice begins
The start of spring practice marked an influx of recruits and commits to A&M football, and over the weekend, Mike Elko secured two new commitments and extended three additional offers in the class of 2026 Additionally, the Ags began extending offers to the class of 2028.