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2026 Lakewood (CA) tight end Caleb Tafua commits to Texas A&M

December 21, 2024
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Recruiting never stops as Mike Elko and his staff continue to add key pieces to the 2026 recruiting class. On Saturday, they received good news from the West Coast as Lakewood (CA) tight end Caleb Tafua‍ announced his commitment to Texas A&M.

At 6-foot-4, 215 pounds, Tafua is a big target in the passing game with 795 yards and 10 TDs on 44 receptions as a junior in 2024. 

In addition to the Aggies, he has received offers from Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, LSU, Michigan, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas and USC, and is regarded as one of the top tight ends in his class.

He is Texas A&M’s ninth commitment of the 2026 recruiting class, and he joins Xavier Tiller‍ at tight end. He is also the Aggies’ second addition from California alongside linebacker Samu Moala‍. 

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2026 Lakewood (CA) tight end Caleb Tafua commits to Texas A&M

6,608 Views | 18 Replies | Last: 1 day ago by beerad12man
WorkTogetherAgs
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Squid94
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Welcome to Aggieland!
Justice Beaver
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That offer list
Bill Superman
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Hawk Tafua, catch that thang
TAMU74
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Welcome aboard Mr.Tafua.

lagoag
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Hell yeah. Whooop
TheWoodsAg
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This TE thing is becoming a trend lately. It's almost like we really know how to use them.
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TheWoodsAg said:

This TE thing is becoming a trend lately. It's almost like we really know how to use them.


We know how to get them from the portal. Knowing how to use them as blockers AND receivers is yet to be determined.
sharpdressedman
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Outstanding!!
COYOTE1213
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Whoop
NoahAg
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TE U
rondis23
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Do these TE's know?
TAMUallen
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Have we decided that we will simply repurpose tight ends at any position?
TAM85
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Welcome and gig 'em!!
infinity ag
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Looks like a good commit!!

Kid from CA has many good offers, both football and academic schools (A&M, Alabama, Texas, Stanford, California, Auburn, Michigan etc) and still picked A&M.
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Klein had the 2nd leading TE in the Big 12 in 2023 (only 9 yards behind Ja'Tavion Sanders who was a stud), but with one year of data here, this board has determined he doesn't know how to use them. Always amazes me.
beerad12man
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Most teams who use 3 TEs a game (which we did every single game when you include H-backs) will carry at least 5, and SHOULD carry 6-7 TEs. That allows for 1-2 redshirts, 1-2 injuries, 1-2 guys who don't pan out, etc.

Current TE pipeline:

2025:

RSR: Boerkirsher
RJR: Ohrstrom
RJR Green
RJR: Riley
tFR: Armstrong
tFR: Karner

2026 (I doubt all return):

RSR Ohrstrom
RSR Green
RSR Riley
RFR Armstrong
RFR Karner
tFR Tiller
tFR Tafua
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