The February Signing Period is approaching as the 2025 is about to come to a close, but things are busy with the class of 2026 and in the transfer portal. It is time to take a look at the latest happenings in the Lone Star state on the recruiting front.

2026 Cibolo (TX) Steele RB Jonathan Hatton Jr. checks in at a solid 6-foot-1 and 215 pounds, and it is no secret he is firmly planted on Texas A&M’s radar. Mike Elko and Trooper Taylor recently visited, and Hatton is eyeing a return visit to College Station.

2026 Carthage running back KJ Edwards is firmly established as one of the top running back in Texas and the country, and earlier this week, Texas A&M running back coach Trooper Taylor stopped through to check in with the East Texas playmaker.

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

As one of the top recruits in the country, QB Helaman Casuga has helped recruit big targets, and he has been a leader in Texas A&M's 2026 class. He spoke to TexAgs about his recruitment, his commitment, his relationship with the staff and spring plans.

2026 Destrehan (LA) wide receiver Jabari Mack has made a few trips to College Station over the course of the recruiting process, and last weekend, he was back in College Station for Texas A&M’s Junior Day. He spoke to TexAgs about his latest Aggieland experience.

A Navy All-American defender, 2026 standout defensive end Jamarion Carlton made his way to College Station over the weekend to check out Junior Day. Carlton spoke on his return, his relationships with the coaching staff and much more.

2027 Lowndes (GA) QB Jayce Johnson picked up some big-time offers over the course of this past football season, and after a Junior Day visit to College Station, Texas A&M joined that list. After the trip, he spoke to TexAgs about how his visit went and what he’s looking for in a future home.

As Texas A&M continues recruiting for the class of 2026 and 2027, Mike Elko and the Aggies wrapped up another Junior Day weekend. With 22 high school prospects, two transfer portal recruits, three offers distributed and a commitment, it was a busy weekend for Elko & Co.

2026 Bergen Catholic (NJ) DL Jermaine Kinsler is a heavily sought-after prospect and was in College Station this past weekend for Junior Day. Afterward, he shared how the visit went, what stood out to him and his experience with the 12th Man.

2027 Euless (TX) Trinity CB John Meredith has returned to College Station a few times over the last several months, and this past weekend, he was back in Aggieland for the Aggies’ Junior Day to take a deeper dive into the Texas A&M program. He spoke to TexAgs about the visit.

Over the weekend, 2026 Calypso (NC) North Duplin defensive tackle and A&M pledge Trashawn Ruffin returned to campus as the only pledge. Afterward, Ruffin spoke about the coaching staff, where his recruitment stands and much more.

Former Texas and Alabama tight end Amari Niblack has announced his intentions to transfer to Texas A&M. Coming to College Station with one year of eligibility remaining, Niblack played in seven games and caught five passes for 33 yards as a Longhorn in 2024.

Texas A&M hosted a handful of visitors on Junior Day, one of those being 2026 Oradell (NJ) Bergen Catholic corner Jordan Thomas. After another successful trip to Aggieland, Thomas spoke about his return, the environment at Reed Arena on Saturday night and more.

2026 Pace (FL) OL Grant Wise is one of the country's premier interior offensive line prospects and was in College Station this past weekend for Junior Day. Afterward, he spoke about how his visit went, what stands out about Adam Cushing and more.

Stellar playoff performances and a strong showing at the Navy National Combine allowed Iowa Colony WR Jayden Warren's recruiting stock to take off. After receiving an offer from Texas A&M, Warren spoke about Junior Day and where the Aggies fit into this recruitment.

One of the top prospects to emerge during the 2024 TXHSFB season, 2026 Richardson defensive lineman Jaimeon Winfield took his first visit to Texas A&M this past weekend for Junior Day. After the visit, Winfield spoke about his experience.