It's time to take a look around at the biggest pickups on the recruiting front as well as some of the top recruiting news and notes from around the SEC. Jason Howell details that and more in this week's Around the SEC.

TexAgs' 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.

A legendary Texas A&M linebacker during the 1990s, Reggie Brown's son, 2026 WR Mike Brown, committed to his alma mater on Monday as the family's Aggie legacy lives on. A proud father, Reggie spoke to TexAgs about Mike's development and commitment.

One of the top tight end prospects in the country, 2026 Billings (MT) West TE Matt Ludwig spent a few days in Aggieland this week. He recaps his time on campus and spoke about what he learned about Mike Elko's program with TexAgs.

2026 Carrollton (GA) CB Dorian Barney has made a few trips to College Station over the last few months. Over the weekend, he was back in Aggieland as Texas A&M began spring practice, keeping a close eye on how the team interacted and spent time with some familiar faces.

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.

Son of former Texas A&M linebacker Reggie Brown, Houston Legacy WR Mike Brown has pushed the Aggies' 2026 class to eight in number. After announcing his decision, the A&M legacy spoke to TexAgs about committing to the Maroon & White and more.

A Texas A&M legacy has committed to Mike Elko & Co. as 2026 wide receiver Mike Brown has announced his Aggie pledge. With the son of legendary Reggie Brown officially in the boat, our TexAgs Recruiting duo analyzes the addition of the Houston Legacy standout.

An Aggie legacy has announced his verbal pledge to Texas A&M as 2026 Houston Legacy wide receiver Mike Brown has committed to Mike Elko & Co. The son of former A&M linebacker Reggie Brown, the 6-foot, 175-pounder A&M's eighth 2026 commit.

2026 Flower Mound (TX) offensive lineman Drew Evers was back in College Station over the weekend. No stranger to Aggieland, the 6-foot-4.5, 300-pound standout was back in town as Mike Elko and Texas A&M hit the field to begin spring practice.

Draper (UT) Corner Canyon standout quarterback and Texas A&M commit Helaman Casuga was back in Texas over the weekend, competing at the OT7s in Dallas. While in the Lone Star State, Casuga spoke to TexAgs about his upcoming plans and Texas A&M.

2026 DeSoto (TX) standout WR Boobie Feaster has been a high-priority Texas A&M target over the years, and on Friday, he was back in College Station to get a firsthand look as coach Collin Klein and coach Holmon Wiggins as the Texas A&M offense went to work in spring drills.

Bellflower (CA) St. John Bosco wide receiver Madden Williams was in the Lone Star State for OT7s in Dallas and a quick trip to College Station to see a Texas A&M spring practice. He spoke to TexAgs about being back home, checking out practice and his overall Aggieland experience.

2026 Texas A&M commit and Torrance (CA) Bishop Montgomery tight end Caleb Tafua was back in the Lone Star State over the weekend as the Aggies kicked off spring drills, and on Saturday at the OT7s in Dallas, he spoke to TexAgs about his latest experience in Aggieland.

Texas A&M received the commitment from an Alamo City prospect as Cibolo Steele running back Jonathan Hatton Jr has joined the Aggies' 2026 class. TexAgs' recruiting team of Jason Howell and Ryan Brauninger sat down to analyze the latest addition for Mike Elko & Co.

Mike Elko & Co. have received the verbal commitment of 2026 Cibolo Steele running back Jonathan Hatton Jr. as he picks the Aggies over Alabama, Michigan, Ohio State and more. Hatton becomes the eighth member of Texas A&M's 2026 class.

2027 Forney (TX) offensive lineman Jordan Carraway has been in close communication with the Texas A&M staff over the years, and on Friday, he was back in College Station as the Aggies began their spring drills.

2026 Euless (TX) Trinity OL Pupungatoa Katoa named Texas A&M to his top five in January, and he was back in College Station today as the Aggies started spring drills. Afterward, Katoa spoke to TexAgs about his experience as well as the next steps in his recruiting process.