Recruiting talent-rich East Texas has been a necessity for Texas A&M in the past, and Mike Elko & Co. are attacking the region stronger in the 2026 cycle and beyond. The Aggies signed a pair of East Texas standouts in the 2024 class but did not ink an East Texas product in 2025.

2027 Denton (TX) Guyer defensive lineman Khyren Haywood is an explosive force in the trenches, known for his speed, quickness and wrecking-ball abilities. Over the weekend, he spoke to TexAgs about his recruitment, Texas A&M and his spring plans.

2027 Corinth (TX) Lake Dallas defensive tackle K'Adrian Redmond received his Texas A&M offer last summer, and he has been a top target ever since. Over the weekend at the Trench Warfare Pass Rush School, Redmond spoke to TexAgs about his recruitment and more.

2027 Denton (TX) Guyer DE Zane Rowe is regarded as one of the top prospects in the country, and he has been a long-time target of the Aggies. At the Trench Warfare Pass Rush School, Rowe spoke to TexAgs about his spring plans, Texas A&M and more.

2027 North Crowley TE Jeramie Cooper received his Texas A&M offer last spring, and he has kept a watchful eye on the Aggies ever since. As winter turns to spring, Cooper spoke to TexAgs about his recruitment, his plans for the spring and Texas A&M.

2027 Argyle (TX) Liberty Christian athlete Cooper Witten checks in at a solid 6-foot-1.5 and 210 pounds, and he received an offer from Texas A&M in August. With the Aggies making a strong impression, Witten is planning an April visit to College Station.

Keeping top Texas talent in Texas is always a top priority, and a big part of that is digging into the football hotbed that is the DFW area. In the 2025 cycle, the Aggies reached into DFW for five signees. But Mike Elko & Co. aren't done as they keep their eyes on several top prospects.

2027 Palestine (TX) Westwood QB Kavian Bryant checks in at 6-foot-3 and 185 pounds, and he received an A&M offer from OC Collin Klein in January. A dual-sport standout, Bryant is well established as a top recruit in both football and basketball, with offers from coast to coast.

After delivering an MVP performance at the Under Armour Camp in Melissa, Texas this weekend, 2027 Shreveport (LA) Evangel Christian quarterback Peyton Houston provided an update on his recruitment, which schools are coming on strong and much more.

2027 Brenham (TX) RB Jakoby Dixon received his Texas A&M offer last spring and has been to College Station several times already. Not shy about his interest in the Aggies, Dixon spoke to TexAgs about his relationships with the A&M coaching staff and more

2027 Arlington (TX) Lamar linebacker Braylon Williams is a tackling machine, and he received an offer from Texas A&M in October. He spoke to TexAgs about his relationship with Jay Bateman, what makes the Aggies stand out and more.

As he does every Friday morning, TexAgs' senior recruiting analyst Jason Howell offered up another round of his weekly recruiting thoughts. In this edition of his Three Things, Howell answered some FAQs, shared some names of in-state prospects and more.

The February signing period is here as the class of 2025 enjoys its final days before the focus shifts completely to the next crop of prospects. It is time to take a look at the latest happenings in the Lone Star state on the recruiting front.

2027 Owasso (OK) CB Bryson Brown checks in at 6-foot and 175 pounds, and he earned his Texas A&M offer this summer. Over the weekend, Brown spoke to TexAgs about Texas A&M, his recruitment and his upcoming plans.

2027 Richmond (TX) Randle RB Landen Williams-Callis took the state of Texas by storm as a sophomore. Over the weekend, he was in Duncanville for the Pylon 7on7, and he spoke to TexAgs about his sophomore season, his spring plans and Texas A&M.

2027 Baton Rouge (LA) University Lab S Emmanuel Moses is emerging as a highly after recruit, and Texas A&M was the first to extend an offer in March of 2024. While in the metroplex, Moses spoke to TexAgs about his recruitment, Texas A&M and his spring schedule.

2027 Cecilia (LA) ATH Braylon Calais is known as an all-around playmaker for the 2024 state-champion Bulldogs. After returning to the state of Texas, Calais spoke to TexAgs about his recruitment, his thoughts on Texas A&M and more.

2027 Crowley (TX) wide receiver Antayvious Ellis is known across the Lone Star State as one of the more electrifying playmakers regardless of classification, and Texas A&M and wide receivers coach Holmon Wiggins are hot on his trail.