Texas A&M’s recruiting machine is already running well beyond the 2026 season, and the Aggies have now added another name to the board in the 2028 cycle.
Last week, Mike Elko and new tight ends coach Derek Shay extended an offer to Gregory Kirwan, a 2028 four-star tight end from Tennessee. Kirwan is listed at 6-foot-5 and 232 pounds and has already piled up more than 20 offers, including interest from several SEC programs.
Kirwan’s profile fits the mold of the modern tight end Texas A&M keeps chasing. His frame, soft hands and athletic ability point to a player who can become a reliable option on short and intermediate throws. On film, he also shows up as one of Lipscomb Academy’s top receivers, using his size to win the ball and his blocking ability to help in the run game.
That blocking piece matters for A&M. It is a baseline requirement for the tight end targets the staff continues to pursue, and Kirwan checks that box as well.
The Aggies’ long-term outlook at the position is still taking shape. Heading into the 2026 season, freshman Evan Jacobson and redshirt freshman Kiotti Armstrong are projected to be the top two options as A&M moves toward the 2027 offseason.
Kirwan also brings another layer that coaches like to see: he’s a two-sport athlete who plays basketball, a background that often helps tight ends develop into bigger receiving threats.
Rivals currently ranks Kirwan as the No. 20 tight end prospect in Tennessee.
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