Since Texas A&M entered the SEC, the Aggies have signed plenty of five-star talent - and the results have been all over the map. Some of those names became program staples. Others barely made a dent before the whole thing went sideways.
That’s what makes any ranking of A&M’s five-star commitments such a fascinating exercise. It’s not just about raw talent or recruiting hype.
It’s about what actually happened once those players got to College Station, how much they produced, and how Aggie fans remember them now. Players who haven’t finished their A&M careers, or who haven’t played enough to leave a real mark, don’t make the cut.
At the very bottom, Denver Harris lands in 23rd after playing just half a season and flaming out for off-the-field reasons. Right behind him is Demond Demas, whose athletic upside never turned into much production before he was dismissed from the team. Chris Marshall checks in at 21st, just ahead of Demas, with his collapse less public but still enough to leave a sour memory.
Speedy Noil comes in at 20th. He was more productive than Marshall or Demas, but for many Aggie fans, his career still reads as a disappointment.
LT Overton is next after reclassifying from the 2023 cycle to 2022 and joining A&M’s top-ranked class, only to never really find his footing. Gabriel Brownlow-Dindy gets a small boost for being a plus presence in the locker room, but injury and other factors kept him from living up to the hype, and he barely saw the field.
Kyler Murray sits at 17th. His transfer may push him even lower in some eyes, but he did flash for the Aggies and picked up a couple of wins at quarterback. Kyle Allen ranks just above him at 16th, with more wins to his name, including a victory over a top-three Auburn team, but the three-pick-six game against Alabama and his eventual transfer drag him down.
Walter Nolen lands at 15th. He had some huge moments and obvious talent, but his departure for Ole Miss and his connection to a dark stretch in program history keep him from climbing higher. Even so, he remains the highest-rated signee in program history per the 247Sports Composite.
Evan Stewart checks in at 14th after being productive enough to rank top-three in receiving for A&M in two straight seasons, even if he left fans with plenty of frustration along the way. Conner Weigman follows at 13th. He never fully became the passer many expected, but he still guided the Aggies to memorable wins and was excellent on film even in the 2023 loss to Miami.
Terry Bussey is 12th and looks poised for his best season yet. He has already made his presence felt in the kick return and receiving game, and despite a bigger adjustment to college than many expected, he appears to be flying a little under the radar heading into the next year.
Shemar Stewart comes in at 11th after becoming a first-round draft pick despite modest statistics. He was still a dependable force on the line, the kind of player opponents had to account for because of his physical tools. Jaylon Jones is next at 10th, a day-one starter who brought steadiness even if some fans always felt something was missing from his game.
Rueben Owens lands at 9th. He hasn’t yet been the lead back over his three years in maroon and white, but he has produced highlight moments, and with the top role now his, there’s plenty of anticipation around what comes next.
DeMarvin Leal is 8th after delivering game-wrecking flashes without quite becoming the feared pass rusher many thought he might be early in his career. DJ Hicks sits at 7th, another player with eye-catching moments who still hasn’t fully broken out. This year under Elijah Robinson, he could be in line for a major step forward.
Daylon Mack ranks 6th and stands out as the only player on this list to bridge the Sumlin and Fisher eras. His first season brought the biggest highlights, but his career ended with him as a beloved part of the Aggie football family.
Shemar Turner takes 5th. He was right on the line between four and five stars, but he made an immediate impact and was a menace on the defensive line throughout his time in College Station, even with some highs and lows mixed in.
Kenyon Green is 4th after starting from his first game on campus in 2019 and helping anchor one of the best seasons in recent program history in 2020, plus the historic Alabama win in 2021. His NFL career has not matched that success, but what he did at A&M is beyond dispute.
Ricky Seals-Jones comes in at 3rd. Some fans may argue with that placement, but he was a steady, productive target who made plenty of big catches and played a key role for the Aggies during the post-Manziel Sumlin years.
Christian Kirk is 2nd, and it’s easy to see why. He announced himself immediately with two electric touchdowns against Arizona State in Houston and never stopped producing highlight plays with the ball in his hands.
At No. 1 is Myles Garrett, currently the best defensive player in the NFL. There’s no debate there.
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