Texas A&M’s 2026 recruiting class already sits at the top of the sport, and the headliner is five-star offensive tackle Mark Matthews. Even with the Aggies sitting on the No. 1 overall class in the country, Miami is still trying to pry him away.
Matthews, ranked as the No. 4 overall prospect nationally, committed to Texas A&M as a major win for Mike Elko and a clear sign of how far the program’s recruiting reach now stretches. The Aggies have landed multiple top-100 prospects, and six of their top recruits in the class come from out of state, a strong statement about their ability to go anywhere and win battles.
Miami’s interest is no surprise. The Hurricanes were the other serious option before Matthews made his decision, and they remain his hometown school.
Their goal now is simple: keep the top player in Florida from leaving the state. They are expected to keep pushing through the fall, hoping to stay in the mix if anything changes.
For Texas A&M, Matthews is more than just another big name. At 6-foot-5.5 and 285 pounds, with elite arm length and hand size, he brings the kind of frame that college coaches love. He is already viewed as one of the most college-ready offensive linemen in the class, a technically sound blocker who still has room to sharpen his game but already uses his power well.
That makes him a crucial piece of the Aggies’ class, and losing him would sting. Texas A&M has already taken hits in recent recruiting battles, missing on elite cornerback Joshua Dobson to South Carolina and five-star running back Landen Williams-Callis to Texas.
Still, the feeling around Matthews’ commitment is that Texas A&M remains in strong shape. He is currently committed to the Aggies, believes in what the program is building, and sources within the program are confident he’ll stay put through signing day. For now, Texas A&M is still the team to beat.
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