Texas A&M’s 2027 class is still in the hunt to finish at the top of the recruiting board, even after the Aggies came up short on five-star running back Landen Williams-Callis, who picked Texas on Saturday night. Mike Elko’s staff may still have a chance to pull him back during the 2026 season, and Texas Tech commit and four-star running back SaRod Baker remains part of that picture as well.
The bigger storyline right now, though, is five-star offensive tackle Mark Matthews. The Aggies landed him over Miami on May 15, and for the moment he has largely gone quiet in his recruitment. Still, several analysts, including On3’s Steve Wiltfong, think the Hurricanes have a real shot to change that.
Matthews has said more than once that he is “all in” with Texas A&M and fully bought into Elko’s vision, especially after the program reached the College Football Playoff for the first time in school history last season. But as long as nothing is signed, Miami has a window.
Wiltfong also reported that Matthews accepted a smaller NIL package from Texas A&M than what Miami put on the table. Even so, the Aggies appear to have one major edge: the bond Matthews has built with the staff, especially offensive line coach Adam Cushing. That relationship, along with the family connection Texas A&M has developed, could help the Aggies keep him in the fold after another fall visit to College Station.
“But the Aggies quietly built a great relationship with Matthews and his family. Got him to campus several times. Have built a program he believes he can thrive in and their offensive line coach Adam Cushing has a great reputation as well.”
Cushing’s track record gives that pitch some weight. Under his watch, four starters from the 2025 offensive line were taken in the 2026 NFL Draft, including guard Chase Bisontis, who went 34th overall to the Arizona Cardinals.
Miami, though, is not backing off. The Hurricanes’ offensive line coach and top recruiter, Alex Mirabal, brings a strong resume of his own, and the school has continued to stay in contact with Matthews, including sending an official offer letter.
“With all that being written, Miami is never going to stop recruiting Matthews. They’ve kept up correspondence including sending an official offer letter. They hope the season speaks for itself regarding their play and will take another swing or two before it’s time to put pen to paper.
We also expect to see Matthews back in College Station this season and to date hasn’t made any comments or had any actions yet that make you feel like he’s wavering on his decision.”
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