Texas A&M still has work to do at running back in the 2027 class, and the biggest name on its board now has a date circled.
Five-star running back Landon Williams-Callis said Wednesday that he plans to announce his commitment on Aug. 1. Texas is viewed as the front-runner after a successful official visit, but Houston, Missouri, SMU and Texas A&M all made his final group.
Williams-Callis visited College Station late last month, then headed to Texas for his own official visit shortly after. That stretch appeared to swing momentum toward the Longhorns, which received a prediction to land the blue-chip back.
For Texas A&M, the pursuit comes as the Aggies continue building out a 2027 class that already looks nearly finished. The group grew again with the addition of four-star linebacker Mikahi Allen, who picked A&M over Texas and South Carolina. He joins five-star Kaden Henderson and rising three-star Aston Whiteside, a trio that likely rounds out new linebacker coach Travis Williams’ future room.
The Aggies’ class now includes 26 commits, with 10 on offense. That group is headlined by the cycle’s No. 1 prospect, five-star offensive tackle Mark Matthews, and gives fans an early look at what the offense could look like at quarterback, receiver and along the line after the 2026 season.
Running back remains the one spot Texas A&M has not yet filled in 2027, even though third-year coach Mike Elko already landed five-star KJ Edwards and four-star Carsyn Baker in the 2026 class. Williams-Callis has made it clear he wants a path to a starting job quickly, which matters in his decision process.
Even so, the Aggies are still pushing. Elko and running backs coach Trooper Taylor are also continuing to recruit Texas Tech commit and four-star running back SaRod Baker. And while Williams-Callis may not be a must-have for a room that could include Jamarion Morrow, KJ Edwards, Carsyn Baker and possibly Rueben Owens if he plays well this fall, Texas A&M remains in the mix as the countdown to Aug. 1 begins.
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