Texas A&M kept its momentum rolling on the recruiting trail Saturday, adding another major piece to the top-ranked 2027 class with the commitment of four-star linebacker Mikahi Allen.
Allen, one of the top players in New Jersey, chose the Aggies over Texas and South Carolina. His pledge gives Mike Elko and his staff their 26th commitment in the 2027 cycle, and it comes after Texas A&M already added five-star linebacker Kaeden Henderson, one of the elite athletes in the class.
The Aggies have made linebacker a clear priority. After bringing in four linebacker commitments in the 2026 class, Elko and new linebackers coach Travis Williams turned their attention to Allen, a defender viewed as one of the more underrated prospects with real NFL upside. He fits alongside Henderson, whose speed and pass-rush ability give Texas A&M another dynamic piece in the front seven.
Allen also arrives at a position where Texas A&M has been searching for more consistency. That has been a lingering issue dating back to the Kevin Sumlin years.
Former three-year starter Taurean York was productive, but size was a concern. Heading into the 2026 season, only senior Daymion Sanford is listed below 6-foot, while projected starters Ray Coney and Noah Mikhail are both 6-2 and over 220 pounds.
At 6-2 and 235 pounds, Allen brings the kind of frame Texas A&M wants in the middle of its defense. Andrew Ivins, 247Sports’ Director of Scouting, described him as a player who can handle plenty of different responsibilities.
"Can do a little bit of everything as he can attack the corner while playing on the ball, shoot gaps when positioned off the ball and impact passing lanes in coverage."
Allen backed up that versatility during his 2025 junior season, when he finished with 58 tackles, 7 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, and 3 interceptions.
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