Texas A&M’s push for elite offensive line talent has already taken one hit in the 2027 class, but the Aggies still have their eyes on another blue-chip target.
After 2027 five-star offensive lineman Albert Simien committed to Notre Dame on Friday, Texas A&M’s attention continues to center on the group it already has in good position. That includes five-star offensive linemen Mark Matthews and Kennedy Brown, along with four-star tackles Dametrious Crownover and Kaeden Scott, who are committed and expected to sign their letters of intent in early December.
Even with that board taking shape, offensive line coach Adam Cushing keeps the search going. Landing six offensive linemen in the 2025 cycle gave the room a major boost, and several of those players are already competing for starting or rotational roles this season. Mike Elko and Cushing are expected to stay in the hunt for Simien, but another five-star name has emerged as a key one to watch: Ismael Camara.
Camara recently said he would delay his previously planned official visits, which had included Texas A&M. Texas is widely viewed as the favorite to land him, but the Aggies are still very much alive, along with SMU, LSU, Oregon and Tennessee, all of whom remain “in the mix” after his latest conversation with On3 insider Sam Spiegelman.
Camara’s ties to Texas run deep. He is a Texas legacy, and several Gilmer HS alumni - including his cousins Kris, DeMarco and David - played for the Longhorns.
That naturally puts Texas at the front of the line in his recruitment. But Camara hasn’t shut the door on the other schools, and he says he has stayed in regular contact with each coaching staff.
“Just fantastic coaches and options all around,” Robison stated. “We are also in touch regularly with Tennessee, LSU, A&M, and Alabama.
He also has had very well-attended FaceTime calls with the entire staff at Oregon. He feels the love for sure.”
Rivals currently lists Camara as the 34th-ranked prospect in the cycle, the fourth-ranked offensive lineman and the fourth-ranked prospect in Texas.
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