Texas A&M’s 2027 recruiting class keeps stacking up, and the next name drawing real attention is New Jersey linebacker Mikahi Allen.
The Aggies already have the nation’s No. 1-ranked 2027 class, a group that picked up another jolt of momentum when wide receiver Eric McFarland made his commitment official last Sunday. That came only days after five-star linebacker Kaden Henderson chose Texas A&M over Notre Dame on the Pat McAfee show, adding even more shine to what’s shaping up as a loaded haul.
Now the focus shifts to the linebacker room, where the long-term picture is starting to come into view. Senior Daymion Sanford is expected to move on after the 2026 season, and Tulsa transfer Ray Coney is also expected to be gone by then.
Sophomore Noah Mikhail is projected to step into a starting role this season and anchor the group over the next two years. Texas A&M also signed four linebackers in the 2026 class, and all of them are expected to be in the mix for starting and rotational jobs in 2027.
Even with Henderson already in the fold, coach Mike Elko and new linebackers coach Travis Williams are still pushing hard for Allen. After his official visit to College Station, the four-star prospect has quietly emerged as a slight favorite to end up with the Aggies, though Syracuse is still in the picture.
Allen has also moved up the board after Texas A&M missed on five-star cornerback Joshua Dobson, who committed to South Carolina on Wednesday night. That left Allen as priority No. 1 outside of five-star running back Landon Williams-Callis.
Last week, AggieYell insider Jaxson Callaway said the "latest buzz" points toward Texas A&M, and he has now put in a prediction for the Aggies to land Allen.
On the field, Allen put together a strong junior season in 2025, finishing with 58 tackles, seven sacks, three forced fumbles, and three interceptions.
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