Texas A&M’s 2027 recruiting class already sits at the top of the board, and the Aggies are making an early push to keep that kind of momentum rolling into 2028. One of the biggest names in that next cycle is Prince Che, a five-star defensive lineman who has Texas A&M positioned as the front-runner.
Che was in College Station this past weekend for the Kentucky game, and even with things going badly on the field for the Aggies, the atmosphere at Kyle Field and the way this staff handles visits left a strong impression. The 12th-ranked prospect overall in the class of 2027 would be the kind of anchor recruit that can help shape an entire class on the defensive line.
The Georgia native comes out of Thomasville, so pulling him away from Bulldog country won’t be simple. Still, Texas A&M has had plenty of success in the Peach State in recent years, and Elijah Robinson’s reputation in recruiting battles gives the Aggies real confidence in this one.
Texas A&M’s early foundation in the 2028 cycle is already taking shape. The Aggies have commitments from four-star edge rusher Chance Archangel and five-star quarterback Donald Tabron, who plays at Cass Technical in Detroit. Tabron’s teammate, top-ranked offensive tackle Antijuan Wilkes, is another major target the Aggies are expected to stay heavily involved with.
That matters because the Kentucky game also made clear just how important the lines of scrimmage are. Being in the mix early for Che and other elite linemen on both sides of the ball gives Texas A&M something bigger than a hot start - it gives them a chance to build depth and quality where it matters most.
Che already has two predictions in favor of Texas A&M after his visit, both from Rivals’ Texas A&M writers. Florida and Georgia appear to be the main competition, so this one is shaping up as a long fight. But the Aggies have the staff to stay in it.
They also already have some high-end talent lined up on the defensive side for the current cycle, with defensive tackles Myels Smith from California and Elijah Patmon from Georgia committed. Adding Che would give Texas A&M a foundation in 2028 that looks every bit elite.
That kind of repeat success is the point. The Aggies aren’t trying to land one great class and call it a day.
They’re trying to stack them. Georgia, Alabama and Ohio State have shown that championships come from elite classes built year after year, with portal additions layered in on top.
Elko has Texas A&M moving in that direction, and the recruiting work so far - along with the portal strategy - backs that up.
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