Texas A&M is opening the season with more than just a game against Missouri State on its mind.
When Mike Elko’s Aggies face Casey Woods and the Bears on Saturday, Sept. 5, with kickoff set for 7 pm ET inside Kyle Field in College Station, Texas, the weekend will also serve as a major recruiting stage. A number of highly regarded prospects from the 2027, 2028, and 2029 classes are expected on campus, giving Texas A&M a chance to make a strong early impression.
One of the biggest names to watch is The Woodlands (Texas) College Park defensive lineman RJ Wyms. The 6-1, 255-pound Top247 prospect is firmly on Texas A&M’s radar and is viewed as a major contender in his recruitment.
247Sports has Wyms ranked as the No. 36 player in the country, the No. 6 defensive lineman in the 2028 class, and the No. 5 prospect in Texas. Texas Tech, TCU, Mississippi State, and others remain involved.
Another priority target expected in College Station is Atlanta (Texas) High athlete CJ Whaley. At 6-4 and 200 pounds, Whaley checks in as 247Sports’ No. 58 overall player nationally in 2028, the No. 2 athlete overall, and the No. 9 prospect in his home state. Texas A&M is set to host him this weekend while competing with Texas, Texas Tech, LSU, Florida, and others.
The Aggies are also bringing in San Antonio Brennan running back Jayshawn Mitchell. The 5-10, 180-pound standout is ranked by 247Sports as the No. 125 player in the 2028 class, the No. 7 running back overall, and the No. 16 recruit in Texas. Ohio State, Penn State, Texas, Alabama, and more are in the mix.
San Antonio’s Cornerstone Christian will also send one of the weekend’s more important offensive line visitors in Top247 tackle Jai’Storm Knight. Texas A&M is expected to get a look at the 6-5, 290-pound prospect, who is ranked by 247Sports as the No. 128 overall player in 2028, the No. 16 offensive tackle, and the No. 17 recruit in Texas. Georgia, Ohio State, Texas, LSU, and others are also battling for him.
Another major target making the trip is Manvel High receiver Carter St. Junious.
The 6-3, 185-pound Top247 wideout is a clear priority for the Texas A&M staff, and this weekend could be the first of several fall visits to see Elko’s team. He is also expected in Baton Rouge on Sept. 26 for Texas A&M’s matchup with LSU, a game that sources say should be a battle between his top two schools.
St. Junious is ranked by 247Sports as the No. 176 player in the 2028 class, the No. 27 receiver overall, and the No. 21 prospect in Texas.
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