Texas A&M isn’t just riding the momentum of an 11-2 season and their first-ever College Football Playoff appearance - they’re using it as rocket fuel on the recruiting trail. As we look ahead to the 2027 recruiting cycle, the Aggies are positioning themselves as one of the most aggressive and effective programs in the country. And with head coach Mike Elko now entering his third season, the foundation he’s laid is starting to pay serious dividends.
January’s junior weekends gave Elko and his newly restructured staff - which includes over five internal promotions - a critical window to connect with top-tier talent before the NCAA’s dead period kicked in. That pause in in-person contact hasn’t slowed down the buzz, though. The Aggies are firmly in the mix for multiple five-star recruits, and the early returns suggest they’re not just participating - they’re leading.
Let’s start with Kennedy Brown, a dominant five-star offensive lineman who’s already made a dozen trips to College Station - and is planning a 13th. That kind of consistency in visits speaks volumes.
Brown is reportedly narrowing his decision down to Texas A&M and Oregon, with the Ducks expected to make a hard push this summer. But right now, the Aggies are in the driver’s seat.
When a lineman of Brown’s caliber keeps coming back, it’s not just about facilities or hype - it’s about relationships, trust, and a vision he clearly believes in.
On the defensive side, the Aggies are making just as much noise. Five-star cornerback John Meredith recently wrapped up a visit to Alabama, and while the Crimson Tide are firmly in the picture, sources close to the recruitment suggest this is shaping up to be a two-team race between Bama and A&M. And the Aggies, by all accounts, are pushing with more urgency and consistency.
A major reason for that momentum? The promotion of Bryant Gross-Armiento - or “BGA” as he’s known - to cornerbacks coach.
That move appears to be a game-changer in Meredith’s recruitment. The bond between Meredith and BGA has been building steadily, and now that Gross-Armiento is officially in charge of the position group, the continuity and trust in that relationship give A&M a tangible edge.
According to those close to Meredith’s camp, the promotion only solidified what was already a strong connection. It’s not just about who’s recruiting him - it’s about who will be coaching him once he gets on campus. And knowing that BGA would be his position coach could be the final piece that tips the scales in the Aggies’ favor.
Meredith is expected to make his final decision this spring, and while Alabama is never a program to count out, the combination of on-field success, coaching stability, and personal relationships puts Texas A&M in a strong position heading into the home stretch.
Bottom line: Elko and his staff aren’t just building a class - they’re building a culture. One that top-tier talent wants to be part of. The 2027 cycle is still in its early stages, but if the current trend continues, we could be looking at one of the most impactful recruiting hauls in recent Aggie history.