Texas A&M is making serious noise on the 2027 recruiting trail - and they’re not just knocking on the door of the top class in the country, they’re practically leaning on the doorbell. With ten commitments already in the fold and a current No. 2 national ranking per 247Sports, the Aggies are pushing hard to finish with the No. 1 class. Leading the charge is four-star cornerback Raylaun Henry, but he’s far from the only headline name in this group.
Coming off their first junior day of the year, Mike Elko and his staff have kept the momentum rolling. They’ve continued to build relationships with several elite five-star prospects from the 2027 cycle, and recently added a big piece up front in four-star offensive lineman Kaeden Scott. In today’s college football landscape - where the transfer portal can reshape rosters overnight - Elko’s approach is clear: combine top-tier high school talent with experienced transfers to build both immediate depth and long-term stability.
This weekend is shaping up to be another pivotal moment in that strategy. According to recruiting insiders, the Aggies are hosting a loaded list of visitors, including four of their top 2027 commits.
But the headline visitor? That would be five-star cornerback John Meredith - the No. 1 overall prospect in Rivals' 2027 rankings - who’s set to return to College Station.
Even with the departure of ace recruiter and defensive backs coach Jordan Peterson to Kansas State, the Aggies haven’t missed a beat. Assistants DJ Mann and Mason Smith have stepped up in a big way, helping to maintain momentum with Meredith and others. Texas A&M was ahead of the curve on Meredith, identifying his potential early and being one of the first major programs to extend an offer.
“They were the first big school to really offer me and have always been a hundred with me,” Meredith said. “They say I’ll be like Will Lee, but I’d be a better version of him.
Coach Elko is bringing in guys like me and they’re proving to be better. They’re developing up and showing it on the field.”
That last part? It’s not just talk.
The Aggies’ 2025 season - which ended with an 11-2 record and the program’s first-ever trip to the College Football Playoff - has become a powerful proof point. For years, Texas A&M sold recruits on potential.
Now, they’re showing what that potential looks like realized, and that kind of success resonates with elite talent.
The visitor list this weekend is stacked beyond Meredith. Four-star offensive linemen Albert Simien and Ismael Camara will be on campus, as will five-star edge rusher Zyron Forstall, four-star edge Cameron Hall, and four-star defensive lineman DeMarco Jenkins. And for the first time, the nation’s No. 1-ranked tight end in the 2027 class, Ahmad Hudson, will make his way to College Station.
Put it all together, and the message is clear: Texas A&M isn’t just recruiting - they’re building. Elko and his staff are combining early talent evaluation with on-field success, and recruits are taking notice. If this weekend goes the way the Aggies hope, the No. 1 class in the country might not be a goal - it might be a reality.