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Texas A&M football’s head coach Mike Elko is making significant strides in recruiting for the 2026 season. The Aggies’ current recruiting class is ranked seventh nationally and features high-profile commitments like four-star tight end Caleb Tafua. Elko’s focus remains on maintaining player engagement and enhancing the program’s competitiveness following Jimbo Fisher’s dismissal. Notable recruits such as Helaman Casuga and Jerome Myles have joined the roster, and the overall recruitment strategy adapts to evolving regulations. Elko aims to solidify Texas A&M’s standing in college football.
College Station, Texas – Texas A&M football’s head coach Mike Elko is set on securing a top-tier recruiting class for the 2026 season, following his promising debut in the previous year. The Aggies’ 2026 recruiting class currently ranks seventh nationally, bolstered by several high-profile commitments.
After the dismissal of Jimbo Fisher, Elko has worked diligently to maintain the program’s competitive edge, aiming to build on his successful first recruiting cycle, which yielded a No. 10 national ranking. Keeping the committed players engaged and on board has emerged as a central focus for the coaching staff as the recruiting landscape evolves.
One standout commitment is four-star tight end Caleb Tafua, who recently finalized his recruitment in favor of Texas A&M. Tafua, who measures 6-foot-4 and weighs 215 pounds, hails from Bishop Montgomery High School in Torrance, California. He is recognized as the 13th tight end and the 28th player in California by 247Sports, after an impressive junior season that saw him achieve 44 receptions for 795 yards, averaging 18.1 yards per catch, and scoring 10 touchdowns.
The Aggies’ 2026 recruiting class also includes prominent offensive players such as four-star quarterback Helaman Casuga, four-star running back Jonathan Hatton Jr., and four-star wide receivers Aaron Gregory and Madden Williams. Additionally, three-star kicker Asher Murray has announced his commitment, contributing to the total of 13 commitments in the class. Murray, who comes from C.E. Byrd High School in Shreveport, Louisiana, is ranked as the No. 3 kicker nationally and 47th overall in his state. He was successful in 12 of 14 field goal attempts during the 2024 season and boasts a personal best kick of 56 yards.
Other key commitments in Texas A&M’s 2026 class include cornerback Victor Singleton, edge rushers Jordan Carter and Samu Moala, defensive lineman Jermaine Kinsler, and quarterback Helaman Casuga. With seven high-level talents already on board, this class demonstrates notable improvement over the previous recruitment efforts for the 2024 cycle.
In a broader context, Texas A&M signed 24 high school players during the early signing period for the 2025 recruiting cycle, which is currently ranked fifth nationally by 247Sports. Nonetheless, Elko acknowledges the balancing act required in recruiting as the coaching staff also faces roster needs driven by the NCAA Transfer Portal.
Further enhancing the recruitment, five-star receiver recruit Jerome Myles has recently committed to Texas A&M after decommitting from USC. Myles has showcased remarkable speed despite recovering from an ACL injury, adding depth to an already impressive roster of recruits.
As midyear enrollees comprise a significant segment of Texas A&M’s new recruits, players will benefit from a transition period before the upcoming season. Elko has expressed enthusiasm regarding the overall recruitment process, recognizing the importance of successful on-field performance as a critical factor for attracting future talent.
As part of recent adjustments to recruiting regulations, the National Letter of Intent program has been terminated. This change allows programs the flexibility to offer varying financial aid agreements. Although Elko points out that modifications to Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) policies may present challenges, he remains confident that they will not significantly influence Texas A&M’s recruitment strategy.
As the 2026 recruiting class continues to take shape, Texas A&M aims to reinforce its status as a competitive force in college football and lay the groundwork for success as Elko brings his vision for the program to fruition.
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