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Texas A&M’s 2026 recruiting class entered the week with nine commitments in the cycle, led by four-star wide receiver Aaron Gregory, who looks like a future superstar. However, this is also the time when decommitments take shape for players who are looking to open up their recruitment, mainly due to increased interest from another program or simply a change of mind.
On Friday, one of Texas A&M’s first 2026 commits, three-star safety and Mequitte (TX) native Markel Ford, backed off his Aggie pledge, joining four-star tight end Xavier Tiller and three-star cornerback Ryan Gilbert, who decommitted last month. Ford released a statement on social media (X) after announcing his decision:
“First and foremost, I want to express my deepest gratitude to God for blessing me with the talent and opportunities I’ve had, both on and off the field. I also want to thank my mom and family for the unwavering support and for always being there for me, no matter what,” Ford wrote on social media.
“A special thank you goes to Coach Elko, Coach Bateman, Coach Ish and the entire A&M coaching staff for welcoming me into the Aggie family and giving me the opportunity to be a part of something special.
After much thought, prayer and reflection, I have decided to decommit form Texas A&M University. I believe it is in the best interest of my future to open up my recruitment once again.
Thank you to everyone who has supported me during this journey. I am excited for what the future holds”
From a recruiting standpoint, both Ford and Gilbert have received substantial interest from Oklahoma. According to 247Sports’ Andrew Hattersley, Oregon is also in play for Ford, who would likely be ranked higher if it weren’t for several nagging injury issues during his 2024 junior season.
During his junior campaign, Ford recorded 45 tackles, one tackle for a loss,…
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Author : Aggies Wire
Publish date : 2025-03-08 04:41:00
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