Texas A&M’s recruiting success over the last two weeks is only surprising to those not paying attention. Since Saturday night, coach Mike Elko has landed four commitments, starting with three-star athlete Kaeden Johnson, followed by four-star OT Samuel Roseborough, four-star running back KJ Edwards, and on Thursday afternoon, five-star athlete/cornerback Brandon Arrington chose the Aggies over Oregon.
Landing Edwards and Arrington was not expected over a month ago, but Elko and his staff, especially running back coach Trooper Taylor and defensive back coaches Ishmael Aristide and Jordan Peterson, have proven their elite recruiting chops. This is just the start of what’s to come this month, as Elko stated that more commits are on the horizon, while another priority prospect has just set his official visit with the program.
According to GigEm247’s Andrew Hattersley, 2026 five-star edge rusher Tristian Givens, who will announce his commitment on Monday, will take his Texas A&M official visit this weekend before making his decision. Givens is a slight favorite to land with the Aggies, which could be solidified after his OV.
Ahead of his visit, Givens spoke with Hattersley about his close connection with College Station, and why the coaching staff, specifically his comfort level, and defensive line coaches Tony Jerod-Eddie and Sean Spencer’s plan for him, if he chose the Aggies.
“(I like) just how they’re going to play me off the edge and stuff and be able to drop me in curls, hooks and all the stuff like that,” Givens stated.
However, after official visits to Tennessee and Washington, Givens is reportedly “up in the air” regarding his decision. While the Aggies have a leg up as his final host this summer, nothing is set in stone.
“Just whichever one, I feel the most comfortable going to and my mom feels comfortable with me…
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Publish date : 2025-06-20 10:04:00
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