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Texas A&M’s pursuit of 2026 four-star edge KJ Ford was always in doubt this week, knowing that the Florida Gators, and, out of nowhere, Alabama, were the front-runners for the Duncanville (TX) standout pass rusher, who developed a strong connection with Gators outside linebackers coach Mike Johnson.
On Friday night, Ford officially committed to Florida, which came as a surprise to those who did not see On3/Rivals insider Steve Wiltfong’s late prediction for the Gators to finish out the week on a high note. For Texas A&M, coach Mike Elko and defensive line coaches Tony Jerod-Eddie and Sean Spencer expected this outcome and are likely ready to shift their focus to five-star edge Anthony “Tank” Jones.
However, this doesn’t mean landing Ford in the future is out of the picture, as he has yet to shut down his recruitment officially, and will continue to receive calls from the Aggie coaching staff for a potential in-season visit, which could shift his mindset. This is all hypothetical, but, like five-star defensive lineman Lamar Brown, who committed to LSU on Thursday, Texas A&M was in the mix right up until the very end.
Flipping Brown, who is a Baton Rouge native, is the most challenging task. Still, given that Duncanville is a little over two hours away from College Station, you can be sure Texas A&M’s staff will attend several of KJ Ford’s games this coming season and keep in contact before Early Signing Day on December 4.
During his 2024 junior season, KJ Ford recorded 57 tackles, seven sacks, 16 tackles for loss, and 15 hurries. According to 247Sports, Ford is the 98th-ranked prospect in the 2026 class, the 11th-ranked edge, and the 16th-ranked prospect in Texas.
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