Texas A&M, Texas Boost SEC Hopes with Recruiting Wins

Texas A&M has significantly improved its recruiting with the commitments of five-star cornerback Brandon Arrington and four-star running back KJ Edwards, raising its position in ESPN's top classes for 2025 and 2026. This boost, along with strong All-Texas College Football Team representation, has CBS Sports projecting the Aggies to potentially finish 10-2 and contend for the SEC Championship under coach Mike Elko. Texas Longhorns remain highly ranked, with Phil Steele predicting a second-place SEC finish, in part due to Arch Manning's anticipated promotion to starting quarterback. Despite losing four-star safety Chace Calicut to Georgia and five-star running back Ezavier Crowell to Alabama, Texas secured a five-star EDGE Richard Wesley. EA Sports College Football 26 will feature top Aggies players, adding to the season's excitement. The SEC recruiting race stays intense, highlighted by South Carolina landing four-star Sequel Patterson over Georgia and Tennessee.