Texas A&M lands massive commitment from 2026 5-star CB over Oregon

Texas A&M’s recruiting success is only shocking to those who haven’t been paying attention, as coach Mike Elko and his staff have landed three priority 2026 prospects over the past five days, led by elite four-star running back KJ Edwards on Tuesday night, securing a victory over the Texas Longhorns.

Again, Elko has built a highly respectable culture in College Station that directly led to three of the program’s early 2026 commits, including four-star wide receiver Aaron Gregory and four-star running back Jonathan Hatton, who have shut down their future visits and are set to sign with Texas A&M during the early signing period. Relationships built on trust both on and off the field are everything in today’s college football landscape, and the Aggies have become the best example of how to recruit from the ground up.

On Thursday morning, Mike Elko landed his 18th commitment in the 2026 cycle, as five-star cornerback Brandon Arrington chose the Aggies over Oregon with his family in front of his high school peers at Mount Miguel HS (CA), as his collegiate future will now start, and likely end in College Station as one of Texas A&M’s future star defensive backs.

Arrington is one of the fastest and most versatile athletes in the cycle, finishing his 2024 junior season with 26 tackles, three pass breakups, and an interception while reeling in 57 receptions for 527 yards and five touchdowns on offense.

While he can play wide receiver, his ability to blanket receivers in press-man coverage and his elite speed to beat top receivers along the boundary will make him a future NFL prospect during his third season with the program.

According to On3, Arrington is currently the 9th-ranked prospect in the 2026 class, the No. 1-ranked athlete, and the No. 1-ranked prospect in California.

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