Aggieland · Committed · 2027 HS
📌 Commitment Status
All across the board, Texas A&M’s 2027 recruiting class features top talent. Whether it’s them having the top two safeties committed, the No. 1 linebacker, one of the best hauls in the trenches, or holding pledges from a pair of highly c…
Joseph Hastings · 2026-08-02 · read on AggieYell →
Recruiting State · Locked In
COMMITTED · AGGIE
RPM Share · Top 5
Lead recruiter
Adam Cushing
Last 90d intel
7 claims
Lead recruiter
Alex Mirabal
Last 90d intel
4 claims
Lead recruiter
Jonathan Decoster + Rob Sale
Last 90d intel
0 claims
No recent intel.
Lead recruiter
Joe Rudolph
Last 90d intel
0 claims
No recent intel.
Last 90d intel
0 claims
No recent intel.
Friday Nights
| Date | Opponent | Result | Line |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28 | DeSoto | W 38-14 | Team won 38-14; no individual statistics reported |
| Aug 21 | Western | W 42-0 | Team won 42-0; no individual statistics reported |
Source recap covers the Aug 27-29 window without attributing games to days, so lines are dated to the Friday unless another article fixes the day.
Source recap covers the Aug 20-21 season-opening window; the article does not attribute games to individual days, so all lines are dated to the Friday.
Intel Feed · Aggie Yell
September 2026
6 claims
"Fort Lauderdale (TX) St. Thomas Aquinas five-star OL Mark Matthews"
↗ Expected visitors for Texas A&M's season-opener vs Missouri State
"Miami still having a pulse with Mark Matthews"
↗ Texas A&M football recruiting mailbag: Previewing busy recruiting weekend and buzz
"the top-ranked offensive tackle committed to the Aggies back in May"
↗ Texas A&M football recruiting mailbag: Previewing busy recruiting weekend and buzz
"he's continued to say all the right things regarding his commitment"
↗ Texas A&M football recruiting mailbag: Previewing busy recruiting weekend and buzz
"Joseph has done a really good job of being upfront with Matthews about the continued interest"
↗ Texas A&M football recruiting mailbag: Previewing busy recruiting weekend and buzz
"he may even make a trip out to Coral Gables for a game this season"
↗ Texas A&M football recruiting mailbag: Previewing busy recruiting weekend and buzz
August 2026
12 claims
"Five-Star Plus+ OL Mark Matthews: St. Thomas Aquinas defeated DeSoto 38-14."
↗ Texas A&M commits' high school football recap: Aug. 27-29 results, stats
"Five-Star Plus+ OL Mark Matthews: St. Thomas Aquinas defeated Western 42-0."
↗ Texas A&M commits' high school football recap: Aug. 20 + Aug. 21 results, stats
"The last weekend of August is delivering in a big way. Along with those two matchups mentioned above, we'll get a Florida versus Texas battle with DeSoto, led by Texas Tech running back commit SaRod Baker, facing the A&M offensive lineman commit Mark Matthews-led St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders."
↗ Multiple games this season will pit Texas A&M commits against each other: High School Football Preview
"A&M has put together the top-ranked 2027 recruiting class, with Tabron already having met Hakim Frampton, Kennedy Brown, Mark Matthews, and others."
↗ Elite 2028 QB Donald Tabron II breaks down commitment to Texas A&M
"One of the biggest threats to A&M holding on to that top spot would be a flip of Kaden Henderson to Notre Dame or Mark Matthews to Miami."
↗ What we learned about Texas A&M recruiting in July: Maroon Musings
"He's the No. 4-ranked recruit in the country, regardless of position. He's the No. 1 offensive tackle and the No. 1 senior in Florida."
↗ What we learned about Texas A&M recruiting in July: Maroon Musings
"What is somewhat surprising, however, is that Matthews isn't ruling out a visit to Miami this season. When asked about it this past weekend, Matthews says that he might attend a game this fall."
↗ What we learned about Texas A&M recruiting in July: Maroon Musings
"position coach Adam Cushing is someone he trusts"
↗ What we learned about Texas A&M recruiting in July: Maroon Musings
"The highest-rated commitment in this class remains Mark Matthews, who is ranked no lower than No. 11 overall across all three recruiting rankings services."
↗ Five-Star Plus+ OT Mark Matthews talks Texas A&M commitment status, other schools still pushing
""Coach Elko, coach Cushing," Matthews said. "The whole offensive staff, coach Wiggins. Everyone... It's home. I like what they're building there. Believe in coach Elko, I believe in coach Cushing, I believe in coach Wis, I believe in everyone there. I love the team they're building.""
↗ Five-Star Plus+ OT Mark Matthews talks Texas A&M commitment status, other schools still pushing
""My second visit (of the spring)," Matthews replied. "I visited the school, and it felt like home.""
↗ Five-Star Plus+ OT Mark Matthews talks Texas A&M commitment status, other schools still pushing
"Being one of the top overall players regardless of position, it's not a surprise to hear that Matthews is still being pursued by other programs. The two he listed were LSU and Miami, though the nearby Hurricanes would be considered A&M's biggest threat to holding on to Matthews' commitment."
↗ Five-Star Plus+ OT Mark Matthews talks Texas A&M commitment status, other schools still pushing
June 2026
6 claims
"Texas A&M already holds a pair of five-star offensive line commitments in its top-ranked 2027 recruiting class, with No. 1 offensive tackle Mark Matthews and elite in-state guard Kennedy Brown already in the fold."
↗ Decision Preview: Five-star OL Albert Simien down to two finalists
"Texas A&M's top-ranked 2027 recruiting class already features commitments from two five-star offensive linemen in top-ranked tackle Mark Matthews and standout in-state guard Kennedy Brown"
↗ Intel: Five-star Texas A&M target Albert Simien sets commitment date
"Two of those five-star pledges come from the state of Florida, including the state's No. 1 player and top-ranked offensive tackle Mark Matthews, along with five-star edge Zyron Forstall."
↗ Decision Day Preview: No. 1 LB Kaden Henderson down to two finalists
"After returning to campus last weekend for his official visit, 2027 Fort Lauderdale (FL) St. Thomas Aquinas five-star offensive tackle and Texas A&M commit Mark Matthews is back in College Station once again today to participate in camp and workouts alongside a number of other prospects."
↗ Intel: Five-stars camping at Texas A&M, latest on running back pursuit + more
"Sources tell AggieYell that Matthews is also expected to remain in town this weekend on an unofficial visit to help recruit other targets."
↗ Intel: Five-stars camping at Texas A&M, latest on running back pursuit + more
"The consensus top-ranked offensive tackle in the country has remained extremely firm in his commitment to Texas A&M, cancelling all other visits while taking an active role in recruiting for the Aggies."
↗ Intel: Five-stars camping at Texas A&M, latest on running back pursuit + more
May 2026
21 claims
"The addition of five-star offensive tackle Mark Matthews to Texas A&M's class only added more speculation surrounding Johnson's future and the status of his pledge."
↗ Texas A&M locks in Kamarui Dorsey, but who's next to shut recruitment down?
"with the recent addition of five-star offensive tackle Mark Matthews, there are no signs of that slowing down anytime soon."
↗ Board Breakdown: Texas A&M’s Offensive Line Recruiting + Predictions
"the Aggies currently hold the top-ranked class in the country with five commitments already carrying five-star rankings following the recent addition of No. 3 overall prospect Mark Matthews"
↗ Callaway's Corner: Is Texas A&M poised to add more five-star pledges?
"headlined by five prospects carrying five-star rankings following the recent addition of top-ranked offensive tackle Mark Matthews"
↗ Latest on Texas A&M's pursuit of five-star cornerback Josh Dobson
"Mike Elko's staff at Texas A&M made a major — and potentially program-changing — addition to its 2027 recruiting class on Friday, landing 2027 Fort Lauderdale (FL) St. Thomas Aquinas five-star and top-ranked offensive tackle Mark Matthews over Miami, Georgia, and LSU."
↗ Scouting Report: Texas A&M's new five-star pledge Mark Matthews
"he becomes the highest-rated offensive lineman to commit to Texas A&M in program history."
↗ Scouting Report: Texas A&M's new five-star pledge Mark Matthews
"Five-star and top-ranked offensive tackle Mark Matthews commits to Texas A&M"
↗ BREAKING: Five-star and top-ranked offensive tackle Mark Matthews commits to Texas A&M
"Rivals' No. 3 overall prospect was in College Station for Texas A&M's spring game, where much of the Aggies' momentum in his recruitment began to take shape."
↗ BREAKING: Five-star and top-ranked offensive tackle Mark Matthews commits to Texas A&M
"Matthews, the nation's top-ranked offensive tackle, is one of just three prospects in the class to earn a "Five-Star Plus+" designation—awarded to consensus five-star recruits. He currently ranks as a unanimous top-10 prospect across all major recruiting platforms."
↗ BREAKING: Five-star and top-ranked offensive tackle Mark Matthews commits to Texas A&M
"they'll look to keep the buzz flowing with a commitment coming from five-star and top-ranked offensive tackle Mark Matthews tomorrow evening."
↗ Texas A&M commit Hakim Frampton shuts down recruitment
"Matthews announced earlier this week that he will now make his decision on Friday."
↗ Maroon Tracker: Previewing Mark Matthews' commitment and what lies ahead for Texas A&M
"As things stand today, we still believe the Aggies sit firmly atop Matthews' list of contenders."
↗ Maroon Tracker: Previewing Mark Matthews' commitment and what lies ahead for Texas A&M
"A pair of spring visits to Texas A&M helped shift the momentum."
↗ Maroon Tracker: Previewing Mark Matthews' commitment and what lies ahead for Texas A&M
"2027 Fort Lauderdale (FL) St. Thomas Aquinas five-star and top-ranked offensive tackle Mark Matthews, has set a commitment date for May 15, this Friday"
↗ Five-star OT Mark Matthews sets commitment date
"AggieYell recruiting insiders Jaxson Callaway and Joseph Hastings have already logged predictions in favor of Texas A&M, and while the commitment timeline stretched out a bit longer than initially expected, we still like where the Aggies stand heading into the final days of this recruitment."
↗ Five-star OT Mark Matthews sets commitment date
"Texas A&M remains in the lead over Miami, who made a strong push to get things slowed down."
↗ Callaway's Corner: Texas A&M recruiting continues to heat up + more
"Texas A&M has been the beneficiary of a recent surge in momentum in Mark Matthews' recruitment, pulling ahead of Miami, which had held the edge for much of the past year."
↗ Latest on a number of Texas A&M's remaining targets on the recruiting trail
"As AggieYell's Joseph Hastings confirmed earlier, Matthews is expected to be in Oxford this weekend for a visit with Ole Miss."
↗ Latest on a number of Texas A&M's remaining targets on the recruiting trail
"Texas A&M conducted an in-home visit with 2027 Fort Lauderdale (FL) St. Thomas Aquinas five-star offensive tackle Mark Matthews"
↗ Texas A&M completes in-home with Mark Matthews: What's Next?
"nearing a decision following a recent surge in favor of the maroon and white"
↗ Texas A&M completes in-home with Mark Matthews: What's Next?
"The visit gave the Aggies' staff an opportunity to meet face-to-face with Matthews' family following multiple spring trips to College Station, a key factor in Texas A&M's continued momentum in this recruitment."
↗ Texas A&M completes in-home with Mark Matthews: What's Next?
April 2026
10 claims
"Texas A&M seems on the right side of a major momentum surge in the recruitment of 2027 Fort Lauderdale (FL) St. Thomas Aquinas five-star offensive tackle Mark Matthews, with predictions pouring in for the Aggies over the past 24 hours."
↗ Latest intel on Mark Matthews and a number of schools visiting the No. 1 OT this week
"Texas A&M is sending a large contingent of staff members to Florida this week to visit Matthews tonight, as the Aggies are working to capitalize on their recent momentum and push this one over the finish line with a final in-home visit."
↗ Latest intel on Mark Matthews and a number of schools visiting the No. 1 OT this week
"sources have indicated that this recruitment may not last until then, as there's some legit smoke that the Aggies are going to work to have him shut things down in short order... a decision is expected to take place in the very near future."
↗ Latest intel on Mark Matthews and a number of schools visiting the No. 1 OT this week
"Texas A&M continues to trend heavily for one of the nation's premier prospects — 2027 five-star offensive tackle Mark Matthews"
↗ New predictions in favor of Texas A&M for top-ranked OT Mark Matthews
"Mark Matthews has been a name frequently mentioned in our updates over the past year, as the nation's top-ranked tackle has consistently kept Texas A&M high on his list throughout the recruiting process."
↗ New predictions in favor of Texas A&M for top-ranked OT Mark Matthews
"That sentiment only intensified following Matthews' unofficial visit to College Station for Texas A&M's spring game."
↗ New predictions in favor of Texas A&M for top-ranked OT Mark Matthews
"Matthews has yet to announce a commitment date, but sources indicate a decision is approaching quickly. We're told a commitment is likely to come before any additional visits, signaling that his recruitment has entered its final stages."
↗ New predictions in favor of Texas A&M for top-ranked OT Mark Matthews
"Texas A&M has continued to chip away at Miami's lead for top-ranked offensive tackle Mark Matthews over the last few weeks"
↗ Texas A&M Recruiting Insider: Returns from the weekend and more on top targets
"Texas A&M is expected to get Matthews back on campus soon for an official visit, where the staff will look to make a major impression."
↗ Callaway's Corner: Texas A&M staying in it for top prospects + visit news
"At this stage, it's the in-state Hurricanes and the Aggies that appear to be the most likely landing spots for one of the nation's premier prospects."
↗ Callaway's Corner: Texas A&M staying in it for top prospects + visit news
March 2026
4 claims
"2027 Fort Lauderdale (FL) St. Thomas Aquinas five-star and top-ranked offensive tackle Mark Matthews back on campus, continuing their push in what remains a competitive recruitment."
↗ Intel: Latest from Texas A&M's big recruiting weekend
"Texas A&M has made up ground and positioned itself as a clear contender."
↗ Intel: Latest from Texas A&M's big recruiting weekend
"I've been building relationships and recruiting guys like Jaden Upshaw, Eric McFarland, Landen Williams-Callis, Kennedy Brown, Mark Matthews, Kaden Henderson, Josh Dobson, and Jordan Karhoff."
↗ Texas A&M pledge Jayce Johnson talks commitment, others he's recruiting to College Station
"Additionally, the staff has been in communication with 2027 Fort Lauderdale (FL) St. Thomas Aquinas five-star and top-ranked offensive tackle Mark Matthews about a potential visit this weekend. While nothing has been finalized beyond those discussions, the expectation is currently trending toward him making the trip to College Station."
↗ Callaway's Corner: Texas A&M putting together elite visitor list this weekend
February 2026
4 claims
"Texas A&M is expected to host five-star cornerback John Meredith, offensive tackle Mark Matthews, and offensive tackle Kennedy Brown for official visits this spring."
↗ Texas A&M set to host a number of top prospects for spring official visits
"Matthews has steadily emerged as a legitimate target for Texas A&M...the Aggies represent the Hurricanes' strongest competition as they work to keep the elite offensive lineman in-state."
↗ Texas A&M set to host a number of top prospects for spring official visits
"Texas A&M has quietly emerged as a serious contender for Rivals' top-ranked offensive tackle Mark Matthews, who has continued to build a strong relationship with offensive line coach Adam Cushing and the rest of the staff in College Station."
↗ Progress Report: Where Texas A&M stands with top 2027 targets
"The latest intel indicates Texas A&M is in line to receive an official visit from Matthews, with Miami and Georgia also expected to host him."
↗ Progress Report: Where Texas A&M stands with top 2027 targets
January 2026
2 claims
"Once again, Texas A&M will have plenty of offensive line talent on campus next weekend, headlined by the return of 2027 Fort Lauderdale (FL) St. Thomas Aquinas five-star Mark Matthews, the nation's top-ranked offensive lineman."
↗ Texas A&M set to host loaded list of January visitors in College Station
"While Miami has generated the most buzz in Matthews' recruitment as of late, Texas A&M has remained a major contender for Rivals' No. 2 overall player in the 2027 class. The Aggies are hopeful that this visit can serve as a turning point in building momentum with the elite tackle."
↗ Texas A&M set to host loaded list of January visitors in College Station
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National Rank
#4
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