Aggieland · Committed · 2027 HS
📌 Parent Perspective
Kaden McCarty‘s recruitment came down to five in-state programs last December. Those were Baylor, Houston, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, and Texas. It ended up being the Aggies coming out on top back on Dec. 8, securing one of the most coveted …
Joseph Hastings · 2026-08-19 · read on AggieYell →
Recruiting State · Locked In
COMMITTED · AGGIE
RPM Share · Top 5
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Elijah Robinson + Tony Jerod-Eddie
Last 90d intel
7 claims
Lead recruiter
LaAllan Clark
Last 90d intel
7 claims
Lead recruiter
Carson Hall
Last 90d intel
0 claims
No recent intel.
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Randall Joyner
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0 claims
No recent intel.
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Jacquies Smith
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0 claims
No recent intel.
Friday Nights
| Date | Opponent | Result | Line |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28 | Strake Jesuit | W 36-3 | Seven tackles, three tackles for loss and a sack |
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.
Intel Feed · Aggie Yell
September 2026
2 claims
"Houston (TX) Cy Falls four-star EDGE Kaden McCarty"
↗ Expected visitors for Texas A&M's season-opener vs Missouri State
"Edge rusher commitment Kaden McCarty's father also pointed to the Corps of Cadets at halftime and even the energy that the Aggie Yell Leaders bring to the stadium in his interview with us."
↗ Why dozens of recruits are heading to Texas A&M this weekend: Aggie Yell Column
August 2026
13 claims
"EDGE Kaden McCarty: I was considering grouping Donald Tabron and Jayce Johnson together in this section. But I put the quarterback bias aside as those two did not have the stat production we look for in this section, with their production being limited as their teams combined for a 100-0 score on Friday. McCarty is deserving of a game ball as he recorded seven tackles, three tackles for loss, and a sack in his season opener, which resulted in a 36-3 win over Strake Jesuit."
↗ Texas A&M recruiting intel from high school game visits, thoughts on Aggies' upcoming season: Maroon Musings
"EDGE Kaden McCarty: Cy Falls defeated Strake Jesuit 36-3. McCarty's Stats: Seven tackles, three tackles for loss, and one sack"
↗ Texas A&M commits' high school football recap: Aug. 27-29 results, stats
"Texas A&M edge rusher commit Kaden McCarty is calm, measured with his answers, and gives extended responses packed with depth and insight."
↗ Who is Texas A&M getting in Kaden McCarty? His father gives Aggie Yell subscribers an inside look
"McCarty, the first of three edge rusher commits to join the Aggies' 2027 class"
↗ Who is Texas A&M getting in Kaden McCarty? His father gives Aggie Yell subscribers an inside look
"Being a top 200 overall prospect in the country, McCarty is in the top 0.1% of all high school football players who are entering their senior season. He's also one of 25 commitments in A&M's top-ranked recruiting class"
↗ Who is Texas A&M getting in Kaden McCarty? His father gives Aggie Yell subscribers an inside look
""We want our family to be a big part of something," Mr. McCarty said. "We want to be able to raise our grandkids and great grandkids and say that Kaden is an alumni of Texas A&M and that we're Aggies... I want Kaden to graduate an Aggie.""
↗ Texas A&M QB commit update, HS football game balls, current landscape of college athletics: Maroon Musings
"It ended up being the Aggies coming out on top back on Dec. 8, securing one of the most coveted players in the Lone Star State in the 2027 cycle."
↗ Texas A&M won over Kaden McCarty with authenticity, culture, and family values: Parent Perspective
"He shut down his recruitment in May, and proceeded to visit A&M three consecutive weekends to help them recruit during official visit season."
↗ Texas A&M won over Kaden McCarty with authenticity, culture, and family values: Parent Perspective
"over four hours' worth of interviews on Sunday with parents of Aggie pledges Aston Whiteside, Jayce Johnson, JayQuan Snell, Kaden McCarty, Kaeden Scott, Myels Smith, Trey Haddad, and Zyron Forstall"
↗ Texas A&M commits' parents answer questions from Aggie Yell subscribers: Maroon Musings
"Kaden could've gone to any other big university and got an even bigger NIL deal, but that's not something we want to put in the forefront."
↗ Texas A&M commits' parents answer questions from Aggie Yell subscribers: Maroon Musings
"Austin is a good city. We have no issues with Austin. If I'm being perfectly transparent with you, I wanted Kaden to actually go to a smaller community."
↗ Texas A&M commits' parents answer questions from Aggie Yell subscribers: Maroon Musings
"Feeling like these universities had to sell us something. To me, it's just weird to be in the limelight and all these colleges and universities pitch you on the same thing. That's one thing I loved about Texas A&M — Their pitch didn't feel like a pitch. Whereas all these other universities felt like a pitch, (A&M's) was more authentic."
↗ Texas A&M commits' parents answer questions from Aggie Yell subscribers: Maroon Musings
"Williams-Callis is especially familiar with a few Houston area recruits, such as Kaden McCarty and Kennedy Brown."
↗ Aggie Yell reacts to Landen Williams-Callis' commitment to Texas: Three Thoughts
June 2026
2 claims
"his relationship with Aggies commit and cousin Kaden McCarty, continues to work in the Aggies' favor"
↗ Intel: Five-star Texas A&M target Albert Simien sets commitment date
"Texas A&M already holds commitments from five-star Zyron Forstall, four-star Frederick Ards III, and Kaden McCarty"
↗ Callaway's Corner: Texas A&M looking to add to top-ranked class this summer
November 2025
2 claims
"After this weekend, I really like the position the Aggies have put themselves in."
↗ Texas A&M building momentum on the recruiting trail, trending for multiple top targets
"Houston (TX) Cy Falls four-star EDGE Kaden McCarty"
↗ Visitor List: Aggies set to host Gamecocks
October 2025
3 claims
"McCarty was in town for the Aggies' season opener, a significant weekend for his recruitment."
↗ Latest Intel on Each of the Aggies' Top 2027 Targets
"Kaden McCarty has generated buzz recently, announcing a commitment date of December 8th and receiving some predictions in favor of Texas A&M."
↗ Latest Intel on Each of the Aggies' Top 2027 Targets
"We really like where the Aggies stand entering the final stretch."
↗ Latest Intel on Each of the Aggies' Top 2027 Targets
September 2025
7 claims
"McCarty is set to make another stop in College Station this weekend before visiting Waco and Austin over the next two weeks."
↗ Texas A&M Looking to Build Momentum on the Trail Against Auburn
"He's also expected back at Texas A&M in mid-October for the South Carolina game."
↗ Texas A&M Looking to Build Momentum on the Trail Against Auburn
"sources indicate that the Aggies and Red Raiders have generated the most early buzz as McCarty continues to make the rounds across the state each week"
↗ Texas A&M Looking to Build Momentum on the Trail Against Auburn
"Other headliners expected on campus this weekend include Landen Williams-Callis, Zane Rowe, Omarii Sanders, Kaden McCarty, Albert Simien, Mark Matthews, Khing Thibodeaux, Brian Swanson, and Hakim Frampton."
↗ Visitor List: Aggies to Host Loaded Group of Visitors
"Another major visitor this weekend was 2027 Houston (TX) Cy Falls four-star EDGE Kaden McCarty. McCarty is kicking off a busy visit schedule at Texas A&M, where he is ranked near the top of the board for his class."
↗ Notes and Intel Coming From the Recruiting Trail After Aggies' Season Opener
"Coming out of the weekend, buzz is building around the Aggies' growing confidence that the No. 18 ranked EDGE will land in College Station. Sources close to McCarty suggest that optimism is well-founded."
↗ Notes and Intel Coming From the Recruiting Trail After Aggies' Season Opener
"He is expected to return to Texas A&M on November 15th for the matchup against South Carolina, which is likely to be a ranked game at Kyle Field."
↗ Notes and Intel Coming From the Recruiting Trail After Aggies' Season Opener
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