Feb. 8, 2026, 5:04 a.m. CT

Texas A&M’s 2027 recruiting class is still in great shape to finish as the No. 1-ranked class, as head coach Mike Elko continues to look like one of the top recruiters in the country, while his 2026 coaching staff is all but finished, including five elevations, combined with Stanford DB coach Paul Williams expecting to take over as the program’s nickel coach.

Already landing a commitment from blue-chip 2027 four-star cornerback Raylaun Henry, new Texas A&M cornerbacks coach Bryant Gross-Armiento will have his work cut our for him to keep Henry in the fold, while the battle to land five-star corn John Meredith reamains an ongoing challenge, as inclement weather in College Station prevented the elite defensive back from making his way back to campus for a visit.

However, the Aggies are almost guaranteed to receive an offcicial visit North Crowley HS standout this spring or summer, but will compete till the very end with Ohio State and Alabama, as Meredith is coming off a visit to Tuscaloosa, and according to online recruiting source “Recruits Bama,” the Crimson Tide picked up “traction and momentum” with the five-star prospect.

“Texas, Ohio State, Texas Tech, and SMU are some other schools pushing for Meredith. He took game-day visits to Penn State, Alabama, Texas A&M, and Ohio State this fall.

This is be a TIGHT battle between the Crimson Tide and the Aggies, one that will go down until Signing Day. Where do you think the No. 1 CB in the country ends up?”

Every team listed is technically in contention for Meredith’s commitment, but according to multiple sources, Alabama and Texas A&M remain the leaders. Given Ohio State and Penn State’s history of sending cornerbacks to the NFL, it’s hard to keep both programs out of the final discussion.

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According to 247Sports Composite, Meredith is currently the No. 1-ranked player nationally, in Texas, and the No. 1-ranked cornerback prospect in the cycle.

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