Texas A&M is predicted to land 2026 5-star DL out of Louisiana
Texas A&M is predicted to land 2026 5-star DL out of Louisiana
Texas A&M's race to land 2026 five-star defensive lineman Lamar Brown got a bit smoother on Sunday night after the news that the standout defender would no longer visit LSU, but after it was revealed that Brown changed his mind, and will take an official visit with the Tigers on Friday. While this is surprising, it's fair to remember that Brown is a Louisiana native.
Still, Brown's official visit to Texas A&M was reportedly a massive success, and on Monday morning, 247Sports' staff submitted a prediction for the Aggies to land Brown, but this was before rescheduling his LSU OV. However, this has not affected coach Mike Elko and his defensive line coaches Sean Spencer and Tony Jerod-Eddie, who have developed a strong and lasting relationship with Brown over the last year.
According to 247Sports recruiting analyst Mike Roach, just because LSU is still squarely in the mix, as well as Miami, Texas A&M should still be considered the leader coming down the stretch.
"Texas A&M was among the earliest programs to get on Brown, and the Aggies repeatedly hosted him in College Station.
He's got an incredibly comfortable relationship with the staff, including coach Mike Elko, defensive line coaches Sean Spencer and Tony Jerod-Eddie and coordinator of player development Mason Smith, who's especially done a strong job.
It certainly seems like this one is trending toward Texas A&M, but LSU won't go away easily. Brown goes to high school on the Tigers' campus and is an incredibly important target for them.
Still, the Aggies have put in the most consistent recruiting effort over the past two years."
Relationships are everything in today's recruiting age, and with the recent House vs. NCAA settlement, NIL deals have become much clearer, at least for Power Four players. While LSU shouldn't be taken lightly, I still like the Aggie's chances of landing Brown on July 10.
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