Texas A&M pulled off two of the more impressive recruiting flips in the 2026 class
Texas A&M pulled off two of the more impressive recruiting flips in the 2026 class
Texas A&M's 2026 recruiting class pulled off two of the most recognized flips in the cycle at two of the more important position groups, as four-star running back Jonathan Hatton and four-star cornerback Victor Singelton chose the Aggies Oklahoma and Illinois, while winning recruiting battles with the Sooners is still very impressive despite the program's recent struggles.
Hatton is one of the top backs in the 2026 cycle due to this powerful running style, while Singelton, who is now Texas A&M's highest rated recruit in the class, possesses elite coverage traits, especially in man coverage, and has a chance to see the field as soon as he steps on campus next summer. Overall, both players represent coach Mike Elko's recruiting prowess, which can be attirbuted to his impressive coaching staff.
This summer, the Aggies will host 2025 five-star OL/DL Lamar Brown, five-star cornerback Brandon Arrington, and four-star lineacker Tank King in early June, and thanks to defensive line coaches Tony Jerod-Eddie and Sean Spencer, the Aggies are slowly becoming minor favorites for Brown, while Arrington and King's visits could sway things sooner than later.
Due to the Aggies' poor 1-4 finish during Mike Elko's inagural season, he has not received the national praise for flipping Hatton and Singelton, until now. However, there's alot more work do be done, starting with locking down two, or all 2026 prospects mentioned, while some future flips could also be on the docket.
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