2026 5-star Edge commits to Big Ten program over Texas A&M
Texas A&M's pursuit of 2026 five-star edge Anthony "Tank" Jones has not ended, but did take a significant hit after the Alabama native committed to Oregon on Thursday afternoon, choosing the Ducks over the Aggies and Alabama live on The Pat McAfee Show.
After losing five-star edge Richard Wesley, who committed to Texas earlier this month, Oregon was desperate to land an elite future pass rusher, and likely threw out all the stops, especially financially, to get the job done. For Texas A&M, the Aggies are in very good shape wth five-star edge prospects Tristian Givens and Bryce Perry-Wright, combined with four-star prospects Jordan Carter and Samu Moala already committed in the class.
Still, missing out on any priority prospect is disappointing, knowing that Jones was predicted to choose Texas A&M earlier this summer before Oregon made its final pitch. Again, what head coach Mike Elko and defensive line coaches Tony Jerod-Eddie and Sean Spencer have accomplished this summer on the recruiting trail is nothing short of incredible, more than solidifying the Aggies' future pass rush rotation.
According to Rivals, Jones is currently positioned as the 22nd-ranked prospect in the 2026 class, the 4th-ranked edge, and the No. 1-ranked prospect in Alabama.
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