Texas A&M secured a commitment from elite 2027 OT Kaeden Scott after a long-standing relationship and family trust sealed the late-night decision.
Recruiting never punches out, and Texas A&M proved it again just before midnight Sunday.
While most of the state was winding down, San Antonio offensive tackle Kaeden Scott was making one of the biggest decisions of his young football life.
At 11:43 p.m. CT, Scott let the world know what Texas A&M’s staff already felt was coming - College Station felt like home.
This wasn’t a commitment born out of hype or a single flashy visit. It was the result of a relationship that had been building for years.
Scott has been a familiar face around Kyle Field, attending multiple games, camps, junior days, and unofficial visits long before the calendar turned to 2027 recruiting chatter.
By the time this weekend rolled around, A&M wasn’t selling potential ... they were reinforcing trust.
That matters to linemen. They’re wired differently. Offensive tackles don’t chase attention; they chase fit, stability, and belief. Scott felt all three in College Station.
His family felt it too. While Scott was busy celebrating at a bonfire when reporters reached out, the message from home was simple: Texas A&M didn’t just recruit Kaeden - they recruited family.
That’s a powerful pull, especially in a process where sincerity is often hard to separate from noise.
Scott had no shortage of options. His finalist list read like a who’s who of college football royalty, with bluebloods from the SEC, Big Ten, and ACC all making strong pushes.
Programs like Ohio State, Texas, LSU, Tennessee, and Stanford don’t lose recruiting battles often - but A&M won this one by consistency, not volume.
On the field, Scott is exactly the kind of lineman college staffs want to secure early. He’s versatile, athletic, and still growing into his frame. He brings leadership traits coaches can’t teach and a mindset shaped by organization and accountability.
He once thought defense was his future - now he’s the kind of tackle defenders circle on the scouting report.
National evaluators already see it.
Scott is considered one of the top offensive tackles in Texas and a national riser in the 2027 class. Pairing him with DeMarrion Johnson gives the Aggies two of the top five offensive tackle commitments in the state, a foundation most programs won’t catch.
Texas A&M’s 2027 class was already strong. Scott’s pledge adds weight, balance, and momentum - the kind that carries through spring visits and into summer camp season.
Recruiting never sleeps. And on Sunday night, neither did Texas A&M’s momentum.