Elko ignites Texas A&M's future, securing early 2027 commitments and top talent. Aggies are winning the recruiting race with strategic groundwork and elite relationships.
Late January may feel quiet on the surface, but behind the scenes, Texas A&M football is buzzing, and recruiting is driving the conversation.
As discussed on The Texas A&M Aggies Daily Blitz Podcast, head coach Mike Elko is laying the groundwork for the future, and the Aggies’ early momentum in the 2027 class is turning heads across the college football landscape.
“Elite recruiting is about timing, leverage, and positioning — and the Aggies are checking every box right now,” said podcast host Timm “IndyCarTim” Hamm, who broke down the big-picture strategy during the latest episode.
Texas A&M already holds 10 commitments in the 2027 class, an impressive number this early in the cycle. While it may seem premature to some fans, early momentum matters more than ever in the modern NIL-driven era.
Getting elite prospects on board now allows staffs to build relationships, shape class identity, and fend off late pushes from national powers.
One of the cornerstones of that class is four-star quarterback Jayce Johnson, ranked No. 62 nationally and No. 5 at his position by On3.
While Johnson plans to take visits — a normal practice for elite quarterbacks - Hamm emphasized that Aggies fans shouldn’t panic.
“That’s not a wavering commitment,” Hamm explained. “That’s just a quarterback being honest in today’s recruiting landscape while still being committed to Texas A&M.”
Elko, offensive coordinator Holmon Wiggins, and quarterbacks coach Joey Lynch recently made an in-home visit to Georgia to strengthen that relationship. According to Hamm, face time and trust-building remain Elko’s strongest recruiting assets, especially with quarterbacks.
Beyond Johnson, Texas A&M is also gaining traction with 2027 wide receiver Jaden Upshaw, a versatile 6-1 playmaker out of Lee County, Georgia. Upshaw averaged more than 19 yards per catch last season and brings the kind of explosiveness that fits perfectly into Elko’s long-term offensive vision.
With an already stacked 2026 receiver class in place, the Aggies can afford to be selective - making Upshaw a potential future focal point rather than just depth.
The broader takeaway, as Hamm noted, is that recruiting is no longer won in December alone.
“Recruiting is won in February, March, and July now,” he said. “And right now, Texas A&M is winning early.”
As portal windows close and attention shifts fully to high school prospects, Texas A&M’s early success in 2027 could position the Aggies for a top-ranked class down the road.
If this momentum holds, the foundation Elko is building now may pay dividends for years to come — long before those players ever take the field in College Station.