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Markel Ford
Status:
Committed
HIGH SCHOOL

Markel Ford

Safety
6′1″ / 195 lbs
Mesquite, TX
Horn
Class of 2026
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Rating: 90
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#19 IN TEXAS
National Avg
Rating: 89.3
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School Preferences

School
Interest
Offer
Official Visit
Texas A&M
Committed
6/27/2024
Michigan
Medium
Mississippi State
Medium
Missouri
Medium
Nebraska
Medium
North Texas
Medium
Pittsburgh
Medium
San Diego State
Medium
UCF
Medium
Wisconsin
Medium
Arizona State
None
Arkansas
None
Auburn
None
Baylor
None
Colorado
None
Colorado State
None
Grambling
None
Houston
None
LSU
None
Oklahoma
None
Oklahoma State
None
Ole Miss
None
Oregon
None
Oregon State
None
Purdue
None
SMU
None
TCU
None
Tennessee
None
Texas
None
Texas State
None
Texas Tech
None
USC
None
Utah
None
UTSA
None
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Videos

(11 Total)
9/28/2024
Highlights: Mesquite holds off Mesquite Horn's fourth-quarter rally
8/18/2024
Corner commit Ryan Gilbert plans to visit A&M for Notre Dame game
8/18/2024
Texas A&M pledge Markel Ford preparing for big fall at Mesquite Horn
7/28/2024
'I loved it': 2026 S Jordan Deck returns to College Station for pool party
7/3/2024
North Forney DB coach Cameron Onic speaks on A&M pledge Ryan Gilbert
7/3/2024
'I’m staying at home': 2026 CB Ryan Gilbert details A&M decision
6/29/2024
In-Home Visit: Aggies have added to two classes with Norman & Ford
3/26/2024
In-Home Visit: Prospects return to Aggieland as spring practice begins
2/4/2024
2026 Mesquite Horn S Markel Ford relives his first Aggieland experience
12/30/1969
2026 ATH Markel Ford (Mesquite Horn)
12/30/1969
2026 S MARKEL FORD SOPH. SZN HL

Updates

Jason Howell
8 hrs ago by Jason Howell
Coaches busy on the road
Texas A&M has been busy on the road the last few days. Collin Klein dropped by to see 2026 QB commit Helaman Casuga and his familyFaith, Family, Football & home grown hawaiian Food…Thank you Coach @CK_KleinCollin for our home visit. @AggieFootball we cookin👍! @TexAgsLive @TA_Recruiting @tamurecruits @BlairAngulo @NilxGroup @Elite11 @Stumpf_Brian @Rivals @BrandonHuffman @raw7v7 pic.twitter.com/luuMIzVPTg— Helaman Casuga (@HelamanCasuga) January 21, 2025 Trooper Taylor was in Carthage checking in with RB KJ Edwards and his younger brother JD Edwards who both hold Texas A&M offers. I'm told it was a really good visit I also hear the staff has plans to check in with some heavy hitters in Dallas-Fort Worth today. I hear Duncanville, South Oak Cliff, DeSoto, Denton Guyer, and Mesquite Horn are all in the works. That's some serious talent there. Here's a look at just the prospects already holding A&M offers at those schools 2026S Markel Ford, Mesquite Horn - Texas A&M commitDE KJ Ford, DuncanvilleDE Kordae Houston, South Oak CliffLB Jamarion Phillips, South Oak Cliff 2027RB Myson Johnson-Cook, DeSotoWR Ethan Feaster, DeSotoOL Brian Swanson, South Oak CliffDL JD Jones, South Oak CliffDL Khyren Haywood, Denton GuyerATH Zane Rowe, Denton GuyerThe Aggies were pretty active last week in DFW with some new offers. They were the first to offer 2028 WR Dez Bryant Jr at Colleyville Heritage, and they extended a trio of offers at Lancaster to 2026 RB Izayah Lee, 2027 ATH Victor Scott, and 2028 ATH James Foster. They also offered Navy National Combine standout and Cedar Hill 2027 DL Jalen Brewster.
Around Texas: A round-up of recruiting news in the Lone Star State
12 days ago by Jason Howell
Around Texas: A round-up of recruiting news in the Lone Star State
The Early Signing Period has come and gone as a number of the nation's top prospects have signed on the dotted line, but things are busy with 2025s, 2026s and in the portal. It is time to take a look at the latest happenings in the Lone Star state on the recruiting front.
A&M's growing 2026 class features pledges from across the country
14 days ago by Ryan Brauninger
A&M's growing 2026 class features pledges from across the country
Mike Elko & Co. have been busy early in the class of 2026 as Texas A&M has already received 10 commitments. With pledges from California, Utah, Georgia and North Carolina in addition to the Lone Star State, here's a rundown of where A&M's 2026 class currently stands.
Around Texas: A round-up of recruiting news in the Lone Star State
26 days ago by Jason Howell
Around Texas: A round-up of recruiting news in the Lone Star State
The Early Signing Period has come and gone as a number of the nation's top prospects have signed on the dotted line. It is time to take a look at the latest happenings in the Lone Star state on the recruiting front.
Around Texas: A round-up of recruiting news in the Lone Star State
1 mo ago by Jason Howell
Around Texas: A round-up of recruiting news in the Lone Star State
The Early Signing Period has come and gone as a number of the nation's top prospects have signed on the dotted line. It is time to take a look at the latest happenings in the Lone Star state on the recruiting front.
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TexAgs National Average Rating

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The TexAgs Recruiting team of Billy Liucci, David Sandhop, Jason Howell, Ryan Brauninger and a host of recruiting interns attends more than 75 games each fall and observes and evaluates every major Texas A&M target, as well as most of the top 150 prospects in the State of Texas. From this evaluation the team draws a rating for each prospect on a scale between 70 and 100.

99-100: Elite national prospect (Five-star)

Considered one of the best prospects in the nation and a likely difference-maker at the collegiate level. Displays all of the physical skills to be a future All-American with potential to be an early-round NFL draft pick.

90-98: Elite state prospect (Four-star)

Considered one of the best 30-40 prospects in the state and a top 250 national prospect. Displays the physical skills to be a major early contributor at the collegiate level with high professional potential.

80-89: Quality prospect (Three-star)

Considered one of the best 100 prospects in the state and a top 500 national prospect. Displays the physical skills to develop into a contributor over the course of his college career. Has the ability to become a professional prospect over time with development.

70-79: Solid prospect (Two-star)

Considered one of the top 250 prospects in the state. Has the physical skills to be a potential contributor at a D-1 program over the course of his collegiate career with significant development. Professional potential is low.
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