Texas A&M Football Recruiting

Elko's recruiting machine is becoming more efficient

The Aggies continue to collect blue-chip prospects on the recruiting trail as Texas A&M has quickly become a recruiting machine under Mike Elko's watch. Following Jaden Upshaw's commitment, the Aggies have a clear path to the No. 1 spot in the class of 2027.
By Ryan Brauninger
April 16, 2026
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Another week, another feather in the hat of Texas A&M head football coach Mike Elko, who by now is working on a headdress that would make Chief Red Cloud of the Lakota tribe blush.

The latest decoration comes from the recruiting trail in the form of Jaden Upshaw‍ — a highly regarded wide receiver out of southwest Georgia. The head Aggie keeps hitting every mark in terms of managing the entire football entity.

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