It's time to take a look around at the biggest pickups on the recruiting front as well as some of the top recruiting news and notes from around the SEC. Jason Howell details that and more in this week's Around the SEC.

The first season of the Elko Era ended with a 35-31 defeat to USC in the Las Vegas Bowl as the Aggies finished 2024 with an 8-5 record. On this edition of the Loochador, Billy Liucci and David Nuño rehash the trip to Sin City and react to A&M's recent run on the recruiting trail.

With the addition of Kevin Concepcion on Sunday, Texas A&M's transfer portal haul has now reached double digits, and Madden Williams' verbal pledge this weekend pushed the 2026 class to 10 in number, too. Our recruiting team details the latest as Elko & Co. are staying busy.

Mike Elko and the Aggies continue to hit the West Coast, and on Saturday evening, 2026 wide receiver Madden Williams announced his commitment to Texas A&M. The St. John Bosco standout explained his decision to TexAgs as Williams became A&M's 10th 2026 commit.

Texas A&M continues to add to its 2026 class as Bellflower (CA) St. John Bosco wide receiver Madden Williams has committed to Mike Elko and the Aggies. At 6-foot-1 and 185 pounds, Williams is one of the best pass catchers in the country.

TexAgs' recruiting analyst Jason Howell joined TexAgs Live on Wednesday morning for another edition of Recruiting Country, highlighting the latest news and notes from the recruiting trail surrounding Texas A&M.

On Saturday, 2026 Bellflower (CA) St. John Bosco WR Madden Williams made his way to College Station to soak in the atmosphere at Kyle Field. Afterward, he spoke to TexAgs about the experience as well as the possibilities of return visits in the future.