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.

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.

2026 Douglasville (GA) Douglas County DE Jordan Carter committed to Texas A&M in late October following his second visit to College Station. Over the weekend, he was back in Aggieland with a few other top prospects and a couple of other commitments.

2026 Douglasville (GA) Douglas County standout WR Aaron Gregory committed to Texas A&M this fall, and he was back in College Station over the weekend for a return visit to Aggieland. After his trip, Gregory spoke to TexAgs about his visit, his future plans and more.

Carrollton (GA) 2026 CB Dorian Barney has been a high-priority target for the Aggies, and Mike Elko & Co. has already generated strong momentum in Georgia. Barney took a few visits to Aggieland during the fall and recently spent some time with the staff out in Carrollton.

As he does every Friday morning, TexAgs' senior recruiting analyst Jason Howell offered up another round of his weekly recruiting thoughts. In this edition of his three things, Howell offered his thoughts on Junior Day in Aggieland, the Navy All-American Bowl and more.

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.

2026 Lakewood (CA) tight end Caleb Tafua has announced his pledge to join the Texas A&M football program. At 6-foot-4, 215 pounds, Tafua is a big target in the passing game with 795 yards and 10 TDs on 44 receptions as a junior in 2024.