Mike Elko & Co. are expanding their in-state recruiting calculations
Right now, with the coaches off the road and no on-campus visits allowed, the work of Texas A&M's recruiting staff resembles more anatomical research and review than it does football. Mike Elko & Co. have used this period to heighten their in-state evaluations and calculations.
A&M upping its recruiting efforts in East Texas in 2026 and beyond
Recruiting talent-rich East Texas has been a necessity for Texas A&M in the past, and Mike Elko & Co. are attacking the region stronger in the 2026 cycle and beyond. The Aggies signed a pair of East Texas standouts in the 2024 class but did not ink an East Texas product in 2025.
A&M's efforts in Dallas-Fort Worth span several recruiting classes
Keeping top Texas talent in Texas is always a top priority, and a big part of that is digging into the football hotbed that is the DFW area. In the 2025 cycle, the Aggies reached into DFW for five signees. But Mike Elko & Co. aren't done as they keep their eyes on several top prospects.
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Recruiting industry's evaluation process is evolving in information era
The fluid nature of recruiting often makes definitive statements about prospects during the evaluation process unwise, but as more tangible and verified information becomes readily available, more indicators of success are being tracked closer and valued more.
Offering a behind-the-scenes a look at February signees of the past
The February signing period is definitely slower now than it used to be, and there aren't any storylines to follow this week regarding Texas A&M's 2025 class. Still, it's a perfect time to review some of the February craziness from years past.
