Texas A&M still favored to land 2027 5-star OL ahead of his OV
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This weekend, Texas A&M coach Mike Elko and his staff will host a long list of blue-chip 2027 prospects, headlined by the return of five-star cornerback John Meredith, who received an early projection to land with the Aggies, but has since been favored to the Longhorns. Set to take his A&M OV this weekend before heading to Austin, another priority prospect will make his way to College Station.
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After landing four offensive line commitments, including five-star OT Mark Matthews earlier this month, third-year OL coach Adam Cushing has his eyes on highly versatile five-star OL Albert Simien, who will take his official visit this weekend, and his tenth overall trip to Texas A&M. Still a favorite to land with the Aggies, LSU remains Elko and Cushing's primary competitor.
Heading into the 2026 season, Cushing will be replacing four 2025 starters with four SEC transfer additions, but next offseason, all four 2027 commits, and possibly Albert Simien, will likely compete for starting or key rotational jobs. Similar to landing six OL commitments in the 2025 signing class, it's not a bad idea to load up in the trenches.
On Thursday, On3 recruiting expert Steve Wiltfong previewed Simien's tenth A&M visit, and continues to favor the Aggies heading into the weekend.
"Five-star OL Albert Simien is bracing for his 10th trip to The Station this weekend after multiple trips back this spring for junior days and a few spring practices. Texas A&M has been setting the pace in Simien’s recruitment dating back to the fall and has cultivated the strongest connection with the blue-chipper and his family to date. Notre Dame and LSU have made progress in this race, but I’m still bullish on my forecast favoring the Aggies."
If Elko and Cushing secure Simien's commitment, which would be historic given the level of offensive line talent already committed in the cycle, the blue-chip big man would serve as the final piece to the O-line puzzle.
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