Texas A&M is gearing up to add two absolute game-changers to their 2028 class, and the rest of college football might not be ready for what third-year coach Mike Elko is cooking.
The 2027 Class Fight Isn’t Over Yet
Elko’s staff is closer than ever to securing the No. 1 ranked 2027 recruiting class. They’ve already got 27 commits after landing four-star linebacker Mikahi Allen earlier this month. That’s a huge haul, but they’re still fighting to flip multiple 2027 commits like five-star CB Joshua Dobson, who’s currently committed to South Carolina. Five-star running back Landen Williams-Callis announces his commitment on August 1, but he’s trending towards the Texas Longhorns. That’s a tough pill if that goes down.
The 2028 Legacy Pipeline Is Flowing
Forget about 2027 for a second, because the 2028 cycle is where the real buzz is starting. As soon as the 2026 season kicks off, every single home game is going to be a prime hosting opportunity for two priority prospects who are straight-up Aggie legacies. We’re talking four-star running back Ian Thomas, son of Aggie star Rodney Thomas. Coach Elko officially offered Ian this spring, and Rivals insider Sam Spiegelman says he’s heavily favored to land there. AHC and RB coach Trooper Taylor leads that recruitment, and Ian isn’t just riding on his name. He told Rivals, “Coach was clear that it was me and how I play that got me the offer,” adding, “I appreciated him saying that.” That’s the kind of honesty recruits want.
Elite Speed and Immediate Impact Are Coming
Then there’s four-star wide receiver Dillon Mitchell, a track and field star, predicted to land with the Aggies at 95% in the latest Rivals RPM. His dad, Billy Mitchell, played corner for A&M from 1990-1993, even making it to the NFL with the Carolina Panthers. Dillon’s got elite speed and a 5’8″ frame that screams immediate impact in the slot and as a kick returner, just like 2027 five-star WR commit Eric McFarland. Dillon told Rivals he has friends on the team, and “The coaches showed me on film what a young wide receiver’s progression looks like. They’ve had athletes that they use at receiver, slot and running back.” A&M’s long history of landing these legacies is about to keep rolling.
Keep an eye on August 1 for Landen Williams-Callis’s announcement, but more importantly, watch those 2026 home games. Each one is a chance to show these 2028 legacies, Ian Thomas and Dillon Mitchell, exactly why College Station is where they belong. The future looks pretty bright if Elko can close these deals.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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