Texas A&M’s 2027 recruiting class is on the right track to finishing as the No. 1-ranked cycle by this time next year. With nine commitments so far, head coach Mike Elko and his staff have made headway with several prospects, including four-star defensive lineman Amari Vickerson, who will announce his decision on January 18.
Three of the Aggies’ nine 2027 commits are on the defensive line, which now includes underrated four-star DL Myels Smith, while rising four-star edge Kaden McCarty has already embraced the new members of the coaching staff, especially new co-defensive coordinator and defensive line coach Elijah Robinson.
The addition of Elijah Robinson should immediately pay off in the transfer portal. At the same time, Amari Vickerson, who is likely familiar with Robinson from his six-year stint in College Station and his two seasons at Syracuse, should serve as a potential momentum boost heading into the next two weeks.
A multi-sport athlete with the size and athleticism to wreak havoc in the pocket, while already showing the ability to stop the run at a consistent rate, Vickerson is down to SMU, Michigan, Texas, Florida State, and Texas A&M, feeling that five programs would benefit him both on and off the field.
According to 247Sports, Vickerson is currently positioned as the 52nd-ranked defensive lineman in the 2027 class, and the 29th-ranked prospect in Texas.
🚨NEWS🚨 2027 DL Amari Vickerson will announce his commitment on January 18, @samspiegs reports⏳
Vickerson is down to Florida State, Texas A&M, Texas, SMU and Michigan.
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