Texas A&M Predicted to Land Top 2027 Linebacker Recruit

Aggies have 'edge' for 4-star LB Kaden Henderson, a top-ranked prospect from Florida

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The Texas A&M Aggies are reportedly the frontrunners to land a commitment from Kaden Henderson, the No. 1 linebacker prospect in the 2027 recruiting class. Henderson, a 4-star recruit from Jesuit High School in Tampa, Florida, is expected to take official visits to College Station and is said to have a strong connection with the Aggies' coaching staff.

Why it matters

Landing a top defensive recruit like Henderson would be a major coup for Texas A&M, further bolstering what is already shaping up to be one of the nation's top 2027 recruiting classes. Head coach Mike Elko has made a major impact on the Aggies' defense since taking over, and adding an elite linebacker prospect like Henderson would give the program a potential star in the middle of its defense for years to come.

The details

Henderson is ranked as the No. 1 linebacker and No. 16 overall prospect in the 2027 class by Rivals. The 6'1.5", 220-pound prospect recorded 49 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, 9 sacks, 4 pass breakups and 2 forced fumbles as a junior in 2025. Rivals recruiting analyst Steve Wiltfong has logged a 60% confidence prediction for Henderson to commit to Texas A&M, noting the Aggies have the 'edge' in his recruitment over other top contenders like Ohio State, Miami, Alabama and Florida.

  • Henderson is expected to take an official visit to Texas A&M in the spring of 2027.
  • The linebacker is also slated to visit College Station this summer.

The players

Kaden Henderson

A 4-star linebacker prospect from Jesuit High School in Tampa, Florida, ranked as the No. 1 linebacker and No. 16 overall player in the 2027 recruiting class.

Mike Elko

The head coach of the Texas A&M Aggies, who has made a major impact on the team's defense since taking over the program.

Travis Williams

The associate head coach (defense) and linebackers coach at Texas A&M, who has developed a strong connection with Henderson during his recruitment.

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What they’re saying

“The Aggies reportedly have the 'edge' for the No. 1 linebacker in the Class of 2027, though they are competing with a national title contender for his attention.”

— Steve Wiltfong, Rivals vice president and recruiting analyst (Rivals)

“Henderson brings an intriguing wrinkle as a pass rusher.”

— Andrew Ivins, Director of scouting (247Sports)

What’s next

Henderson is expected to take an official visit to Texas A&M in the spring of 2027 as he continues to weigh his options.

The takeaway

Securing a commitment from Kaden Henderson would be a major recruiting victory for Texas A&M, further cementing the Aggies' status as one of the top defensive programs in the country and giving them a potential star linebacker for the 2027 season and beyond.