Texas A&M Surging to Land Top-3 OT Recruit from Miami

Aggies make big push to steal top national prospect Mark Matthews from hometown Hurricanes

Apr. 19, 2026 at 6:10pm

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Texas A&M is reportedly making a strong push to land 5-star offensive tackle Mark Matthews, the No. 3 overall recruit in the country, away from his hometown Miami Hurricanes. Matthews visited College Station for the Aggies' spring game, and insiders say A&M is now 'surging' in his recruitment as they look to add a potential future first-round NFL draft pick to their 2027 class.

Why it matters

Landing Matthews would be a major recruiting coup for Texas A&M, stealing away a top-3 national prospect from the nearby Hurricanes. It would be a huge statement for the Aggies' recruiting efforts and help solidify their status as a top destination for elite offensive line talent.

The details

Matthews, a 6'6" 310-pound offensive tackle, is ranked as the No. 3 overall player in the 2027 recruiting class and the top-ranked OT. He lives just 30 miles from Miami's campus, making the Hurricanes the hometown favorite. However, Texas A&M has reportedly made a major push after hosting Matthews for their spring game, and insiders say the Aggies are now 'surging' in his recruitment.

  • Matthews visited Texas A&M for their annual spring game festivities.

The players

Mark Matthews

The No. 3 overall recruit in the 2027 class and top-ranked offensive tackle, who lives just 30 miles from the University of Miami campus.

Mike Elko

The head coach of the Texas A&M Aggies football team.

Adam Cushing

The recruiting coordinator and assistant coach for the Texas A&M Aggies.

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What they’re saying

“Texas A&M is surging with Five-Star Plus+ OT Mark Matthews and more after its spring game”

— Rivals, Recruiting Analysts

What’s next

Matthews will continue to weigh his options, with Texas A&M and Miami both making strong pushes to land the elite offensive line prospect. His final decision is expected sometime in the coming months before the start of his senior season.

The takeaway

Texas A&M is making a bold move to steal one of the top recruits in the country away from his hometown Miami Hurricanes. Landing Matthews would be a major recruiting victory for the Aggies and solidify their status as an elite destination for offensive line talent.