Texas A&M just landed their first five-star commitment in the 2026 cycle—a pivotal move that catapults their class into elite territory.
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⭐ Five-Star Breakthrough: Brandon Arrington
Arrington, a dynamic athlete from Spring Valley, California, is ranked as the No. 2 athlete nationally and 29th overall by 247Sports .
He’s a versatile two-way threat at Mount Miguel High: standing 6‑2 and 180 pounds, he recorded 57 catches for 527 yards and five TDs, along with 26 tackles, three PBUs, and one INT last season .
But his speed truly stands out—he posted bests of 10.21 in the 100m and 20.35 in the 200m, demolishing the Arcadia Invitational record previously held by Olympian Noah Lyles .
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🔝 Ranking Surge
Arrington’s commitment is the 18th in the 2026 class, pushing A&M to the No. 2 spot nationally in composite rankings—just behind USC .
ESPN confirms he’s A&M’s top-rated pledge of the cycle and highlights that their class has climbed from No. 7 to No. 2 this month .
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🎯 Recruitment Strategy & Fit
Arrington opted for A&M over Oregon, citing the consistency of the coaching staff and a clear development plan as key reasons .
Texas A&M’s co-defensive coordinator Jordan Peterson and nickelbacks coach Bryant Gross‑Armiento were instrumental in recruiting him .
Although he starred on both offense and defense in high school, A&M projects him as a cornerback, impressed by his combination of height, length, and elite speed .
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💥 Impact on the Class
This is the first five-star joining the Aggies under head coach Mike Elko, anchoring what is now a top-tier 2026 class