Texas A&M lands massive 2027 in-state commitment from 5-star defensive back
By Sydney Hunte
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Texas A&M erased a 27-point halftime deficit to beat South Carolina on Saturday.
A day later, Mike Elko and his staff celebrated a huge recruiting win.
JayQuan Snell, a 2027 defensive back from Waxahachie, Texas, has pledged to the Aggies, according to Rivals’ Hayes Fawcett. He becomes Texas A&M‘s seventh verbal commitment of the class.
Snell is one of the prized recruits of the 2027 cycle. According to 247Sports’ Composite Rankings, he is a 5-star recruit and ranked No. 36 among all players nationally. He is also the No. 4 safety in the country.
Snell’s loaded offer sheet includes 41 schools. Texas A&M is one of 10 SEC teams that have extended an offer, a list that features Alabama, Georgia, Oklahoma, Mizzou, Ole Miss, Tennessee, and Texas. Miami, Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon, Texas Tech, and USC are among other programs that have offered.
He joins a 2027 group that’s headlined by Raylaun Henry — the nation’s No. 18 overall recruit and the No. 3 cornerback — and Jayce Johnson, the No. 7 quarterback in the class. Texas A&M has the No. 1 recruiting class in the country, according to 247Sports.
Below, you can take a look at some of Snell’s high school highlights, courtesy of Hudl:
Sydney is an Atlanta-based journalist who has covered everything from SEC and ACC football to MLS, the U.S. men's national soccer team and professional tennis. His work has appeared on such platforms as SB Nation, Cox Media Group and FanSided.
