Overview
- Mark Matthews, who announced his choice live on CBS Sports’ YouTube channel Friday, picked Texas A&M over Miami, LSU and Georgia.
- His commitment pushed the Aggies to the top of 247Sports’ 2027 team rankings for the cycle.
- Texas A&M’s class now includes five five-star pledges per Rivals, the most of any program for 2027.
- Recruiting services list Matthews as the No. 1 offensive tackle in the class, and 247Sports’ Andrew Ivins praised his bend and kick step while citing Tristan Wirfs as a comparison.
- Beating hometown Miami underscores A&M’s pull in South Florida and builds on a recent run of offensive line development that sent multiple starters to the 2026 NFL Draft.