The new era of Texas A&M Aggies football is off to a strong start. At least on the recruiting front.
New head coach Mike Elko has hit the ground running when it comes to recruiting. Along with building out a California pipeline, Elko is continuing to secure top in-state talent despite competition from the likes of the Texas Longhorns.
Kelshaun Johnson is the latest recruit to land in College Station. The in-state wide receiver announced that he would be playing for the Aggies on Tuesday, July 16.
“When I first got there, it felt like home,” Johnson explained to On3. “The whole staff treated me, my mom and my sister like we belonged there. They really cared for not only me, but also my mom and my sister.”
A 4-star receiver, Johnson has a slighter frame at 5-foot-11 and 160 pounds. However, it's his top-end play speed that drew so much attention from top colleges like Texas A&M.
"Very well may be too good with the ball in his hands to keep him away from offense," 247Sports scout Gabe Brooks wrote. "Flashes twitchy, creative run-after-catch ability with sudden redirecting explosion. Good get-off at the line coupled with impressive acceleration. Simply faster than his foes at the TXHSFB small-school level."
Johnson's commitment helps the Aggies skyrocket up recruiting rankings. Originally the 17th-ranked class for 2025, Elko's squad has suddenly found itself with the No. 6 class in the country.
Players are starting to flock to College Station again. Now Elko needs to make sure he's producing results that his predecessor in Jimbo Fisher was unable to get.
