Texas A&M Shocks Recruiting World with Commitment from Georgia’s Top 2026 Five-Star Edge Prospect

Texas A&M’s recruiting momentum shows no signs of slowing down, folks — and Saturday afternoon brought another jewel into the Aggies’ fold. Tristian Givens, a five-star edge rusher, made his commitment official during his first official visit to College Station, becoming the 19th player to pledge for the 2026 cycle. That’s big news, especially since he joins cornerback Brandon Arrington as a rare five-star gem in this class. The Aggies, known for their knack at molding premier defensive linemen, are now eyeing the future edge rotation with some serious promise. Givens, a Georgia native once dabbling as a wide receiver, is still sharpening his pass-rushing craft—but his natural bend and balance make him one to watch closely. With the departure of seniors to the NFL and a defensive coaching staff hungry to keep the tradition alive, Texas A&M is quietly stacking weapons that could tear up offenses for years to come. I can’t wait to see how this all unfolds under Mike Elko’s defensive direction—Lightning is brewing down in College Station, and Tristian Givens might just be the spark. LEARN MORE

Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Cameron on X: @CameronOhnysty.Texas A&M’s recruiting success continued on Saturday afternoon, as one of the program’s 13 visitors announced his commitment to the Aggies as a five-star edge Tristian Givens, who is currently taking his first official visit to College Station, became the 19th commit in A&M’s 2026 cycle, and the second five-star commit alongside cornerback Brandon Arrington.

Under Mike Elko, who will call the defensive plays this coming season, recruiting and developing NFL talent is the key to competing for a College Football Playoff spot. According to 247Sports, Givens is currently positioned as the 23rd-ranked prospect in the 2026 cycle, the 3rd-ranked edge, and the 4th-ranked prospect in Georgia.

Texas A&M’s long history of recruiting and developing elite defensive linemen, and after sending Nic Scourton, Shemar Stewart, and Shemar Turner to the NFL this offseason, Elko and defensive line coaches Tony Jerod-Eddie and Sean Spencer can continue using the program’s previous success to gain ground with elite pass rushers with NFL potential. Tristian Givens is that player, and the Georgia native has a bright future in front of him.

Choosing the Aggies over Tennessee and Washington, where he recently took official visits, Texas A&M’s future edge rotation will allow Givens to see the field earlier than expected, with senior Cashius Howell off to the NFL after the 2025 season. On the field, Givens is still raw as a pass rusher, having started his football career as a wide receiver, but possesses elite traits, especially his ability to bend and keep his balance once he turns the corner.