Aggies Favored To Land Coveted Edge Rusher From Class of 2026

Bryce Perry-Wright is the No. 3 defensive lineman in the country and No. 38 overall recruit. He's No. 5 among student-athletes in Georgia. Even with his decision date rapidly approaching, Perry-Wright hasn't cut his list of four teams down. At the moment, Clemson, Miami, and Texas are in the race alongside Texas A&M.

Once again the Aggies find themselves battling the Longhorns for a recruit. The two schools have gone back-and-forth throughout this recruitment cycle, but Texas A&M is starting to pick up some speed on its in-state rival. 

However, it seems that head coach Mike Elko's biggest competitor in this battle is Clemson. 247Sports Crystal Ball® Predictions currently have the Tigers unanimously favored for the five-star edge. However, the Aggies know that unanimous projections don't always win in the end.

Rivals' Steve Wiltfong already seems to think Texas A&M is starting to sway Perry-Wright over to College Station. Wiltfong's prediction was posted on X. In the past he's been correct about the Aggies, predicting they'd land Landon Rink, Deondrae Tiger, Ahston Bethel-Roman, and Deyjhon Pettaway. Wiltfong has a 91.21 accuracy rate, so it's not a long-shot for Perry-Wright to choose the Aggies. 

If Perry-Wright commits to Texas A&M, he'll join four-star Jermaine Kinsler, Jordan Carter, and Samu Moala in the class of 2026 as the committed defensive linemen. He'll be a weapon on the Aggies' defense and has "game-wrecking potential" as 247Sports' Grady Jarrett wrote in Perry-Wright's scouting report. It also read:

"[Perry-Wright is a] quick-twitched, pocket-pusher with impressive get-off and body control that has created negative plays since he was a freshman . . . Lacks the ideal mass and measurables, but makes up for it with his mobility and energy. Excellent snap anticipation tends to give him an advantage while lively hands allow him to maneuver his way into the backfield and finish the job. Has attacked from multiple alignments while working primarily out of an odd front at the prep level . . . he has what it takes to be effective on stunts and games. Overall, should be viewed as an active interior defensive lineman that can shoot gaps and generate a rush."

Texas A&M is also hoping to land five-star Lamar Brown. Brown will announce his decision five days later on July 10. The Aggies will have to beat out Miami, LSU, and, once again, Texas, for this five-star recruit.