Texas A&M Football Lands Elite Class of 2026 Edge Rusher Over Two Power Four Schools

Carver High School's Tristian Givens is the second five-star player to join the Aggies class of 2026 commitment roster. No. 10 overall recruit Brandon Arrington was the first.

Givens is the No. 61 overall and No. 7 edge. He's also the sixth pick out of Georgia. In his scouting reporter, Andrew Ivins wrote:

"Linear edge rusher with some explosive take-offs and a high pressure rate that has a chance to bake into a true difference-maker up front. Still relatively new to the role after starting prep career off as a pass catcher, but has attacked with no shortage of urgency from both a two- and three-point stance in a multi-look front. Lacks polish at the stage, but transitions from speed to power with ease and can will his way around offensive tackles . . . Multi-sport profile and testing data aligns with most of the edge assassins being selected in the early rounds of the NFL Draft these days."

The edge rusher received 33 offers and narrowed his decision down to Texas A&M, Tennessee, and Washington. According to Texas A&M Aggies on SI, he also had unofficial visits with USC and Florida State.

This is the third edge rusher to join head coach Mike Elko's group of rising juniors. Four-stars Samu Moala and Jordan Carter previously committed to the Aggies.

However, it's been rumored that Moala's decision has potential to flip over to USC. So despite having two edge rushers committed already, having not only a third but an elite player at that brings stability to this position of the class.