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Texas A&M gets massive commitment from five-star EDGE Zyron Forstall
Texas A&M Aggies head coach Mike Elko. Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Texas A&M gets massive commitment from five-star EDGE Zyron Forstall

By Andrew Kulha  |  Last updated Mar 31, 2026 7:25 PM ET

The Texas A&M Aggies and head coach Mike Elko have to be thrilled about their latest 2027 commitment.

Despite massive recruiting competition from the likes of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, LSU Tigers and Miami Hurricanes, the Aggies have landed one of the top overall recruits in the country. They gained the commitment of five-star pass-rusher Zyron Forstall on Tuesday.

According to the 247Sports Composite, Forstall is the No. 3 EDGE in the 2027 class and the No. 13 recruit overall. From IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, life in Texas simply made sense for Forstall.

"When I went and camped there in the summertime, I just kind of felt at home in College Station," Forstall said, per Zach Blostein of 247Sports. "I was building great relationships with Coach [Mike] Elko and [D-line] Coach Tony [Jerod-Eddie]. I felt comfortable. It just felt like home."

Texas A&M Aggies land elite EDGE prospect in Zyron Forstall

Forstall is a big-time recruit. Checking in at nearly 6-foot-4, 225 pounds, he notched 28 tackles, nine tackles for loss and five sacks as a junior for IMG.

The Aggies want to use him as a "Jack" on defense, which is essentially a hybrid defensive end/linebacker role.

That's something he feels comfortable with, and as an elite athlete, it makes sense. He's a speed-rusher right now, but once Texas A&M gets him in a college weight room, he could end up looking like a beast off the edge.

"I feel like I can utilize all of my skills and talents. I really feel like I can get on the field as soon as possible at Texas A&M," Forstall said.

Forstall is the 11th commitment to a 2027 Texas A&M class that already looks elite. It's ranked No. 2 nationally behind only Oklahoma.   

Andrew Kulha

Andrew Kulha is probably the only sports writer you know who also doubles as a mortician. Spooky! @KulhaSports

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