Recruiting
Elite In-State Safety Backs Away from Texas A&M Pledge
Texas A&M loses a key 2026 commit as four-star safety Markel Ford reopens his recruitment. The standout has over 30 offers.

One of Texas’ top defensive prospects is back on the market.
2026 safety Markel Ford (6'0, 190) announced Friday that he has decommitted from Texas A&M, reopening his recruitment after pledging to the Aggies on June 27.
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