Texas A&M faces a major threat for 2027 5-star LB commit

After falling to No. 21 in South Carolina on the road 17-9, Texas A&M , now sitting at 4-4 and 1-5 in SEC play, still looks like one of the worst teams in the SEC, and the program's 2027 recruiting class is now being affected after five-star offensive tackle Mark Matthews decommitted and is now predicted to land with Miami. According to sources, several of the Aggies' 24 commits in the 2027 cycle could flip in the coming days/weeks, including five-star linebacker Kaden Henderson , who is coming off his visit to Notre Dame, and even though it was unofficial, the Fighting Irish are looking to make a last-second push to flip his commitment. Before committing to Texas A&M, Notre Dame was the other finalist, and given both programs' trajectories, it's hard to criticize Henderson for at least seeing what coach Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish have to offer. However, no matter how much Texas A&M has struggled this season, Henderson's strong relationship with Mike Elko will play a significant role in his final decision. According to Rivals Director of Recruiting Chad Simmons , Henderson spent most of his time with fellow 2027 wide receiver Julius Jones Jr. and several other prospects, who did their best to sell the program during and after Saturday's massive win over No. 1 Miami. "Texas A&M still has his commitment and the relationships he built with Mike Elko and his staff. Henderson spoke strongly about both before the trip. Notre Dame gave him enough to weigh that, with signing day approaching, the Aggies have a legitimate challenger." Given the state of Texas A&M's 2027 linebacker room, Kaden would be in position to start next season, but the same applies to Notre Dame, knowing that two key starters are also expected to depart this offseason. Banking on his relationship with Mike Elko, Henderson's commitment status is now up for grabs. Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Cameron on X: @CameronOhnysty .