2026 4-star WR and Notre Dame commit sends glowing message to Texas A&M's coaching staff
Again, as shocking as Ojo's choice was, the monetary benefits the Red Raiders provided were too much to turn down in today's landscape, and no one, outside of some angry Texas fans, is blaming the young man for taking the more lucrative route.
On Friday, Texas A&M, Texas, and several blue-blood programs missed out on landing 2026 four-star wide receiver Kaydon Finley, the son of former Green Bay Packers tight end Jermichael Finley, who committed to Notre Dame.
Notre Dame had been the favorite for quite some time, but what stood out was Finley's social media post two days after his announcement, thanking the coaching staffs from Texas, Arizona State, and Texas A&M for their support during his recruitment journey. After his official visit to College Station on June 6, Finley recognized coach Mike Elko, OC Collin Klein, and WR coach Holmon Wiggins for their leadership throughout the process.
"It was tough stepping into enemy territory, being born in a Longhorn family" Finley stated. "But Coach Elko, Coach Klein and Coach Wiggins did everything they could to make me feel welcome. Coach Wiggins is serious when it comes to film breakdown and player development. One of the best I've seen. Through his recruitment, I've learned just how special a place A&M truly is."
This is just another example of a wide receiver prospect heaping praise on Holmon Wiggins, who will enter his second season coaching the Aggie wideouts. This group should improve with the influx of talent this offseason.
During his 2024 junior season, Finley hauled in 81 receptions for 1,432 yards and 21 touchdowns at Aledo HS (TX).
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