'Let's team up and run the SEC' 2026 5-star DL comments on Bryce Perry-Wright's commitment
On Saturday, Texas A&M's 2026 recruiting class gained the No. 2-ranked defensive lineman in the cycle, as five-star Bryce Perry-Wright is headed to College Station, choosing the Aggies over Clemson and Texas. Combined with five-star cornerback Brandon Arington and five-star edge Tristian Givens, coach Mike Elko is still in contention for the No. 1-ranked 2026 class, but will likely finish second or third.
On film, Wright is one of the more complete defensive recruits who is considered a five-star prospect due to his elite traits, high motor, and impressive high school production, while his measureables (6-2, 250 pounds) don't jump off the charts, making him a likely defensive end at the next level. The only reason Wright is considered the second-best defensive line prospect is because of five-star Lamar Brown, who will announce his commitment next Thursday.
Just minutes after Wright's announcement, Brown took to X to express his excitement for the Aggies, who gained another elite defensive prospect over the last three weeks. Brown, a Louisiana native, will choose between Texas A&M and LSU next week, and while it's been reported that he is split regarding his decision, his recent quote tweet of Wright's commitment:
As you can see above, Brown included Texas A&M defensive line commits Jordan Carter and Tristian Givens, who have since shut down their recruitment over the last month. Again, this does not confirm anything, as it is a well-known fact that Brown is very active on social media, but this is certainly something to monitor heading into next week.
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