Texas A&M Secures 4-Star TE Evan Jacobson for 2026 Recruiting Class

In a significant recruiting victory, Texas A&M University has gained its 27th commit for the 2026 recruiting class. The Aggies beat out Iowa State and Notre Dame to secure the commitment of four-star tight end Evan Jacobson from Waukee, Iowa.

Jacobson, who plans to play both football and basketball for Texas A&M, was swayed by the school's coaching staff and the opportunity to compete in the SEC, widely considered the premier conference across multiple sports. Offensive coordinator Collin Klein and tight ends coach Christian Ellsworth were instrumental in the Aggies' successful pursuit of Jacobson, who was also impressed by the high-tempo, high-scoring basketball program led by head coach Bucky McMillan.

With Jacobson's commitment, the Aggies have further bolstered their 2026 recruiting class, which now includes four-star Caleb Tafua and three-star athlete Kaeden Johnson, who will also play tight end. Jacobson, who comes from a basketball pedigree as the brother of former Iowa State star Michael Jacobson, is poised to make an immediate impact on both the gridiron and the hardwood for Texas A&M.