2027 five-star linebacker Kaden Henderson announced on Tuesday that he has moved up his commitment date just a day before his official visit with Notre Dame, where the coach Marcus Freeman and his staff reportedly made significant progress with the blue-chip defender, who received a prediction to land with the Aggies back in the spring.
However, the progress of Texas A&M coach Mike Elko and new linebackers coach Travis Williams should not be overlooked, especially after Henderson’s official visit weeks ago, which nearly sealed the deal. Still, it’s fair to state that, even though the Aggies have nearly secured the No. 1-ranked recruiting class, including a nation-high 5 five-star commits, Notre Dame has already recruited at an extremely high level this offseason.
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Trusting the recruiting experts, including AggieYell insider (subscription required) Joseph Hastings, Texas A&M should still be considered the, quoting Hastings, “slight” favorite despite the Fighting Irish‘s late push, but it’s important to note that this recruiting battle, even with LSU in the mix, will come down to the final hours before his Thursday announcement.
Hastings stated that playing in the SEC is also a factor that could come into play, and combined with his strong relationship with the Aggie coaching staff, it’s no surprise that Texas A&M will continue to lead, but also worth noting that Marcus Freeman is a former linebacker, while Notre Dame has a long history of producing All-American linebackers.
If Notre Dame wins the first battle on Thursday, Mike Elko and Travis Williams will maintain a healthy line of communication with Kaden Henderson and attempt to flip him down the line.
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