Texas A&M Trending for Elite Receiver Who Just Set Commitment Date
Texas A&M’s recruiting momentum is heating up at the perfect time, and the Aggies could be on the cusp of landing one of the most electrifying playmakers in the 2025 class. With five-star wide receiver Jaylen “Jet” Matthews announcing his commitment date for July 28, all signs are pointing toward College Station as the likely destination for the electric prospect.
Matthews, a 6-foot-1, 185-pound burner out of Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, Nevada, is ranked as the No. 3 wide receiver in the nation and the No. 11 overall player, according to 247Sports Composite. Known for his blistering 4.37-second 40-yard dash and uncanny ability to separate from defenders, Matthews has become one of the most coveted receivers in the country — with Alabama, Georgia, Oregon, and USC all pushing hard for his services. But in the final days before his announcement, it’s Texas A&M that has emerged as the clear frontrunner.
Sources close to Matthews’ camp have indicated that the family was “blown away” during their official visit to College Station in June. Head coach Mike Elko and wide receivers coach Holmon Wiggins made a strong impression, not just with their vision for Matthews’ role in the offense, but with the emphasis on early playing time, elite quarterback development, and a pro-style system that could highlight Matthews’ strengths as a vertical threat.
A key turning point came during a closed-door film session, where offensive coordinator Collin Klein reportedly broke down how Matthews would be used as the focal point in three-receiver sets, including motion packages and quick-hit screens designed to get him the ball in space. “They didn’t just talk — they showed me how I fit,” Matthews said in a recent interview with On3. “It wasn’t hype. It was football.”
Behind the scenes, Texas A&M has been relentless. Elko personally visited Matthews’ high school during the spring evaluation period, and A&M’s NIL collective, the 12th Man+ Fund, has remained competitive, offering Matthews a well-structured opportunity package focusing on branding and long-term development rather than flash cash.
With NIL support, elite facilities, and a now-stabilized coaching staff, A&M is pitching Matthews on being the centerpiece of a new offensive era — one that needs a true WR1 to pair with rising sophomore quarterback Marcel Reed. Matthews’ potential arrival has even stirred optimism among fans, with social media buzzing over the idea of a Matthews–Reed connection headlining Kyle Field.
Though nothing is set in stone until July 28, the tea leaves are favoring the Aggies. If Matthews dons the maroon and white, it will mark a pivotal win for a program determined to return to national prominence — and it may just be the beginning of a summer surge for Texas A&M on the recruiting trail.
