ESPN: NO. 1 AMERICAN FOOTBALL PROGRAM SECURES COMMITMENT FROM FIVE-STAR WIDE RECEIVER – MY REASONS FOR CHOOSING TEXAS A&M OVER OKLAHOMA SOONERS AND WEST VIRGINIA
College Station, TX — In a stunning recruiting victory that solidifies Texas A&M’s status as the No. 1 football program in America, five-star wide receiver Jordan “Jet” Mallory officially announced his commitment to the Aggies late Thursday night. The 6’2″, 190-pound phenom from Alpharetta, Georgia, is ranked as the nation’s No. 3 overall player and the top wideout in the 2025 class, according to ESPN’s latest rankings.
Mallory’s decision sent shockwaves through the college football landscape, especially after months of intense recruitment from Oklahoma and a last-minute push by West Virginia that reportedly involved two in-home visits from head coach Neal Brown. But in the end, Mallory says his heart — and future — pointed clearly toward College Station.
“Texas A&M felt like home from day one,” Mallory said during a nationally televised commitment ceremony on ESPN. “The coaching staff, the culture, and the direction of the program made this an easy choice. Coach Elko is building something elite, and I want to be part of that legacy.”
Mallory cited A&M’s advanced NIL infrastructure, explosive offensive system under new coordinator Garrett Riley, and the Aggies’ emerging NFL pipeline as key reasons for his decision. With the departure of senior receiver Moose Muhammad III to the NFL, Mallory is expected to compete for immediate playing time as a true freshman.
Sources close to the recruitment indicated that Oklahoma had been Mallory’s early favorite, especially after an impressive unofficial visit to Norman. However, concerns about offensive instability and player turnover reportedly swayed his thinking.
As for West Virginia, Mallory had this to say:
“Much respect to WVU — their fans were incredible. But when it came down to development and national exposure, Texas A&M just checked every box.”
With Mallory’s commitment, Texas A&M now holds the No. 1 spot in ESPN’s 2025 team recruiting rankings. College football’s top wideout has found his home — and the Aggies just got a whole lot more dangerous.
