Texas A&M Lands Top Texas Offensive Guard Connor Carty in Class of 2025
Texas A&M University made a significant addition to their recruiting class of 2025 with the commitment of offensive guard Connor Carty from Prosper, Texas. Standing at an impressive 6-foot-5 and weighing 295 pounds, Carty announced his commitment to the Aggies on Thursday. He is ranked as the No. 214 overall prospect and the No. 8 offensive guard in the 2025 class, making him a valuable addition to the team. Carty’s commitment brings the total number of commitments in the Aggies’ class to eight.
The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex is known for producing talented high school football players, making it a hotbed for recruiting for programs across the country. In recent years, Texas A&M, under the leadership of head coach Jimbo Fisher, did not focus much on recruiting in the DFW area. However, Defensive Coordinator Mike Elko has taken a different approach and has prioritized recruiting in the metroplex. This shift in strategy has already proven successful with Carty’s commitment, along with two other DFW prospects: Deondrae Riden from Desoto and Marcus Garcia from Denton Ryan.
While Texas A&M has historically recruited at an elite level, the emphasis on DFW prospects under Elko’s leadership will likely strengthen the Aggies’ recruiting efforts within the state. The coaching staff is expected to focus on recruiting from Houston and the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex for the majority of the class, while still branching out nationally when necessary, as seen with the recent commitment of four-star quarterback Husan Longstreet from California.
In addition to Carty, Riden, and Garcia, the Aggies have their sights set on several major targets from the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Among them are wide receivers Kaliq Lockett from Sachse and Taz Williams Jr. from Red Oak, offensive tackles Ty Haywood from Lewisville and Michael Fasusi from Lewisville, and linebacker Riley Pettijohn from McKinney. As Texas A&M continues to attract top prospects from the region, more players and coaches are likely to take notice of the program in College Station.
Overall, the addition of Connor Carty to the Aggies’ class of 2025 is a significant win for the program and demonstrates their commitment to recruiting top talent from the talent-rich Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. With a strong recruiting presence in the region, Texas A&M is poised to continue building a competitive program for years to come.
