Texas A&M is a finalist to land 2027 4-star Edge out of Connecticut

Q: Which schools are finalists for Mekai Brown?

Mekai Brown is down to five finalists: Notre Dame, Ole Miss, Ohio State, USC, and Texas A&M. He is expected to make his final decision in the coming months.

Q: What position does Mekai Brown play?

Mekai Brown plays edge and is considered a blue-chip four-star recruit. He also brings versatility along the defensive line.

Q: Why is Texas A&M a strong fit for Mekai Brown?

Texas A&M appears to be a strong fit because of its defensive line development and recruiting momentum. The article notes that coach Mike Elko and defensive line coaches Elijah Robinson and Tony Jerod-Eddie could build an elite pass-rush group if Brown joins existing 2027 commitments.

Q: What are Mekai Brown's biggest strengths as a recruit?

Mekai Brown stands out for his 6-foot-7 frame, power, and bull-rush ability off the edge. Those traits have helped him rise into the top 50 of the 2027 class.

Q: How is Mekai Brown ranked in the 2027 recruiting class?

Mekai Brown is ranked No. 49 overall in the 2027 class by 247Sports. He is also listed as the No. 8 edge prospect and the No. 1 player in Connecticut.

Texas A&M is a finalist to land 2027 4-star Edge out of Connecticut

Texas A&M's spring football season continues this week, and ahead of the Aggies' ninth practice, one of the program's recent visitors from the 2027 recruiting class has released his final five program list, as blue-chip four-star edge Mekai Brown is down to Notre Dame, Ole Miss, Ohio State, USC, and Texas A&M before making his final decision in the coming months.

Among Texas A&M's 11 commitments in the 2027 cycle, five-star edge Zyron Forstall and four-star edge Kaden McCarty represent a future pass rush duo that looks elite on paper, and if Mekai Brown joins the mix, coach Mike Elko and defensive line coaches Elijah Robinson and Tony Jerod-Eddie won't have to utilize the transfer portal at the position in the coming seasons.

From a size perspective, Mekai Brown's 6'7" frame sticks out, while his notable power, with just a bull rush off the edge and versatility along the defensive line, has led to his rise as a top 50-ranked prospect with immense potential in the right scheme. Last week, current sophomore DL Landon Rink spoke for nearly every recruit when stating that Texas A&M is the "total package" and that “Coach Elko gets D-linemen drafted.”

Brown's 2025 season was shortened to just four appearances, while his 2024 sophomore season included 36 tackles, seven sacks, and seven tackles for loss. Brown's 2026 senior season, if he stays healthy, could make him a five-star prospect before signing with a team.

According to 247Sports, Brown is currently positioned as the 49th-ranked prospect in the 2027 class, the 8th-ranked Edge, and the No. 1-ranked prospect in Connecticut.

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