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BREAKING: 2027 Cy Falls four-star Edge Kaden McCarty commits to Texas A&M
2027 Cypress Falls four-star Edge rusher Kaden McCarty has announced his commitment to Texas A&M.
The four-star edge was VYPE’s No. 3 player in the ‘Super 60’ of the City-Wide Football magazine and is ranked as the number 11 edge in the country and number 10 player in Texas by 247Sports.
McCarty chooses the Aggies over Houston, Texas Tech, Baylor and Texas among others. The relationships the Texas A&M staff built with McCarty and his family played the biggest factor in his decision.
“I would say the connection that the staff build my family and the amount of guys that they've been able to develop and put in the league,”" McCarty said on choosing A&M. “I'm a big, big, big relationship guy, and for their head coach to have a big relationship with my parents, it stood out for me. Coach Elko’s wife has also made a big relationship with my family and that's just big for me.”
Texas A&M has been consistent putting top defensive prospects into the NFL which also played a factor in McCarty’s commitment.
“That's definitely another thing that played a big part in my decision. This year, they got Cashius Howell, a lot of guys on the interior D-line as well. Rylan Kennedy, Von Miller, Myles Garrett, Edgerrin Cooper… really defensive guys all over the field that they've been able to put in the league,” he said. “That's the A&M standard, big defensive team. Coach Elko has a really, really good defensive mind, probably one of the best in the nation right now so that's really one of the things that you can't skip out on.”
With his commitment out of the way, the four-star is ready to prepare for his Senior year and develop his game even more.
“Getting bigger,” he said. “That’s really the main thing I want to work on is just getting bigger while maintaining my speed and quickness to keep perfecting my game.”
As his attention is now turned towards the offseason and helping recruit to Texas A&M’s 2027 class, McCarty had one last message for Aggie fans on his commitment.
“This is home. We’re coming strong and y’all are going to get the best out of me”.
ON MY WHISTLE: Who makes the list of the Big Tickets in Houston?
The lights are always bright on Friday nights in Greater Houston, but some players shine even brighter.
VYPE’s Matt Malatesta and Jackson DiPasquale have their eyes locked on five of the Bayou City’s most electric talents — athletes who are true “big tickets” this fall.
At the top of the list is Jermaine Bishop Jr. of Willis. The speedy wideout is already a household name across Texas, pairing elite athleticism with game-breaking ability every time he touches the ball.
On the east side, Cardae Mack of Atascocita is a can’t-miss prospect. Physical, explosive, and versatile, Mack is the kind of player who impacts every phase of the game and sets the tone for one of the area’s most consistent programs.
Swinging out west, Landen Williams-Callis of Randle High School is putting surrounding schools on notice. His size and skill make him a mismatch nightmare, and he’s quickly climbing recruiting boards.
Down south, Chris Stewart of Iowa Colony embodies the explosiveness and toughness that has turned the Pioneers into a rising power. Whether he’s breaking off long runs or controlling the pace, Stewart is the type of athlete who fills stands.
And don’t forget the many others across the Greater Houston footprint pushing their way into the spotlight — the city is loaded. These are players you pay to see, the ones who can flip a game with one play.
See who else made the list.
Catch Malatesta and DiPasquale breaking it all down on On My Whistle — and remember to like and subscribe!