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Five-star offensive tackle Mark Matthews decommits from Texas A&M

Five-star offensive tackle Mark Matthews decommitted from Texas A&M on November 8, reopening his recruitment. Matthews, from St. Thomas Aquinas in Florida, had committed to the Aggies in May.

Where
Statewide
When
Nov. 8, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

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  • Mark MatthewsFive-star offensive tackle prospect, decommitted from Texas A&M
  • Mike ElkoTexas A&M coach
  • Mario CristobalMiami head coach

The facts

  • Matthews is a 6-foot-5, 300-pound offensive lineman from St. Thomas Aquinas in Florida.1
  • Matthews committed to Texas A&M on May 15, choosing the Aggies over Miami, Georgia and LSU.1
  • Matthews is ranked as a top five prospect nationally and the top offensive lineman in multiple rankings.1
  • Matthews decommitted on Sunday, Nov. 8, according to reports by Steve Wiltfong and Hayes Fawcett of Rivals.1
  • Texas A&M is 4-5 this season and lost 17-9 to South Carolina on Saturday before the decommitment.1

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  • Source Matthews is regarded as one of the premier offensive tackle prospects in the country.1
  • Source Matthews has drawn national attention for his combination of size, athleticism and pass-protection ability.1

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  • Five-star OT Mark Matthews decommits from Texas A&M

    USA Today

  • Sources: Five-star OT recruit Matthews decommits from Texas A&M; Miami lurking

    ESPN, ESPN Philippines

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  1. Five-star OT Mark Matthews decommits from Texas A&M USA Today Not rated, November 8, 2026
  2. Sources: Five-star OT recruit Matthews decommits from Texas A&M; Miami lurking ESPN Not rated, November 8, 2026
  3. Sources: Five-star OT recruit Matthews decommits from Texas A&M; Miami lurking ESPN Philippines Not rated, November 8, 2026

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