Four-star 2026 DL Trashawn Ruffin commits to Texas A&M

North Duplin (NC) Senior High On3 Industry four-star 2026 defensive lineman Trashawn Ruffin has committed to Texas A&M.

The 6-foot-3, 303-pound Ruffin has gotten hot on the recruiting trail with Ohio State, LSU and Vanderbilt being the latest to jump into the mix. He also held early opportunities from Florida State, USC and Texas among others.

But a visit to College Station for the McNeese State game set the tone in Ruffin’s recruitment and no program recruited him harder.

“Man just the hospitality, everything, they’re just perfect,” Ruffin told On3. “I felt they were the perfect college for me.

“I was laying in my bed and something sparked my mind just go ahead and commit to this college.”

Ruffin becomes commit No. 4 for Texas A&M early in the 2026 cycle joining touted quarterback Helaman Casuga and defensive backs Ryan Gilbert and Markel Ford.

From head coach Mike Elko to defensive line coach Sean Spencer to Recruiting General Manager Derek Miller, Ruffin felt comfortable around the people in College Station.

“I love how they talk to me,” Ruffin said. “They make you feel at home. Coach Miller is the main one I talk to. Me and him talk about every day. Good conversations. They just make you feel welcome.”

Ranked as the nation’s No. 27 defensive lineman and No. 259 prospect overall, Ruffin feels Elko and Spencer can get the best out of him on the next level.

“I love how confident they are,” Ruffin said. “It’s just the right spot for me.”

On3 talked to Ruffin following his experience in College Station as well.

“My visit was amazing,” Ruffin said following the College Station experience. “Me and my dad absolutely loved everything! The hospitality and the atmosphere excites me a lot.”