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Texas A&M receives commitment from elite kicker Andres von der Meden

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 6:26 PM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Texas A&M receives commitment from elite kicker Andres von der Meden

Summary

Andres von der Meden, rated as the top kicker in the nation, announced his commitment to Texas A&M on June 8, 2026. Hailing from Tomball, Texas, he averaged 62.6 yards per kickoff in his junior season at Tomball High School and was perfect on extra points at 25-of-25. He visited Texas A&M over the weekend before deciding on his commitment, adding to a recruiting class that now includes 20 members and is ranked first nationally. Von der Meden becomes the eighth in-state target for the Aggies and is the third player ranked No. 1 at his position to join this recruiting cycle.

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Key Details

•Andres von der Meden commits to Texas A&M on June 8, 2026.
•Ranked No. 1 kicker by Kohl's Kicking.
•Averages 62.6 yards per kickoff, with 23 touchbacks last season.
•Texas A&M's recruiting class now has 20 members and is ranked No. 1 in the country.
•Is the third player committed, ranked best at his position.

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6:26 PMYahoo Sports — Elite in-state kicker commits to Texas A&M

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The Texas A&M Aggies have landed another top target, receiving a commitment from Andres von der Meden, the No. 1 kicker in the country.
— Yahoo Sports

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