Texas A&M to host 2028 5-star safety Casey Barner in October
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 9:08 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Texas A&M has confirmed that 2028 five-star safety Casey Barner will visit for the October 3 game against Arkansas. Barner, the top-ranked safety in his class, previously praised the atmosphere at College Station during a spring game visit. Coach Mike Elko’s defensive reputation and assistant Ishmael Aristide's recruiting efforts have significantly influenced Barner's interest in the program. This visit marks an important step in Texas A&M's efforts to secure top talent for the 2028 recruiting class.
- •Casey Barner will visit Texas A&M during the Arkansas game.
- •Barner praised the electric atmosphere at a previous visit.
- •Mike Elko is entering his third season as head coach.
- •Ishmael Aristide plays a key role in Barner's recruitment.
- •Texas A&M's 2027 recruiting class is nearly complete.
- 9:08 AMYahoo Sports — Texas A&M will host 2028 5-star S for a visit in early October
"Texas A&M will officially host 2028 5-star safety Casey Barner during the Aggies home contest vs. Arkansas on Saturday, Oct. 3.
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