Texas A&M Volleyball scores big with two transfer portal commitments

Winning championships is always the top goal for any athletic program. However, when you go deep into the postseason, especially in volleyball, it can interfere with the staff’s ability to recruit. That’s a good problem to have when you’re bringing home hardware, and Texas A&M head coach Jamie Morrison is already getting work done in the NCAA transfer portal.

Needing to reload a roster that’s losing nine seniors, including four All-Americans and two future professional players, Coach Morrison received some major news on Tuesday. It was announced that former Ohio State middle blocker Kaia Castle and Marquette outside hitter Natalie Ring have committed to Texas A&M. This gives him both a young talent to develop and a proven veteran with high-level production.

Originally, Coach Morrison had a five-year plan to reach a national title, which meant he understood that the roster he had now would be a crucial part of turning the Aggie volleyball program into a national powerhouse. With him now ahead of schedule by two years, it gives him a significant advantage in recruiting and positions Texas A&M for a quick turnaround to make another championship run in the near future.

Below is key information on the two new commits joining the 2026 Texas A&M volleyball team.

Kaia Castle – Middle Blocker

• Former School: Ohio State
• Class: RS Freshman
• Eligibility: Three years remaining
• Stats: 300 career kills, 1.94 kills per set, .74 hitting percentage, Third-Team All-American

Natalie Ring – Outside Hitter

• Former School: Marquette
• Class: Senior
• Eligibility: Three years remaining
• Stats: 754 career kills, 3.43 kills per set, .211 hitting percentage, 91 career blocks, .9 blocks per set

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