Seven practices into Texas A&M’s spring football season, third-year head coach Mike Elko and his newly formed coaching staff have been focused on installing the offense and defense before the annual Maroon & White Spring Game, while several newcomers from the transfer portal and 2026 signing class have consistently stood out.
Over the last several weeks, the proverbial drumbeat has grown louder for freshman wide receiver Aaron Gregory, who has become a favorite target for starting quarterback Marcel Reed in practice, mainly due to his versatility at all three receiver spots, while his quickness, smooth route running, and strong hands have led multiple national voices to discuss the Georgia native.
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Sticking with the offense, transfer wide receiver Isaiah Horton is by far the most significant transfer addition outside of former Northwestern edge Anto Saka, and has also stood out, especially in the red zone, utilizing his 6’4″ frame and large catch radius, which will open up the passing game and allow Marcel Reed to attempt more 50/50 balls along the boundary.
On Friday, On3 college football analyst J.D. PicKell released an 11-minute video, praising both Isaiah Horton and Aaron Gregory based on his own camp intel, while noting that Marcel Reed needs to improve his footwork, but the talent around him should be more than enough to result in an improved passing game, which is saying something after the Reed threw for 3,169 yards and 25 touchdowns, including nearly 2,000 combined yards to wide receivers KC Concepcion and Mario Craver.
Keeping things in a realistic realm, PicKell accurately noted that Texas A&M’s offensive line, which will now feature four new starters, likely the four transfer additions from the SEC, can’t be graded yet until we know what the lineup will look like.
On defense, Anto Saka was mentioned for his pass-rush potential, while Texas A&M’s loaded secondary, now featuring Colorado transfer safety Tawfiq Byard, who will also play as a hybrid linebacker in multiple packages.
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