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With the transfer portal now open and activity already occurring at a fever pitch, here are 10 players I would go after if I were in charge at Texas A&M:
1. WR KC Concepcion, NC State
2024 stats: 53 catches, 460 yards, six touchdowns
Concepcion’s numbers fell compared to 2023 (839 yards, 10 TD) in large part due to NC State’s offensive ineptitude. But he’s just the kind of receiver Marcel Reed needs — steady, a good route runner with great hands. He would fit in as a replacement for Jabre Barber really nicely.
Is A&M interested?: Yes. He's visiting this week.
2. WR Nic Anderson, Oklahoma
2024 stats: did not play due to injury
In order to judge Anderson, you have to look at his 2023 stats: 38 catches, 798 yards and 10 touchdowns. That’s 21 yards a catch. The Aggies need guys who can stretch the field and the 6-foot-4 Anderson brings size and speed to the party.
Is A&M interested?: Yes. He's visiting this week.
3. WR Micah Hudson, Texas Tech
2024 stats: 8 catches, 124 yards
This guy is one year removed from being a 5-star recruit and he played at a high level when he did get on the field this year. The Aggies have already had Hudson on campus, so you know they mean business. He is another guy who can take the top off of defense and brings pretty good size (6 foot, 195 pounds) to the position.
Is A&M interested?: Yes. He's already visited
4. Jackson Arnold, QB, Oklahoma
2024 stats: 154-246 (62.6%), 1,421 yards, 12 TD, 3 INT; 150 carries, 444 yards, 3 TD
Arnold played behind an offensive line in 2024 that we shall politely refer to as refuse. They gave up 46 sacks this season, ranking 131st out of 133 teams in FBS. Still, Arnold showed some flashes of being a very capable dual-threat quarterback, something Collin Klein wants for his offense. I would like to see the Aggies bring in someone to challenge Reed for the starting job in order to push him to the next level, but I don’t think that’s in the plans. Still, this is one guy I, personally, would want.
Is A&M interested?: Nah. Not yet, at least.
5. Ethan Oniwana, OT, Rice
2024 stats: 81.3 PFF pass blocking grade, 1 sack allowed
The Aggies took care of the future at tackle with the signings of Lamont Rogers, Jonte Newman and Marcus Garcia, but the present is a more pressing concern. A&M is thin in terms of experienced players at the position, and Onianwa would help solve that problem. He’ll be a redshirt senior next year, so he’d be the perfect bridge player that would allow the freshmen a year of development — while playing at a high level himself.
Is A&M interested?: Yes.
6. DE Williams Nwaneri, Missouri
2024 stats: 2 tackles, 1 sack
A shock addition to the portal today, the number one defensive end in America in the class of 2024 is available. He’s 6-foot-7, about 260 pounds and has great speed off the edge. If he gains 10 pounds and keeps his speed, he could be a dangerous every down end.
Is A&M interested?: Don't know yet.
7. DE James Williams, Nebraska
2024 stats: 14 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, 5 sacks
Williams is a pass rusher first, but he’s also getting the size he needs to be more of a three-down end. And the Aggies need both.
Is A&M interested?: Yes. He's visiting soon.
8. Will Heldt, DE, Purdue
2024 stats: 56 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 5 sacks
Heldt replaced Nic Scourton in the lineup at Purdue and was quite productive in his own right. He’s 265 pounds already and has a couple of seasons left, so the appeal here is clear.
Is A&M interested?: Yes. He's visiting soon.
9. S Kendal Daniels, Oklahoma State
2024 stats: 64 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, 7 passes defensed
One thing the Aggies didn’t have this season after De’Rickey Wright decided to return to Vanderbilt was a heavy safety, or one who could play a hybrid linebacker role. Daniels, a one-time A&M signee, would definitely fill that role.
Is A&M interested?: Unlikely.
10. CB Jaylon Braxton, Arkansas
2024 stats: 2 passes defensed (injured in week 2, missed the rest of the season)
This is a similar situation to offensive tackle, where the Aggies have plenty of young talent but need some experience to help their current starters. Braxton, who entered the season as Arkansas’ top corner, would be a good fit.
Is A&M interested?: Yes. He's visiting this week.
Honorable mention (or I ran out of room)
Wisconsin DT James Thompson Jr.
Arkansas TE Luke Hasz
Florida DE Kelby Collins
Kentucky WR Barion Brown
Arkansas WR Isaiah Sategna
Arkansas CB Selman Bridges
