Texas A&M’s fifth preseason practice on Monday evening kept the focus right where the Aggies seem to want it: on an offense that’s growing more dangerous by the day.
Marcel Reed was again at the center of it. The redshirt junior quarterback, entering his second full starting season, continued to show sharper accuracy and better ball placement, with his deep ball drawing notice once more.
Reed also kept building chemistry with a wide receiver group that already includes Mario Craver and Ashton Bethel-Roman and now features Alabama transfer Isaiah Horton. Freshmen Aaron Gregory and Madden Williams also stood out, with the kind of talent that would probably push for starting roles on a lot of SEC rosters that don’t have Texas A&M’s depth.
Terry Bussey, whose rise has been a theme this preseason, kept flashing after an impressive practice performance. The junior wide receiver’s momentum is becoming impossible to ignore.
The backfield remains a live competition, too. The race between Rueben Owens and Jamarion Morrow is still taking shape, and freshman KJ Edwards continues to leave an impression on Mike Elko and his staff after a strong weekend. On Monday, redshirt freshman Tiger Riden also showed off his blocking ability, while backup quarterback Brady Hart connected with Morrow.
There were encouraging signs on the line as well. Redshirt freshman offensive lineman Lamont Rogers kept working on his technique, Robert Bourdon looked explosive, and Coen Echols appears to be in line as the likely starting left guard.
Defensively, Texas A&M’s transfer additions are still making their presence felt. Former Northwestern edge Anto Saka and Tennessee cornerback Rickey Gibson III have continued to shine as they try to fill the void left by unanimous All-American pass rusher Cashius Howell and veteran corner Will Lee, two of the 10 Aggies taken in the 2026 NFL Draft.
And then there’s Daymion Sanford. The senior linebacker remains on track to play on Sept. 5, which is remarkable considering the severity of his fibula injury. His return is one of the most notable developments of camp.
One more encouraging note: former 5-star wide receiver Jerome Myles is now practicing without a brace.
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