Texas A&M has plenty of new faces after last season’s run to the College Football Playoff, but one of the names drawing the most attention in College Station isn’t a splashy skill player or a defensive star.
It’s Alabama transfer Wilkin Formby.
Mike Elko had to rebuild after losing a wave of talent to the NFL Draft following one of the most successful seasons in school history, and he turned to the transfer portal to help restock the roster. With another deep group in place, NFL scouts are expected to keep a close eye on the Aggies this season, and Formby is the player who could stand out most.
That makes sense when you look at what teams are always hunting for up front. Offensive tackle remains one of the most valuable spots on the field, and the league never stops chasing big, athletic linemen who can hold up on the edge against faster, bigger pass rushers.
Formby fits that mold. He checks in at 6-foot-7 and 325 pounds, but he moves with the kind of ease that makes evaluators lean in. He also brings the kind of technique that gives him a real chance to translate, especially because his footwork has been consistent rather than raw.
The experience is there too. Formby spent three seasons with the Crimson Tide, and 2025 was the best of his career. According to PFF, he posted the 29th best pass blocking grade with an 82.1.
That combination is why Elko and Texas A&M viewed him as the right piece to help stabilize the new-look offensive line after last year’s group moved on to the NFL. If he puts together a strong season against some of the sport’s best pass rushers - including some he has already seen before - his stock could keep climbing after 2026.
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