Texas A&M is heading into fall camp with one of its biggest questions sitting right in the backfield.
The Aggies still haven’t settled the running back picture for the 2026-27 team, and that makes this a room worth watching closely. Rueben Owens is the projected front-runner for the starting job, but the staff has not made anything official yet. Jamarion Morrow is also in the mix after putting in the work to climb the depth chart, and he brings experience working under head coach Mike Elko and running backs coach Trooper Taylor.
That battle matters because Texas A&M wants its offense operating with rhythm, and the running backs are expected to help set that tone. This isn’t a one-man show.
The Aggies want a rotation that can wear down defenses and keep changing the picture from snap to snap. If nobody separates in camp, the offense could end up stuck searching for answers.
But the group has enough talent that this shouldn’t become a shortage of options.
Along with Owens and Morrow, Texas A&M also has Tiger Riden Jr., Carsyn Baker and KJ Edwards in the room. That gives the Aggies several backs who are hungry for snaps and capable of contributing.
Morrow may be the name with the clearest chance to rise. Owens has drawn plenty of attention, and for good reason, but Morrow’s skill set gives Texas A&M another runner who can bring patience, power and extra versatility to the offense.
Last season, the 5-foot-9 back logged 43 carries for 182 yards and scored one touchdown while averaging 4.2 yards per carry. Those numbers leave room for a bigger jump in his second season in Aggieland.
For Morrow, the path forward is tied to staying true to what has already gotten him this far. He has a year of SEC and non-conference experience now, and that should help him handle the speed and physicality of another camp battle.
What stands out most is the way he runs. Morrow hits downhill with decisiveness, makes quick one-cut decisions and doesn’t waste time identifying gaps. His acceleration and comfort in zone scheme situations also make him a real factor in this competition.
Now it comes down to execution. He’ll be tested by a physical defense in practice, and how he responds will go a long way toward determining whether he earns a larger role. Elko said in his press conference before camp opened that competition is happening across the roster, and Morrow is part of that fight.
However it shakes out, Texas A&M wants consistency from its backs every day. The expectation is toughness, discipline and a willingness to put a body on the line. Everyone in the room is being held to that standard as the Aggies prepare for what comes next.
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