Texas A&M football is on the brink of making history in the upcoming NFL draft. With the potential for more than ten Aggies to hear their names called over the three-day event, we're talking about a program-record performance. This impressive feat is largely attributed to the strategic development by Mike Elko and his savvy use of the transfer portal over recent seasons.
Draft analyst Matt Miller is bullish on the Aggies' prospects, projecting an eye-popping twelve Texas A&M players to be selected within the first four rounds. Should this prediction hold true, it would surpass even the most optimistic expectations, setting a new benchmark for the program.
Here's a breakdown of Miller's mock draft projections for the Aggies:
- Round 1, No. 22: Cashius Howell to the Chargers
- Round 2, No. 35: Chase Bisontis to the Titans
- Round 2, No. 37: KC Concepcion to the Giants
- Round 3, No. 85: Tyler Onyedim to the Steelers
- Round 3, No. 90: Trey Zuhn to the Dolphins
- Round 3, No. 98: Dametrious Crownover to the Eagles
- Round 4, No. 108: Albert Regis to the Broncos
- Round 4, No. 119: Le'Veon Moss to the Panthers
- Round 4, No. 122: Will Lee to the Falcons
- Round 5, No. 144: Nate Boerkircher to the Titans
- Round 5, No. 163: Scooby Williams to the Vikings
- Round 7, No. 245: Ar'maj Reed-Adams to the Jaguars
While the Aggies may only boast one first-rounder in Howell, having six players in the top 100 is nothing short of impressive. This lineup includes talents like Scooby Williams and Nate Boerkircher, who are projected to go in the fifth round.
Ar'Maj Reed-Adams, once considered a potential first-round pick, has seen his stock dip, but he remains an intriguing prospect for teams looking to make a savvy late-round selection.
The notable absence from this list is Taurean York. Despite a strong showing at the combine, his smaller stature might be a factor in his omission. Interestingly, Miller had previously tagged York as the Aggies' biggest sleeper in the draft.
Aggies fans are hopeful that when the dust settles, not just 12 but perhaps 13 of their players will be drafted, adding a significant splash of Maroon and White to the NFL landscape.