Pro Football Focus’ 2026 preview of Texas A&M puts the spotlight right where the Aggies seem to live offensively: on the playmakers. Marcel Reed is back at quarterback, Rueben Owens II returns as an experienced runner, and PFF ranks A&M’s receiver group among the top ten in the country. That kind of talent gives the Aggies a real foundation, but the picture isn’t clean across the board.
The biggest concern up front is easy to see. Texas A&M is replacing four starters on the offensive line, and while the Aggies added four SEC-tested transfers, PFF says only Alabama transfer Wilkin Formby posted a blocking grade above 60.0 last season. That leaves plenty of uncertainty in front of Reed, especially with the way PFF sees his game.
Reed, according to the outlet, is “one of the most polarizing quarterbacks in the country. At his best, he looks like a top 15 player at the position and one of the nation's most dangerous dual threats.
At his worst, his unconventional mechanics and questionable decision-making can get him into serious trouble”. PFF points to his drop-back passing as the biggest issue, citing seven big time throws and 18 turnover worthy plays.
He’ll have to manage that without first round selection KC Concepcion, whose departure changes the shape of the offense. But Texas A&M also gets a boost from Mario Craver, and PFF’s numbers make it clear why. Craver ranked third among all Power Four receivers with 3.25 yards per route run, finished third with 575 total yards after the catch, and placed fifth with 22 forced missed tackles.
PFF also singled out safety Marcus Ratcliffe, calling him an “enforcer”, “versatile”, and “one of the most underrated safeties in college football”. He was seventh among all qualified safeties in the Southeastern Conference with an 80.3 PFF grade.
In the end, PFF’s message is straightforward: if Reed keeps moving forward, Texas A&M has the pieces to make another push toward the College Football Playoff.
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