Texas A&M’s offensive line is getting a lot of attention this offseason, and for good reason. After a massive roster shakeup under Mike Elko - 15 outgoing starters, more than 20 departures, and a record 10 players taken in the 2026 NFL Draft - the Aggies had to rebuild fast. That overhaul hit especially hard up front, where four starting offensive linemen are now in NFL training camps.
Elko and offensive line coach Adam Cushing saw that coming and attacked the transfer portal before the draft. They added SEC linemen with starting experience, including former LSU guard Coen Echols, who had once been committed to Texas A&M before flipping to LSU. That group, along with several linemen from the 2025 signing class, has kept the Aggies’ rebuilt front five in the conversation all offseason.
Through 11 preseason practices, former Alabama tackle Wilkin Formby and South Carolina transfer guard Trovon Baugh have drawn the most attention. Both have stood out for their experience and their willingness to learn.
The biggest unsettled spot remains left tackle, where the competition appears to be between LSU transfer Tyree Adams and former five-star Lamont Rogers. Both have worked with the first team.
That mix of portal additions, young talent, and Cushing’s reputation as a developer is part of why ESPN/SEC Network analyst Matt Stinchcomb placed Texas A&M’s 2026 offensive line fourth in the SEC. It’s a ranking that catches your eye, but it also speaks to the belief in Cushing’s coaching, which is about to be tested this fall.
Right now, the expectation is that all four transfers, along with starting center Mark Nabou, will open the season in the lineup. Still, a tackle rotation could be in play because of Tyree Adams’ injury history.
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