Texas A&M tight end Theo Ohrstrom is heading to the transfer portal, and it’s a move that sends some shockwaves through Aggieland. Ohrstrom, a member of the Aggies' highly touted 2022 recruiting class, announced he'll enter the portal when it opens on January 2. Originally from Sweden, Ohrstrom reclassified to join the program early, bringing with him a rare blend of size and athleticism that turned heads from the jump.
But for all the promise, the production never quite matched the potential. In two seasons on the field, Ohrstrom totaled 29 catches for 352 yards.
The tools were there-length, speed, physicality-but the breakout never materialized. Whether that was due to scheme, depth chart competition, or development curve, the result is the same: a talented player moving on, and a position group suddenly in flux.
Ohrstrom’s exit leaves Texas A&M with a tight end room that’s alarmingly thin on experience and production. Veterans Nate Boerkircher and Amari Niblack have both exhausted their eligibility, meaning the Aggies are staring down the 2026 season with very little returning firepower at the position. That’s a tough spot for an offense that’s traditionally leaned on tight ends for both blocking and receiving versatility.
So what’s next?
The Aggies will turn to some young talent already in the pipeline. Kiotti Armstrong is a name to watch-he’s flashed potential in limited reps and has the physical upside to grow into a real contributor.
Evan Jacobson is another promising piece, though he won’t arrive on campus until the summer, so any impact from him likely comes later rather than sooner. Micah Riley could still be in the mix as well, but he’s primarily been used as an in-line blocker rather than a receiving threat.
Given the state of the room, it’s all but certain that Texas A&M will be active in the transfer portal. One name to keep an eye on: Houston Thomas out of UTSA.
He’s a College Station native and recently entered the portal himself. That kind of local connection could make him an appealing target, especially for a staff looking to reload quickly.
But even if they land Thomas, the Aggies will likely need at least two more playable bodies to shore up the position before fall camp.
Adding another wrinkle to the situation: the Aggies recently lost tight ends coach Christian Ellsworth to Kansas State. In response, they brought in Derek Shay from Kentucky to take over the group.
Shay is stepping into a position that suddenly demands immediate attention. With the portal window opening soon, he won’t have much time to get acclimated-he’ll need to identify targets, build relationships, and help restock the room in a hurry.
Bottom line: Ohrstrom’s departure is more than just a name leaving the roster-it’s a signal that Texas A&M’s tight end room is undergoing a major transition. The next few weeks will be critical as the Aggies look to reshape the position and find the right mix of experience and upside to keep their offensive plans on track.