Previewing the 2025 season for Texas A&M WR Ashton Bethel-Roman with his player profile
Besides KC Concepcion, the wide receiver room features a wealth of youthful talent. Terry Bussey and Mario Craver combined for 584 total yards last season, and numerous opportunities will arise for others to prove themselves. One standout who flashed potential is second-year Houston native Ashton Bethel-Roman.
Much like his freshman counterpart Izaiah Williams, Bethel-Roman saw limited action, appearing in only four games. However, he made the most of his time, recording four catches for 44 yards and a touchdown.
Preseason Player Profile
Recruiting Rankings (Class of 2024)
The former four-star prospect Bethel-Roman brings exceptional speed to the position. On the track, he was part of the 4x100m and 4x200m relay teams that both earned top-three finishes in the Texas Class 6A Championship. His strong junior season included an average of 24.1 yards per catch and a third-round playoff appearance. Based on speed alone, sources have stated that Bethel-Romas has run as fast as a 4.3 40-yard dash.
Depth Chart Outlook
KC Concepcion, Terry Bussey, and Mario Craver are penciled in as starters, while Bethel-Roman and redshirt freshman Izaiah Williams will battle for the fourth receiver spot.
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