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USA Today
25-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Texas A&M will host 2026 5-star Edge for an official visit next month
Texas A&M will host 2026 5-star Edge for an official visit next month One of the elite defensive prospects in the 2026 recruiting class has Texas A&M atop his list of future destinations. Five-star edge Tristian Givens, who received a prediction to land with the Aggies earlier this month, has reportedly set his official visit with the Aggies. According to Gigem247's Anderew Hattersley, coach Mike Elko and his staff will host Givens for an official visit on June 20-22, which will serve as his final OV of the summer after visiting Tennessee on June 13. This is excellent news for the Aggies, who are not only predicted to land the elite pass rusher but have dominated the Georgia recruiting landscape after landing four-star wide receiver Aaron Gregory and four-star edge Jordan Carter from the Peach State. Given's recent interview with 247Sports' Ryan Callahan revealed that he is looking to make his college decision towards the end of June, as the Aggies will be the final school hosting the standout defender. Between Florida State, Tennessee, and Texas A&M, Givens has a tough decision to make, while his future visits will make his decision much easier. During his last two seasons at Carver High School, Givens recorded 30 sacks, including 18 during his 2023 sophomore season. According to 247Sports, Givens is the 23rd-ranked prospect in the 2026 class, the third-ranked edge prospect, and the fourth-ranked prospect in Georgia. Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Cameron on X: @CameronOhnysty.
USA Today
11-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Several players returned during Texas A&M's 10th spring practice, while QBs struggled
Several players returned during Texas A&M's 10th spring practice, while QBs struggled Texas A&M's 2025 spring season continued during the Aggies' 10th practice. For those who couldn't attend, Gigem247 beat writer Carter Karels provided a concise list of takeaways, including the health of several key players who will be depended on during the 2025 season. For those unaware, reporters can take photos and video of the first 30 minutes of practice before leaving, meaning one-on-one, seven-on-seven work or 11-on-11 drills cannot be filmed. Still, thanks to Karels' observations, it was revealed that the quarterbacks, led by Marcel Reed, Jacob Zeno, Miles O'Neill, and freshman Brady Hart, all struggled in some form or fashion. The backup quarterback situation could be shifting after O'Neill lined up next to Reed during the warm-up session. Accuracy issues are one thing, but Marcel Reed did say earlier this offseason that he wanted to complete nearly 70% of his passes. So, while he has excelled at the middle and sideline throws, his deep ball is still a work in progress, and he needs to continue improving before the spring game. At wide receiver, redshirt freshmen Ashton Bethel-Roman and Izaiah Williams have continued to shine this spring, showing off their speed, crisp route running, and soft hands that have resulted in more praise than any other receiver on the roster outside of KC Concepcion. Injury-wise, KC Concepcion did leave practice with a minor injury but should be okay. However, the biggest news was the return of several players who head coach Mike Elko initially ruled out this spring, including cornerback Tyreek Chappell, linebacker Scooby Williams, and freshman cornerback Jamar Beal-Goines, who all participated in Thursday's practice. Still, Tyreek Chappell's fluid movement during his drill work is a great sign after missing the 2024 season, as his presence in the cornerback rotation is crucial to improving in the secondary. Ahead of Texas A&M's 11th practice on Saturday, the Aggies will continue to make strides at every position group before the spring game on April 19. Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Cameron on X: @CameronOhnysty.
