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Yahoo
06-08-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Is Texas A&M starting QB's Monday throwing peformance being overblown?
Texas A&M held its fifth preseason practice on Monday night, and for the second time this month, starting quarterback Marcel Reed and his throwing mechanics took center stage, combined with his newly assembled wide receiver rotation, now including KC Concepcion and Mario Craver. Throughout the offseason, the national perception has been muddled regarding Reed's ability as a passer, already knowing that he is an established runner based on his performance during the Aggies' comeback win over LSU, which essentially led to him earning the starting job after Conner Weigman entered the transfer portal. As a redshirt freshman with little experience, judging his average performance through the air isn't fair. However, with an entire offseason to improve his mechanics, Monday's throwing session, which, as TexAgs' Billy Liucci noted, was an early practice warmup drill, focused on 15-20-yard throws, which are considered deep by most, resulted in a mixed bag that should not be overblown, but does deserve a conversation. Compared to redshirt freshman QB Miles O'Neill, who, based on tape, does have a bigger arm, O'Neill had an equal performance to Reed on Monday, as both players completed and overthrew several passes. Focusing on Reed, it's fair to say that this was a light workout that resulted in several receivers jogging at the end of their routes instead of extending for receptions, which is an essential factor when judging Reed's performance. Credit to GigEm247 beat writer Carter Karels for posting all the clips, providing the fan base everything they need to know about his progress, or lack thereof, this summer. Still, Reed made a handful of excellent throws, while freshman wide receiver Jerome Myles looks like the real deal and is on track to see the field sooner rather than later. Again, this is one practice, and Marcel Reed is more than allowed to miss on a couple of throws, but the good outweighs the bad. For O'Neill, the arm talent is there, and he looks on track to earn the backup spot. However, accuracy, especially on the deep ball, is still an issue that he will continue to iron out. 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. This article originally appeared on Aggies Wire: Texas A&M QB Marcel Reed has up and down throwing session on Monday
Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
3 new Texas A&M players land in ESPN's final transfer portal rankings
Texas A&M's 14 transfer portal additions this offseason will need to make an impact this fall for the Aggies to win more than seven or eight games, and according to ESPN's final transfer portal rankings, three new Aggies made the cut among the 100 best new additions to every roster. On offense, starting quarterback Marcel Reed was in desperate need of a No. 1 receiving option after Noah Thomas transferred to Georgia, leading to coach Mike Elko and his staff landing former NC State wide receiver KC Concepcion, who, after Micah Hudson chose to transfer back to Texas Tech, becomes the program's top offensive playmaker in 2025. Advertisement Elko wasn't done, adding former Mississippi State wideout Mario Craver just weeks later, as the sophomore was one of the top deep threats for the Bulldogs last season, bringing more quickness and pristine route running to the Aggie passing game. Combined with returning wide receivers Terry Bussey, Ashton Bethel-Roman, and Izaiah Williams, Marcel Reed has plenty to work with through the air. On defense, only one of the program's six defensive portal additions, former Georgia cornerback Julian Humphrey made ESPN's list, as his man coverage skillset and vast experience in SEC play make him an immediate starter/rotational piece this season. Here is where every player ranked in ESPN's Top 100 Transfer Portal rankings: KC Concepcion: #25 Mario Craver: #59 Julian Humphrey: #83 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. This article originally appeared on Aggies Wire: Three Texas A&M players land in ESPN's final transfer portal rankings
USA Today
13-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
ESPN names Texas A&M junior WR as one of the best receivers entering the 2025 season
ESPN names Texas A&M junior WR as one of the best receivers entering the 2025 season Texas A&M's 2025 wide receiver room was revamped entirely this offseason after Noah Thomas transferred to Georgia. Head coach Mike Elko landed KC Concepcion (NC State), Mario Craver (Mississippi State), and Jonah Wilson (Houston) from the transfer portal, showing his and OC Collin Klein's clear focus on speed and versatility. While Wilson is a work in progress, Craver is one of the better route runners and deep threats. Still, neither matches the production and elite versatility at the position that Concepcion brings to an Aggie offense in desperate need of a dependable No. 1 option for starting quarterback Marcel Reed. During his two seasons with the Wolfpack, Concepcion recorded 839 receiving yards during the 2023 season, while his production dipped to 460 yards due to various injuries, reeling in 16 touchdowns through the air during both seasons. He was extremely productive on the ground in 2023, with 320 rushing yards on 41 carries. While the junior can undoubtedly be utilized on the ground, he will be the go-to guy through the air and one of the most critical wide receivers in the country. ESPN agrees, recently ranking the best wide receivers entering the 2025 season, placing Concepcion at No. 10: "The 5-foot-11 pass catcher broke NC State's freshman reception record (71 catches) and became a freshman All-American with 1,159 all-purpose yards and 10 touchdowns in 2023. The Wolfpack regressed last fall, and so did Concepcion's production, but he should be a frequent target within an Aggies passing attack that finished 88th nationally and 12th in the SEC in completions of 20-plus yards a year ago. Concepcion's 16 touchdowns over the past two seasons are tied for 14th most nationally over that span. Stepping into a remade Texas A&M wide receiver unit alongside transfers Mario Craver and Jonah Wilson, Concepcion could be the key in turning around an offense that finished 87th in passing yards per game in 2024." Texas A&M's 88th-ranked passing offense, combined with ranking 87th in passing yards, emphasized the need for more explosive options at wide receiver and provided Marcel Reed more options to not only help the passing game find more consistency but help Reed gain more confidence and swagger in the pocket. Combined with what should be an elite running game with Le'Veon Moss returning, Texas A&M's passing game improving is the key to the Aggies' offense becoming a strength for the first time in years. 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.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Yahoo
Texas A&M WR arrested over the weekend during a traffic stop
It's being reported that former Mississippi State and current Texas A&M wide receiver Mario Craver was arrested on Sunday and booked in to the Brazos County jail. Tony Catalina of the Austin American-Statesman confirmed via jail records that Craver was arrested over the weekend during a traffic stop. A search of the car resulted in the police finding a few vape pens, with one allegedly in Craver's possession, containing THC. He was released on bond, and a Texas A&M football spokesperson gave the following statement to The Statesman. "Texas A&M athletics is aware of the situation and will handle it accordingly." The sophomore WR was part of a top-ten transfer class brought in by Mike Elko and crew to make the offense more dynamic next season. He finished his freshman year with 17 catches for 368 yards and three touchdowns. 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 Jarrett Johnson on X: @whosnextsports1. This article originally appeared on Aggies Wire: Texas A&M Football: Aggie WR arrested for drug possession on Sunday
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Yahoo
Texas A&M football: Aggies WR Mario Craver arrested Sunday, online records show
COLLEGE STATION — Texas A&M football wide receiver Mario Craver was arrested this weekend in College Station. According to online Brazos County jail records, Craver was detained and booked by Texas A&M police Sunday for possession of a penalty group 2 controlled substance between 1 to 4 grams. That charge is a third-degree felony in Texas, punishable up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Craver, 19, was released Sunday after an $8,000 surety bond was posted, online records show. A voice message left Sunday night with university assistant police chief Bobby Richardson was not immediately returned. The Brazos County Sheriff's Department nor the county jail could be reached by phone late Sunday. The Statesman reached out to a Texas A&M football spokesperson but did not immediately receive a response. Penalty group 2 substances are not deemed as serious as penalty group 1 substances (fentanyl, heroin and other opioids), according to the Fort Worth-based Law Offices of David Sloane website. Group 2 can include certain forms of THC, psilocybin ('"psychedelic mushrooms") or Adderall variants, among substances. It's unclear what Craver is alleged to have been in possession of. Craver was added to the Aggies program this offseason as a highly touted addition from the transfer portal following a season with Mississippi State. The young wideout was a four-star recruit in the 2024 class, according to 247 Sports, and finished his first season in college with 17 receptions for 368 receiving yards and three touchdowns with the Bulldogs. More information will be added as it becomes available. Reach Texas A&M Beat Reporter Tony Catalina via email at ACatalina@ Follow the American-Statesman on Facebook and X for more. Your subscription makes work like this possible. Get access to all of our best content with this tremendous offer. This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Mario Craver arrested: Aggies WR could face drug charge
