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2 days ago
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6 Texas A&M players receive All-SEC honors ahead of the 2025 season
From top to bottom, the SEC is arguably the most talent-rich league across several sports. With the start of the college football season right around the corner, the conference has released its 2025 Preseason Coaches All-SEC Football Team selections. The list is packed with household names in the college football world. Some of the more notable national standouts include Anthony (Texas), Ryan Williams (Alabama), and DJ Lagway (Florida). Names familiar to Aggie fans—despite now playing outside of Aggieland- include former Aggies Eli Stowers (Vanderbilt) and LT Overton (Alabama), along with high-profile flips Cam Coleman (Auburn) and Harold Perkins (LSU). As usual, Texas A&M remains one of the more perplexing programs in college football. Routinely ranked in the top ten in recruiting, the Aggies often find themselves in the Top 20 preseason rankings, only to finish 8–4 after dropping games they were favored to win. However, expectations feel more grounded this year, thanks to the foundation Coach Mike Elko has built in his short time in Bryan–College Station. In an era when players can transfer for any reason at nearly any time, Coach Elko has earned enough trust to retain several NFL-graded talents and maintain the core of his roster, an increasingly rare feat. He enters the season with a veteran squad at key positions like offensive line, running back, and linebacker. And where there are question marks, there's depth. That's reflected in the preseason All-SEC selections, with six Aggies earning honors: First Team The lone first-team Aggie, Moss, earned this recognition. The senior was well on pace for a 1,000-yard, 12–15 touchdown season before suffering a season-ending injury after nine games. He landed on the 2024 All-SEC Second Team and earned Offensive MVP honors at the team's awards banquet. Moss finished with 765 yards on 121 carries and 10 touchdowns. Second Team A transfer from Kansas, Reed-Adams started every game at right guard. He helped power an offense that averaged 195.5 rushing yards per game—second-best in the SEC. Though he received a solid draft grade, the graduate student chose to return for one final season and will serve as a team captain. Trey Zuhn III - Offensive Line Zuhn has demonstrated year-over-year growth since he arrived in 2021. As another veteran leader up front, he played a key role in A&M's top-30 rushing attack. In 2024, he earned SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week, landed on the All-SEC Third Team, and took home the Offensive Trenches Award at the team banquet. He'll also captain the 2025 squad. Chase Bisontis - Offensive Line Bisontis likely could've landed on the second team had he not missed three games due to injury. Like Zuhn and Reed-Adams, he played a key role in anchoring the ground game while helping protect the quarterback amid instability at the position. In 2023, he earned ESPN All-American and All-SEC Freshman honors. Will Lee III - Defensive Back Lee transferred in and immediately made his presence felt, starting all 12 regular-season games. At 6'3" with rangy arms, he posed a tough matchup for opposing receivers and ranked fifth in the SEC with 10 pass breakups. He finished with 39 tackles, 12 passes defended, and two interceptions—one returned for a touchdown. He earned a 2024 All-SEC Second Team spot and won the Defensive Skill award at the banquet. Third Team Taurean York - Linebacker What York lacks in size and speed, he more than makes up for with instincts and football IQ. A relative unknown heading into his freshman season, York grabbed the starting role and thrived. He earned spots on the ESPN and All-SEC Freshman teams and was named a Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Semifinalist. The team captain led A&M with 82 tackles—12th-best in the SEC—and finished with 83 tackles, 9.5 TFLs, 2.5 sacks, and an interception. 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.
USA Today
19-07-2025
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- USA Today
Which Aggies made the 2025 preseason All-SEC team?
College football is right around the corner, and the Southeastern Conference just dropped its preseason All-SEC teams Friday morning. From top to bottom, the SEC boasts the most talented rosters in the NCAA, so these selections always come with some scrutiny. For Texas A&M, the picks were fair and well-deserved. An argument could be made that a few Aggies should've landed on the first or second team, but ultimately, the right players were recognized. And let's be real: preseason predictions hold zero weight—they're just snapshots of future projections based on past production. Aggie fans know this firsthand, after watching the 2025 A&M baseball team miss the postseason despite entering the year ranked No. 1. Before we dive into the Aggies who made the cut, it's worth noting a few names that might spark memories if you've followed recruiting battles the past few seasons. Anthony Hill, Cam Coleman, and Harold Perkins were all once A&M commits who flipped to other programs late. LT Overton and Eli Stowers transferred out for better opportunities, and both have flourished—especially Stowers, now one of the best tight ends in the nation. Without further ado, here are the Aggies selected to the 2025 preseason All-SEC teams: First Team The lone first-team Aggie, Moss, earned this recognition. The senior was well on pace for a 1,000-yard, 12–15 touchdown season before suffering a season-ending injury after nine games. He landed on the 2024 All-SEC Second Team and earned Offensive MVP honors at the team's awards banquet. Moss finished with 765 yards on 121 carries and 10 touchdowns. Second Team A transfer from Kansas, Reed-Adams started every game at right guard. He helped power an offense that averaged 195.5 rushing yards per game—second-best in the SEC. Though he received a solid draft grade, the graduate student chose to return for one final season and will serve as a team captain. Zuhn has demonstrated year-over-year growth since its arrival in 2021. As another veteran leader up front, he played a key role in A&M's top-30 rushing attack. In 2024, he earned SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week, landed on the All-SEC Third Team, and took home the Offensive Trenches Award at the team banquet. He'll also captain the 2025 squad. Lee transferred in and immediately made his presence felt, starting all 12 regular-season games. At 6'3" with rangy arms, he posed a tough matchup for opposing receivers and ranked fifth in the SEC with 10 pass breakups. He finished with 39 tackles, 12 passes defended, and two interceptions—one returned for a touchdown. He earned a 2024 All-SEC Second Team spot and won the Defensive Skill award at the banquet. Third Team Bisontis likely could've landed on the second team had he not missed three games due to injury. Like Zuhn and Reed-Adams, he played a key role in anchoring the ground game while helping protect the quarterback amid instability at the position. In 2023, he earned ESPN All-American and All-SEC Freshman honors. What York lacks in size and speed, he more than makes up for with instincts and football IQ. A relative unknown heading into his freshman season, York grabbed the starting role and thrived. He earned spots on the ESPN and All-SEC Freshman teams and was named a Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Semifinalist. The team captain led A&M with 82 tackles—12th-best in the SEC—and finished with 83 tackles, 9.5 TFLs, 2.5 sacks, and an interception. 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.
USA Today
01-07-2025
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- USA Today
2 Texas A&M players earn Walter Camp preseason All-America honors
Texas A&M's leaders in the 2025 locker room include senior right guard Ar'maj Reed-Adams and junior linebacker Taurean York, who coach Mike Elko and his staff will depend on throughout the season before heading to the 2026 NFL Draft. This offseason, both players have increased their size and strength in the weight room and are considered two of the best players nationally at their respective positions. On Tuesday, it was revealed that Reed-Adams (second-team) and York (first-team) were the lone Aggies to receive preseason All-America honors, according to Walter Camp. As the two 2025 team captains, coupled with senior left tackle Trey Zuhn III, head into the new campaign, they have high expectations to thrive on both sides of the ball. Last season, York struggled out of the gate, but ended the year leading the team in tackles (82), 2.5 sacks, four pass breakups, his first career interception, and finishing second on the team with 9.5 sacks. A starter since his 2023 freshman season, the former three-star prospect has more than surpassed his recruiting ranking and is currently seen as a potential first-round draft pick. After transferring from Kansas last season, Reed-Adams settled in at right guard, bringing in vast experience with 43 appearances and 27 starts, and finished his first season with the Aggies as the top run blocker nationally. Considered the best overall player on the roster, EA Sports' College Football 26 video game features Reed-Adams as the program's highest-rated overall player with a grade of 93. Texas A&M will open the 2025 season against UTSA on Saturday, August 30 at 6 p.m. CT., and will air on ESPN. 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.
USA Today
27-06-2025
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- USA Today
Previewing the 2025 season for Texas A&M OL Ar'maj Reed-Adams with his player profile
As we gear up for the 2025 football season, Aggies Wire is breaking down every player on the Texas A&M roster. Throughout the preseason, each profile will highlight a player's background, recruiting rankings out of high school, and projected role under head coach Mike Elko. Ar'maj Reed-Adams stepped into a starting role after transferring to Texas A&M following four seasons with the Kansas Jayhawks. He arrived in Aggieland as an extremely versatile lineman and provided first-year head coach Mike Elko with a veteran presence across an offensive line that experienced frequent quarterback changes until Marcel Reed eventually took over. After weighing whether to enter the NFL Draft or return to A&M, Reed-Adams officially announced his decision to stay in Aggieland for his senior season. It's a gamble as he was projected as a Day 2 or Day 3 draft pick, but with another solid year, he could elevate his stock into early Day 2 territory. Preseason Player Profile Recruiting Rankings (Class of 2020) The former three-star prospect signed with Kansas out of high school after finishing his senior year at DeSoto High School. He was a late bloomer, but standing at 6-5, over 300 lbs., he made for an intriguing prospect with a high upside. Depth Chart Outlook Reed-Adams started every game at right guard during the 2024 season and is expected to return to the same role, anchoring a strong offensive line that helped Texas A&M become one of the premier rushing teams in the nation. 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.
USA Today
17-04-2025
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- USA Today
Everything Ar'maj Reed-Adams and Taurean York said ahead of Texas A&M's spring game
Everything Ar'maj Reed-Adams and Taurean York said ahead of Texas A&M's spring game It's a busy week for Texas A&M football. While working the 2025 spring transfer portal, they are also preparing for the annual spring football game on Saturday. This is the first actual offseason under head coach Mike Elko, and while everything isn't perfect, they know the standard. They are now practicing more freely, which gives them more opportunities to focus on getting the small details right. Now that Marcel Reed is the No. 1 quarterback and with the addition of a few defensive staff members, everyone is hoping there is more consistency across the board. Earlier in the week, coach Elko named Trey Zuhn III, Ar'maj Reed-Adams, and Taurean York as the captains for the 2025 football season. Having two offensive linemen as captains speaks volumes to the leadership in that room and the trust coach Elko has that group to set the tone this upcoming season. Reed-Adams and York spoke to the media during their weekly press conference ahead of the 2025 spring football game. Ar'maj Reed-Adams comments on being named a captain "It means a lot, especially being voted on by the team after only being here a year." "It took time to build genuine relationships with pretty much everyone on that team. ... I'm glad it's paying off and they respect me on and off the field." Reed-Adams on the growth of the offensive line "I've seen the growth for the whole offensive line and everybody improving on things we've been talking about." "Eyes, communication and being one unit." The offensive line has some lofty goals for the season "Joe Moore and leading this team to a national championship. I think we've got the pieces behind the line and the defense to do it." Reed-Adams speaks on the current roster "We're at a very positive spot with our roster. Any additions will be welcome, but I think we can do it with the guys we've got right now." "Our team rotates a lot, so we get a lot of players on the field... If you feel like you're good enough, this is the place you need to be." Reed-Adams on Marcel Reed "He has always been a pro. He has always been taking it like he was going to be a starter." "Marcel is poised for a big season. Kid can spin the ball, put it wherever he wants it and throw it however far he wants it." Taurean York comments on the spring game "Let's just go get the ball, really. Do our job. Play physical, play downhill." York speaks on the close the team has become "It's a tight-knit team. I haven't really heard transfer portal talks, so I'm proud about that." York comments on the leadership across the team "It takes everybody on the team. Just because I have a C on my chest doesn't mean I should be the only leader on the team." York talks about his fellow captain Ar-maj Reed-Adams "He's a real Aggie. He has always wanted to be a Texas A&M Aggie." "I knew he was really here for the right reasons." York gives his thoughts on the defense for the 2025 season "We're going to be good on defense. We've fine-tuned some things." "I like where we're trending right now." Taurean York speaks on where the needed to improve "We had to get a whole lot better and finish a whole lot better." "We're progressing every day, looking forward to the spring game and putting it on display for the fans." York reveals his first pick in the spring game draft "Cashius (Howell). He's a beast. He can put it on display. Trust me, he's really good." The fans will be able to catch a glimpse of the team after being able to get a full off-season when they step on the field on April 19 for the spring game. 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.
