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Daymion Sanford shows strong preseason recovery for Texas A&M

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 9:30 PM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Daymion Sanford shows strong preseason recovery for Texas A&M
Summary

Texas A&M senior linebacker Daymion Sanford has made significant progress in preseason practices, according to coach Mike Elko. After suffering a serious fibula injury last season, Sanford has fully participated in defensive drills, demonstrating explosiveness and quick recovery from offseason surgery. Elko confirmed Sanford is on track to start in the upcoming season opener against Missouri State on September 5. Sanford, who recorded career highs last season with 57 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, and 3.5 sacks, brings valuable experience to an already strong linebacker corps.

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  • •Sanford fully participated in 11 preseason practices
  • •Coach Mike Elko confirms Sanford's recovery is progressing well
  • •Sanford set career highs in tackles and sacks last season
  • •He is expected to start against Missouri State on Sept. 5
  • •A&M's linebacker group features new transfer Ray Coney
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  • 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Texas A&M senior LB has progressed 'really well' this preseason
What they're saying
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Texas A&M senior LB Daymion Sanford as looked nearly 100% healthy during the preseason, which coach Mike Elko backed up on Tuesday.

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