Texas A&M linebacker Ray Coney boosts NFL Draft stock after transfer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Ray Coney, a transfer linebacker from Tulsa, is becoming a notable NFL Draft prospect as he joins Texas A&M. After a standout season with 128 tackles and two sacks, Coney steps into a crucial role following the departure of Taurean York and an injury to Daymion Sanford. Analysts praise his athleticism and tackle instincts, further enhancing his visibility with NFL scouts. He is expected to play a vital part in Texas A&M's defensive strategy alongside sophomore Noah Mikhail.
- •Ray Coney transfers to Texas A&M from Tulsa
- •Recorded 128 tackles in 2025 season
- •Coney fills gap left by NFL-bound Taurean York
- •Daymion Sanford's injury keeps him sidelined
- •Coney's athleticism garners NFL attention
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Texas A&M transfer LB becoming a popular NFL Draft prospect
"One NFL analyst is "intrigued" to watch Tulsa transfer linebacker Ray Coney make the jump to the SEC this season after recording 128 tackles in 2025.
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