Texas A&M prepares for camp with an improved secondary
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 9:08 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Texas A&M heads into preseason camp with a secondary projected to be one of its best, featuring new standout transfers and returning key players. Coach Mike Elko emphasizes the depth and quality of the defensive backfield, aiming to improve upon last season's performance. The Aggies, ranked No. 8 in the first US LBM Coaches Poll, are set to face five ranked opponents, including No. 4 Texas. As the team adjusts to a new 9-game SEC schedule, the development of their secondary will be critical to their success this season.
- •Texas A&M's secondary considers to be SEC-level.
- •Marcel Reed returns for his second season as starting quarterback.
- •Aggies ranked No. 8 in the first US LBM Coaches Poll.
- •Team faces ranked opponents including No. 4 Texas.
- •Key transfers include CB Rickey Gibson and safety Tawfiq Byard.
- 9:08 AMYahoo Sports — Texas A&M will enter preseason camp with an 'SEC-level secondary'
"Texas A&M deep 2026 secondary featuring several key newcomers and enhanced depth from past signing classes.
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