Texas A&M safety Marcus Ratcliffe embraces Aggie culture at SEC Media Days
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 10:36 PM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Texas A&M senior safety Marcus Ratcliffe spoke at the 2026 SEC Media Days, discussing his journey from San Diego State to Texas A&M. He expressed admiration for the Aggie community and the 12th Man. Ratcliffe has made significant contributions on defense, with 163 tackles and four interceptions since transferring. As the Aggies prepare for a challenging schedule, Ratcliffe is expected to lead the secondary alongside teammates Dezz Ricks and Rickey Gibson III, aiming for a return to the College Football Playoff in 2026.
- •Ratcliffe transferred from San Diego State to Texas A&M in 2024.
- •He has 38 game appearances and 35 starts with the Aggies.
- •Ratcliffe aims to help the team reach the College Football Playoff again.
- •He is joined by teammates Dezz Ricks and Rickey Gibson III in the secondary.
- •Texas A&M lost several veterans to the 2026 NFL Draft.
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"Texas A&M safety Marcus Ratcliffe discussed transferring from San Diego State and his love for the 12th Man at the 2026 SEC Media Days on Wednesday.
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