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Texas A&M's Tawfiq Byard prepares for the 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 9:08 AM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Texas A&M's Tawfiq Byard prepares for the 2026 season
Summary

As the Texas A&M football team approaches the 2026 season, safety Tawfiq Byard is expected to play a significant role in the Aggies' secondary. Byard joined Texas A&M from Colorado, where he started eight games last season, leading the team with 85 tackles. His background as a high school sprinter and experience as a defender positions him as a reliable option in the lineup under head coach Mike Elko. Byard's versatility will be crucial as the team looks for playmakers in the defensive backfield. Expect to see him feature prominently in the Aggies' defensive schemes this season.

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  • •Tawfiq Byard transferred from Colorado to Texas A&M for the 2026 season.
  • •He recorded 85 tackles, including 8 for loss, last season.
  • •Byard is known for his speed and physical play on defense.
  • •He will be part of a flexible secondary scheme under coach Mike Elko.
  • •Byard's background includes first-team All-WCAC honors in high school.
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  • 9:08 AMYahoo Sports — Previewing the 2026 season for Texas A&M safety Tawfiq Byard
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Tawfiq Byard's 2026 outlook offers a quick snapshot of what he brings to Texas A&M heading into the new season.

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