Texas A&M football was well represented on ESPN’s top 100 players list for the 2022 college football season. As one of the most anticipated annual rankings lists released each preseason, the selected players are coming off of stellar 2021 campaigns, and will play important roles for their teams in 2022.
For the Aggies, Running back Devon Achane, Defensive back Antonio Johnson, and Offensive guard Layden Robinson were all placed in the Top 100, all bringing a combination of speed, strength, and freaky athleticism that will continually aid in helping guide Texas A&M towards their goals in 2022.
At #58, here is ESPN’s brief description of what Devon Achane gives the Aggies every game day:
One of the SEC’s most electric offensive performers should take on a bigger role in Texas A&M’s offense this fall. Achane led the SEC in yards per rush (7) last season, and had 910 yards and nine touchdowns on only 130 carries. He can also help in the pass game after a 24-catch season
At #65, Antonio Johnson is coming off of a 79 tackle, 53 solo tackle season, and will be depended upon to bring to be the best defender on the field each week. Here’s ESPN’s short summary:
Johnson started all 13 games for Texas A&M in 2021 as a sophomore. He was second on the Aggies’ defense with 79 tackles. He earned AP All-SEC second team recognition. Johnson is on the preseason watch list for the Thorpe Award.
At #76, Layden Robinson is one of the offensive leaders this season and the most senior member of a talented offensive line for the Aggies. Coming off of a 2021 season where he only allowed 4 pressures on 311 pass-block snaps, Robinson is destined for his best season yet. Here is ESPN’s take on the Junor starting right guard:
He earned second-team All-SEC honors last season and will lead an experienced group of interior linemen for the Aggies. Mel Kiper Jr. rates Robinson as the top draft-eligible guard for 2023. The 6-4, 330-pound junior started all 10 games he played last fall. He’s an elite run blocker who could help the Aggie offense take the next step.
As the preseason honors continue to pour in for all three players, we’re all looking forward to the season kicking off on September 3rd to finally watch them shine on the gridiron.
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