The 2023 college football season continues to inch closer, and there will be no shortage of storylines to follow. The fall campaign will also offer a chance to watch some exciting new players, including one that hails from Texas A&M.
ESPN recently released its top 50 newcomers and transfers to watch for in 2023, and the Maroon and White were well-represented by true freshman running back Rueben Owens. While the Aggies will rely on a tandem of returners to help fill the void left by De’Von Achane, it may just be a matter of time before the five-star tailback out of the 2023 cycle makes a name for himself:
Owens was one of the top running backs in the 2023 class and flipped his commitment from Louisville to Texas A&M. He had over 7,000 rush yards and 100 rushing touchdowns in his high school career and was one of the top players in Texas for his class.
The Aggies’ leading rusher from last season, Devon Achane, is now in the NFL and the staff is looking for his replacement. Both Amari Daniels and Le’Veon Moss are returning, but Owens should have a good opportunity to see the field given his talent level.
Head Coach Jimbo Fisher underscored the Aggies’ versatility in the backfield with Owens, Amari Daniels, and Le’Veon Moss. While Fisher and Bobby Petrino will likely leverage a by-committee approach throughout the season, the expectation is that Daniels and Moss will shoulder the primary load of the carries. But don’t expect that to remain the status quo as the season progresses.
One of the immediate takeaways from last week’s open fall camp scrimmage was how Owens stood out among the three tailbacks. With an impressive display of his patience, vision, and ability as a pass-catcher, the true freshman looked like anything, but when the practice was all said and done. While Daniels and Moss provide the best sense of security and experience ahead of a pivotal season, Owens’ upside will inevitably be too enticing to ignore.
As the first five-star running back to commit to the Maroon and White since Trey Williams in 2012, Fisher and Bobby Petrino would be remiss not to scheme a few plays to give Owens the ball. Petrino echoed how the offensive philosophy this season was “FTS,” or “Feed The Studs.” From the early looks of it, Owens is equipped to be one of the studs worth feeding in 2023.
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