For the second year in a row, the SEC West looks up for grabs and the Aggies have a dynamic duo that can pluck it out of the air. Sophomore wideouts Noah Thomas and Evan Stewart have been on a tear through the first two games of the season and have the offense off to a good start this year.
So far early in the season, Conner Wiegman has found a good repour with his fellow class of 22’ teammates putting up 52 points against New Mexico and 33 against Miami.
Evan Stewart came to Texas A&M with a well-deserved five-start pedigree, and it flashed multiple times last season as a true freshman with over 600 receiving yards and two touchdowns. That’s carried over into year two and under the new offensive scheme, he looks to be on pace for a 90+ catch 1,000-yard season. Through the first two games Stewart averaging 13.5 yards a reception at 128.5 yards per game and his two touchdowns already match his total from last season.
Noah Thomas might be a surprise on the college scene for some, but if you’ve listened to Jimbo Fisher speak over the past few months, you know that Thomas is in store for a big year. The 6’6″ 200 receiver has doubled his touchdown output from season with four and still has ten games left on the schedule. Even at his size he is still a solid route runner who’s quick enough to play in the slot and will be a redzone match nightmare all season long.
I don’t want to get excited too early but to see that two of the most athletic offensive weapons are being futured is a good sign for things to come. Two games in Thomas currently sits tied for third in the nation for touchdown receptions (4) and Stewart is tied for third in the nation with receptions (19). Together they have produced 369 receiving yards and six touchdowns.
With Alabama falling to Texas, they drop to 1-1 tied with the Aggies and LSU. There is no doubt in my mind that whichever team has the most dynamic in the next few weeks will end up on top on the standings at seasons end. Thomas and Stewart are just the tip of the iceberg and once this offense gets going, I’m expecting others to be more involved. However, until that point, the two sophomores will continue to be that safety valve Wiegman can count on.
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