Boom! Two days before Christmas, Texas A&M landed two defensive line commits from the transfer portal, starting with former Georgia Edge Samuel M’Pemba and ending with former Florida defensive end TJ Searcy, who brings in a wealthy amount of SEC production.
Texas A&M’s defensive line needed added depth and run-stopping ability after defensive end Nic Scourton and Shemar Stewart, coupled with defensive tackle Shemar Turner, declared for the NFL Draft.
Searcy, who produced 60 tackles, 2-5 sacks, and eight tackles for loss in two seasons with the Gators, looks like one of the program’s best portal pickups. According to Pro Football Focus, Searcy earned a 70.1 defensive grade and a 69.5 run defensive grade, which is good news for Coach Mike Elko and DC Jay Bateman.
Standing at 6-5 and 262 pounds, Searcy possesses the size and athleticism to become a threat as a pass rusher but will be utilized as an edge defender against outside-zone running teams.
COMMITMENT: TJ Searcy announces he is transferring from Florida to Texas A&M, per reports pic.twitter.com/MvjrdsRrkr
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