For anyone who watched Texas A&M football last year, it’s abundantly clear who the best linebacker on the team is. However, who starts next to sophomore Taurean York is a giant question mark.
On Saturday afternoon, Aggies head coach Mike Elko named three candidates who could start alongside York this season: sophomore Daymion Sanford, junior Scooby Williams and senior Solomon DeShields.
Considering that Sanford is the only member of that trio who played in College Station last year, he may be the frontrunner. Although, the two transfers do come to Aggieland with more collegiate experience.
Sanford played in all 13 games as a true freshman. He was a four-star recruit coming out of Paetow High School in Katy, Texas.
Williams is well acquainted with the SEC after spending three years with the Florida Gators. In 25 total contests, he racked up 70 tackles, with 35 of the solo variety.
DeShields played at Pitt for four years. He took a redshirt season in 2020 after competing in four games as a true freshman. Afterwards, DeShields displayed his durability by suiting up in 38 total games for the Panthers.
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