The countdown to Texas A&M’s 2024 season opener against Notre Dame is nearing single digits.
Ten days remain before the 7th-ranked Fighting Irish head to College Station for a primetime showdown. New Aggies head coach Mike Elko has completed the long journey to accepting the position, going through his first offseason, and finishing his first fall practice period with the team this month.
Aggies Wire will focus on one player daily for the next ten days, ranking the Top 10 players on the 2024 roster. Coming in at No. 4 on our list, starting left tackle Trey Zuhn III enters a pivotal year as the 6-7 and 315-pound blindside protector has a bright future ahead of him.
With the return of starting quarterback Conner Weigman, who missed the final eight games of the 2023 season due to injury, Zuhn’s importance in solidifying the left side of the line with sophomore OL Chase Bisontis officially moving to left guard is key to helping keep Weigman upright.
Starting 24 games in his Aggie career, Zuhn’s experience has provided new O-line coach Adam Cushing a lot to work with, as the starting center job is still up for grabs, as former Utah OL Kolinu’u Faaiu and sophomore Mark Nabou will continue battling this week.
Possessing solid footwork and hand placement, Zuhn can become a technician at one of the most important positions on offense. He has already received buzz as a rising NFL draft prospect if he ends up having the season many of us expect.
Already a proven pass protector, Zuhn’s run-blocking skillset isn’t talked about enough, as the junior should continue clearing the way for the Aggie backs under OC Collin Klein’s advanced scheme.
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