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Texas A&M’s 2025 wide receiver room is built on speed and potential

Texas A&M’s 2025 WR room is as deep as it’s been in years

Texas A&M has landed five commitments from the transfer portal, led by the newest addition of former Mississippi State wide receiver Mario Cramer, who is coming off an impressive freshman season with the Bulldogs.

On Sunday, former five-star and Texas Tech wide receiver Micah Hudson announced his commitment to the program, filling out what looks like the best WR room Texas A&M has had under both Jimbo Fisher and Mike Elko, even though both new additions don’t bring in substantial on-field production.

While Hudson and Cramer will immediately compete for starting spots, the return of incoming senior Noah Thomas and sophomore Terry Bussey look like the 1-2 options on paper. At the same time, it’s important to note that five-star freshman WR Jerome Myles will not be present during the spring football season.

However, incoming sophomores Ashton Bethel-Roman and Izaiah Williams are names to watch after briefly showing off their skills during the 38-0 w win over New Mexico State. Speedster Ernest Campbell looks like the forgotten man on the roster after not seeing the field this season.

Lastly, Jerome Myles is joined by two of the faster receivers in the 2025 class. Kelshaun Johnson and TK Norman were risers toward the end of their recruitment, bringing immediate depth to a stacked rotation.

Compared to last season, OC Collin Klein’s focus on creating mismatches in the passing game should see more success with the added speed and athleticism that will pair well with the run game and set up play-action shot-downs field.

Mario Craver continues to be the name to watch. During his freshman season, he averaged 21 yards per catch, including 54, 46, and 72-yard receptions, consistently displaying his deep speed.

Incoming redshirt sophomore quarterback Marcel Reed has a lot of work ahead of him to improve after an up-and-down first season, but with these new additions to the receiving corps, Reed has plenty to work with to improve significantly next season.

Here is the current wide receiver depth chart in his current form:

Noah Thomas (4-star prospect)
Terry Bussey (5-star prospect)
Micah Hudson (5-star prospect)
Mario Craver (4-star prospect)
Jerome Myles (5-star prospect)
Ashton Bethel-Roman (4-star prospect)
Izaiah Williams (4-star prospect)
Kelshaun Johnson (4-star prospect)
Ernest Johnson (4-star prospect)
TK Norman (3-star prospect)

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Texas A&M QB Conner Weigman earned impressive PFF grade against Missouri

Conner Weigman was borderline perfect against the Tigers

Texas A&M (5-1, 3-0 SEC) enters the first of two bye weeks this season just a day after demolishing the 9th-ranked Missouri Tigers 41-10 on Saturday afternoon, led by the return of quarterback Conner Weigman, who had missed the last three games.

After returning to practice last week, head coach Mike Elko was coy regarding Weigman’s potential return to the lineup. Backup quarterback Marcel Reed earned a perfect 3-0 record in his absence. However, his accuracy in the pocket had become an issue in the last two games.

Listed as a game-time decision, Weigman was seen throwing with the first-team offense, as Elko revealed just minutes before kickoff that the redshirt sophomore would start his first game in nearly a month, leading to one of his best performances of the year.

Looking supremely confident from the first snap, Weigman’s footwork resulted in several impressive NFL-level throws in tight windows. At the same time, the deep pass was finally utilized to perfection to pick up chunk gains and open up the running game.

While he didn’t throw a touchdown pass, running backs Le’Veon Moss and Amari Daniels did enough on the ground in the red zone to produce all five Aggie touchdowns, as Weigman finished 18/22 for 276 yards, completing 82% of his passes. Per Pro Football Focus, Weigman earned a team-high 86.7 offensive grade, including an 88.6 passing grade, ranked top-10 nationally in Week 6.

Interestingly, Weigman utilized his legs more than expected, running for 33 yards on five carries and earning a notable 70.3 run grade.

With the bye week approaching, Elko and his staff will focus on recruiting. At the same time, Weigman and the rest of the roster will rest and recuperate ahead of the second half of the season, starting with a Week 8 road matchup against Mississippi State.

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Report card for Texas A&M football team following matchup against Arkansas in Week 5

Following the Week 5 matchup against the Razorbacks, we break down the Aggies’ grade.

This past weekend at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, the Texas A&M football team accomplished something that the Dallas Cowboys have yet to do this year: win in the Lone Star State.

The No. 21 Aggies (4-1, 2-0 SEC) beat Arkansas (3-2, 1-1) by a final score of 21-17 on Saturday afternoon. Texas A&M has beat Jerry Jones’ alma mater in 12 of its last 13 meetings.

On multiple occasions in the recent SEC clash, the Aggies overcame adversity. The Razorbacks struck first with a quick three-play drive that took 71 seconds and was capped off with a 75-yard touchdown pass from junior quarterback Taylen Green to senior wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa.

Texas A&M responded with a three-play, 70-yard possession that lasted 67 seconds. Redshirt freshman QB Marcel Reed connected with junior WR Noah Thomas for a 58-yard tuddy to even the score.

The Aggies overcame adversity again by tying the game at 14 a piece, then tallying the go-ahead TD in the fourth quarter on a 5-yard pass from Reed to senior tight end Tre Watson.

Therefore, Texas A&M earned a B+ for its performance at Jerry’s World. Winning in the SEC is never easy and notching a fourth straight win while being at a neutral site should be commended and respected.

Next up for the Aggies is a challenging conference morning matchup against No. 11 Missouri. Texas A&M hosts the Tigers at Kyle Field on Saturday at 11 a.m. on ABC.

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Notable Pro Football Focus grades after Texas A&M’s 21-17 win over Arkansas

Several Texas A&M players stood out in Saturday’s win over Arkansas

Texas A&M (4-1, 2-0 SEC) currently leads the SEC with a 2-0 conference record after defeating Arkansas 21-17 on Saturday afternoon, as the Aggie defense pressured Razorbacks QB Taylen Green throughout the afternoon.

While Texas A&M’s offense failed to move the ball for most of the game, redshirt freshman quarterback Marcel Reed produced when needed, as he and running back Le’Veon Moss moved the Aggies down the field early in the 4th quarter to take to what would end up being the final lead of the game.

After every game, as we’ve done throughout the season, analyzing the Aggies’ Pro Football Focus grades on offense and defense provides more context into what player excelled outside of what the stats tell us. Here are the more notable Texas A&M player scores after the win.

Offense:

Junior wide receiver Noah Thomas led the Aggies with six receptions for 109 yards and a touchdown, leading the team with a 79.8 offensive grade in 40 snaps. Running back Le’Veon Moss, who finished the game with 117 rushing yards, including 90 yards in the second half, was the third highest-rated offensive player with a 75.7 overall grade.

Backup running back Amari Daniels was average on the ground but excelled in pass protection, with an 82.2 pass-blocking mark, which reflects vast improvement in that area.

Becoming a trend this season, starting left tackle Trey Zuhn was lights out once again in 62 snaps, earning a 79.3 overall and a 79.5 pass-blocking grade. Right tackle Reuben Fatheree continued to improve this season while sharing snaps with Dametreous Crownover, finishing with a team-high 83.3 pass-blocking grade.

Defense:

In a game dominated by the Aggie pass rush, cornerback Will Lee III led the defense with four of the team’s seven pass deflections, earning a 79.5 defensive grade and a team-high 81.9 coverage grade. Along the defensive line, Cashius Howell, who almost had a pick-six in the second half, finished with three tackles and two QB hurries, earning a 78.5 defensive grade and a 71.2 pass rush grade.

While PFF scores may confuse some when comparing on-field production, defensive end Nic Scourton’s two sacks and four tackles for loss didn’t quite reflect the grade, as the junior finished with a 72.1 pass-rush grade and a low 37.1 tacking grade.

However, nickel corner Jaydon Hill, who Arkansas wide receiver Issac TeSlaa burned for a 75-yard touchdown to start the game, was by far the Aggies’ most efficient pass rusher, finishing the highest pass-rush grade (96.1) but struggled in coverage (55.5 coverage grade).

Lastly, quarterback Marcel Reed was average in the pocket, earning a 55.6 passing grade after completing 11/22 for 163 yards and two touchdowns. Saturday’s struggles weren’t surprising, as Reed is 3/17 on passes beyond 20-plus yards and was 0-5 against the Razorbacks.

Reed thrives in the middle of the field, as he is 30/42 for nearly 400 yards and three touchdowns within ten yards of the line of scrimmage.

Texas A&M will host Missouri on Saturday, Oct. 5, at 11:00 a.m. CT. The game will air on ABC and will be available for streaming on ESPN+.

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Aggies QB competition adds candidate as Elko proclaims ‘Henderson is always ready to go’

Weigman entered the season as the Aggies starting QB but another injury to the incumbent has opened the door for multiple other candidates.

Junior quarterback Conner Weigman entered the season as the unquestioned Texas A&M starter but another injury to the incumbent has opened the door for multiple other candidates to emerge from the signal caller competition.

Redshirt freshman QB Marcel Reed is making a strong case after starting the last three games. However, Aggies head coach Mike Elko mentioned another option following a 21-17 win against Arkansas in the Southwest Classic at AT&T Stadium.

“We have great relationships in that room, in general. Jaylen Henderson is always ready to go, as well. We have three QBs we trust that can play. Marcel was the guy today,” Elko said yesterday. “Marcel is still growing. Still up and down moments with him. He is a young kid. For us to be an explosive offense, we need Noah (Thomas) to be a playmaker. It was great to get him in the offense today.”

Next up for No. 21 Texas A&M is a challenging SEC morning matchup against No. 11 Missouri. The Aggies host the Tigers at Kyle Field on Saturday at 11 a.m. on ABC.

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Texas A&M QB Conner Weigman is confident in his receiving options ahead of facing Florida

Ahead of traveling to take on the Florida Gators, starting quarterback Conner Weigman is confident in his receiving corps

Texas A&M (1-1) will face the Florida Gators (1-1) in Gainsville on Saturday afternoon. The first SEC road matchup looks like a critical game on paper for both programs.

Taking center stage, starting quarterback Conner Weigman showed some improvement during the Aggies’ 52-10 win over McNeese State. His footwork issues led to a career-low performance against Notre Dame the week prior.

Although Weigman only lasted two quarters due to the score, his accuracy and overall confidence led to five consecutive scoring drives. The redshirt sophomore knows this is just the beginning of his 2024 journey, but he’ll need help from his wide receiver corps.

Earlier this week, I examined A&M’s wide receiver room after the win, noting that even against an FCS opponent, the receivers who took the field failed to consistently gain separation in their routes, which is now becoming a constant issue.

It’s not for lack of talent; La Tech WR Cyrus Allen leads the team with 100 receiving yards, but that primarily game against McNeese after recording 75 yards. Still, Weigman noted during Monday’s press conference that utilizing each receiver’s skillset is key to finding a balanced offensive attack.

“I think we had 10, 11, 12 guys receivers-wise. Being able to spread the ball helps… They have different skillsets.”

However, to take the top off the defense, utilizing the most athletic receiver early and often will open up the passing game underneath, leading to what should be an increase in snaps for senior WR Moose Muhammad and freshman Terry Bussey, who might be the twitchiest route runner on the roster despite his inexperience.

Like most quarterbacks, Weigman is determined to control the offense no matter the situation. Combined with an improved run game, the passing game will slowly but surely improve, especially if he continues to use his legs when warranted.

“I would have played the whole game if they had let me. We scored every drive.”

“That’s what I tell my guys. Every time we touch the ball, points, points, points.”

Texas A&M will travel to Gainsville to take on the Florida Gators on Saturday, Sept. 14 at 2:30 p.m. CT. The game will air on ABC.

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Pro Football Focus grades from Texas A&M’s 23-13 loss to Notre Dame in Week 1

Texas A&M’s offense was very, very bad, and PFF proved that point

Texas A&M’s 2024 season opener vs. No. 7 Notre Dame ended in a 23-13 loss. The 107,000-plus fans in Kyle Field weren’t enough to help the Aggie offense find consistency. Starting quarterback Conner Weigman had the worst game of his collegiate career, throwing for 100 yards and two interceptions on the night.

Entering a new era, head coach Mike Elko’s introduction wasn’t what fans hoped to see, outside of impressive debuts from multiple defenders, including former Purdue defensive end Nic Scourton.

However, Texas A&M, despite the poor offensive performance, had chances to win the game, as the Aggie run defense allowed 198 rushing yards, including the game-sealing touchdown from Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love.

Looking at the numbers through Pro Football Focus, Texas A&M’s overall team grade was 54.8, the sixth worst in the country during the opening weekend. Under center, Conner Weigman had the worst offensive grade (29.0) and passing grade (28.0). PFF also noted that both of Weigman’s interceptions were with a clean pocket, so pressure cannot be blamed.

Texas A&M’s offensive grade (47.4) is second to last in the country as a team. Overall, it was a bad day in the office.

Texas A&M will look to rebound next weekend. On Saturday, Sept. 7, the Aggies will host McNeese. The game will air on the SEC Network at 11:45 a.m.

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Starting QB Conner Weigman featured in our Texas A&M Countdown to Kickoff

Starting QB Conner Weigman comes in a No. 3 in our countdown to Texas A&M’s 2024 season opener vs. Notre Dame

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. 3, starting quarterback Conner Weigman is back under center after fully recovering from his 2023 season-ending ankle injury. Entering his redshirt sophomore season, Weigman’s NFL potential is obvious, but getting through the year healthy is the primary goal.

One of the most talented quarterbacks to ever come through College Station, the sky is the limit for Texas A&M’s offense if, and this is a big if, the offensive line finally improves after several consecutive underwhelming seasons. However, due to added depth and returning talent, Weigman should be better protected (hopefully).

Sep 23, 2023; College Station, Texas; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Conner Weigman (15) looks to throw the ball during the second quarter against the Auburn Tigers at Kyle Field. Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports — Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports

Weigman’s accuracy and touch set him apart from many of his fellow SEC signal callers. At the same time, his overall arm strength has steadily increased this summer after participating in the Manning Passing Academy. However, Weigman’s toughness and resilience have defined his play over the last two seasons.

Despite only nine career starts, Weigman has thrown for 16 touchdowns and just two interceptions while throwing for 1,875 yards. Who he’ll be throwing to is a whole other story, but under OC Collin Klein’s scheme, expect Weigman to spread the wealth around.

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Senior WR Moose Muhammad III featured in our Texas A&M Countdown to Kickoff

Senior WR Moose Muhammad comes in at No. 6 in our countdown to the 2024 season opener vs. Notre Dame

The countdown to Texas A&M’s 2024 season opener against Notre Dame is nearing single digits.

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. 6 on our list, senior wide receiver Moose Muhammad III enters the most important season of his playing career.

Inconsistency has been an issue since he stepped on campus, but many of these problems can be blamed on former head coach Jimbo Fisher. Fisher simply mismanaged his usage rate, resulting in a lack of on-field confidence. Still, Muhammad’s elite route-runner traits, paired with his impressive athleticism and playmaker mentality, make him a valuable member of the 2024 offense.

While the wide receiver depth chart is all but set, Muhammad has practiced with both the first and second-team offense this fall but is expected to return as the starting slot receiver ahead of facing Notre Dame.

Muahammad’s production dropped from 610 receiving yards and four touchdowns during the 2022 season to just 27 receptions, 345 receiving yards, and two touchdowns last season. Quarterback injuries paired with poor game management certainly played a large part in Moose’s sudden disappearance.

For Texas A&M’s offense under new OC Collin Klein to be successful, Muhammad must make a similar impact to his impressive play during the 2022 season, providing starting quarterback Conner Weigman plenty of reliable options through the air.

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Junior WR Noah Thomas featured in our Texas A&M Countdown to Kickoff

Junior WR Noah Thomas comes in at No. 7 in our countdown to the 2024 season opener vs. Notre Dame

The countdown to Texas A&M’s 2024 season opener against Notre Dame is nearing single digits.

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. 7 on the list, junior wide receiver Noah Thomas returns to the lineup after dealing with several injuries that hindered his explosiveness and overall production last season.

Possessing all the traits necessary to make it to the NFL, it’s all about staying healthy in 2024. However, Thomas will be counted on to become the go-to playmaker for starting quarterback Conner Weigman, who has already developed a chemistry with the junior pass catcher from early last season.

In nine starts last season, Thomas reeled in 29 receptions, 359 yards, and five touchdowns, including 74 yards and three touchdowns during the season opener vs. New Mexico.

Texas A&M wide receiver Noah Thomas (3) makes a catch during a football game between Tennessee and Texas A&M at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023.

Standing at 6-6 and 200 pounds, the goal this fall has been to achieve consistency from start to finish. Under new OC Collin Klein’s motion-heavy scheme, Thomas’s length and downfield speed are expected to open the Aggie offense up and allow Klein to take advantage of matchups.

Joining a talented but relatively unproven wide receiver rotation, Thomas can lead the pack and cement his name in the single-season record books if he reaches his full potential.

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