It’s no secret if you’ve been paying attention to our recent report that Texas A&M is still in search of more wide receiver talent in the transfer portal. Several high-profile veteran pass catchers are still looking for a new home ahead of the 2024 season.
After missing out on KeAndre Lambert-Smith (transferred to Auburn) and Sam Brown (transferred to Miami), A&M is hosting former Auburn wide receiver Ja’Varrius Johnson this weekend, so at least some progress is being made by head coach Mike Elko and his staff.
Late last month, after former Arizona State WR Elijhah Badger entered the portal, 247Sport’s Chris Karpman reported that Texas A&M was apparently in the running for Badger’s talents. As of Friday, Badger himself released every program that has contacted him, including the Aggies.
A huge target in the passing game, Badger has been the most dependable receiver for every quarterback to be under center for the Sun Devils, recording 135 receptions and 1,500-plus receiving yards in his last two seasons in Tucson.
With players like Noah Thomas and Moose Muhammad III, who have similar skill sets to Badger, already on Texas A&M’s roster, his potential incision would elevate this offense to the top and provide starting quarterback Conner Weigman with a huge confidence boost heading into fall camp.
Former Arizona State WR Elijhah Badger has heard from these 2️⃣0️⃣ Schools since entering the Transfer Portal, he tells @on3sports
The 6’2 190 WR totaled 142 receptions for 1,640 Yards, & 10 TDs in his time at ASU
Is the Top Available WR in the Portal (per On3 Industry)… pic.twitter.com/Q5FEMBioxT
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) May 4, 2024
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