Texas A&M’s transfer portal success continued on Friday night. The Aggies landed a commitment from former Pitt/Colorado Edge Dayon Hayes, who has produced a lot, including 15 sacks since the 2020 season.
Over the past two weeks, Coach Mike Elko has received some criticism from the Aggie fan base regarding the program’s lack of movement in the transfer portal to replace the losses of defensive linemen Nic Scourton, Shemar Turner, and Shemar Stewart. Meanwhile, most of the reserve Edge/defensive end depth entered the transfer portal.
Hayes’ 2024 season was cut short after four games due to injury following surgery. If he had stayed healthy, we’re potentially taking about a double-digit sack season after recording 16 tackles and four sacks in four games.
Bring a solid mix of size and versatility, Hayes’ 6-3, 265-pound frame fits Texas A&M DC Jay Bateman’s scheme, as the senior pass rusher will likely line up outside while also shading inside at the 4i.
Elko and his staff still need to add a handful of defensive linemen to feel safe heading into the spring football season, but this is an excellent start.
BREAKING: Colorado transfer EDGE Dayon Hayes has Committed to Texas A&M, he tells @on3sports
The 6’4 255 EDGE started the 1st 3 games for the Buffs before getting injured
Led the team in Sacks & TFLs before injury
1 year of eligibility lefthttps://t.co/RlUbB6EMhS pic.twitter.com/uLuqvSNdEV
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) December 21, 2024
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