The NIL era is here to stay, maybe not in its current format, but here to stay nonetheless. For Texas A&M, the program’s official NIL sponsor, Texas Aggies United, has partnered with current members on the Aggies roster to announce every player’s impending return, this time focusing on incoming sophomore running back Rueben Owens.
Coming off his first season in College Station, Owens rushed for 385 yards and three touchdowns in 13 appearances while recording his first-career 100-yard rushing game with 106 and a score in A&M’s 38-10 win over Abilene Christian. Possessing the speed, footwork, and versatility as a weapon in the passing game, Owens re-joins a loaded and semi-crowed backfield in 2024.
Run it back with this Aggie running back!🤩👍
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— Texas Aggies United (@TXAggiesUnited) January 11, 2024
Texas A&M’s running back depth chart includes Owens, Le’Veon Moss, Amari Daniels, and incoming former Stanford running back E.J. Smith, who is the son of Hall of Fame RB Emmitt Smith.
While I anticipate this group to stay the same come Fall, Rueben Owens is much too talented to keep off the field, and knowing new offensive coordinator Collin Klein’s wide-open offensive scheme, Owens should have a significant role.
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