Texas A&M landed its most significant offseason commitment thus far on Sunday afternoon, as former North Carolina State wide receiver Kevin “KC” Concepcion chose the Aggies over Colorado, Alabama, and North Carolina.
While coach Mike Elko and his staff still need to add more depth along the defensive line and potentially another linebacker, safety, and cornerback from the portal, Concepcion is one of the best playmakers in the country and automatically improves the Aggies’ 2025 passing game barring improvement from starting quarterback Marcel Reed.
However, OC Collin Klein, who will enter his second season with the Aggies, is now on notice after an up-and-down season from a playcalling perspective, even though the Aggies ended the year averaging 31 points per game, tied for 25th nationally.
Offensive coordinators are evaluated based on their creativity and how well they use their talent.
Although A&M had some talent as a wide receiver this season, Marcel Reed should be acknowledged for his improvement in the passing game despite his poor performance in the season-ending loss to Texas. He helped the Aggies achieve an average of 292 passing yards, placing 16th nationally.
Indeed, these figures are quite satisfactory. However, the 0-4 season finish, along with a deficiency in dynamic passing plays, was a driving factor behind the recruitment of Micah Hudson, Mario Craver, and KC Concepcion from the portal. Each of these players contributes speed, athleticism, and route-running skills, which are essential for aiding Marcel Reed in becoming a more dependable passer.
For Klein, his run-based scheme won’t change much, especially with the return of veteran running back Le’Veon Moss, but to become a balanced offense, more play-action looks coupled with enhanced mesh passing concepts will help create chunk plays and set and get Marcel Reed in rhythm early.
Furthermore, Klein was hired due to his ability to scheme receivers’ open, especially those who can consistently separate in coverage and find openings in the zone.
Texas A&M’s defense is a whole other story, but with the 2025 offense looking nearly complete on paper, it’s time for Collin Klein to deliver as a playcaller.
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