Texas A&M should pursue Auburn transfer cornerback

Adding one more veteran cornerback to the 2025 depth chart would place the Aggies’ secondary in elite territory

Texas A&M’s 2025 cornerback room is shaping up to be one of the better units on the Aggies’ roster, led by the return of senior CB Will Lee III, who was the first player to announce his return to the team amid the 19 transfer portal departures.

So far, coach Mike Elko and his staff have replenished several areas of the roster, landing commitments from wide receivers Micah Hudson and Mario Craver while landing three consecutive edge commitments from Dayon Hayes (Colorado), Samuel M’Pemba (Georgia) and former Florida defensive end T.J Searcy.

Sticking with the secondary, Elko and his defensive staff have to feel good about where the unit stands, with nearly every starter and incoming portal addition, Julian Humphrey, filling out the boundary and providing several corners, including Dezz Ricks, time to develop.

Nevertheless, adding one more player could enhance depth, especially since former Auburn cornerback Keionte Scott has entered the transfer portal this week. Scott has been a starter for the last three seasons with the Tigers and would provide considerable SEC experience, though he faced challenges in coverage during the 2024 season.

Earning one of the lowest coverage grades in the country (44.3) according to Pro Football Focus, this is likely a fluke or a player who earned high marks over his past two seasons. It’s also important to note that Scott nearly transferred to Texas A&M this past offseason.

In three seasons with Auburn, Keionte Scott produced 113 tackles, eight pass deflections, one sack, and one interception.

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