Texas A&M coach Mike Elko’s inaugural season ended at 8-5 and a disappointing loss to USC in the Las Vegas Bowl, as the Aggies hoped to enter the offseason with some momentum before falling to the Trojans 35-31 in the final seconds of the game.
While A&M’s 1-4 finish on the year is undoubtedly problematic, Elko and his staff have assembled an impressive transfer portal haul over the last month, led by three wide receiver additions, including former NC State WR KC Concepcion.
However, Texas A&M’s defensive line needs starting talent after Nic Scourton, Shemar Stewart, and Shemar Turner declared for the NFL Draft. So far, Elko has added three edge rushers, but the interior is thin, and the depth remains an issue.
247Sports’ Andrew Hattersley reported on Wednesday that Washington State transfer defensive tackle David Gusta will visit Texas A&M on Thursday. The third-ranked transfer defensive lineman is coming off a productive 2024 season.
Gusta recorded 21 total tackles, three tackles for loss, one sack, and six quarterback hurries for the Cougars. He is one of the better athletes at his size (6-2, 302 pounds).
Texas A&M’s 5th-ranked transfer portal class includes ten commitments, and adding a player like Gusta would strengthen the Aggie defensive line going into the spring football season.
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