A surprise to many, Texas A&M’s 27 transfer portal departures were virtually mere blips in the matrix, as the 2023 roster is stacked with a bevy of proven experience and talent, including a bulk of the returning 2022 recruiting class, headlined by sophomore quarterback Conner Weigman and wide receiver Evan Stewart.
There’s more! Not only are the Aggies more than well equipped to rebound after their worst season in nearly 14 seasons, but they also lead the entire SEC in returning starters with 19, more than doubling Alabama (9) and Florida (9) while the Aggies offensive line returns all five starters, a unit poised to finally take the next step after experiencing multiple injuries and poor play in 2022.
No @SEC school has more returning starters than @AggieFootball 👀 🔥
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— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) August 23, 2023
This fall, several position battles have proved the depth at Head Coach Jimbo Fisher’s disposal, including freshman cornerback Jayvon Thomas, who has reportedly battled with Grimes for one of the starting corner roles, opposite starter Tyreek Chappell. While the loaded defensive line rotates throughout the season, the quarterback competition between Conner Weigman and Max Johnson is closer and closer to coming to a head. Whoever wins the job will be well-equipped with an elite wide receiver rotation, including Ainias Smith, Evan Stewart, Moose Muhammad III, and Noah Thomas.
Texas A&M will kick off the 2023 season against New Mexico on Saturday, Sept. 2. and will air on ESPN at 6:00 p.m.
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