Texas A&M’s 2024 recruiting class was capped off with the signing of 5-star athlete Terry Bussey, who was by far the most explosive player in the cycle and can only be compared to Colorado sophomore wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter, who is predicted to be a top-five pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Bringing elite versatility to the table, as soon as Bussey set foot on campus, head coach Mike Elko and his staff knew that finding his permanent position would be a difficult task, as Bussey dominated as quarterback, wide receiver, and cornerback during his historic career at Tipson HS.
Bussey’s speed and soft hands made him a candidate for the slot corner spot this fall, which has become highly competitive with junior Bryce Anderson moving back to safety. Still, during the final week of practice, Bussey spent most of his time at wide receiver, impressing the offensive staff.
After the 14th fall practice on Saturday, Mike Elko noted that while he can excel on offense this season, he’s still unsure of his permanent position going forward:
“He is a kid that has a lot of value. We have talked about his flexibility. We have moved him around a little bit… Where he ultimately ends up still a little bit up in the air.”
However, offensive coordinator Collin Klein feels that Bussey can even take reps at running back due to his instincts and physicality, but wide receiver looks like a smoother transition:
“We will be able to move him around quite a bit. He has adapted already. His skillsets are very diverse. He has great route running ability, ball skills and is big and physical enough to have him in the backfield.”
No. 20-ranked Texas A&M will host No. 7-ranked Notre Dame on Saturday, August 31 at 6:30 p.m. CT. The game will air on ABC.
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