Texas A&M is preparing for an already historic 2024 football season, moving from the Jimbo Fisher experience to the Mike Elko era and building its own history with an eye toward SEC expansion and the 12-team College Football Playoff. I'm trying to make it. Preparation this spring is even more important.
Now, the Aggies will return to the football field this weekend for their annual spring game at Kyle Field. Here's what to expect and what to watch until A&M returns to the field.
Texas A&M Spring Football Game 2024 Schedule
when: Saturday, April 20th
time: 12pm Central
tv set: SEC Network+
Depth of front building
The offensive line may be the position of most concern for Texas A&M this spring, but Elko himself was somewhat critical of the unit when talking about this offseason.
The line has added three notable transfers, but needs to build a reliable blocking scheme for a group of skilled offensive players, including running backs. Elco and his staff will need to consider all combinations to see if further reinforcements are needed in the spring transfer window.
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secondary
Health is a concern as well as experience in the back seven, as the Aggies' options haven't seen a ton of meaningful snaps in SEC competition after losing contributors. Marcus Ratcliffe, Will Lee, BJ Mays and Donovan Sanders are poised to compete for key defensive back roles, as is former five-star prospect Dez Ricks, a transfer from Alabama.
Elko has high praise for the play of his safety rotation, especially Dalton Brooks and Bryce Anderson. A&M wants to test its receivers and its defense in group games, so they should get some aggressive attacks downfield in the spring game. those targets.
Colin Klein Attack
Klein came to Texas A&M from Kansas State to bring in offensive plays and refine the reputation he had built as one of college football's up-and-coming assistants.
He has a lot to work with, including quarterback Connor Weigman, who was injured for much of last year and part of this offseason. But it gives him a chance to scout A&M's depth at the position, as Jalen Henderson and Marcell Reed will likely get significant snaps.
The Aggies also have plenty of prospects at wide receiver, returning three of their five most productive options from last season and key players like Silas Allen, who averaged about 19 yards per catch at Louisiana Tech. Added transfers. Key backs Le'Veon Moss, Amari Daniels and Reuben Owens also return.
defend on the front line
A&M is returning strong production and talent to its front seven, especially at the edge rush position, especially after adding Nick Skorton to the line, a leader in the Big Ten.
His contributions will be key to the unit, and there's a chance he could be rotated inside from time to time to provide help there. But otherwise, in addition to veteran Albert Regis, A&M returns Shemar Turner, David Hicks and Gabriel Brownlow-Didi, who Elko worked with as coordinator three years ago. , there are some promising options for the interior.
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