3 key takeaways from Texas A&M's Week 1 depth chart
Here are three key takeaways from Texas A&M's first depth chart before the Aggies' host Missouri State on Saturday night.
1. Texas A&M's offensive line will feature four new starters, with Blake Ivy being the surprise starter at left tackle. The depth chart lists Tyree Adams, Blake Ivy, Mark Nabou, Trovon Baugh, and Wilkin Formby as the starters, although Coen Echols' position as a backup center is now confirmed.
2. On defense, Texas A&M has strong pass rushers in Edge Anto Saka, T.J. Searcy, and sophomore Edge Marco Jones. The Aggies' 2026 pass rush is expected to match or exceed last season's production. Additionally, former Washington cornerback Jordan Shaw has emerged as the leader to replace Tyreek Chappell at nickel in the Aggies' man-coverage defense.
3. The Tebow room is the most uncertain position group on the roster, with Micah Riley, Houston Thomas, Richie Anderson, and redshirt freshman Kiotti Armstrong all competing for available spots. Riley and Thomas have looked serviceable, with Riley being a dependable blocker and Thomas potentially overtaking Riley as the starter if he can become a reliable receiving option and above-average blocker.
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