Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko and three player representatives, including linebacker Taurean York, guard Ar’maj Reed-Adams, and cornerback Will Lee III, spoke to the media before Elko takes the podium on Thursday afternoon, as all three men had plenty to say regarding the 2025 season ahead, and if the roster has what it takes to compete for a College Football Playoff spot.
Throughout the offseason, Elko has been very vocal about Texas A&M’s need to acquire and develop NFL talent, primarily through recruiting. The program’s 14 transfer portal additions include several players, such as wide receiver KC Concepcion and defensive tackle Tyler Odyedim, who are likely second-round draft selections next spring.
York, Reed-Adams, and Lee are also considered first, second, or third-round NFL draft picks at this point, and if all three players have strong seasons, their draft stock will only increase. Before taking the podium, Elko discussed the importance of developing NFL talent, stating that winning the SEC “typically” means said team has at least 13 future NFL Draft picks, similar to what the Texas Longhorns accomplished last season.
“We should get to double digit NFL draft picks this year. That’ll be the first time Texas A&M has done that in a very long time.”
This is not the first time Elko has discussed Texas A&M’s NFL-ready 2025 roster this offseason, but it’s the confidence in this group that stands out, especially knowing that redshirt sophomore quarterback Marcel Reed will be playing with a deep running back room and all five returning starters on the offensive line.
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