Texas A&M linebacker Daymion Sanford had surgery earlier this week to address a lower-body injury picked up during the Aggies’ Maroon & White Game, per CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz.
Sanford had surgery earlier this week for a “lower leg” injury, with the expectation in College Station that he will “likely miss at least part of the season,” according to Zenitz. A team spokesperson confirmed to Aggie Yell that the surgery took place but said there is no official timetable for his return, adding that any recovery timeline remains speculation.
The injury occurred during last weekend’s spring game when Sanford combined with defensive tackle DJ Hicks to bring down walk-on running back Ramarian Tillman for a four-yard gain late in the second quarter. Medical staff evaluated him on the field, placed an air cast on his lower left leg, and carted him off. Following the injury, Texas A&M ended the scrimmage early with 1:46 remaining in the second quarter. Sanford finished with four tackles and a quarterback hurry in the Maroon team’s 15-13 win.
A senior and team captain for 2026, Sanford had been expected to lead the linebacker unit after a strong junior season. This past season, he recorded 57 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, one interception, three pass breakups, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery. He ranked fourth on the team in tackles. The Aggies defense also held opponents to 5.08 yards per play, ranking 34th nationally.
Over his career, Sanford has appeared in 39 games with 13 starts, accumulating 94 tackles, 13.0 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, one interception, and seven pass breakups. He played all 13 games as both a freshman and sophomore, starting the final 10 games in his last full season.
Sanford was one of five players named team captain during spring camp. If he is out for an extended period, Texas A&M may adjust its linebacker rotation ahead of its Sept. 5 season opener against Missouri State.
Texas A&M linebacker Daymion Sanford had surgery earlier this week to address a lower-body injury picked up during the Aggies’ Maroon & White Game, per CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz. Sanford had surgery earlier this week for a “lower leg” injury, with the expectation in College Station that he will “likely miss at least part of the season,” according to Zenitz.