Texas A&M officially adds former Richmond OL Derek Ferraro as a preferred walk-on
One of the main areas of concern that can potentially plague Texas A&M’s rebound potential this season is the offensive line, a consistent weak link during last season’s 5-7 (2-6 SEC) 2022 debacle.
However, with added depth this offseason in like of 2023 commit, four-star OT Chase Bisontis, and former Boston College OL Finn Dirstine, the Aggies have also officially added former Rice and Richmond OT Derek Ferraro. As a member of the 2018 recruiting class, Ferraro was a three-star prospect and the 44th-ranked player in New York.
Ferraro, who spent four seasons at Rice, transferred to Richmond last season while appearing in nine games. Standing at 6-6 and 303 pounds, Ferraro announced his intentions to transfer to Texas A&M in early April. He is as experienced as they come and immediately provides depth at both tackle spots.
From left to right, all five starters on the O-line from the 2022 season, but as good as that sounds on paper, changes were made deep into the season due to injury and poor play, including then-freshman guard Kam Dewberry essentially cementing himself as the starting left guard in 2023. The strength of the line remains on the right side, as center Bryce Foster, right guard Layden Robinson, and right tackle Reuben Fatheree II look to stay healthy for the duration of the 12-game slate.
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