WATCH: Highlights from Texas A&M Football’s 14th practice of fall camp
With the 2023 college football season just around the corner, Texas A&M continues to be hard at work in preparing for what should be an emphatic rebound season. Don’t believe us? Well, let them show you themselves.
The Maroon and White went through their 14th practice of fall camp on Thursday, splitting time between the new Coolidge Football Performance Center in the Graham athletic center while also opting for some triple-digit heat outside. Rain or shine, cool or hot, it doesn’t matter so long as the Aggies put in the work.
Their latest practice saw the defensive backs work on their coverage techniques, defensive coordinator D.J. Durkin leading the defensive line through some sledding drills, and the special teams get some work in as it pertains to kick returning duties. On the latter, it seems that the Aggies could have a true “pick your poison” decision with Ainias Smith, Le’Veon Moss, and Rueben Owens, among others, taking turns in kick return drills.
As the saying goes, “iron sharpens iron” as Texas A&M continues to refine its rotations and solidify its depth chart before the team’s regular season opener versus New Mexico on Saturday, Sep. 2. While plenty of decisions and personnel groupings could change before then, Thursday’s practice nonetheless offered a valuable glimpse into the coming season.
Here are the best highlights from Texas A&M’s 14th fall practice.
Freshman CB Jayvon Thomas hard at work in making his case for a possible starting role
Close look at Texas A&M freshman cornerback Jayvon Thomas, who continues to impress in preseason camp. pic.twitter.com/UXND7praR2
— Carter Karels (@CarterKarels) August 17, 2023
The Aggies have a deep and talented room of special teams contributors
Le’Veon Moss and Ainias Smith lining up with the first-team kickoff return.
Micah Tease and Dalton Brooks, and Rueben Owens and Jayvon Thomas, were the other pairs of players who returned kicks in practice today. pic.twitter.com/lZXb3SZpcq
— Carter Karels (@CarterKarels) August 17, 2023
All smiles from *lockdown cornerback Josh DeBerry
All smiles from Texas A&M cornerback @j_deberry21. pic.twitter.com/0MSaQt2HBS
— Carter Karels (@CarterKarels) August 17, 2023
Glad to see Anderson back in the fold as he's equipped for a breakout season
Texas A&M DB Bryce Anderson missed some practice last week and wore a yellow (non-contact) jersey today, but he seemed to be moving well. pic.twitter.com/LvHQlQyvJq
— Carter Karels (@CarterKarels) August 17, 2023
Cooper and Russell's leadership will be vital in leading the LB unit
Texas A&M linebackers @edgerrincooper1 and @C_russellll24. pic.twitter.com/ZqcZsMWq6p
— Carter Karels (@CarterKarels) August 17, 2023
LT Overton could prove to be an x-factor on the defensive line this season
Close look at Texas A&M defensive end @LebbeusO. pic.twitter.com/Aynebd5LzK
— Carter Karels (@CarterKarels) August 17, 2023
"Look ma, one hand!" - Jahdae Walker, probably
👀 @dae2walker pic.twitter.com/rgqST3bP2t
— Texas A&M Football (@AggieFootball) August 17, 2023
How about a "real time" view of that insane Jahdae Walker one-handed grab?!
ALL DAE‼️
Check out this one-handed grab by @dae2walker 🫢 pic.twitter.com/spM9j6F12J
— TexAgs (@TexAgs) August 17, 2023
"The kick from Bond is good, and the Aggies win the national championship!" - We're calling it now
Bond. Randy Bond. pic.twitter.com/LKe88Mblel
— TexAgs (@TexAgs) August 17, 2023
Name a more fearsome defensive line...we'll wait
These dudes… 😳
5️⃣ – @TheShemarTurner
3️⃣ – @macfrmGSF_
6️⃣ – @4TGBENJi
0️⃣ – @WalterNolen4 pic.twitter.com/A5v1Nh2Qxm— TexAgs (@TexAgs) August 17, 2023
Ainias or Le'Veon Moss for the primary kick return duties this season?
Pick your poison ☠️@ainias_smith or @turnUplevee 😈 pic.twitter.com/rT4ThbnGct
— TexAgs (@TexAgs) August 17, 2023
Light work for D.J. Durkin's unit
Sled work with D.J. Durkin 💪 pic.twitter.com/riJfWnic0e
— TexAgs (@TexAgs) August 17, 2023
Texas A&M's secondary, aka the no-fly zone
Island time 🏝️⏰ pic.twitter.com/TENbXxnMeo
— TexAgs (@TexAgs) August 17, 2023
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