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The self-styled “offensive weapon” will be a critical piece to the offensive line puzzle. Whether he’s at right tackle, as he was most of the summer, or at right guard as the depth chart indicates, he’s going to have to play at a high level. If he plays well, the offensive line could play well. So goes the offensive line, so goes the offense. And the season.

The transfer tight end from Fresno State looked like the best player at his position since the first day of the spring and he hasn’t let up. He’s TE1 in an offense that relies a lot on pass-catching tight ends, so Watson should easily blow past his 2023 numbers (35 catches, 359 yards, 4 TD).

When Rueben Owens went down with a leg injury two weeks ago, Moss became the unquestioned starting running back. He was productive last year behind a subpar offensive line, averaging 5 yards a carry — but he had trouble staying on the field due to injuries. He only played in 11 games last season, and not for a lot in several of them. This year, the Aggies need him to be the big, physical back he can be — and stay healthy.

It looks — for a change — like the Aggies have a solid cornerback room. But they need a real shutdown corner, and Lee seems like the guy most likely to fill that role. He has size (6-foot-3) and experience (2023 Honorable Mention All-Big 12), and this defense can certainly afford to have both.

The multi-time All-SEC selection (last year and this preseason) is moving inside this year and could be the anchor of the entire defense. With his combination of size and speed, he could be a nightmare for opposing interior offensive linemen. The success of his move to defensive tackle could make or break a defensive front that looks elite.

The Aggies are looking for a #1 receiver, and during his press conference Monday coach Mike Elko indicated he’s looking for Thomas to fill that role. Like Moss, he’s been incredibly effective (29 catches, 359 yards, 5 TD last season) — when he plays (9 games last season, including several where he was very limited). He dealt with multiple injuries from the start of last season, so if he’s healthy, Thomas could be the man opposing defenses need to look out for.

You always place extra value on the man protecting your quarterback’s blindside, but Zuhn is much more than that to the Aggies. He’s a team captain and a vocal leader who sets the tone for the offensive line. With so many questions about whether the line will be improved over last year’s disaster, Zuhn will be counted on to lead the way.

It’s amazing York is just a sophomore, but he’s become a critical piece to the puzzle for the entire team. A captain and an extraordinarily smart football player, York knows the defensive extensively and can lead the group while they’re on the field. He’s also a fearless tackler with a nose for the ball, exactly what you want in a middle linebacker.

Possibly the most talented player on the team, Scourton brings first-round talent to the end position. Last year, the Aggies racked up a lot of sacks, but most of them were courtesy of blitzes. When those blitzes didn’t get home, A&M frequently faced disaster (Alabama and Ole Miss). Scourton is the kind of pass rusher that can get to the quarterback by himself, and if he creates the same mayhem he did at Purdue (10 sacks) last season, the Aggie defensive front will give opposing offenses nightmares.

Seriously, could it be anyone else? Lousy offense or not, Weigman was off to an outstanding start last season before he was hurt in the first half against Auburn. The offense struggled mightily the rest of the way, save for a few occasional outbursts. Weigman has looked better than ever this summer, throwing with velocity and accuracy. A lot of people are expecting him to have a big season, and if he does, the Aggie offense could be one of the better ones in the SEC, if not the nation.