Texas A&M completed its 10th fall practice this month. This is officially the last week for the Aggies to prepare in front of the local media before embarking on head coach Mike Elko’s inaugural 2024 season, taking on Notre Dame in prime time to kick off what should be an exciting campaign after six years under former head coach Jimbo Fisher.
As I’ve stated throughout the offseason, Elko inherited a roster that could have the Aggies contending for a playoff spot as soon as this year, as redshirt sophomore quarterback Conner Weigman’s preseason hype is well-deserved from a talent perspective. However, after missing the final eight games of the 2023 regular season, he still has plenty to prove on the field.
Through the transfer portal, Elko helped land nearly 30 players, including former Kansas offensive lineman Ar’maj Reed-Adams and former Fresno State tight end Tre Watson, who, along with sophomore safety Dalton Brooks, spoke to the local media after A&M’s Monday practice to discuss how far along the team truly is ahead of the season opener.
Here’s what all three players had to say on the afternoon.
Safety Dalton Brooks on Au0026amp;M’s progress in the secondary
Brooks on transitioning to the biggest playing stage in his young career
Brooks on the difference between playing safety vs. nickel corner
Brooks on playing under DB coach Ish Aristide
Brooks on what led him to choosing Texas Au0026amp;M
TE Tre Watson on why he chose to transfer to College Station
Watson on how he fits in OC Collin Klein’s offense
Watson on reuniting with former Fresno State QB Jaylen Henderson
Watson on what he brings to the Aggie offense at tight end
OG Ar’Maj Reed-Adam’s journey to Texas Au0026amp;M
Reed-Adams on his excitement to open the season vs. Notre Dame
Reed-Adam’s is a run blocking machine
Jimbo Fisher never offered him out of high school…
Reed-Adam’s on the progress made this fall across the offensive line
Reed-Adams on his physical transformation this fall
This article originally appeared on Aggies Wire: Three Aggies speak during the third week of Texas A&M’s fall practice period
