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Every Texas A&M Aggie selected in the 2024 NFL draft

April 28, 2024

   

The Jimbo Fisher era is officially over for Texas A&M, as nearly every remaining player under his tenure heard their name called this weekend. For new head coach Mike Elko, it’s time to focus on developing players for the future under his leadership.

Starting things off in the second round, the Green Bay Packers selected Aggies linebacker Edgerrin Cooper with the 45th overall pick, as the highly athletic backer made a name for himself during the 2023 season, accounting for eight sacks, 27 pressures and 19 tackles for loss during his final junior campaign, and could have easily been a first-round pick in previous years.

Later in the third round, the Cincinnati Bengals selected longtime defensive tackle McKinnley Jackson with the 97th overall pick. The veteran nose tackle brings a blend of size, strength, and consistent toughness to a depth chart that needs an upgrade. With just one first-round selection during Fisher’s entire coaching tenure, expect more progress to be made under Elko and Co.

Here is every Aggie drafted in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Linebacker — Edgerrin Cooper

Sep 23, 2023; College Station, Texas; Texas A&M Aggies linebacker Edgerrin Cooper (45) sacks Auburn Tigers quarterback Payton Thorne (1) during the first half at Kyle Field. Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY SportsSep 23, 2023; College Station, Texas; Texas A&M Aggies linebacker Edgerrin Cooper (45) sacks Auburn Tigers quarterback Payton Thorne (1) during the first half at Kyle Field. Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports

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Round: 2nd

Pick: 45th

Team: Green Bay Packers

Defensive tackle — McKinnley Jackson

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Round: 3rd

Pick: 97th

Team: Cincinatti Bengals

Offensive lineman — Layden Robinson

Sep 17, 2022; College Station, Texas; Texas A&M Aggies offensive lineman Reuben Fatheree II (76) and offensive lineman Layden Robinson (64) in action during the game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the Miami Hurricanes at Kyle Field. Jerome Miron-USA TODAY SportsSep 17, 2022; College Station, Texas; Texas A&M Aggies offensive lineman Reuben Fatheree II (76) and offensive lineman Layden Robinson (64) in action during the game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the Miami Hurricanes at Kyle Field. Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

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Round: 4th

Pick: 103rd

Team: New England Patriots

Wide receiver — Ainias Smith

Oct 28, 2023; College Station, Texas; Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Ainias Smith (0) runs for a touchdown against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the second quarter at Kyle Field. Dustin Safranek-USA TODAY SportsOct 28, 2023; College Station, Texas; Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Ainias Smith (0) runs for a touchdown against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the second quarter at Kyle Field. Dustin Safranek-USA TODAY Sports

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Round: 5th

Pick: 152nd

Team: Philadelphia Eagles

Safety — Demani Richardson

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Texas A&M safety Demani Richardson was noted drafted in the 2024 NFL Draft, and will likely be picked up as a high priority undrafted free agent.

UDFA team: Carolina Panters

Cornerback — Josh DeBerry

Texas A&M defensive back Josh DeBerry (28) intercepts a pass in the end zone intended for Tennessee wide receiver Dont’e Thornton Jr. (1) during a football game between Tennessee and Texas A&M at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023.

UDFA team: Dallas Cowboys

 

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