2026 Texas A&M Aggies Depth Chart

1️⃣ Depth Chart Reasoning: Texas A&M’s offense will revolve around Marcel Reed’s dual-threat leadership and stability at quarterback. Reed is fresh off an 11–2 season where he proved he can carry the offense, even if accolades eluded him. His rushing ability (7 TD as a freshman in 2024) and improved passing make him a high-floor QB1 with significant fantasy upside. With former backup Miles O’Neill transferring, redshirt freshman Brady Hart projects as QB2 after seeing brief action in 2025. Five-star newcomer Helaman Casuga brings tantalizing talent and could push for the QB3 spot – he’s the Aggies’ “quarterback of the future” but would only see meaningful snaps if disaster strikes. The takeaway: Reed’s job security is rock-solid, and his mobility and experience give him the clear fantasy edge at QB, while the backups offer pedigree but will need an injury or blowout to matter this season.

At running back, Rueben Owens II returning for 2026 is a huge boost. He stepped up as the lead back for most of 2025 (639 yards despite not opening the year as RB1) and displayed three-down ability with clutch receiving contributions. Owens has the inside track to dominate carries behind an O-line rebuilt to emphasize the run. Still, fantasy managers must weigh his secure role against the ceiling of two blue-chip freshmen, K.J. Edwards and Carsyn Baker. Edwards arrives as a top-50 prospect and likely the more immediate threat for touches, especially if the Aggies employ a committee to keep Owens fresh. Baker – a late flip from Florida – joins Edwards in the 2026 class, adding depth to a backfield that lost veterans (Le’Veon Moss, Amari Daniels, E.J. Smith). The talent gap behind Owens is narrow; if he underperforms or the offense leans on rotation, Edwards’ explosiveness could force a timeshare. For now, however, Owens’ experience and pass-game value make him the confident RB1, with Edwards and Baker slated as high-upside reserves who could carve out roles (or become waiver-wire gold) if the workhorse stumbles.

Texas A&M’s receiving corps must replace All-American K.C. Concepcion, but the fantasy outlook remains optimistic thanks to a blend of proven playmakers and ascending talent. Mario Craver is the centerpiece at WR after posting 59 catches for 919 yards in 2025. His electric yards-after-catch ability (523 YAC, top-10 nationally) and expanding route tree should translate to a target-hog role in 2026. We slot Craver as the WR1 for fantasy, expecting him to absorb many of Concepcion’s vacated underneath targets. Opposite him, redshirt sophomore Ashton Bethel-Roman offers a compelling mix of size and speed. Bethel-Roman locked down a starting outside spot as a freshman and turned 24 receptions into 503 yards and 5 TD (21.0 YPC), flashing a penchant for the big play. We give Craver the edge due to volume and consistency, but Bethel-Roman’s ceiling is undeniable – he could emerge as the Aggies’ top downfield weapon and a TD machine if his rapport with Reed continues to grow. New arrival Isaiah Horton rounds out the top three and brings a “former blue-chip searching for opportunity” narrative. Horton was the No. 2 WR in the portal after leading Alabama with 8 receiving TDs last year. At 6’4″, 208 lbs, Horton provides the size and red-zone presence this receiving unit lacked. He may not match Craver or Bethel-Roman in yardage, but his jump-ball skills and veteran savvy should make him Reed’s go-to target near the goal line – a valuable fantasy role. We’re confidently slotting Horton as WR3 for fantasy relevance, with the understanding that his week-to-week production might be spikier (touchdown-dependent) compared to the steadier diets of Craver and Bethel-Roman.

The next tier of Aggie receivers offers intriguing upside with a dash of uncertainty. Terry Bussey, a former five-star athlete, is entering his junior year poised for a larger workload. He was used in gadget plays and even backfield touches as a underclassman (216 receiving yards and 104 rushing yards in 2024), and the staff will continue to scheme him into space. Bussey’s elite athleticism and two-way versatility make him a high-ceiling wildcard – we’ve penciled him in as WR4, reflecting a fantasy flex option who could erupt if his role expands beyond trick plays. Keep in mind, though, that Bussey has yet to prove he can command regular targets in the passing game (only 1 receiving TD in 2025), so we temper expectations pending evidence of a consistent role. For WR5 and WR6, fantasy managers should monitor Jonah Wilson and Jerome Myles. Wilson, a transfer from Houston, didn’t make a big impact last year but has the experience and frame to step into the rotation as an outside receiver – essentially insurance for Horton or Bethel-Roman. Myles is the proverbial “stash”: a five-star freshman from the 2025 class who spent last year recovering from an ACL tear. Now healthy, Myles boasts a blend of size and speed that could earn him snaps later in the season once he’s fully up to speed. Neither Wilson nor Myles will be draft-day fantasy targets, but both are names to file away; an injury ahead of them or rapid development could vault one into relevance. Overall, the Aggies’ WR room is deeper than it’s been in years – we’re favoring the proven production of Craver and Bethel-Roman and the upside of Horton in our rankings, but this is a group where the order behind the top dog could shuffle as roles evolve.

At tight end, Texas A&M effectively hit the reset button – and that’s a positive for fantasy purposes. The Aggies lost their top TE to graduation and saw others exit, so they raided the portal for reinforcements. Houston Thomas should be TE1 after a standout career at UTSA, where he logged 78 catches, 918 yards, and 5 TD over three seasons. Thomas offers the kind of receiving chops and size (6’5″, 245) that this offense can immediately utilize in the seam and red zone. Given A&M’s offensive tendencies, we expect Thomas to run plenty of routes (his blocking is solid enough to keep him on the field in all situations) and to be a key target when Reed can’t find his wideouts. He’s not a household name in SEC country yet, but don’t be surprised if Thomas becomes a security blanket on third downs and a top red-zone option – that combo makes him a sneaky-good fantasy tight end play. Backing him up is Richie Anderson, another transfer (from Fresno State) who brings athleticism and college production of his own. Anderson will likely play the No. 2 role, which in this context means spot duty or two-TE sets. Unless Thomas were to miss time, Anderson’s fantasy value is minimal, but he gives the Aggies reliable depth and could vulture the occasional touchdown given his 6’6″ frame. In sum, we’re bullish on Thomas as a fantasy starter at TE in this offense, with Anderson worth monitoring only in ultra-deep formats or as a handcuff.

Finally, at kicker the Aggies made a decisive upgrade by bringing in David Olano. Last year, A&M’s kicking game was a rollercoaster – incumbent kickers went just 16-of-26 on field goals, costing the team points in eight different games. Olano, by contrast, was steady as a rock at Illinois (17-of-20 FGs in 2025). He was an All-Big Ten honorable mention and hit 12 straight at one point, solving exactly the problem that plagued A&M late in the year. With Olano installed as K1, fantasy managers can have confidence that Aggie drives will more often end in points. Given that Texas A&M averaged over 33 points per game last season behind a much-improved offense, Olano could quietly become one of the more valuable kickers in college fantasy – the offense should give him plenty of PATs and FG attempts, and his track record suggests he’ll capitalize.

Bottom Line: We’re projecting this depth chart with fantasy production in mind, not just seniority. Reed’s dual-threat consistency makes him the clear QB1, while Owens’ returning workload gives him the nod over flashier but unproven freshmen at RB. At receiver, Craver’s combination of role and talent edges out the field, but Bethel-Roman, Horton, and Bussey each bring a unique skill set that could yield big games – ranking them was an exercise in balancing floor vs. ceiling. The tight end and kicker additions address last year’s weaknesses, boosting the outlook for A&M’s ancillary fantasy options. There is uncertainty (as ever in college football) around how quickly youth will push upward – especially with so many former blue-chips on the two-deep – but we’ve weighed talent against opportunity at every spot. The result is a depth chart that reflects a confident stance: the proven playmakers sit at the top, and the high-upside newcomers slot in where they can make an impact without assuming undue risk. In short, this Aggie roster blends experience and talent in a way that should keep it among the nation’s top offenses, and our rankings favor those players poised to turn that offensive success into fantasy points.

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