Texas A&M OL Recruiting Surge + Aggies' historic NFL Draft weekend / Texas A&M Aggies LIVE 59 cover art

Texas A&M OL Recruiting Surge + Aggies' historic NFL Draft weekend / Texas A&M Aggies LIVE 59

Texas A&M OL Recruiting Surge + Aggies' historic NFL Draft weekend / Texas A&M Aggies LIVE 59

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Episode Notes: Texas A&M Aggies LIVE #59 Topic: Texas A&M OL Recruiting Surge + Aggies’ Historic NFL Draft Weekend Hosts: Cameron Ohnysty & Kannon Torres Network: Voice of College Football (TexasAMVOCFB) Length: ~1 hour (full episode covers recruiting momentum + full 2026 NFL Draft recap for A&M) 1. Texas A&M Offensive Line Recruiting Surge (2027 Class) Big commit: 5-star interior offensive lineman Kennedy Brown (one of the top athletes in the country and Texas’ top overall prospect) committed to A&M over the weekend. Hosts note he has visited campus 15+ times and is a “build-around” guy.Momentum building: Strong prediction for Mark Matthews (another 5-star OT from St. Thomas Aquinas, FL). Rivals/On3’s Steve Wilkong gave A&M a 60-70% prediction; recent visit during Maroon & White game was “very successful.” Matthews was long considered a Miami lock, but A&M has closed the gap fast.Why it’s working: Adam Cushing (3rd-year OL coach) widely regarded as one of the best in the country — elite developer + high-level recruiter.Mike Elko’s emphasis on “building through the trenches” is paying off.Current OL development examples: Lamont Rogers trending toward starting LT; Chase Basantas (just drafted) shows the pipeline.Recruits see the “resonance” — same consistent message year after year, strong relationships, and NFL production. Class context: A&M currently #1 class nationally; these two 5-stars give massive momentum in the premium OL positions they’ve dominated lately. 2. Aggies’ Historic 2026 NFL Draft Weekend A&M had 10 players drafted (as Mike Elko publicly predicted), one of the strongest showings in program history. Hosts break down every pick with landing-spot analysis: Day 1 / Round 1 K.C. Concepcion (WR, transfer) – 24th overall to Cleveland Browns Ideal slot/versatile weapon for new offensive-minded staff; instant playmaker and punt returner. Day 2 Chase Basantas (OL, interior) – 2nd round to Arizona Cardinals Plug-and-play guard; elite strength (700+ lb squats for reps). Cassius Howell (Edge) – 2nd round to Cincinnati Bengals Reunites with Shamar Stewart; speed/athleticism fits Bengals’ edge room. Day 3 Ani Adam (DL) – 3rd round to Denver Broncos Violent, versatile interior disruptor; perfect 3rd-down fit. Albert Regis (DT/Nose) – 3rd round to Jacksonville Jaguars Run-stuffing anchor; fan-favorite leader; ideal nose in 4-man or 3-man fronts. Trey Zune (OL, athletic tackle/center) – 3rd round to Las Vegas Raiders Top-tier pass protector per PFF; high-athleticism pick who can play multiple spots. Later Rounds Willie (CB) – 4th round to Carolina Panthers Boundary corner depth; strong rebound games (shut down top WRs). Demetrius Crowder (OL, massive 6'7"/320+) – 6th round to New England Patriots Run-blocking beast; high-upside developmental tackle/guard. Armage Adams (OL/Guard) – 7th round to Buffalo Bills Value/depth pick; experienced SEC guard. Undrafted Free Agents (notable) Torian York (LB) → Denver Broncos (strong leadership + production)Le’Veon Moss (RB) reunites with Devon AchaneTyree Chappelle & Scooby Williams → Minnesota VikingsE.J. Smith → Kansas City Chiefs (camp deal)Jacob Graham (LS) → rookie minicamp invites Overall Draft Takeaways: Trenches dominated the Aggies’ selections (multiple OL + DL).Strong emphasis on fit, development track record, and relationships.Hosts loved most landing spots (especially Concepcion in Cleveland, Adam in Denver, Regis as nose, Zune’s athleticism). 3. Quick Hits / Other Notes Basketball: A&M having a huge transfer portal class (currently top-10 nationally). Standouts include Jalen Shelley, PJ Haggerty (20+ ppg scorer), Bryson Warren (pending waiver), McKenzie Mbaka, etc. Roster now taller, longer, deeper — realistic second-weekend NCAA hopes.Baseball: Season winding down; SEC tournament approaching.Future episodes: More recruiting previews, position-group breakdowns, and possible guest Jackson Calloway next week. Tone: Highly positive and excited about the program’s direction under Mike Elko — “resonance,” trench dominance, development, and NFL pipeline all highlighted repeatedly. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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