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FEB 16 CHAPPELL BACK According to reports from On3's Pete Nakos, Texas A&M defensive back Tyreek Chappell has withdrawn his name from the NCAA Transfer Portal and will return to the Aggies.
After working his way up the depth chart, Chappell started eight games as a true freshman in 2021. He's served as the Aggies' top cornerback in back-to-back years, recording 21 starts in 24 potential games.
Last season, Chappell totaled 24 tackles, seven pass breakups, and an interception in 10 games. He also recorded two tackles for loss.
Chappell originally entered the portal in December, amidst the mass exodus of players from the program that saw 23 players elect to transfer.
JAN 24 MARSHALL BACK TO FBS Former Texas A&M five-star receiver Chris Marshall - who was part of the historic 2022 recruiting class for the Aggies, has made his way back to FBS.
Per an announcement from his social media, Marshall has committed to Boise State, where he will join former USC five-star QB recruit, Malachi Nelson.
After leaving A&M, Marshall made a brief stop at Ole Miss before being dismissed from the team. He then made his way to Kilgore Junior College, where he excelled on the field.
He will have two years of eligibility remaining for the Broncos.
JAN 11 ELKO'S STAFF EXPANDS New coach Mike Elko and the Aggies have added two new staffers for the upcoming season.
Blake McCall has been hired as the team's new associate director of strength and conditioning and will work under Tommy Moffit.
Bryant Gross-Armiento, who worked under former coach Jimbo Fisher as the defensive backs coach has also been added to Elko's staff to serve in an off-field role. Gross-Armiento's new title has been designated as "senior defensive analyst."
JAN 9 RAIKES HEADS WEST Former Texas A&M defensive lineman Isaiah Raikes is officially transferring to USC, according to his social media. He will have two years of eligibility remaining.
Raikes, a former three-star prospect in the 2020 class, played for four seasons with the Aggies. Over the past two seasons, the senior finished with a combined 34 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks as a rotational specialist.
Raikes becomes the second defensive lineman in as many years to head to Lincoln Riley's program. Last season, former five-star Anthony Lucas committed to the Trojans after a one-year stay in College Station.
JAN 8 TRANSFER PORTAL BRINGS A LB Former Bowling Green OLB Cashius Howell has committed to Texas A&M as reported on Monday.
The 6-4, 235-pounder has been with the Falcons for the past three seasons and becomes new coach Mike Elko's 19th portal commitment. Howell has appeared in 30 games and registered 56 tackles including 13 for loss and 11.5 sacks.
JAN 2 TRANSFER PORTAL TAKES A LB Aggies linebacker Jurriente Davis has entered the transfer portal again and is looking to move on from College Station.
Before joining the Aggies last season, Davis spent a season with Middle Tennessee State and a season with Jackson State. He's registered 116 total tackles, four sacks and one forced fumble. In his one season in College Station, he appeared in three games and tallied six tackles.
DEC 30 AGGIES LOSE AN OL Former Texas A&M Aggies offensive lineman Naquil Betrand has committed to Alabama per multiple reports. He chose the Tide over Syracuse.
The 6-6, 340-pounder originally signed with the Aggies as part of their 2023 recruiting class over offers from Auburn, Colorado, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, and others. Betrand's primary recruiter at Texas A&M was Elijah Robinson, who is now Syracuse's defensive coordinator.
DEC 29 DB VISITING Per reports from On3, New Mexico State transfer defensive back Andrew Seldon Jr. is set to visit Texas A&M in the coming days.
Seldon entered the portal following the exit of New Mexico State head coach Jerry Kill.
Seldon had 96 tackles, 13 passes defended and two interceptions in three seasons with the Aggies.
He is also set to visit Wisconsin before his trip to College Station.
DEC 23 PRICE TO OLE MISS Former Texas A&M wide receiver Devin Price, the son of late Aggies defensive line coach Terry Price, committed to transfer to the Ole Miss Rebels on Friday night.
Price, who originally signed with the Aggies as part of the 2020 recruiting class, left College Station via the NCAA Transfer Portal in 2022, Landing at Appalachian State in February of 2023.
He wasn't there long, however, transferring to Florida Atlantic just a couple of months later. Price then entered the portal again on December 6, eventually landing with the Rebels late on Friday.
last season with FAU, Price had seen catches for 120 yards and a score in 11 games. At Texas A&M, he played in 24 games in two seasons, making five catches for 59 yards.
DEC 21 RAIKES TO PORTAL The Texas A&M Aggies lost another defensive lineman to the NCAA Transfer Portal on Thursday in defensive lineman Isaiah Raikes.
Raikes played in 30 games in his career with the Aggies, making 43 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks.
Raikes is now the 21st Aggie to enter the portal since October.
DEC 19 BISONTIS BACK Texas A&M offensive lineman Chase Bisontis will return to College Station for the 2024 season, a source confirms with AllAggies.com. Bistonis entered his name in the transfer portal earlier this month but withdrew it just before Early Signing Period.
Bisontis started all 12 games at right tackle for the Aggies last season. He received numerous accolades for his performance, including freshman All-America honors from ESPN and freshman All-SEC recognition.
DEC 19 LT OVERTON STAYING IN SEC Former Texas A&M defensive lineman LT Overton has committed to the Alabama Crimson Tide for the 2024 season, he announced with On3 on Tuesday. Overton will have two years of eligibility remaining.
Overton visited with Alabama over the weekend and walked away impressed following his meeting with Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban. He also visited with South Carolina last weekend, along with his brother, Micaiah Overton.
A former five-star recruit, LT Overton had 17 tackles this season in 12 games for the Aggies. He recorded 31 tackles as a freshman. Micaiah Overton played in two games this season with one tackle.
Micaiah Overton is not expected to commit to Alabama.
DEC 15 GILBERT COMMITS Former Texas A&M safety Jarden Gilbert has committed to the LSU Tigers, per On3's Hayes Fawcett.
Gilbert was reportedly scheduled to visit Florida this weekend. Suffice it to say, that will not be happening anymore.
“First I am home and I need to be home and represent my state," Gilbert told On3. "Then I would say mostly because of the coaching staff. I feel like they are mainly about developing the players to be the best players they can be. To play my last one or two years of college, why would I do it anywhere other than to come home where I belong?”
Gilbert, who was lost for the season early on with a shoulder injury, was a key part of the defense in 2022, making 61 tackles with two interceptions.
The Aggies will face Gilbert and the Tigers in October.
DEC 14 DB VISITING Per a report from Rivals.com, the Texas A&M Aggies are set to host Liberty Flames defensive back Preston Hodge on a visit this coming Friday. The Aggies offered Hodge on Wednesday.
Hodge will also be visiting Colorado on Thursday.
last year with the Flames, Hidge had 32 tackles, one forced fumble, two interceptions, and eight passes defended, and was a key member of a Liberty team that defied the odds to make it to a New Year's Six Bowl.
DEC 13 GARZA GONE FROM COLLEGE STATION Texas A&M reserve tight end Fernando Garza III announced Wednesday he intends to enter the transfer portal. Garza will have two more years of eligibility.
Garza joined the Aggies as a member of the 2021 recruiting class. He struggled to find the field both on offense and special teams. In three seasons, the 6-6 tight end from Katy recorded just 12 offensive snaps.
Garza is now the second tight end to enter the portal, joining former top recruit Jake Johnson. The Aggies will lose three tight ends this offseason as Max Wright is out of eligibility following the Texas Bowl.
DEC 13 NOLEN TO OXFORD Former Texas A&M star defensive tackle Walter Nolen has set a date to visit Aggies SEC rival Ole Miss.
Per a report from On3, Nolen will head to Oxford on Friday, December 15, with the Rebels already considered a serious contender to land the former No. 1 overall recruit.
Nolen is currently ranked as the No. 1 player in the NCAA Transfer portal.
In two seasons with the Aggies, Nolen had 66 tackles, 11 tackles for loss and five sacks.
DEC 9 COTTRELL COMMITS Former Texas A&M receiver Raymond Cottrell isn't leaving the SEC in 2024. The 6-3 freshman committed to Kentucky on Saturday after a one-year stay in College Station.
Cottrell entered the transfer portal the day after A&M fired Jimbo Fisher. The NCAA implemented a rule that any undergrad student-athletes have a 30-day window to enter their name in the transfer portal if their head coach leaves or is fired.
A former four-star, Cotrrell played in three games, totaling one catch for a 13-yard touchdown. He will have four years of eligibility remaining in Lexington since he is eligible for a redshirt.
The Wildcats also added in former Georgia QB Brock Vandagriff earlier this week to replace outing quarterback Devin Leary. The Aggies will not play Kentucky in 2024 under new coach Mike Elko.
DEC 8 HARMON HEADS ELSEWHERE According to On3, A&M starting cornerback Deuce Harmon plans to enter the transfer portal. He'll have two years of eligibility remaining.
Harmon rotated in the secondary his first two seasons on campus before becoming a full-time starter by Week 3 this past season. In 11 games, Harmon totaled 18 tackles, seven pass breakups and an interception.
In three seasons with the Aggies, Harmon totaled 46 tackles, eight pass breakups, two interceptions and a forced fumble. He is now the third defensive back who has announced his intent to enter the portal, joining Jardin Gilbert and fellow starting cornerback Tyreek Chappell.
DEC 8 NOLEN TO THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST According to On3, A&M defensive lineman is expected to meet with Oregon over the weekend. The Ducks are trying to be a player in adding more defensive line help as they make the jump from the Pac-12 to the Big Ten.
Nolen, the nation's No. 1 transfer option, officially entered the portal after two seasons in College Station. A native of Powell, Tenn., multiple SEC schools are expected to be interested in adding the former five-star, including Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, and newcomer Texas.
Nolen could also elect to return to Texas A&M, but that would come at the decision of first-year coach Mike Elko. Other programs expected to be players in the Nolen sweepstakes include Michigan, Miami, Florida State, USC, UCLA, Penn State, Syracuse and more.
DEC 7 OVERTON OVER TO COLUMBIA According to reports, A&M defensive lineman LT Overton will visit South Carolina over the weekend as a potential transfer destination. Overton also is planning on meeting with Alabama on Friday.
A former five-star recruit, Overton had 17 tackles this season in 12 games for the Aggies. He recorded 31 tackles as a freshman. His older brother, Micaiah Overton, played in two games this season with one tackle.
Micah Overton is not expected to meet with Alabama.
DEC 6 CHAPPELL OUT IN COLLEGE STATION Starting Texas A&M cornerback Tyreek Chappell plans to enter the transfer portal, according to 247Sports. Chappell will have one more year of eligibility with his next team.
After working his way up the depth chart, Chappell started eight games as a true freshman in 2021. He's served as the Aggies' top cornerback in back-to-back years, recording 21 starts in 24 potential games.
Last season, Chappell totaled 24 tackles, seven pass breakups and an interception in 10 games. He also recorded two tackles for loss.
DEC 6 ANOTHER OVERTON GONE Per an announcement on his Twitter account, Aggies defensive lineman Micah Overton will enter the NCAA Transfer Portal.
Overton is the brother of LT Overton, who entered the portal on Tuesday.
DEC 6 DIGGS DONE AT TEXAS A&M Texas A&M starting defensive lineman Fadil Diggs is expected to enter the transfer portal, according to On3. He will have one year of eligibility remaining.
Diggs, a two-year starter, recorded 36 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, and four sacks in 12 games. He was limited to eight games due to a lower-body injury in 2022.
A four-year contributor for A&M, Diggs finishes his time in College Station with 75 tackles, 18 tackles for loss and eight sacks. He is now the fourth defensive player expected to enter the portal and fourth defensive lineman, including LT Overton.
Sophomore defensive lineman Walter Nolen has yet to enter the portal after it was announced he would leave A&M following the hiring of Mike Elko.
DEC 6 BISONTIS OUT IN COLLEGE STATION A&M starting tackle Chase Bisontis has officially entered the transfer portal, according to reports. Bisonits will have three more years of eligibility at his next school.
Bisontis, a former four-star from Don Bosco Prep (N.J.) started all 12 games for the Aggies at right tackle in place of Rueben Fatheree. Bisontis was the No. 1 prospect out of the state of New Jersey and the No. 2 overall interior offensive lineman, according to On3's rankings.
Bisontis can play four different positions on the offensive line, including right guard and right tackle. He was expected to be a building block in A&M for three seasons under the former staff. A&M recently hired Duke's offensive line coach Adam Cushing to replace Steve Addazio, who was let go following the hiring of Mike Elko.
DEC 6 JOHNSON JOINS BROTHER
Former five-star tight end Jake Johnson plans to enter the transfer portal, according to On3. Johnson was the No. 2 overall tight end prospect in the 2022 class.
Johnson became the Aggies' starter after Donovan Green suffered a torn ACL in fall camp. He caught 25 receptions for 235 yards and four touchdowns. Last season, he posted just one catch for two yards.
Johnson's departure should come as less of a shock after his older brother Max Johnson entered the portal as a graduate transfer. Both of the brothers have two years of eligibility remaining.
DEC 5 OVERTONS OUT
Both of the Overton's are set to leave Texas A&M following the 2023 season. graduate defensive lineman Micaiah Overton and sophomore defensive lineman LT Overton both declared Tuesday.
“After thoughtful prayer and consideration, I have decided to pursue growth and development where my skill set will be utilized by opportunities afforded through the NCAA transfer portal,” LT Overton said per his Instagram.
A former five-star recruit, Overton had 17 tackles this season in 12 games. He recorded 31 tackles as a freshman. Micaiah Overton played in two games this season with one tackle.
DEC 4 GILBERT LEAVING Texas A&M have lost another player the the NCAA transfer portal.
Less than 24 hours after the departure of Walter Nolen, the Aggies have now lost safety Jardin Gilbert to the transfer market.
Gilbert played in 23 games for the Aggies in his career, and has two years of eligibility remaining.
NOV 30 STRICKLAND PORTALING ELSEWHERE Texas A&M sophomore offensive lineman Remington Strickland announced via X he would be entering the transfer portal following the hiring of Mike Elko. He will have two years of eligibility remaining at his new school.
Strickland primarily served as the third-team center behind Bryce Foster and Mark Nabou. He played in seven games this season, working with both guard and center. Last season, Strickland appeared in two games. He also redshirted in 2021.
NOV 30 SPASOJEVIC-MOKO TO LEAVE A&M offensive lineman Jordan Spasojevic-Moko is entering the transfer portal, according to On3. He will have two more years of eligibility at his next school.
Spasojevic-Moko saw action this year with the second-team offense in the opener against New Mexico. He played in the first five games of the 2022 season, making two starts before suffering a season-ending injury.
A native of Australia, Spasojevic-Moko was arrested in late September on charges of violating a protective order, according to police records. He was suspended indefinitely by the team following the incident.
The 6-6 offensive lineman joined A&M after beginning his career at Snow College. He was rated the No. 1 JUCO offensive tackle by 247Sports.
NOV 29 JOHNSON COMMITS Former Texas A&M Aggies QB Max Johnson committed to the North Carolina Tarheels on Wednesday, just days after entering the NCAA Transfer Portal.
Johnson is now likely set to take over for Tarheels QB Drake Maye, who is expected to enter the NFL Draft, where he is a contender to be picked No. 1 alongside USC QB Caleb Williams.
In two seasons at Texas A&M, Johnson completed 161 of 261 passes for 1,969 yards and 12 touchdowns with five interceptions.
NOV 28 JOHNSON TO UNC? According to a report, former Texas A&M QB Max Johnson, who entered the transfer portal this week, is now eyeing a destination.
Per insider Matt Zenitz, North Carolina has emerged as a possible destination for Johnson.
The Tarheels are likely to lose their starting quarterback Drake Maye to the NFL Draft after this season, potentially leaving a void at the position.
NOV 12 COTTRELL TO PORTAL Just a few hours after it was announced that Texas A&M Aggies coach Jimbo Fisher would no longer be leading the program from the sidelines, the transfer portal was once again opened up — and not in a good way.
Aggies freshman receiver Raymond Cottrell was the first to make his decision, entering the portal on Sunday.
"In the realm of collegiate athletics, where opportunities for growth and success abound, I have made the decision to embark on a new chapter in my journey by hitting the transfer portal," Cottrell announced via X, formerly known as Twitter. "The choice is not one taken lightly, but God has a plan for me and I can't wait to see what He has for me."
MAY 9 - AGGIES GET A NEW RUNNING BACK
Aggies coach Jimbo Fisher announced on Monday that former Boston College and Colorado State running back David Bailey had entered the transfer portal and his intent is to play for the Aggies. The 6-0, 225-pound Bailey was a three-star recruit for the class of 2018 out of Ridgely, Maryland, and signed under then Eagles head coach and current Texas A&M offensive line coach Steve Addazio.
MAY 7 - NEW QB COMMIT
The Texas A&M Aggies landed a big time commitment via the NCAA Transfer Portal on Sunday, with Fresno State quarterback Jaylen Henderson committing to the program.
Henderson's commitment does come as a bit of a surprise for the Aggies, with future QB Conner Weigman entering his second season under center, and LSU transfer Max Johnson still on the roster.
A former three-star recruit in the 2021 cycle, Henderson committed to the Bulldogs over offers from Vanderbilt, Northwestern, Louisville, Boise State, and others.
Henderson only attempted eight passes in 2021 with Fresno State, completing five of those passes for 49 yards, and rushing 14 times for 68 yards. In 2022, Henerson played in two games, rushing two times for minus-two yards.
MAY 4 - NEW WR TARGET
The Texas A&M Aggies have been in contact with Colorado wide receiver Target Jordyn Tyson, according to reports.
Last season with the Buffaloes, Tyson had 22 catches for 470 yards and four scores.
The Texas native was a three-star recruit coming out of high school as a member of the 2022 class.
MAY 2 - WYKOFF COMMITS
Former Texas A&M Aggies offensive lineman Matthew Wykoff entered the Transfer Portal last month and has now found a new home with the Cal Bears.
Wykoff was an SEC All-Freshman selection for the Aggies last season, playing in 12 games with nine starts.
APRIL 20 - DAVIS IN
The Texas A&M Aggies landed a big commitment on Thursday evening, with Jackson State linebacker Jurriente Davis pledging to the program.
Last season with Jackson State, Davis had 68 tackles, three sacks, 5.5 tackles for loss, two pass break ups and two fumble recoveries.
He should figure into the linebacker rotation immediately.
APR 18 - TAYLOR OUT
Another Texas A&M Aggies 2022 recruit has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal. And this time, it was one of the architects of the entire class.
On Tuesday afternoon, Aggies defensive back Bobby Taylor announced his entry into the portal after just one season in College Station. However, according to an Instagram story from Taylor, it appears that he did not enter on his own volition.
"And don't think I wanted to leave," Taylor put on his story.
Taylor will have four years of eligibility remaining at his next destination.
APR 12 - WYKOFF OUT
Texas A&M offensive lineman Matthew Wykoff has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal on Wednesday, he announced.
"I will be entering my name into the transfer portal," Wykoff tweeted. "I am thankful for my time at A&M and the coaching I have received. I will have 3 years of eligibility left."
Wykoff was an SEC All-Freshman selection for the Aggies last season, playing in 12 games with nine starts.
MAR 2 - BRYANT HEADING TO C-STAT
The Texas A&M Aggies are in need of some help at the skill positions, and former USC wide receiver Gary Bryant might be the answer.
According to reports, Bryant is set to take a visit to College Station on March 24. He will also visit Oregon on March 16.
Bryant, who was a top-10 receiver and a four-star recruit in the 2020 class, originally picked the Trojans over Oklahoma, Oregon, Washington, and others.
He entered the portal on January 10.
In three seasons, Bryant has 53 catches for 645 yards and seven touchdowns, 579 yards and seven touchdowns of which came in 2021.
He has played in 18 games for the Trojans, but played in just three in 2022, giving him two years of eligibility remaining.
Bryant will announce his final destination at the end of the month.
FEB 2 - DEMAS GOES JUCO
Former Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Demond Demas, who left the program due to disciplinary reasons, has now found a new home, signing at Garden City Community College in Garden City, Kansas.
Demas sat out the entire 2022 season.
Demas was released from Brazos County Jail on bond following his arrest. His attorney, Tony Buzbee, released a statement on the incident, stating he would do everything to clear his name at a later date.
Since his arrival in College Station, Demas has dealt with his fair share of off-the-field concerns.
In 2020, he was accused of hitting a woman who was stated to be his girlfriend. Demas also was arrested for possession of marijuana in March of 2021 during a traffic stop, a misdemeanor charge.
Last season as a redshirt freshman, Demas played in 10 games and made six starts before suffering a season-ending leg injury. He recorded 15 catches for 235 yards and a touchdown.
JAN 23 - AGGIES TOP 5 FOR JUCO
The Texas A&M Aggies have found themselves in the top group for elite Juco WR Marquis Montgomery.
Montgomery also had Oregon, Cal, Penn state and LSU on his list
JAN 16 - SMITH TO OU
Former Aggies tight end Blake Smith, who entered the transfer portal after three years in College Station, has found a new home, committing to the Oklahoma Sooners.
Smith will have multiple years of eligibility remaining, playing in just two games over the last two seasons.
Smith is a former three-star recruit and originally picked the Aggies over Alabama, Baylor, LSU, Michigan, Ohio State, Nebraska, TCU, Florida State, and Miami, among many other offers.
JAN 15 - BROWN TO TULANE
Former Texas A&M wide receiver Yulkeith Brown has committed to the Tulane Green Wave, according to reports.
Brown entered the NCAA Transfer Portal in December.
A former four-star recruit, Brown had 6 receptions for 112 yards and a TD last season.
JAN 13 - SMOKE TO GEORGIA
Former Texas A&M freshman defensive back Deyon 'Smoke' Bouie has transferred to the Georgia Bulldogs, just one year after signing with the Aggies.
Bouie visited the Bulldogs in December after originally entering the portal.
Georgia nearly landed Bouie out of high school, but the Aggies ultimately won out on his signature.
Bouie leaves College Station playing in four games for the Aggies, making four tackles with one pass defended
JAN 11 - BRYANT TO VISIT AGGIES
Another USC Trojan is looking at the Aggies via the NCAA Transfer Portal. This time, it is former four-star wide receiver Gary Bryant, who will reportedly visit College Station in the coming weeks.
Bryant, who was a top-10 receiver in the 2020 class, originally picked the Trojans over Oklahoma, Oregon, Washington, and others.
He entered the portal on January 10.
“Right now, we have two official visits locked in," Bryant's father told 247Sports recruiting expert Greg Biggins. "He’s going to Miami on Friday and then on Sunday, we’re going to Texas A&M. We’re still trying to work out the details on the A&M visit in terms of if we can fly directly from Miami or if we have to come home first but that trip is going to happen.”
in three seasons, Bryant has 53 catches for 645 yards and seven touchdowns, 579 yards and seven touchdowns of which came in 2021.
He has played in 18 games for the Trojans, but played in just three in 2022, giving him two years of eligibility remaining.
JAN 11 - LUCAS LANDS IN LA
Now former Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Anthony Lucas, who entered the NCAA Transfer Portal on Jan 3, has found a new home, committing to the USC Trojans on Wednesday.
Lucas was the sixth member of the historic 2022 class to enter the portal, and the 26th Aggie overall to leave the program.
A former 5-star recruit, Lucas played in five games for the Aggies in 2022, making 10 tackles.
JAN 10 - Williams Considering Aggies
Former USC wide receiver C.J. Williams is looking for a new home after entering the NCAA Transfer Portal, and Texas A&M is on the list.
“I’m talking with Notre Dame, Texas A&M, Georgia and UCLA, “ Williams told 247Sports. “I’ve talked with Notre Dame about visiting this weekend and that’s a possibility.
Williams is also considering Wisconsin and West Virginia, alongside the Aggies, Notre Dame, UCLA, and the two-time champion Georgia Bulldogs.
That said, he is intrigued by what the Aggies have to offer, and has a good relationship with Texas A&M wide receivers coach, James Coley.
“Coach Coley actually offered me when he was at Georgia, that was one of my first offers when I was a sophomore. He always told me I was an SEC guy and told me he would love line me up next to Evan Stewart and we could complement each other really well.”
JAN 3 - Anthony Lucas Leaves Aggies
Yet another top recruit from the 2022 class has decided to leave Texas A&M, with former five-star Anthony Lucas entering the NCAA Transfer Portal.
Lucas is now the sixth member of the historic 2022 class to enter the portal, and the 26th Aggie overall to leave the program.
"I want to thank Coach Fisher and his staff for the opportunity to play at TAMU. Thank you to my professors and academic staff for providing me all the support to succeed as a student-athlete. Thank you to all my teammates for all the encouragement. I will forever cherish the relationships that I have built in College Station. To the 12th man, thank you so much for all your support.
I also want to thank my parents for being my main source of strength and support throughout this journey. Most of all, I want to thank God for all the opportunities that have been afforded to me.
After careful reflection and discussion with my family, I have decided to enter the transfer portal."
Lucas played in five games for the Aggies in 2022, making 10 tackles.
