Texas A&M Freshman Aaron Gregory Is Making the WR Decision Harder

The Texas A&M Aggies had to reset a fair amount of the roster heading into the 2026 season after multiple key contributors from the program's historic 2025 season, which resulted in an appearance in the College Football Playoffs, departed for the NFL.

Head coach Mike Elko turned to the transfer portal to fill in significant spots on the depth chart, including bringing in receiver Isaiah Horton, who would pair well with the rotation of Mario Craver, Terry Bussey, and Ashton Bethel-Roman.

However, it's been freshman Aaron Gregory who has been an impact player this fall camp, and with the rotation nearly set in the receiver room for the Aggies, could he fight his way to earning valuable snaps early on in the season?

Who is Gregory?

A true freshman with the program, he was one of the most sought-after prospects in the 2026 cycle, ranked as the No. 10 receiver in the class and the No. 84 prospect in the country. Standing at 6-foot-2, 190 pounds, he has a lengthy frame and elite quickness and burst that make him difficult to cover off the line of scrimmage.

He was a productive member of his high school team in Georgia, racking up over 2,000 yards and 20 touchdowns on 162 receptions. He was viewed as a vital piece of the Aggies 2026 recruiting class that finished eighth in the country.

Can Gregory Find a Spot in the Rotation?

Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Mario Craver (1) runs with the ball past Miami Hurricanes defensive back Xavier Lucas (6) during the game between the Aggies and the Hurricanes at Kyle Field | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Gregory has earned plenty of praise from offensive coordinator Holmon Wiggins, including earning praise for his ability to find separation from defensive backs, making him an easier target for quarterback Marcel Reed.

The success hasn't been found just during fall camp, either, as he stepped on campus and immediately became a head-turner during spring camp. Now, Gregory is just carrying that success over into the fall and is looking to earn time on the field in College Station.

Finding playing time on the field, however, won't be any easy feat, as there are multiple players who are expected to be significant contributors this season, ahead of him. What could help Gregory, though, is that his role should primarily be as an outside receiver, which the Aggies have top-end talent in but lack significant depth in as well.

There is a chance the coaching staff rolls him out late in blowouts to get his feet wet, especially early on during non-conference play, but he's certainly earned a look in the rotation thus far, and with Wiggins' praise for him, he could earn it.

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