Aggies and Longhorns Tied in 247’s ‘Most Lethal’ 2023 Rosters
The Texas A&M Aggies were arguably the most disappointing team in the SEC last season, finishing the year 5-7 after beginning the campaign in the AP Top 10.
However, it wasn't for a lack of talent.
That talent, however, was mostly young.
But one benefit of the long and painful 2022 campaign, is that the youth now has experience behind it.
And according to 247Sports, that makes Texas A&M one of the 'most lethal' rosters in the country heading into 2023.
In fact, they are tied for the fifth most dangerous roster with none other than their long-time arch-rivals, the Texas Longhorns.
T-5. Texas A&M Aggies
Average signing class over last five seasons: 6.8
Record during that stretch: 39-21
Texas A&M pulled in the nation's No. 1 recruiting class last year — an all-timer — and the Aggies' 2023 class is among the country's biggest "sleeper classes," according to Late Kick host Josh Pate. A year after inking the nation's top-ranked class, Texas A&M currently has the No. 12 class in the country, one that brings two more five-star players to College Station along with 11 four-star players. Katy (Texas) Paetow defensive lineman David Hicks is the top-ranked player at his position, and the No. 11 overall player. Texas A&M’s other five-star get also came from the Lone Star State in El Campo (Texas) running back Rueben Owens, the No. 2 running back and No. 31 overall prospect. And while Ramsey (N.J.) Don Bosco Prep interior offensive lineman Chase Bisontis didn’t garner a five-star ranking, he was the No. 2 interior offensive lineman in the class.
While the Aggies were disappointing in 2022, the Longhorns took a step forward, finishing 8-5, with an Alamo Bowl berth.
And to make things even more interesting, they have since received an infusion of talent via the transfer portal.
However, they will no longer have star running backs Bijan Robinson and Roschon Johnson to rely on, so the jury is likely still out on the ceiling for the Longhorns.
Here is what 247 had to say about Texas:
T-5. Texas Longhorns
Average signing class over last five seasons: 6.8
Record during that stretch: 38-24
Given the wealth of talent that has been signed in Austin over the last five recruiting cycles, the Longhorns' overall record doesn't match up. That's part of the reason this program has had a revolving door at head coach since Mack Brown's decision to walk away. Boosters are hoping that coach Steve Sarkisian is the right man to lead Texas back to the national spotlight in 2023 with a top class coming in, highlighted by several five-stars. This isn't Arch Manning's team yet, but it will be down the road.
So who really comes out on top?
Unfortunately, barring a bowl matchup in 2023, the Aggies and Horns will not meet on the gridiron again until 2024.
One way or another, we will find out by then at the latest.
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