It was simply an exhibition game meant to work out the many kinks this team has, as most college football teams in the early offseason possess, the results were noteworthy ahead crucial summer recruiting push, while a bulk of the offensive line, wide receiver core, and defensive back group continue to heal up in preparation for fall camp.Īs my Aggies Wire comrade, Pete Hernandez stated after the game, both quarterbacks showed off their arm strength in the first half, as Max Johnson connected with freshman wide receiver Micah Tease on a beautiful go route for the first touchdown of the game, while presumed 2023 starter, Conner Weigman hit star receiver Evan Stewart time and time again in what was a highlight reel game for the ascending sophomore tandem. Jimbo Fisher could very well round out this unit with additional depth via the transfer portal, but as the group currently stands they have a nice blend of veteran experience, coupled with a potential breakout star, that should put a stamp on the impending 2023 season.Ĭontact/Follow us on Twitt er, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes, and opinions.Spring Football for Texas A&M has come to a close after the final whistle blew during Saturday’s Maroon and White Spring Game, as the Max Johnson-led White team defeated the Conner Weigman-led Maroon squad 33-19. He did enter, then exit, the transfer portal just recently, so perhaps more snaps on the field is in the near future for him.
Jared Kerr was also a bit banged up, and the playing time for Bobby Taylor remains to be seen. Jacoby Matthews has size but was in and out of spring ball. Granted, that’s to be expected when you have a handful of younger players that are bound to face a learning curve. Outside of the aforementioned names, it gets a bit spotty when it comes to safety depth. When it’s all said and done, there’s a chance he could lend just as great of an impact as Johnson did before him. If there was one name in this unit to keep an eye out for a potential breakout season, it’s Anderson. The fit makes sense as he should thrive with his physicality and athleticism, but don’t rule out a possible shift to one of the safety spots in the near future. He’s currently slotted in as a nickel corner, which means he’ll likely fill the void left by Antonio Johnson. That consensus belief seems justified as he was named one of the team’s defensive MVPs during the Maroon and White game.Īnderson was rated as a four-star coming out of high school and already has a bevy of experience underneath him after logging snaps as a backup last year, as well as on special teams. She graduated from Carrolton High School in 1964 where she then attended Texas Tech University, and subsequently worked for the Kim Dawson Modeling Agency, and Johnson. Sandy was born in Dallas, TX on Mato Norma and Henry Grady King III. Perhaps the biggest x-factor of this unit is sophomore Bryce Anderson, who many coaches and observers noted was one of the best performers during the Aggies 2023 spring football program. Anderson, 75, passed away on Novemin Ennis, Texas. Gilbert has improved his tackling and feels primed to make a leap in run support after being graded 43.9 in run defense by PFF in 2022. He’s fine-tuned his ability to see plays as they develop and anticipate routes for pass breakups. Richardson has gotten better in coverage over the last few seasons and was graded 66.4 in coverage per PFF (393rd out of all safeties).
Richardson returns for his fifth season while Gilbert heads back for his third, and the fact that both have improved year-over-year should spell great things for this unit in 2023. Headling the backend unit for the Aggies are two experienced starters in Demani Richardson and Jardin Gilbert. With spring football in the rearview mirror, it leaves ample time to dissect what appears to be one of the stronger units on the Texas A&M roster in their safety group.
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