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Texas A&M coach Mike Elko is headed into his third season at the helm, and after finishing the 2025 season 11-2, including the Aggies' first-ever trip to the College Football Playoff, 13 players were invited to the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, which is the most nationally and the highest number in program history, matching Elko's preseason prediction.
With stars at every level, including four starting offensive linemen, Texas A&M's ability to develop top recruiting and transfer portal talent has reached the national stage, and while the Aggies will lose all 13 players next season, Elko landed 17 veterans from the transfer portal, while retaining several starters and key rotational players who will contend for starting spots in 2026.
Focusing on the 2026 NFL Draft, three of the 13 combined invitees have received several predictions to land within the first round of the draft, led by transfer wide receiver KC Concepcion and unanimous All-American edge rusher Cashius Howell, who both led the Aggies in nearly every offensive and defensive category last season.
On Wednesday, The Athletic NFL Draft guru Dane Brugler released his Top 100 2026 prospects list, as KC Concepcion, Cashius Howell, guard Chase Bisontis, and tackle Trey Zuhn made the final rankings before Brugler's annual Draft Guide is released.
Right now, Concepcion and Howell look like safe bets to be selected late in the first round, while Bisontis, who was projected 32nd-overall to the Seattle Seahawks, will more than likely be a high second-round pick. Where Trey Zuhn ends up is anyone's guess, as the Colorado native is highly versatile and could be viewed as a tackle, guard, or center, depending on the team.
The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine will take place inside Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis from February 23 to March 2.
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This article originally appeared on Aggies Wire: 4 Texas A&M players listed in The Athletic's Top 100 Draft prospects
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With stars at every level, including four starting offensive linemen, Texas A&M's ability to develop top recruiting and transfer portal talent has reached the national stage, and while the Aggies will lose all 13 players next season, Elko landed 17 veterans from the transfer portal, while retaining several starters and key rotational players who will contend for starting spots in 2026.
Focusing on the 2026 NFL Draft, three of the 13 combined invitees have received several predictions to land within the first round of the draft, led by transfer wide receiver KC Concepcion and unanimous All-American edge rusher Cashius Howell, who both led the Aggies in nearly every offensive and defensive category last season.
On Wednesday, The Athletic NFL Draft guru Dane Brugler released his Top 100 2026 prospects list, as KC Concepcion, Cashius Howell, guard Chase Bisontis, and tackle Trey Zuhn made the final rankings before Brugler's annual Draft Guide is released.
- WR KC Concepcion (No. 22)
- Edge Cashius Howell (No. 30)
- OL Chase Bisontis (No. 43)
- OL Trey Zuhn III (No. 96)
Right now, Concepcion and Howell look like safe bets to be selected late in the first round, while Bisontis, who was projected 32nd-overall to the Seattle Seahawks, will more than likely be a high second-round pick. Where Trey Zuhn ends up is anyone's guess, as the Colorado native is highly versatile and could be viewed as a tackle, guard, or center, depending on the team.
The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine will take place inside Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis from February 23 to March 2.
Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Cameron on X: @CameronOhnysty.
This article originally appeared on Aggies Wire: 4 Texas A&M players listed in The Athletic's Top 100 Draft prospects
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