Texas A&M's seventh preseason practice on Thursday afternoon provided even more insight into the progress several key players, including starting quarterback Marcel Reed, have made this fall, as the 2026 season opener vs. Missouri State on Saturday, Sept. 5, is just 23 days away.
When reflecting on the various moves third-year coach Mike Elko made before a record 10 players were selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, including elevating WR coach Holmon Wiggins as the new offensive coordinator, promoting Lyle Hemphill as the new defensive coordinator, and adding 17 players from the transfer portal who have all looked the part since arriving in College Station.
On Tuesday, Wiggins and Hemphill spoke to the media for the first time, detailing their coaching philosophies, as Wiggins will call plays for the first time in his career, while Hemphill will serve as Mike Elko's right-hand man and continue to coach up the secondary and aid in fixing the remaining mechanical issues, especially the Aggies' rushing defense.
Over the last three practices, Northwestern transfer Edge Anto Saka, freshman running back KJ Edwards, and junior wide receiver Terry Bussey have consistently stood out among loaded rotations, while Bussey is more than likely competing for the No. 3 or 4 wide receiver spot.
Thanks to the beat writers in attendance at Texas A&M's seventh practice, here are the best highlights.
Tony Catalina's excellent breakdown of every Marcel Reed throw
I took a different approach to today’s Texas A&M football practice.
— Tony Catalina (@Tony_Catalina) August 13, 2026
Instead of diversifying, here is everything I saw from Aggies’ QB Marcel Reed during the five periods open to reporters: pic.twitter.com/aGOJKBiBtT
Terry Bussey: Red zone option?
Texas A&M WR Terry Bussey during goal line work. pic.twitter.com/lwuW95Qe75
— Carter Karels (@CarterKarels) August 13, 2026
We all do, Carter
Love watching Mario Craver run routes. pic.twitter.com/bJwYIo6jQH
— Carter Karels (@CarterKarels) August 13, 2026
A future connection in the making
Brady Hart ➡️ Kelshaun Johnson. pic.twitter.com/zyEsCkNQo4
— Carter Karels (@CarterKarels) August 13, 2026
Rueben Owens continues to make strides
Texas A&M RB Rueben Owens II. pic.twitter.com/pOXGdHNNO3
— Carter Karels (@CarterKarels) August 13, 2026
WR Jerome Myles isn't wearing a brace. Great news.
Texas A&M wide receiver Jerome Myles wore a knee brace for the first practice but hasn’t since. Moving well coming off his season-ending surgery last fall. pic.twitter.com/i6C53zZhPC
— Carter Karels (@CarterKarels) August 13, 2026
TE Micah Riley
TE Micah Riley earning praise: pic.twitter.com/z84EtvhZ6i
— TexAgs (@TexAgs) August 13, 2026
Future punt returner?
No. 1 Mario Craver: pic.twitter.com/54YQRWFQWz
— TexAgs (@TexAgs) August 13, 2026
KJ Edwards with the impressive grab
QB Brady Hart ➡️ RB KJ Edwards pic.twitter.com/5FTtfKaew9
— TexAgs (@TexAgs) August 13, 2026
Anto Saka continues to look like an NFL vet
Texas A&M EDGE Anto Saka pic.twitter.com/KRlxqWXAcc
— Cade Draughon (@Cade_Draughon) August 13, 2026
LB Noah Mikhail looking smooth
Texas A&M LB Noah Mikhail pic.twitter.com/YhLnwBErp9
— Cade Draughon (@Cade_Draughon) August 13, 2026
Sophomore Edge Marco Jones is on the right path heading into the new season
Texas A&M EDGE Marco Jones pic.twitter.com/EIBsqDCH3X
— Cade Draughon (@Cade_Draughon) August 13, 2026
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