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Texas A&M's 2026 Portal Class: Impact Players Arrive
4 Feb
Summary
- Seventeen new players join Texas A&M's 2026 transfer portal class.
- Isaiah Horton and Anto Saka are identified as key offensive and defensive additions.
- Offensive line and tight end positions see significant transfer reinforcements.
Texas A&M has finalized its 2026 transfer portal class, bringing in 17 new players. The group is heavily weighted towards defense with nine signees, complemented by seven offensive additions. Key anticipated contributors include Northwestern transfer edge Anto Saka and Alabama transfer wide receiver Isaiah Horton, both expected to make an immediate impact. The offensive line has seen a significant influx with four new players arriving to replace five outgoing starters who declared for the NFL Draft.
Head Coach Mike Elko has also reshaped his coaching staff for the 2026 season. Holmon Wiggins has been promoted to offensive coordinator, while Lyle Hemphill takes over as defensive coordinator. These changes coincide with the new player acquisitions, aiming to integrate the transfer class smoothly into the team's structure. The tight end position also receives reinforcements with the additions of Houston Thomas and Richie Anderson, who join existing players to form a capable rotation following departures to the NFL and transfer portal.
