TEXAS A&M AGGIES NEWS

Ainias Smith - Starting Week 1 Smith is listed as a starter for Saturday's game against Kent State, 247 Sports reports.

Impact Smith has the ability to make an impact in both the running and receiving game. In 2020 he caught 43 passes for 564 yards and six touchdowns, while adding 293 yards rushing and another four touchdowns on the ground.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Baylor Cupp - Listed on opening depth chart Cupp (leg) is listed on the opening depth chart for Saturday's game against Kent State, 247 Sports reports.

Impact Cupp has been limited in camp due to a leg injury, but appears to be on track to play in the opener. Cupp was the No. 1 tight end in the 2019 class, but injuries have derailed his career. He will hope to stay healthy in 2021 and if that's the case he could emerge as a key contributor for the Aggies, even if he is behind Jalen Wyndermyer on the depth chart.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Chapman - Listed as starting wideout Chapman is listed as a starting wide receiver on the Aggies' depth chart, Travis L. Brown of The Bryan-College Station Eagle reports.

Impact Chapman suffered a season-ending knee injury in October of 2020 that forced him to miss spring ball. He was also in a non-contact jersey early in fall practice but returned to full participation recently. The junior appears to be in line for an increased role after he hauled in 14 of 20 targets for 197 yards and three touchdowns prior to his injury in 2020.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

SEC Preview: Alabama reloads, but Georgia could stem the Tide

Nick Saban's squad has run roughshod over the league, but in his SEC preview, RJ Young says that could change in 2021.

AUGUST 27, 2021

Top SEC contenders breaking in new-ish quarterbacks

The Southeastern Conference still has its usual array of potential national title contenders, even if the quarterbacks have changed

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Texas A&M names redshirt freshman Haynes King starting quarterback King got the edge over Zach Calzada, a third-year sophomore, in the quarterback competition. The Aggies open the season at home vs. Kent Sta...

AUGUST 25, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Sam Khan Jr.: Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher announced... - The Athletic Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher announced Wednesday morning that redshirt freshman Haynes King will be the starting quarterback when the No. 6...

AUGUST 25, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Zach Calzada - Enters year as backup Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher announced Wednesday that Calzada will begin the season as the Aggies' backup quarterback behind Haynes King, Travis L. Brown of The Bryan-College...

Impact Though Calzada outperformed King in the Aggies' spring game, the latter's strong performance in camp along with the higher upside he offers as a dual-threat signal-caller was enough to give him the edge on the starting job. Since King, a redshirt freshman, has only two college appearances to his name, he likely won't head into the Sept. 4 season opener versus Kent State with much job security.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Daniel - Joins Aggies as walk-on Daniel committed to Texas A&M in January as a walk-on transfer from Hawaii, Matt Zenitz of On3.com reports.

Impact Daniel didn't see any action with Hawaii as a true freshman in 2019 before he opted to transfer from the program in the spring of 2020. He ultimately didn't sign with a school prior to the 2020 campaign, but he should retain four years of eligibility heading into 2021. He'll provide depth under center behind Haynes King and Zach Calzada, the clear top two options at quarterback for the Aggies.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Haynes King - Named Aggies' starter Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher said King would start at quarterback in the Aggies' Sept. 4 season opener versus Kent State, Travis L. Brown of The Bryan-College Station Eagle re...

Impact King emerged as the victor in the preseason battle with Zach Calzada for the right to replace longtime starter Kellen Mond under center. A second-year freshman, King saw only spot duty behind Mond during his first year in College Station, completing two of four attempts for 59 yards, one touchdown and one interception while rushing six times for 43 yards. He likely won't enter the season with much job security, so the dual-threat signal-caller will need to put together some quality performances early on to ensure he sticks atop the depth chart through the SEC portion of the Aggies' schedule.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fall camp practice notes: August 24 Check out who working with the first team offensive line and quarterback as Texas A&M hit the field today for one of its last practices of f...

AUGUST 24, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Demond Demas - Returns to practice this week Demas (suspension) returned to practice on Tuesday, Travis L. Brown of The Bryan-College Station Eagle reports.

Impact Demas was suspended by the school back in March stemming from an arrest. This was his first practice since then and it's unclear where he will shake out in the receiving rotation. However, his return to the team would seem to suggest he's been reinstated from his suspension.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tarp Take: Youth movement on the offensive line Texas A&M is seeing a youth movement on the offensive line where three true freshmen have gotten reps with the first unit during fall camp....

AUGUST 24, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Tarp's Take: It's a matter of trust to determine A&M's starting QB We've focused on athleticism and arm strength long enough to figure out who will start for the Aggies at the quarterback spot this season bu...

AUGUST 21, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Hezekiah Jones - Set for extended absence Head coach Jimbo Fisher said Jones (shoulder) will be out for some time after he fell on his shoulder earlier in the week, Travis L. Brown of The Bryan-College Station Eagle report...

Impact Jones had his right arm in a sling during Thursday's practice and although Fisher couldn't give an exact timeline for his return, he did indicate that he believes he'll be back at some point this season. The senior wideout tallied a career-best 18 receptions for 178 yards last season but has still yet to find the endzone during his career. Jalen Preston figures to be the main beneficiary in terms of reps while Jones is out.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Day 12 fall camp practice: WR Caleb Chapman is back (VIP) Texas A&M went through another day of fall camp and big play wideout Caleb Chapman led a parade of newer faces who are making their way back...

AUGUST 20, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Haynes King - Practices with second-team offense King was working with the second-string offense during Thursday's practice, Travis L. Brown of The Bryan-College Station Eagle reports.

Impact King saw action as the backup last season for Texas A&M but his appearance with the second-team offense suggests he may have fallen behind Zach Calzada a bit in the race to replace Kellen Mond under center. It's still fair to still consider it a quarterback battle until a starter for Week 1 is officially announced.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hezekiah Jones - Spotted with arm in sling Jones had an arm in a sling and was riding a stationary bike during practice Thursday, Travis L. Brown of The Bryan-College Station Eagle reports.

Impact Jones figures to be part of the equation out wide again in 2021 if healthy, but his arm being in a sling with just over two weeks remaining before the opener doesn't exactly bode well. It will be worth looking out for more info on the severity of his issue and for updates on his progress leading up to the opener.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Chapman - Sheds non-contact jersey Chapman (knee) was back in a regular practice jersey Thursday, Travis L. Brown of The Bryan-College Station Eagle reports.

Impact Chapman sat out spring ball due to a knee issue dating back to last October, but he was back on a limited basis last week and appears to be a full participant now. That should clear any doubt whether or not he will be available for the opener as the junior aims to build on a brief 2020 campaign that saw him produce 14 catches for 197 yards and three touchdowns on 20 targets over three games.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Eli Stowers - Working as second-string tight end Stowers worked with the second-string offense Thursday, Travis L. Brown of The Bryan-College Station Eagle reports.

Impact It's worth noting that Baylor Cupp (leg) is still limited in practice, which may be the reason Stowers is working with the second unit. Still, it does appear the freshman has quickly moved up the depth chart after transitioning from quarterback to tight end ahead of the 2021 campaign.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Baylor Cupp - Limited in drills Thursday Cupp was back in practice Thursday but was limited in drills, Travis L. Brown of The Bryan-College Station Eagle reports.

Impact Cupp hasn't seen a lot of action over the last two years due to injuries and is still working his way back into the mix in full. The No. 1 tight end in the 2019 class, Cupp has plenty of upside as a pass catcher when healthy. It remains to be see what sort of shape he'll be in and whether or not he will be full-go for the opener. Even if that's the case, Jalen Wydermyer is the clear No. 1 on the Aggies' depth chart going into the season.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Calzada - Works with first-team offense Calzada was spotted working as the first-team quarterback Wednesday, Travis L. Brown of The Bryan-College Station Eagle reports.

Impact Considering it's within two weeks of the season opener, it's possible Calzada has taken the lead in the quarterback race based on his appearance with the first-team Thursday. the sophomore appeared in three games for the Aggies back in 2019 and completed half of his 24 pass attempts for 133 yards and a 2:1 TD:INT ratio. He's and Haynes King are the two signal-callers duking it out for the starting job.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No. 6 Texas A&M will replace Mond at QB with King or Calzada

For the first time since arriving at Texas A&M, coach Jimbo Fisher doesn’t have Kellen Mond at quarterback

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dynasty league look ahead: Breece Hall, Isaiah Spiller and more potential top rookies for 2022 drafts Jeff Haverlack takes an early look at 12 collegiate players who could figure prominently in 2022 dynasty league rookie drafts.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Texas A&M 2021 fall camp: Isaiah Raikes returns Texas A&M went through workouts today in full pads as the 2021 version of fall camp closed in on the midway point of the schedule. The Aggie...

AUGUST 13, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM