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Texas A&M Football: The Ten Biggest Moments of the 2016 Season

By Matthew Bartlett

Sep 17, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Texas A&M Aggies receiver Josh Reynolds (11) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Texas A&M Aggies receiver Josh Reynolds (11) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports /
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7. Ricky Seals-Jones‘ fingertip touchdown grab against Kansas State

Early in the second quarter of the Aggies’ bowl game against Kansas State Ricky Seals-Jones made one of the finest catches of his Texas A&M career. In response to another Wildcat touchdown drive, Knight drove the team down the field, setting up Seals-Jones for this highlight reel touchdown.

Shortly before the game kicked off, word got out that this would likely be the final game in maroon and white for Seals-Jones. The former five star recruit would be announcing his intention to forgo his senior season and enter the NFL draft following the game.

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After plenty of hype in his recruitment, Seals-Jones never really seemed to live up to expectations at Texas A&M. Part of that is due to the emergence of guys like Josh Reynolds and Christian Kirk. That said, even when he had the opportunity he wasn’t able to produce consistently.

The catch against Kansas State was Seals-Jones first touchdown of the season. He caught six passes for 34 yards in the first half against the Wildcats and was unable to haul in a few other targets. It was clear that the big man was a huge part of the initial gameplan for the Aggies, but when Josh Reynolds got hot Seals-Jones’ targets disappeared.

His catch might not have made much of a difference in the grand scheme of the season, but the “wow factor” is undeniable.