Texas A&M football players to watch in the Las Vegas Bowl: Dalton Brooks
In a year of safety play that hasn't exactly lived up to what we hoped as Aggie fans, Brooks has been the steadiest hand at the position. Though he has needed to play a bit more within himself at times, his athleticism and physicality have been welcome factors in the defensive backfield.
Brooks had a big game in last year's bowl, registering an interception and several big tackles. Against a potent passing offense— albeit one without several of their top pass-catchers— Dalton will be key.
This matchup demands that your DBs be disciplined, and the Aggies have struggled in that arena so far this year. If Brooks can meet that condition, I feel good about A&M's chances.