Texas A&M football has had a peculiar history at wide receiver since joining the SEC. An experienced and veteran group in 2012 gave way to some exciting talent, including a top-10 pick in Mike Evans, in 2013. From there, over the next five years or so, the Aggies always had one or two guys in the conversation for best pass-catcher in the conference.
Since the hire of Jimbo Fisher, however, it's been significantly tougher to find that kind of player on A&M's roster. With the exception of Ainias Smith, the last few years of A&M receivers have been marked by frustrating recruiting misses, lack of development, and a dearth of real juice at the position.
When the Aggies did pick up the big name at receiver, the production never quite matched what fans wanted. Evan Stewart was a nice player, but he was no Jaxson Smith-Njigba or Garrett Wilson (to name two other Lone Star State products who panned out quite differently). Demond Demas's tenure gave fans exactly one highlight over three years before he was dismissed from the team.
All that to say that, especially considering the departure of Ainias Smith, the cupboard wasn't exactly chock-full of talent for Mike Elko upon arrival. And though the additions of Jabre Barber and Cyrus Allen gave the Aggies a few contributors, it was far from turning wideout into a position of strength in College Station.
Texas A&M football staking aerial attack on retooled receiver room in 2025
It was clear by the end of the year that it was time to retool the receiver position in Aggieland. And Elko and Holmon Wiggins did just that— though not without some trademark heartburn.
The pickup of Micah Hudson was thought to be a major move when it occurred. Now, though, with Hudson's future with the team uncertain, it is the other additions that the Aggies made which are buoying maroon and white hopes for 2025.
The most notable is former NC State receiver KC Concepcion. A high-stakes transfer portal battle at a premium position ended in the Aggies' favor when KC declared his commitment, and now it's up to Collin Klein to utilize the uber-adaptable wideout as best he can in the upcoming year.
His addition was huge through the lens of proven production— something the Aggies have really lacked in previous years. He's as close to a sure thing as A&M has had at the position for several seasons.
Mario Craver is another big pickup for the Aggies. Formerly of Mississippi State, Craver caught eyes across the conference with his performance in 2024, and he has elected to continue his career in College Station, much to the delight of the Texas A&M football staff.
Finding space for those two on the field could be a challenge for Collin Klein, however, as they are rather similar players. Hear me clearly: an excess of twitchy, explosive slot players isn't a negative by any means, but leveraging those talents will require some creativity in the pass game design.
Aside from the two transfers, there's the redshirt freshman Ashton Bethel-Roman that has been making a lot of noise. He could be a name to watch headed into the spring.
And then, there's the guy who no one has really mentioned all that much: Jerome Myles. The five-star receiver out of Corner Canyon, Utah, is coming off of an ACL injury, but possesses all the talent in the world. His rehab may preclude him from being a big contributor this fall, but he's a guy to keep an eye on as the season continues.
Overall, the continuity is not really there from last year by any stretch; however, that could be a blessing in disguise for the Aggies. Their group at the position was plainly not measuring up last year. But with a full line change headed into 2025, including some proven talent, this could be a far more explosive passing attack for the upcoming year.
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