Unexpected Texas A&M player looks to sneak in first round ahead of NFL Draft

Texas A&M is set to have a historic NFL draft in a few weeks, but there has been some doubt lately that their first-round prospects— once considered sure things— will actually be selected in the first 32 after a weak NFL Combine for Cashius Howell in particular. However, all is not lost— both he and KC Concepcion still stand a great chance of being in the first 32 selections, and the Aggies may have another player rising into those ranks.

Chase Bisontis was a player that many Texas A&M fans had hoped would return to College Station since he had more eligibility. The Aggies have addressed the turnover at the offensive line position group well even without Bisontis returning, but before all their transfer portal action, Bisontis's departure was gutting on two fronts: first, A&M fans felt they needed more experience up front, and second, it seemed as though he could have improved his draft status with a return.

Now, though, it looks like he may be shooting up draft boards even without that extra year. Bisontis is now brushing up against the first-round designation himself after Texas A&M's pro day.

Texas A&M could have another draft prospect sneak into first round as Chase Bisontis's draft stock soars

After a strong pro day, Bisontis has his arrow pointed straight up and is getting plenty of run as a potential first-round selection when all is said and done.

Interior offensive line is usually not a premier position that will get a lot of run early on in the draft— that's generally reserved for offensive tackle— but Bisontis has some real versatility, thanks to playing tackle for a whole year in College Station.

Bisontis was one of the strongest players on a senior-laden Aggie team, and he'll likely grow into a better run-blocker, but he's still strong there— he's just even better in pass protection. Hopefully, this spark turns into a flame as Bisontis takes his pre-draft visits coming soon.