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Yahoo
6 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Texas A&M Star WR Boosts NIL Valuation in 2025
Texas A&M Star WR Boosts NIL Valuation in 2025 originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Texas A&M's biggest offseason win for 2025 is the addition of former NC State wide receiver KC Concepcion, a dynamic playmaker expected to immediately become the Aggies' top offensive threat. With the departure of Ainais Smith to the NFL, Texas A&M lacked a true No. 1 receiver until Concepcion stepped in. Advertisement Known for his explosiveness after the catch, he averaged over 11 yards per reception during his standout 2023 season. Though his production dipped in 2024, the arrival of new offensive coordinator Collin Klein could reignite his performance in College Station. Former NC State Wolfpack wide receiver KC Concepcion.© Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports Concepcion brings more than just on-field value. According to On3's Pete Nakos, he has already secured $2.5 million in Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals, which bring to light both his talent and market appeal. His transfer also comes at a pivotal time, following the House v. NCAA settlement that allows Power Five programs to share over $20 million annually with athletes. Over two seasons at NC State, Concepcion tallied 1,299 receiving yards and 16 touchdowns, plus 356 rushing yards and two scores, showcasing his versatility. His presence gives starting quarterback Marcel Reed a reliable and electric target, significantly elevating Texas A&M's offensive potential for the 2025 season. Advertisement Related: The 5 Best Ways Student-Athletes Can Navigate the New College Landscape Related: Kentucky Star Embraces NIL Era, Returns for Senior Season This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 17, 2025, where it first appeared.
Miami Herald
2 days ago
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Texas A&M Football Preview 2025: Aggies Season Prediction, Win Total Projection, Top Players
Texas A&M Aggies Key to the Season Let the offensive line take this isn't the best front five in college football, it won't be too far off. It's loaded with experience and NFL talent, and it should be able to take over games. A&M was great at controlling the clock, and Marcel Reed got plenty of time to cook - both will happen Aggies were 6-0 when running for over 170 yards, 2-5 when they didn't. They're about to bash away. Texas A&M Aggies Key Player TJ Searcy, EDGE Dayon Hayes. The Aggies not only have to replace a bulk of the pass rushers from last year, but they also need more production. Washington transfer Jordan Shaw can play corner, but he's a better fit as a freelancing safety who can go attack the is a 260-pound four-year producer for Rutgers, who made 164 tackles with 2.5 sacks and eight tackles for loss. Searcy has a world of upside after making 60 tackles, 2.5 sacks, and eight tackles for loss in two years at Florida. 2025 Texas A&M PreviewTexas A&M Offense BreakdownTexas A&M Defense Breakdown Texas A&M Aggies Top Transfer, Biggest Transfer Loss Top Transfer In: KC Concepcion, WR Aggies needed a star receiver, and they got the guy who might be the best in the portal. He can play anywhere, but he'll stick in the slot where he'll also be used as a runner. A monster at NC State with 18 total touchdowns in two years, he's a special Transfer Out: Conner Weigman, QB Reed is the starter, and the Aggies have a few nice backups, but it would've been wonderful to still have a 6-3, 220-pound passer with Weigman's skills still around. He'll be great for Houston now. Texas A&M Aggies Key Game at Texas, Nov. 29Once again, this wonderful rivalry game should matter one way or another in the SEC Championship A&M hasn't won this showdown since 2010 - of course, they stopped playing each other in 2011, and last year the Longhorns won 17-7.- 2025 Texas A&M Schedule Breakdown Texas A&M Aggies Top 10 Players 1. Ar'maj Reed-Adams, OG Sr.2. Le'Veon Moss, RB Sr.3. Taurean York, LB Jr.4. KC Concepcion, WR Jr.5. Chase Bisontis, OG Jr.6. Marcel Reed, QB Soph.7. Trey Zuhn III, OT Sr.8. Scooby Williams, LB Sr.9. Will Lee, CB Sr.10. Cashius Howell, DE Sr. Texas A&M Aggies 2024 Fun Stats - 2nd Quarter Scoring: Texas A&M 109, Opponents 53- Punt Return Average: Opponents 8.3 yards, Texas A&M 3.9 yards- Time of Possession: Texas A&M 31:43, Opponents 28:20 Texas A&M Aggies 2025 Season Prediction, Win Total, What Will Happen The Aggies miss Alabama, Georgia, Ole Miss, and Tennessee, and missing Oklahoma this year is a massive help. So it's not as simple as saying this is a four game season, but …At Notre Dame, at LSU, at Missouri, at Texas A&M wins three of those four, it's in the College Football Playoff. If it wins two of them, it'll be close, and it'll be a big disappointment if it wins just one. Taking care of home is a must, hosting Auburn, Florida, and South Carolina. If that's a clean sweep, everything else should be fine outside of those four road games - and a trip to Arkansas, too, by the team is good enough to be deep in the hunt for the SEC title and CFP going into November. If it stays healthy, this will be a huge step-forward season under Mike The Texas A&M Win Total At … 8Likely Wins: Mississippi State, Samford, Utah State, UTSA50/50 Games: at Arkansas, Auburn, Florida, at LSU, at Missouri, at Notre Dame, South Carolina, at TexasLikely Losses: No sure-thing projected losses 2025 Texas A&M PreviewTexas A&M Offense BreakdownTexas A&M Defense Breakdown © 2025 The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved.
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
'There is a genuine energy around the program': Texas A&M head coach previews season
Before he leads the Texas A&M football program on the gridiron this fall, second-year head coach Mike Elko appeared at the Fort Worth Stockyards to talk ball on Coach's Night with the Fort Worth A&M Club on Tuesday night. Elko led the Aggies to a record of 8-5 (5-3 in SEC) in his first season in Bryan-College Station, Texas, which marks the first eight-win season for the program since 2021. The 2024 campaign had a fair share of good moments, but some aspects need improvement this season if Texas A&M wants the 12-team College Football Playoff. "We're really proud of the foundation that we've laid in the first year here for what Texas A&M football is and where it's going." The South Brunswick, N.J., native recruited tremendously in the offseason by bringing in top-rated athletes like former NC State wideout KC Concepcion, who is projected to make an immediate impact for the Aggies this season. During his appearance at Coach's Night, Elko expressed his thoughts on the junior wide receiver and what he brings to the table for the offense this season, according to TexAgs. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle "KC Concepcion has been exceptional... He could be a captain," Elko said. "He has been unbelivable with his work ethic, his commitment to doing things the way we want to do them. He has been a role model for our younger guys." With targets like Concepcion, Mississippi State transfer Mario Craver Jr., Terry Bussey, Izaiah Williams and Ashton Bethel-Roman to throw to, it also takes a quarterback who can be accurate and find ways to get the ball to those targets. Texas A&M has just that with dual-threat sophomore quarterback Marcel Reed, who has stepped up as a leader and continued to strengthen his game during the offseason. "Marcel (Reed) has been great," Elko said at Coach's Night on Tuesday. "I don't think anybody really appreciates the development that Marcel made because a lot of his development happened at the end of the year when we didn't get the results we wanted. We have to finish those games and get the results, but if you're looking for signs of growth from the quarterback, those signs were there. We think we've got a really, really good quarterback this year." When competing in the Southeastern Conference, it is integral to protect your gunslinger. It all starts up front for the Aggies this season, as the veteran group prepares to anchor the Texas A&M offense this season. Elko had high praise for the group when talking with the Fort Worth A&M Club on Tuesday night. "The roster starts with the offensive line, and any time you can talk about the roster starting with the offensive line, you feel pretty good about what you can accomplish," Elko said. "We return our top seven linemen. We're really excited about the veteran experience we have with that group ." Along with an experienced offensive line, a talented wide receiving corps, and Reed at the helm, the running back room is just as dangerous. Ranked as one of the best groups in the SEC heading into 2025, the projected starter Le'Veon Moss is set to have an explosive season. Moss suffered an injury last season that sidelined him from November until the end of last year's campaign. However, he seems to be recovering well and is undoubtedly chomping at the bit to get back on the field this fall. "It's great to have Le'Veon Moss back and heathy. He looks awesome," Elko said. "He has done an unbelivable job of rehab to get himself to in position where he's running full-speed right now." The defensive unit for the Aggies needed major rebuilding after losing Shemar Stewart, Shemart Turner and Nic Scourton to the 2025 NFL Draft. Players like senior Cashius Howell will play key roles in filling the holes on that side of the ball. "When you lose a first-rounder and two second-rounders, it's not easy," Elko said. "I think Cashius Howell is the first guy that jumps out to you. I think Cashius is going to be an elite player." Elko is leading the program in the right direction, both on the field and in recruiting. Texas A&M landed a huge commitment on Tuesday, as running back KJ Edwards, who ranks as the No. 2 player at the position in the country, bumped the Aggies to No. 2 in 247 Sports' recruiting rankings. Earning one of the top recruiting classes in the country so far for 2026 is a testament to the work Elko and the company are doing to build the program back to its winning ways. More than that, they are building a welcoming environment with everyone focused on getting better. "The feeling when you're around our team and around our players, they genuinely enjoy being in the building. They genuinely enjoy going to workout," Elko said. "There is a genuine energy around the program, and that's something recruits feel. There is a process of getting the program into a position where you can consistently win. We feel like all those indicators are pointing in the right direction." The Texas A&M football program will begin this year's campaign on August 30 against UTSA. Kickoff from Kyle Field is set for 6:30 p.m. CT on ESPN. Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Dylan on X: @dylanmflippo.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
3 new Texas A&M players land in ESPN's final transfer portal rankings
Texas A&M's 14 transfer portal additions this offseason will need to make an impact this fall for the Aggies to win more than seven or eight games, and according to ESPN's final transfer portal rankings, three new Aggies made the cut among the 100 best new additions to every roster. On offense, starting quarterback Marcel Reed was in desperate need of a No. 1 receiving option after Noah Thomas transferred to Georgia, leading to coach Mike Elko and his staff landing former NC State wide receiver KC Concepcion, who, after Micah Hudson chose to transfer back to Texas Tech, becomes the program's top offensive playmaker in 2025. Advertisement Elko wasn't done, adding former Mississippi State wideout Mario Craver just weeks later, as the sophomore was one of the top deep threats for the Bulldogs last season, bringing more quickness and pristine route running to the Aggie passing game. Combined with returning wide receivers Terry Bussey, Ashton Bethel-Roman, and Izaiah Williams, Marcel Reed has plenty to work with through the air. On defense, only one of the program's six defensive portal additions, former Georgia cornerback Julian Humphrey made ESPN's list, as his man coverage skillset and vast experience in SEC play make him an immediate starter/rotational piece this season. Here is where every player ranked in ESPN's Top 100 Transfer Portal rankings: KC Concepcion: #25 Mario Craver: #59 Julian Humphrey: #83 Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Cameron on X: @CameronOhnysty. This article originally appeared on Aggies Wire: Three Texas A&M players land in ESPN's final transfer portal rankings
USA Today
12-06-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Texas A&M transfer WR signs NIL deal with trading card company
Texas A&M transfer WR signs NIL deal with trading card company Texas A&M's 2025 wide receiver rotation is completely revamped after the additions of KC Concepcion (NC State), Jonah Wilson (Houston), and Mario Craver (Mississippi State) this offseason, while the return of Terry Bussey, Ashton Bethel-Roman and Izaiah Williams has given starting quarterback Marcel Reed an elite corps that should take the Aggie passing game to the next level. With elite talent comes NIL earnings, and after the NCAA vs. House bill was passed, Universities will now directly pay their athletes with a $20.5 million cap per institution. At the same time, players will continue to be able to sign NIL deals with various organizations. This week, it was revealed that KC Concepcion signed a $2.5 million deal with The Famile. In contrast, Jaxson Callaway of AggiesToday revealed on Wednesday that Marion Craver has reportedly signed his NIL deal with Topps Trading Cards. According to Callaway, Craver will work with a variety of trading cards ranging from Autograph, Relic, Chrome, and Specialty Sets. As Callaway notes in the article, Craver's ascending profile and star potential after his freshman season with the Bulldogs are the primary reasons Topps is so excited about his representation moving forward. "Mario Craver is as an emerging figure in the trading card market, leveraging his collegiate status to contribute to Topps' diverse portfolio. The inclusion of autographs and jerseys taps into the growing demand for authenticated memorabilia, especially as Topps expands with 2025 releases like Series 2 and Chrome. Collectors can anticipate Craver's cards in hobby boxes or as standalone rarities, available through Topps' official site or retailers like Target, with potential value increases if his career progresses." Craver enters the 2025 season as the No. 2 or 3 option, depending on the results of fall practices, providing Marcel Reed with a legitimate deep threat who can take the top of most secondaries. His quickness in route will create immediate separation in the short passing game. Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Cameron on X: @CameronOhnysty.
