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Texas A&M’s commitment to development is paying off on Saturdays

Texas A&M’s rise is not about stacking five-stars, but about finding players who crave the grind and maximizing their development once they arrive in College Station. The blueprint behind Mike Elko’s recruiting strategy is beginning to show its real impact on Saturdays.
By Ryan Brauninger
October 28, 2025
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A lot is made of margins and their width — or lack thereof — in the Southeastern Conference. Because roster talent across the league is hovering around the same temperature on the thermometer, every missed tackle, penalty flag, coaching decision or profanity-laced tirades into a headset is dissected to the nth degree.

That microscope exists every fall Saturday, but perhaps it should extend beyond just game days.

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