Texas A&M defense will be a 'good problem' with sophomore Edge

Texas A&M's 2026 defensive line features several new additions from the transfer portal, including Northwestern transfer edge Anto Saka, while defensive tackles CJ Sims (North Carolina) and Angelo McCullum (Illinois) should shore up the run defense after senior DL Albert Regis was selected in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Also losing unanimous All-American edge Cashius Howell, who selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round of the draft, sophomore edge Marco Jones is the top name to watch heading into the summer, as the former four-star blue-chip prospect and California native is one of the most intriguing athletes on the roster who looks like a future first round draft pick based on his 6'5" frame an traits alone.

Last season, Jones appeared in eight games last season, recording 21 tackles and 2.5 sacks, while his natural pass rush moves and versatility have placed him at the Jack position as a hybrid linebacker/defensive end in coach Mike Elko's scheme, allowing him to take on the weaker blocker against every opponent, and during his recent interview with TexAgs, the sophomore is very high on the defensive line's chances of matching last season's production.

"We're going to be a good problem this year," Jones stated. "As long as we do everything we need to do, keep putting our head down, and keep grinding."

During the Maroon & White Game, Texas A&M's entire defense, including several freshmen, played with physicality while looking bigger after working with S&C coach Tommy Moffitt during the spring, which will continue into the summer.

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