Texas A&M LB shares emotional moment with family after Broncos signing

There are very few moments in life that are bigger than celebrating your biggest accomplishment surrounded by those who love you the most.

After Saturday's NFL draft party held at the York household, it is obvious that Texas A&M linebacker Taurean York holds that same belief. As York got the call from the Denver Broncos, which signed him as an undrafted free agent, the tears began to flow as his father embraced him.

These were not tears of sadness. In fact, it was the complete opposite. The emotions displayed by York, his family and friends who were at his home supporting him and waiting for that special call to happen, were pure bliss. It was years of hard work and dedication to leaving the Maroon and White uniform better than he found it.

The realization that his lifelong dream of making it to the NFL was coming true struck everyone in the room like a tidal wave. While he wasn't selected during this year's draft, the Broncos' signing of York made every hardship and all the adversity he faced throughout his collegiate career worth it.

Beyond his outstanding work on the gridiron, York was a captain for the Aggies during his time in Bryan-College Station. His teammates, coaches, and the Aggie faithful have repeatedly expressed just how much York meant to the university. York's intelligence, athleticism, leadership and electrifying speed could make him one of the most underrated prospects in this year's class.

Through his three seasons with the Aggies, York produced 228 total tackles, 25 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks, eight pass deflections, one interception, one forced fumble, and two fumble recoveries. He also put up some impressive numbers during the 2026 NFL Combine, where he earned a 71 production score (8th among all linebackers). While York has plenty of room to develop and improve, especially with his patience, no NFL scout in the country can teach his heart and passion for the game.

As York ventures into this next chapter of his football career, this moment with his father sparked a much larger lesson that all athletes moving into the next stage of their life should consider. The statistics, accomplishments, and accolades all will come to pass, but family is forever.