Texas A&M University has emerged as the top producer of NFL talent ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, securing a program-record 13 invites to the prestigious NFL Scouting Combine—the most of any college football program nationwide. This milestone highlights the Aggies’ rapid rise under head coach Mike Elko and underscores the Southeastern Conference’s (SEC) continued dominance in supplying professional prospects.
The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, held February 23–March 2 in Indianapolis (with on-field workouts primarily from February 26–March 1), brings together 319 of the top draft-eligible players for athletic testing, medical evaluations, interviews, and team meetings. Texas A&M’s haul of 13 participants surpasses its previous program high and outpaces powerhouses like Alabama (12 invites), Ohio State and LSU (tied at 11), and Georgia, Miami, and Oklahoma (10 each).
Texas A&M’s 13 Combine Invitees
The Aggies’ diverse group spans multiple positions and showcases both homegrown talent and impactful transfer portal additions:
- Offensive Linemen: Chase Bisontis, Dametrious Crownover, Ar’Maj Reed-Adams, Trey Zuhn III
- Wide Receiver: KC Concepcion (Paul Hornung Award winner with 61 catches for 919 yards and 9 TDs)
- Running Back: Le’Veon Moss
- Tight End: Nate Boerkircher
- Defensive Linemen/Edge: Cashius Howell (SEC Defensive Player of the Year, unanimous All-American with 11.5 sacks), Tyler Onyedim, Albert Regis
- Linebackers: Scooby Williams, Taurean York
- Defensive Back: Will Lee III
This impressive list features standout performers like Bisontis (projected top-50 pick and offensive line anchor), Concepcion, and Howell, whose production helped fuel Texas A&M’s strong 2025 season.
Why This Milestone Matters for Texas A&M and the SEC
The combine serves as a critical pre-draft showcase where players can boost their stock through explosive drills (40-yard dash, vertical jump, bench press), positional workouts, and direct interactions with NFL decision-makers. A high number of invites often correlates with strong draft outcomes—historically, the SEC has led the NFL in first-round picks and overall selections.
Texas A&M’s 13 invites not only shatter the previous school record of 9 but also exceed the combined total from the prior three combine cycles (3 in 2025, 5 in 2024, and 3 in 2023). More than half of these prospects arrived via the transfer portal, reflecting Elko’s strategic roster-building approach emphasizing development and NFL readiness.Conference-wide, the SEC dominated with approximately 114–115 invites (leading all conferences), followed by the Big Ten (around 83–84). This reinforces the league’s reputation as the premier pipeline to the pros.
Looking Ahead to the 2026 NFL Draft
With such a large contingent heading to Indy, Texas A&M fans have plenty to watch as their former players compete for coveted draft positioning. Early projections suggest several Aggies could hear their names called in the early rounds, potentially topping the program’s historical draft mark.
The 2026 NFL Draft will follow in late April, but the combine marks the official start of the evaluation process. For Texas A&M, this record-setting group is a clear sign that College Station is becoming one of the premier “NFL factories” in college football.
Stay tuned for combine results, pro day performances, and draft projections as these Aggies aim to make their mark at the next level. Gig ’em!