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Devy Team Review: Texas A&M

Bruce Matson Posted On July 22, 2020
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After finishing 2019 with an 8-5 record, Texas A&M is entering this season one of the most talented offensive units in the country. They are young in some spots of their lineup. As we all know, the Aggies will be playing a tough SEC schedule and they will need to exceed expectations if they want to make it to the College Football Playoffs.

There’s a lot of talent on Texas A&M’s roster. Let’s take a look at which players could make an impact in devy leagues.

QUARTERBACK

Kellen Mond ADP: N/A

Mond was a four-star recruit out of high school and according to 247Sports, was ranked third in his recruiting class behind Tua Tagovailoa and Tate Martell among dual-threat quarterbacks. He was selected to play in the Under Armour All-American Game. 17 collegiate programs sent him offer letters, including Clemson, Ohio State, Auburn, and many others.

After his junior season, he joined Johnny Manziel as the only quarterbacks for Texas A&M to pass for 7,000 yards and rush 1,000 yards. In 2019, he had six games with ten or more rushing attempts and surpassed the 250-yard-mark passing five times.

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Due to his mobility, conference prestige, and passing for over 3,000 yards as a sophomore, the expectations were incredibly high going into his junior season. He also was very impressive as a true freshman, displaying his mobility and his strong arm. He made numerous big-time throws. At that time, Mond appeared to be on his way to being an elite-level draft prospect.

Unfortunately, he didn’t take the step forward in his development to cement himself as one of the top quarterback prospects in the nation. We saw Joe Burrow take the SEC by storm and Tagovailoa was already anointed as a top-tier prospect before a hip injured shortened his season.

The overcast from the other quarterback prospects extends into the 2020 season. Trevor Lawrence appears to be a generational talent. Justin Fields is also a superior arm talent. Mond is currently going undrafted in most devy drafts and the DLF team has him ranked 19th among all quarterbacks. He will need a Burrow-like resurrection for him to be considered a top tier dynasty asset. Even if his play doesn’t improve this year, his rushing ability will allow him to at least be an end-of-bench roster stash just in case he gets the opportunity to showcase what he can do.

RUNNING BACK

Isaiah Spiller ADP: 29.33

Jashaun Corbin missed a large portion of the season with a hamstring injury. Spiller took advantage of the opportunity by rushing for 946 yards and ten touchdowns. He is now pegged as one of the top young talents at the running back position. Corbin entered the transfer portal at the end of the season and will now play for Florida State, leaving Spiller as the lead dog in the Aggies backfield.

At 6-foot-1 and 220 pounds, Spiller already has the requisite size to be a three-down back at the next level. He runs with good short-area quickness and moves laterally very well which allows him to chain together moves in the open field. Spiller has a very patient approach to the line of scrimmage which aids his ability to read the open running lanes.

Although he doesn’t have elite level long speed, he’s more than fast enough to compete with the top-level running back prospects with a verified 4.58-second 40-yard dash. His wiggle and creativity in the open field will provide an added edge when it comes to making defenders miss in one-on-one situations.

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247Sports labeled Spiller a four-star recruit during the recruiting process and ranked him ninth among all running back prospects in his class. He was heavily recruited by Texas A&M, Oklahoma, and Alabama. With his junior and senior seasons combined, Spiller rushed for 2,628 yards and 41 touchdowns while eclipsing the 100-yard mark 15 times during that time period.

Spiller’s price tag has been steadily increasing all off-season. It’s hard to ignore true freshman production. According to ADP, he’s the 12th running back off the board in devy drafts which is a massive jump, considering he didn’t hold much value until after started seeing playing time during his rookie season.

WIDE RECEIVER

Demond Demas ADP: 42.33

Demas was one of Texas A&M’s prized pieces from this year’s recruiting class. He’s a five-star recruit who is the third-ranked wide receiver in his recruiting class. When you watch his highlight tape he has special written all over him. He’s another young prospect who has been quickly climbing the devy rankings all off-season.

He’s a playmaker who can make defenders miss after the catch. He has more than enough speed to blow by the defense. Demas has a large frame that will help him box out defenders at the college level. The combination of size and speed allows him to get off the line of scrimmage with ease. He’s going to easily beat defensive backs off the line of scrimmage.

What stands out most in his game is his ability to climb the ladder and pluck balls out of the air. He has really strong hands and is dominant at the catch-point. He’s college-ready and will bully college defenders as a true freshman. Demas is a very explosive athlete who will win on the first step and can easily rise above defenders to make the catch.

He’s currently being discounted because he’s a true freshman and we haven’t seen him compete at the college level. The unknown is keeping his price from skyrocketing. I get it, not all five-star prospects reach their true potential, but Demas looks like a lock to hit the big time. I recommend paying a little extra to get him on your roster now. Once he starts showcasing his talents, his price in devy is going to go through the roof. There’s a chance he could creep into the first round this time next year.

Jhamon Ausbon ADP: N/A

Ausbon was once heralded as one of the most gifted young wide receiver prospects in college football. He enrolled at Texas A&M with lofty expectations. 247Sports ranked him as the tenth-best wide receiver in the 2017 recruiting class. The former four-star recruit used to hold value in devy leagues before injuries and lack of production stunted his growth.

His sophomore season was technically a lost year for him. He missed a large portion of the season due to a foot injury. The following year, in 2019, he led the team with 66 catches for 872 yards while also reeling in five touchdowns. He managed to own a 28.5 percent market share of the team’s passing production. From an ownership standpoint, Ausbon broke out last season.

He’s a big play waiting to happen. At 6-foot-2 and 225, Ausbon has the prototypical size for a starting wide receiver at the next level. He’s more than athletic enough to make plays downfield and will out muscle defender at catch-point to convert contested catches. He lacks the long speed to be a true deep threat but his ability to track the ball while it’s in the air and maneuver his body to get in position to make the catch makes him a dangerous target if he gets a step ahead of the defensive back.

The talent isn’t lacking with Ausbon. There’s a chance we see him reach his potential this season. If he can string together a 1,000-yard season along with double-digit touchdowns, then we will see his draft stock rise right in front of our faces. 2021 is going to be a tough draft class to compete against for draft position. However, with a very productive senior season, Ausbon will restore some of his value.

TIGHT END

Baylor Cupp ADP: N/A

Cupp was the top-ranked tight end prospect in the 2019 recruiting class. He is already listed at 6-foot-6 and 245 pounds and is highly athletic for his size. We could see him add another 20 pounds to his frame between now and the end of his collegiate career and still be able to move with a lot of fluidity. Unfortunately, he suffered a fracture in his left leg that prevented him from competing during his true freshman season.

Tight end is the hardest position to nail in devy. If you are going to invest in the position, you might as well roster an athletic specimen like Cupp. He moves like a smaller wide receiver but has the size to lineup inline and fire-out off the line of scrimmage like a traditional tight end. We could see him drafted in the first round in the next couple of years.

Jalen Wydermyer ADP: N/A

Wydermyer led the team with six receiving touchdowns and ranked third on the team with 447 receiving yards. He’s a good receiving tight end who has good size. He can lineup in the slot and out wide. DLF currently has him ranked as the ninth-best devy tight end. If he can keep Cupp at bay, we could see him insert himself into the conversation of being one of the best tight ends in the country.

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