COLLEGE STATION — Texas A&M football had three players drafted in 2025 and is expected to surpass that number in 2026.
With a program-record 13 Aggies at this month’s NFL combine and the NFL draft in April, Wednesday’s pro day is the final on-field opportunity for A&M players to impress NFL teams.
Wide receiver KC Concepcion and edge rusher Cashius Howell are getting first-round buzz. But head coach Mike Elko thinks there is more talent on the board.
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“I think you can see anywhere from 10 to 12 Aggies get their name called next year in the NFL draft,” Elko said in May.
CBS has six Aggies ranked in its top-100 prospects in this class and 11 ranked in the top 200. Tankathon has 10 Aggies ranked in its top 189. That means the program record of seven picks could be threatened when the draft begins April 23 in Pittsburgh.
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Here are five players to watch for at A&M’s pro day:
Texas A&M football: Players to watch at Aggies Pro Day
LB Taurean York
Taurean York, the heart of A&M’s defense over the last three seasons, has been tremendously productive and healthy throughout his career. He played just under 2,000 snaps in 39 games, starting all of them.
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The intangibles for the former three-star recruit are off the charts, with him being a two-year captain and showing strong instincts in the run game. But at 5-foot-11, 226 lbs, York is considered undersized at the next level.
Texas A&M linebacker Taurean York (21) and defensive lineman and Albert Regis react against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the fourth quarter at Kyle Field on Nov. 15, 2025 in College Station.
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However, according to the NFL’s Next Gen Stats, he was the seventh-most productive linebacker in his class. He was named third-team All-SEC after finishing with 73 tackles in 2025.
With a solid 25 reps on the bench press and a 7.72-second three-cone drill at the combine, he also showed quality on-field work in drills. If he tests well and looks good Wednesday, York could solidify himself as a potential late Day 2 pick.
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OL Dametrious Crownover
A&M right tackle Dametrious Crownover has significantly improved his stock since the season ended. Although he’s still seen as a Day 3 prospect, Crownover started the draft cycle well behind peers Chase Bisontis and Trey Zuhn III and was off many draft boards.
At 6-foot-7 and 319 pounds, the offensive lineman with 34 career appearances and 14 starts made a strong impression at the Senior Bowl. He embodies the traits and size that NFL teams seek. A former tight end turned tackle, Crownover has the athleticism organizations love to take chances on.
Although his technique is still developing, having a final chance to impress NFL personnel could benefit him.
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DT Albert Regis
Another riser in the draft process, Albert Regis, turned heads in February while at the East-West Shrine Bowl. Regis routinely won one-on-one reps in pass drills and showed his strong anchor as an interior defensive lineman in the run game during team drills.
The positive continued at the NFL combine as Regis ran an impressive 4.88-second 40-yard dash, the seventh-fastest at his position. He’s listed at 6-foot-1, 295 pounds.
Texas A&M defensive tackle Albert Regis (17) celebrates a defensive stop during the round one College Football Playoff game against Miami at Kyle Field on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025 in College Station, Texas.
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While it would be fair if Regis chooses not to run again at the pro day, continuing to perform well in field drills is important for someone who’s likely a second- or third-day pick, at best.
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TE Nate Boerkircher
Wednesday’s pro day seems like a big opportunity for tight end Nate Boerkircher. The former Nebraska walk-on played a key role in lifting A&M’s 30th-ranked rushing attack and made crucial plays in the passing game, including a go-ahead touchdown against Notre Dame.
But when it comes to NFL prospects, he’s somewhat mysterious. He only ran the 20-yard shuttle at the combine, ranking fifth at the position (4.40).
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Boerkircher performed well at the Senior Bowl, showcasing his route-running skills in one-on-one drills. However, his production over his five-year career is limited, with only 38 receptions, 417 yards and three receiving touchdowns.
Without taking part in much of the testing at the NFL combine, giving teams verifiable data Wednesday will be key.
CB Will Lee III
From being an All-SEC selection in 2024 to having no accolades and flying somewhat under the radar in 2025, Will Lee III‘s doesn’t have the buzz some would assume out of the Kansas State transfer. He didn’t pull down an interception after getting two last season and felt he was snubbed out of the Jim Thorpe Award list.
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At 6-foot-1½ and with 32¾ inch arms, Lee has the prototypical size to be an outside NFL cornerback. His 4.52 40-yard time is solid, while his 11-foot broad jump was third-best at the combine. His combine numbers checked the boxes, but the on-field work could loom large.
With only four career interceptions over 36 games, teams will be assessing his technique to see if he can develop into a cornerback that can take the ball away.
He has early-round measurables, and he’s ranked around the top 100 of CBS, Tankathon and Pro Football Focus. His pro day could be the difference between being a Day 2 and a Day 3 selection.
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Reach Texas A&M beat reporter Tony Catalina via email at Anthony.Catalina@statesman.com