Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed throws a pass during evening practice at the Coolidge Practice Fields on Thursday, July 31, 2025 in College Station, Texas.
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COLLEGE STATION — Several Texas A&M football pass-catchers impressed last week alongside quarterback Marcel Reed, but a young running back stood out most among the offensive players.
On defense, a new signal-caller may be emerging as A&M finished its seventh spring practice ahead of the April 18 spring game.Â
Even though coaches would not confirm any personnel groupings, position changes or speculate on injuries that may have occurred, per the program’s guidelines, reporters were on hand for the entire two-hour practice session. Here are our notes and observations from the indoor practice session last Thursday:
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RB Jamarion Morrow was a highlight reel
Running back Jamarion Morrow may have had his best day of the spring. The rising sophomore from Memphis, Tenn., had at least three explosive plays that would have gone for 25-yard-plus touchdown runs in team drills. He also executed a perfect flag route out of the backfield for another chunk play in seven-on-seven drills.
Morrow has consistently impressed during public sessions, showing a noticeably leaner physique and increased quickness since his first season. His hole-recognition and decision-making look sharp, and he’s hitting running lanes with confidence.
Coupled with plus pass-catching ability out of the backfield, Morrow seems to be rounding into form at a position that saw three players have eligibility expire this offseason. He very well may have had the best day of the entire team.
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QB Marcel Reed continues to stack good days
The best thing to say about Reed right now is that he has been consistent. From simple individual drills to high-intensity team periods, the Aggies’ QB1 has looked comfortable and in control. That confidence is translating onto the field, where Reed has noticeably made better decisions.
On one occasion, Reed connected with freshman wide receiver Jayden Warren for a 45-yard touchdown. Reed identified Warren stacked his defender, recognized that the 6-foot-1 wideout had a size advantage, and threw a well-placed ball in front of his man, allowing Warren to go up and secure a big-play score.
During team practice, Reed executed a tremendous play-action fake, making the linebackers bite. He then delivered a perfect pass to tight end Richie Anderson, who was running a 15-yard corner route. The defense was so fooled that Anderson walked in for an easy touchdown.
LB Noah Mikhail rising to occasion
The Aggies must replace outgoing linebackers Taurean York and Scooby Williams, and it might be a second-year player stepping up to do so. Rising sophomore Noah Mihkail has been wearing the “green dot,” a sticker on helmets that shows who the coaches are relaying plays to.
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Mikhail has looked stronger, faster and more confident this spring. On more than one occasion, he snuffed out a run or a screen pass behind the line of scrimmage. He’s been tough at the point of attack and has looked strong in thud periods. Additionally, his leadership skills are noteworthy.
York was a two-year captain, and taking over on the field and in the huddle will be no small task. But it appears Mikhail is doing just that.
Other notes and tidbits
• WR Terry Bussey left Thursday’s practice with an apparent lower leg injury after getting tangled up with a cornerback during a one-on-one drill. He did not return to practice, and his status remains unknown.
• Freshman Storm Miller delivered a big hit during a one-on-one compete period drill with a running back. The first-year linebacker has shown flashes a few times during periods open to reporters, and indications suggest he might have a chance to make an early impact.
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• We’ve mentioned his name a few times already, but freshman receiver Madden Williams flashed again Thursday. This time, it was a toe-tap catch on the sideline during a two-minute drill. The catch went for 15 yards and helped kicker Asher Murray drive a go-ahead 40-yard field goal through the uprights to “win” the drill.
• The unquestioned highlight of the day came from defensive tackle Angelo McCullom. On the first play of a new drive during the two-minute period, the former Illinois lineman generated inside pressure, raised his hand and swatted the ball down to himself. Then he grabbed the ball and ran it back 50 yards for a pick-six touchdown. The entire defense, including coaches, ran onto the field and mobbed him in celebration.