{"id":340677,"date":"2026-06-18T01:51:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T01:51:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/340677\/"},"modified":"2026-06-18T01:51:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T01:51:09","slug":"can-bryce-perry-wright-make-an-instant-impression-at-texas-am","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/340677\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Bryce Perry-Wright Make an Instant Impression at Texas A&M?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Following a historic season in 2025, Mike Elko and Texas A&M<\/a> lost a program-high 10 players to the 2026 NFL Draft, including notable defensive contributors such as Cashius Howell, Tyler Onyedim and Albert Regis.<\/p>\n

Aside from on-field talent, the Aggies<\/a> underwent significant staff turnover, promoting both Holmon Wiggins and Lyle Hemphill after losing coordinators on either side of the ball.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In 2026, Texas A&M <\/a>will open its season against Missouri State on Labor Day weekend, with a reloaded roster featuring veteran talent and impact transfer additions. But behind the scenes, Elko continues to invest in the program\u2019s future, landing a high school prospect with the potential to contribute from Day 1.<\/p>\n

Texas A&M Adds Four-Star Defensive Lineman Bryce Perry-Wright to 2026 Roster\"Lyle<\/p>\n

Lyle Hemphill coaches his defense on the sidelines at James Madison University. | James Madison University Athletics<\/p>\n

At 6-foot-2, 253 pounds, Bryce Perry-Wright joins Elko\u2019s roster with an athletic arsenal capable of driving results from the get-go.<\/p>\n

As the No. 7-ranked defensive lineman in the 2026 class, Perry-Wright committed to A&M on July 5, 2025, over esteemed programs such as Clemson, Georgia, Michigan and Texas.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Out of Buford, Georgia, Perry-Wright joins Elko\u2019s roster as a projected second to third-round pick, with significant comparison to Nic Scourton.<\/p>\n

Over the course of his senior season at Buford High School, Perry-Wright served as a key contributor to the Wolves\u2019 undefeated Georgia 6A State Championship title run, recording 106 tackles, including 17 tackles for loss, 27 quarterback hits, seven sacks and three forced fumbles.<\/p>\n

As an underclassman, the Buford native participated in the Navy All-American Bowl, climbing as high as the No.1-ranked player in the MaxPreps Top 25. Other notable high school achievements a Georgia 6A State Quartfinals playoff appearance in 2023, followed by a semifinal appearance in 2024.<\/p>\n

While Perry-Wright’s production speaks for itself, his value to A&M extends beyond the stat sheet. The four-star prospect possesses many of the traits Hemphill has emphasized since taking over the Aggies’ defense.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou have to be fundamentally sound,\u201d Hemphill said in a spring availability on March 17. \u201cWe have to become fundamentally better tacklers \u2026 pursuers of the ball \u2026 better at taking the ball away. Those are the things that great defenses do. They don\u2019t miss tackles, they don\u2019t drop interceptions, they don\u2019t just sack the quarterback \u2014 they sack-fumble the quarterback.\u201d<\/p>\n

Beyond his ability to pressure opposing quarterbacks, Perry-Wright\u2019s history at Buford High School suggests he already possesses the disruptive mentality Hemphill hopes to cultivate throughout A&M\u2019s defense.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have to force more fumbles,\u201d Hemphill said. \u201cWe had 40-some-odd sacks, but didn\u2019t have enough sack fumbles \u2026 the amount of quarterback sacks that turn into quarterback fumbles, strip sacks, it’s unbelievable. We’ve got to get that number increased.\u201d<\/p>\n

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