re: Texas A&M

I'm not making any predictions here, but this MIGHT have something to do with the hype. Maybe?

ESPN: College Football's Top 100 Players

13. Isaiah Spiller
RB, Texas A&M
Junior
Last year's ranking: NR

The junior from Texas quietly emerged as one of the best running backs in the country last season, finishing third in the SEC with 103.60 yards per game. He had 1,036 total rushing yards on 188 carries, and he added another 193 yards on 20 catches. Paired with the speedy Devon Achane, the Aggies could boast the best one-two punch at running back in the conference.



15. DeMarvin Leal
DE, Texas A&M
Junior
Last year's ranking: NR

At 6-4 and 290 pounds, there might not be a more dynamic defensive lineman in the SEC than Leal, who led Texas A&M with eight hurries as a sophomore last season. Aggies defensive coordinator Mike Elko called him a "unique talent" and someone who "can be a mismatch guy, whether it's an inside or an outside guy."


17. Kenyon Green
OG, Texas A&M
Junior
Last year's ranking: NR

Offensive linemen often get overlooked, and Green is no different. A former SEC All-Freshman selection, he was part of one of the best lines in the country last season and was named an All-American. Heading into his junior season, the 6-4, 325-pound Texas native should be a household name.


42. Jalen Wydermyer
TE, Texas A&M
Junior
Last year's ranking: NR

A powerful run-blocker, Wydermyer is equally effective as a receiver and has the physical ability and hands to go up and make tough contested catches. And with his 6-5, 255-pound frame, he's never easy to bring down. Wydermyer heads into his junior season having caught six touchdown passes in each of his first two seasons.



94. Ainias Smith
RB/WR, Texas A&M
Sophomore
Last year's ranking: NR

Aggies coach Jimbo Fisher calls Smith his Swiss Army knife and one of the best players he has been around, and given Smith's versatility in his first two seasons, it's easy to see why. Last season, after moving to running back, Smith caught 43 passes for 564 yards with six touchdowns and ran 49 times for 293 yards with four scores. He also has returned punts and kickoffs. He'll line up at slot receiver and in the backfield in 2021, and Fisher figures to find myriad ways to get him the ball.




Of course, I could be wrong, and so could ESPN's staff.***







***Methodology: A team of more than 20 voters was presented with a series of one-on-one votes. For example, "Who will be better in 2021: Sam Howell or Kedon Slovis?" More than 13,000 votes later, these were the results.