re: Expectations

I wouldn't define 2017 as a rebuilding year. A&M will likely return a large portion of the team. We lose a bunch of talent, but A&M is finally at the point where programs like Auburn are with reloading.

The main question would be at QB and it doesn't seem to be an issue yet (barring another bad offseason). Hubenak will be eligible and everybody is raving about Starkel. A&M could always push for Jarrett Stidham if they feel the need. There will probably be a bunch of other "free agents" too.


-------------------------further breakdown.

OL-3 starters based on current chart plus a bunch of depth.
RB- Likely everybody unless Keith Ford has a breakout year.
WR- Kirk, Ratley, and potentially Speedy are a great starter kit. Most believe RSJ is gone, but he still has a year of eligibility.

DT- Almost everybody
DE- Most teams would gladly take Johnson, Cunningham, Lockhart, Madabuike, and Durham
LB- Everybody but Washington and George return.
CBs- Everybody likely returns
S- Plenty of depth at that position, but it would benefit is Watts came back. This will be Sumlin's largest recruiting effort of the season.

ST- Everybody returns