Here's what the next A&M coach has to work with

Assuming that only Christian Kirk leaves for the NFL draft, here's who A&M would return:

Quarterback: Blumrick, Mond, Starkel.

Connor Blumrick will be the starter in 2018. He's the only one that hasn't been ruined by Sumlin of those three and has by far the greater upside.

Running Back: Williams, Bussey, Kibodi

Jacob Kibodi becomes the big back to complement Trayveon Williams.

Wide Receiver: Everyone except for Ratley and Kirk

These guys need serious coaching up. Fortunately, without Aaron Moorehead there, we might actually see improvement

Tight End: McZeal, Horry

Those two might actually grow into the Dan Campbell/Derrick Spiller combo we've been waiting on since 1998 if used by the right coach. I won't use the Martellus Bennett/Joey Thomas comparison because neither is as talented.

Offensive line: Return every single scholarship offensive lineman. This might be worth retaining Jim Turner alone.

Defensive End: everyone except Cunningham and Jarrett Johnson

This is BAD. Worse than it is this year.

Defensive Tackle: everyone except for Henderson

It might not be a bad idea to move Peevy to end

Linebackers: Return everyone. We'll see how much that helps.

Cornerbacks: Return everyone except Willis. Nick Harvey returns from his RS year, as does Donovan Wilson.

Until we ensure Deshawn Capers-Smith is comfortable with the bench, this can't reach its full potential.

Safeties: Everyone except Watts.

Might need to move Harvey or Wilson to safety next year.

Kicker: LaCamera and Mann

Need to move Mann to punter full time after his failed effort on Sunday.