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CBS Sports ranks 4 Texas A&M players in Top 100 transfer rankings
This month, Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko and his staff landed 17 commitments from the transfer portal, essentially rebuilding a roster that lost 20-plus players to the 2026 NFL Draft and the portal, including five offensive linemen, and unanimous All-American edge Cashius Howell.
These departures, for the most part, were expected, and Mike Elko’s dedication to avoiding any significant drop-off heading into the offseason, combined with Texas A&M’s status within the NIL landscape, landed veteran starting talent at nearly every position, while several players stick out from an immediate impact standpoint.
This week, CBS Sports writer Cooper Petagna released his Top 100 transfer portal player rankings ahead of the 2026 season, which includes Texas A&M transfer additions that shouldn’t surprise anyone reading this article. Starting at No. 11, Alabama transfer wide receiver Isaiah Horton looks like the final piece to the passing game puzzle for starting quarterback Marcel Reed.
No. 11: WR Isaiah Horton
“Horton saw a slight dip in production this season after transferring from Miami (FL), but his talent remains undeniable. After losing Noah Thomas in the transfer portal a year ago, Texas A&M needed to add size and playmaking ability opposite Mario Craver — and found it in Horton.”
Next, Tennessee transfer cornerback Rickey Gibson landed at No. 47, and after missing all but one game with the Volunteers last season, Gibson possesses the size, speed, and elite man coverage skill set not just to make an impact next season, but to contend for one of the two outside starting jobs.
No. 47: CB Rickey Gibson
“Gibson missed most of last season after suffering an upper-body injury in the season opener against Syracuse, but despite the limited availability, the Alabama native still offers the length, athleticism and coverage traits that are scarce in the portal. A toolsy corner with SEC starting experience, Gibson has the upside to develop into one of the better defensive backs in the conference.”
Among the four offensive linemen added from the portal, Alabama transfer guard/tackle Wilkin Formby, who comes in at No. 72, and immediately provides elite versatility at either guard or tackle, and could content for the left tackle spot if LSU transfer Tyree Adams looks like a better fit at right tackle.
No. 72: OL Wilkin Formby
“An SEC veteran with 16 career starts during his tenure at Alabama, the former Top247 recruit adds valuable positional flexibility to the Aggies’ offensive line with the ability to plug in at both right guard and tackle.”
Lastly, Northwestern transfer edge Anto Saka looks like Cashius Howell’s likely replacement outside of sophomore Marco Jones, and while NFL scouts are very excited about his potential in Mike Elko’s defensive scheme, the junior still needs to develop and reach his potential, but the talent is there.
No. 92: Edge Anto Saka
“Best described as a raw but talented pass rusher, Saka lands in one of the country’s more favorable pass-rushing environments as Mike Elko gets the opportunity to develop the former Northwestern standout into a steady presence off the edge for the Aggies.”
Overall, all four players are expected to earn starting or key rotational roles next season and help the Aggies earn their second straight bid to the College Football Playoff.
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AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said Wednesday he has secured a settlement of bankruptcy claims against genetic testing company 23andMe stemming from a 2023 data breach that exposed personal information, including some genetic ancestry data, of 6.9 million customers worldwide.
Paxton’s office said the settlement includes $150 million for a multistate coalition of 42 states. But because of limited funds in 23andMe’s bankruptcy estate and competing claims, the states’ recovery will be $18 million paid immediately, with Texas receiving $1,266,860.
23andMe disclosed in October 2023 that attackers had accessed accounts affecting 6.9 million consumers. Some of the information was later posted for sale on the dark web, according to Paxton’s office, which said the company learned of the breach months after the data became publicly available. The office said 23andMe initially denied a breach and later blamed consumers’ account settings and password practices.
Paxton joined a multistate investigation that concluded 23andMe used unreasonable security practices and failed to implement adequate safeguards against hacking, the office said.
23andMe filed for bankruptcy protection in March 2025. Paxton’s office said the settlement incorporates privacy and cybersecurity requirements, including enhanced security standards, comprehensive risk assessments and creation of an independent advisory board, along with enforcement of state privacy laws and continued consumer data deletion rights.
“Companies that collect and profit from Texans’ most personal information have a legal duty to protect it,” Paxton said in a statement.
The company also agreed to a $46.75 million class-action settlement in the bankruptcy case for affected U.S. consumers who submitted claims by Feb. 17, 2026, Paxton’s office said.
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The Texas Longhorns entered the 2025 season with more expectations than any team has had to deal with in recent memory.
Many among the media were ready to crown the team and quarterback Arch Manning before they even played one game. Of course, those unrealistic expectations were never met, even though the team finished with a 10-3 record and a Citrus Bowl win over the Michigan Wolverines.
2026 is heading in the same direction for the Longhorns. Many believe head coach Steve Sarkisian has the most talented team in the country. But in order to fix the issues from this past season, the Longhorns needed to fix one issue that has cost them in the past.
Changing The Narrative
One of the biggest issues the Longhorns had last season was the play of the offensive line. It was apparent in the first game of the season against the Ohio State Buckeyes that Manning didn’t have the pocket time needed to make big plays.
This offseason, Coach Sarkisian went out and found two massive transfer portal additions that should completely change the narrative on this offensive line.
It starts with potential starting right tackle Melvin Siani. Siani has spent time with the Temple Owls and last season with the Wake Forest Demon Deacons.
The Longhorns are set at left tackle with Trevor Goosby, who could play himself into being a top 10 pick in the 2027 NFL Draft. If the team can get competent play from Siani, the offense will be able to open up the playbook, and the world may finally see Manning at his college peak.
The Longhorns also went out and found a potential fix at left guard for the 2026 season. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers transfer Laurence Seymore could be another strong patch for the holes in the offensive line.
After spending the first two seasons of his college career with the Miami Hurricanes, Seymore made stops with the Akron Zips and the Hilltoppers.
Of course, the one concern with Seymore is wondering if he can compete at the SEC level coming from the C-USA.
This season for the Longhorns starts and stops with the play of Manning. Coach Sarkisian and the rest of this coaching staff understood that protecting their quarterback was the most important goal when building the 2026 roster.
The Longhorns are going to be leaning on veteran talent to protect their quarterback, and it may very well be the best decision they made this offseason.
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