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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