The Mike Elko era at Texas A&M has officially begun. As changes are already in motion concerning the coaching staff and roster, Elko brings a sense of stability and hope to a program in dire need of a culture change.
Looking deeper into Mike Elko’s background, this man knows defense. He is very familiar with Texas A&M after serving as the Aggies’ defensive coordinator for four seasons (2018-2021) under then-head coach Jimbo Fisher, developing a wealth of current NFL defenders who are still producing in the league today.
In only two seasons as the head coach at Duke, Elko continued to develop top defensive talent, as several current Duke starters could make their way to College Station, including standout cornerback Chandler Rivers.
Ranging from safety Antonio Johnson to standout defensive lineman DeMarvin Leal, Elko’s coordinator days have provided the blueprint for dozens of Aggies to find their way into the NFL ranks.
Check out every former Texas A&M who was drafted during Elko’s four years in College Station.
DL Kingsley Keke
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2019 NFL Draft, 5th round —150 overall, Green Bay Packers
Career NFL Stats: 41 games played (17 starts), 54 tackles (25 solo tackles), 6.5 sacks.
DL Daylon Mack
John Glaser-USA TODAY Sports
2019 NFL Draft, 5th round —160 overall, Baltimore Ravens
Safety Donovan Wilson
Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
2019 NFL Draft, 6th round —213 overall, Dallas Cowboys
Career NFL Stats: 59 games played (36 starts), 238 combined tackles (167 solo tackles), 8.5 sacks, three interceptions.
DL Justin Madubuike
Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
2020 NFL Draft, 3rd round —71st overall, Baltimore Ravens
Career NFL Stats: 54 games played (41 starts), 134 combined tackles (87 solo tackles), 18.5 sacks, 27 tackles for loss
DL Bobby Brown III
Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
2021 NFL Draft, 4th round —117 overall, Las Angelas Rams
Career NFL Stats: 10 tackles
Linebacker Buddy Johnson
Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
2021 NFL Draft, 4th round —140 overall, Pittsburgh Steelers
Career NFL Stats: Four games played, four tackles.
DL DeMarvin Leal
Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
2019 NFL Draft, 3rd round —84th overall, Pittsburgh Steelers
Career NFL Stats: 21 games played (6 starts), 29 combined tackles (18 solo tackles), 1.0 sack, three tackles for loss.
DE Micheal Clemons
Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
2022 NFL Draft, 4th round —117th overall, New York Jets
Career NFL Stats: 26 games played, 53 combined tackles (33 solo tackles), 3.0 sacks, six tackles for loss
Safety Antonio Johnson
Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
2022 NFL Draft, 5th round —160 overall, Jacksonville Jaguars
Career NFL Stats: 7 games played, three tackles (2 solo tackles).
Cornerback Jaylon Jones
Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports
2019 NFL Draft, 7th round —221st overall, Indianapolis Colts
Career NFL Stats: 11 games played, 22 combined tackles, (17 solo tackles), two pass deflections.