BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS – Just when the college football world thought it could overlook Texas A&M again — boom. Two of Jimbo Fisher’s fiercest field generals have roared onto the national stage, demanding the respect they’ve earned and shattering any lingering doubts about the Aggies’ elite potential in 2025.
Ar’maj Reed-Adams, the iron-willed enforcer from DeSoto, and Taurean York, the relentless tackling machine from Temple, have officially been named Associated Press Preseason All-Americans. Reed-Adams dominates the First Team, while York claims a well-deserved spot on the Second Team — but make no mistake, both are playing at first-tier levels and bringing undeniable heat to College Station.
️ Reed-Adams: The Wall That Moves
Let’s talk trenches. In an era where offensive lines are either feast or famine, Ar’maj Reed-Adams is the rare breed who does both — he feasts on defenders and starves pass-rushers of oxygen. The graduate anchor of the Aggies’ offensive line allowed just one sack all last season — yes, just one — while logging over 200 pass-block reps. That stat alone is absurd. But that’s just the beginning.
His workhorse mentality fueled an Aggie ground game that ranked 26th nationally and second in the SEC, racking up a punishing 195.5 rushing yards per game. He’s not just a protector; he’s a destroyer of game plans. It’s no wonder his name landed on the Outland Trophy Watch List, which honors the nation’s top interior lineman. And trust us — he’s not just on the list to fill space. He’s there to claim it.
York: The Hunter in the Heart of the Defense
Then there’s Taurean York — the relentless, sideline-to-sideline nightmare for offensive coordinators across the SEC. Heading into his third year as a starter, York isn’t just a player. He’s a presence. A pulse. A predator with a visor.
Last season, he led the Aggies with 82 total tackles, ranked 12th in the entire SEC, and topped the team in stops in seven different games — including six conference clashes where he turned SEC studs into ghosts. He also racked up 9.5 tackles for loss, further cementing his reputation as a linebacker who not only diagnoses plays but detonates them.
National eyes are finally locked in on York, with his name popping up on nearly every major watch list, including the Butkus Award, Chuck Bednarik Award, and Lott IMPACT Trophy. These aren’t just flashy mentions — they’re signals that the SEC may be dealing with its next legendary linebacker.
Dual Captains, Dual Threats, Double Trouble
What’s even scarier for Texas A&M’s opponents? Both Reed-Adams and York are team captains. Leaders. Tone-setters. Alpha dogs in a locker room foaming at the mouth for a breakout season. And their AP All-American honors only add fuel to a fire that’s already blazing in Aggieland.
They’ve also already been named Walter Camp Preseason All-Americans and were tabbed for the Preseason All-SEC Team by the media — meaning the nation, the region, and now the Associated Press have all come to the same conclusion: These two are not just great. They’re game-breaking.
️ The Countdown to Kickoff Begins…
Circle your calendar. Sharpen your expectations. On Saturday, August 31 at 6 p.m., the Aggies return to the battlefield at Kyle Field, opening their 2025 campaign against UTSA, with ESPN on hand to broadcast what could be the beginning of something seismic.
Will Reed-Adams bury another edge rusher into the turf? Will York shoot through the line and wreck a play before it starts?
Only one thing’s for sure: Texas A&M is no longer waiting to be taken seriously — they’re forcing the conversation, one hit, one block, and one All-American at a time.
