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The Aggies 2026 Running Back Room & Roster Projections.

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1:48p, 1/14/26
I believe that we will have a rotation of 3 starting RB's for 2026:
Here is a quick breakdown of the 2026 Running Backs:
Starters are the 1's and Second Team are the 2's

1.A - Rueben Owens, 5'11 215lbs - Junior (RS)
Strengths = Straight ahead speed / Pass blocking - Most Experienced Back

1.B - Jamarion Morrow, 5'10" 205lbs - Sophomore
Strengths = Speed, Very Shifty / Lots of Twitch - All Purpose Back

1.C - Tiger Riden, 5"11" 212lbs - Sophomore
Strengths = Power with Speed / Pass Catching - Most Power Running of the 3 - All Purpose Back

2.A - KJ Edwards, 5'11" 195lbs - True Freshman
Strengths = Lots & Lots of Speed - A Real Burner & Breakaway Threat - All Purpose Back

2.B - Carsyn Baker, 6"2" 210lbs - True Freshman
Strengths = True Power Back / Run over you capabilities with great speed - Power Back

With red-shirting rules taken into consideration & implemented for both 2A & 2B -
I still see them playing some in the 2026 season.
Like Terry Bussey = Both 2A & 2B are very talented & highly capable of contributing.
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Pichael Thompson
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1:53p, 1/14/26
Very exciting position group


Oddly enough I think the biggest wildcard might be the projected starter....



Does Owens take that leap forward that most have been waiting patiently for? The potential is there, we've seen the flashes... just need consistency



If he doesn't come out on fire, I hope we give playing time to the younger backs




Too much talent on board to let this position flounder
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1:56p, 1/14/26
Thanks! Where are the stats on production? That would be a good addition.
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Matsui
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1:58p, 1/14/26
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I really like our RB room.
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4:18p, 1/14/26
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We just need Owens to stop tripping over Jiminy Cricket when he runs...get some YAC!
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4:27p, 1/14/26
Needs more depth, IMO. The November schedule is BRUTAL, plus the potential SEC CG and playoffs. RBs get hurt all the time.

Hope to not rely on any true freshmen late in the season.
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4:55p, 1/14/26
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Morrow has good hands as well. I was impressed with him.
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4:56p, 1/14/26
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I thought Owens had turned a corner, but have my hesitations now again based on the latter part of the season. Would love to see what Morrow and Riden can do (along with the fish).
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8:30p, 1/14/26
Tiger might step up and be a great surprise. Looking forward to his development.
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8:39p, 1/14/26
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KJ Edward's is a difference maker at RB. We haven't had one like him in a while. Would be shocked if he is not the best RB we have had in a very long time. IMHO he is the future and not distant future, very near future.
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In reply to Jarrin Jay • 9:31p, 1/14/26
Jarrin Jay said:
KJ Edward's is a difference maker at RB. We haven't had one like him in a while. Would be shocked if he is not the best RB we have had in a very long time. IMHO he is the future and not distant future, very near future.

Hold on now. TAMU has had more than their fair share of very talented RBs enroll since 2012.

And now Edwards is another, let's see how he develops before crowning himthe Savior.

Brandon Williams 2011 5-star (OU transfer in 2012)
Trey Williams, 2012 5-star
Keith Ford, 2013 5-star (OU transfer in 2015)
Trayveon Williams, 2016 4-star (All-SEC 2018, All-America 2nd team 2018)
Cordarrian Richardson, 2017 4-star (UCF transfer in 2018)
Jashaun Corbin, 2018 4-star
Vernon Jackson, 2018 4-star
Isaiah Spiller, 2019 4-star (All-SEC 2020 1st team, All-SEC 2021 2nd team)
Devon Achane, 2020 4-star (All-SEC 2022)
Amari Daniels, 2021 4-star
LJ Johnson, 2021 4-star
Yulkeith Brown, 2021 4-star
Le'Veon Moss, 2022 4-star (All-SEC 2nd team 2024)
EJ Smith, 2022 4-star (Stanford transfer in 2024)
Rueben Owens, 2023 5-star
Jamarion Morrow, 2025 4-star
Tiger Riden, 2025 4-star
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In reply to gA_CMAB_FA • 11:41p, 1/14/26
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Great list. So many of those guys turned out to be a disappointment.

I was high on Le'Veon, and thought he was going to be an All SEC type back. He might have been, just injuries derailed him. He had a lot of talent.

Trayveon and Trey were both great backs.

Achane IMO was the best back on that list. I actual think Leveon would be second to only him if he didn't get hurt.
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8:01a, 1/15/26
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Lots of finesse and athleticism in that group, but not much power.

May have to employ a more Oregon-like run game that attacks the edges more than between the tackles
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8:20a, 1/15/26
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The only thing that stopped Achane was Jimbo. Guy is one of the best backs in the league right now.
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8:31a, 1/15/26
I wouldn't be surprised if KJ is starting at some point next year.
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9:06a, 1/15/26
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Amazing that Owens was a 5-star and Achane was a 4-star. Achane is better than the rest of the field by far.
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In reply to Matsui • 9:11a, 1/15/26
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Matsui said:
I really like our RB room.


I think we need one more, a veteran would be a good addition to this room
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