The NFL announced the list of players invited to the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, highlighting the remarkable talent emerging from Texas A&M this past season. With the event scheduled in Indianapolis from February 23 to March 2, Texas A&M leads all schools with a record 13 players receiving invitations, marking the highest total nationwide.
Regional Schools Also Represented Prominently
Oklahoma closely follows with 10 players invited, while Texas Tech contributes eight prospects, including five from their renowned defense. Other area universities such as Texas, TCU, and Baylor have multiple athletes headed to the Combine, underscoring the strength of local college football programs.
List of Invited Players by School
The 13 Texas A&M players invited include key contributors across multiple positions: running back Le’Veon Moss, wide receiver KC Concepcion, and tight end Nate Boerkircher headline the group. The offensive line features Chase Bisontis, Dametrious Crownover, Ar’maj Reed-Adams, and Trey Zuhn III. Defensive standouts from the line and linebacking corps include Cashius Howell, Tyler Onyedim, Albert Regis, Scooby Williams, and Taurean York, while defensive back Will Lee III also earned an invite.
Oklahoma’s 10 players include wide receiver Deion Burks, tight end Jaren Kanak, offensive lineman Febechi Nwaiwu, defensive linemen Gracen Halton, Marvin Jones Jr., R Mason Thomas, and Damonic Williams, linebackers Kendal Daniels and Owen Heinecke, and defensive back Robert Spears-Jennings.
Texas Tech’s eight combines selections are quarterback Behren Morton, wide receivers Caleb Douglas and Reggie Virgil, defensive linemen David Bailey, Skyler Gill-Howard, Romello Height, Lee Hunter, and linebacker Jacob Rodriguez.
Texas, sending seven players, includes tight end Jack Endries, offensive lineman DJ Campbell, defensive lineman Trey Moore, linebacker Anthony Hill Jr., and defensive backs Jaylon Guilbeau, Malik Muhammad, and Michael Taaffe.
TCU’s five invitees cover wide receiver Eric McCallister, tight end DJ Rogers, linebackers Kaleb Elarms-Orr and Namdi Obiazor, and defensive back Bud Clark.
SMU has four players invited: wide receiver Jordan Hudson, tight ends Matthew Hibner and RJ Maryland, and defensive back Ahmaad Moses. Baylor also sends four players, including quarterback Sawyer Robertson, wide receiver Josh Cameron, tight end Michael Trigg, and defensive lineman Jackie Marshall.
Significance of This Milestone for Texas A&M and the Region
This record number of Combine invitations placed Texas A&M in the national spotlight, reflecting the depth and quality of its football program. With 13 players invited, the Aggies have broken previous marks, emphasizing their growing reputation in college football. The strong representation from regional schools also highlights the competitive talent pool in the area.
As the NFL Scouting Combine approaches, these athletes will have the opportunity to showcase their skills to professional scouts, potentially boosting their draft prospects. The strong presence of players from teams like Texas A&M, Oklahoma, and Texas Tech signals an exciting future for the NFL draft class and greater attention on college football programs within Texas and surrounding states.
