# Aggies Rebuild Secondary for Big Leap | Texas A&M Aggies Football News

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Podcast: [Texas A&M Aggies Football Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/texas-a-m-aggies-football-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7467584)
Published: 2026-07-14T02:42:29+00:00
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Texas A&M’s defense is poised for a seismic shift after losing ten players to the NFL draft, with the secondary emerging as the focal point for rebuilding. Despite last season’s struggles—ranked near the bottom in turnovers and interceptions—head coach Mike Elko is turning the tide with a quiet, strategic overhaul. The Aggies landed Dezz Ricks as a cornerstone, then added five-star cornerback Brandon Arrington, a track phenom who shattered a record once held by Noah Lyles, bringing elite speed and physicality. Paired with two reliable transfers, Rickey Gibson III and Tawfiq Byard, this new-look backfield is primed to become one of the SEC’s most formidable units, transforming a glaring weakness into a season-defining strength. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/95bce63e79f549dd

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