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See the full story · 1 sourcesAs we gear up for the 2026 football season, Aggies Wire is breaking down nearly every player on the Texas A&M roster. Throughout the preseason, each profile will highlight a player’s background, high school recruiting rankings, and projected role under head coach Mike Elko.
Texas A&M’s run game has been elite the last two seasons...at times. When Le’Veon Moss was healthy, there was little doubt the Aggies possessed one of the most efficient and explosive rushing attacks in the country, with Rueben Owens II thriving as a complementary option who averaged 5.4 yards per carry. But once Moss went down and Owens was thrust into the lead‑back role, the ground game lost some of its consistency.
It wasn’t a question of talent. Owens’ burst, vision, and physicality remained evident, but balance issues showed up at key moments and left yards on the field. He addressed those concerns directly in a recent press conference, acknowledging the need to stay more controlled through contact. If he cleans that up, the path to becoming A&M’s next 1,000‑yard rusher is right in front of him even if he is splitting time.
Preseason Player Profile
Hometown: El Campo, Texas
Height: 5-11
Weight: 215 lbs.
Class in 2026: Redshirt Junior
Career Stats
2023-24: 101 carries, 385 yards, 3.8 average, 3 touchdowns
2024-25: 16 carries, 66 yards, 5.1 average, 0 touchdowns (injured)
2025-26: 119 carries, 639 yards, 5.4 average, 5 touchdowns
Totals: 236 carries, 1090 yards, 4.6 average, 8 touchdowns
Recruiting Rankings (Class of 2023)
National: No. 29 (247Sports Composite)
Position (RB): No. 4 (247Sports Composite)
Texas: No. 5 (247Sports Composite)
The former five‑star prospect earned Texas District 13‑4A Division I Newcomer of the Year honors as a freshman, followed by District 12‑4A D‑I Offensive MVP recognition as a sophomore and Overall MVP as a junior. He was named the Class 4A Co‑Offensive Player of the Year by the Texas Sportswriters Association and was featured on 247Sports’ 2023 Freaks List . A multi‑sport athlete, he also competes in track and field.
Depth Chart Outlook
It’s shaping up to be a season where Rueben Owens II enters with an edge in experience, but not as an unquestioned front‑runner. Sophomore Jamarion Morrow flashed real upside last year and has the talent to push for a much larger role, making this one of the more intriguing position battles on the roster. Owens remains the most seasoned and complete back in the room, and his versatility, maturity, and game‑day steadiness give him a natural leadership presence. But with Morrow ascending, the backfield dynamic feels far more competitive than settled.
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