Texas A&M’s 2025 spring football season ends after Saturday’s annual Maroon & White spring game. On Wednesday, two of the program’s three team captains joined head coach Mike Elko at the podium, as junior linebacker Taurean York and senior offensive lineman Ar’maj Reed-Adams provided various updates regarding how the offense and defense have progressed this month.
Reed-Adams could have entered the 2025 NFL Draft this offseason, but opted to return for a final season to play alongside what should be one of the best offensive lines in the country, as every 2024 starter is back in the lineup, including left tackle Trey Zuhn III, who is the third team captain for the 2025 season.
Starting quarterback Marcel Reed is Texas A&M’s offensive catalyst. OC Collin Klein needs his redshirt sophomore signal caller to improve his accuracy, play with more confidence in the pocket, and, most importantly, connect on his deep balls at a more consistent rate.
This offseason, Elko and Klein have kept it simple when discussing Reed’s progress, but according to Reed-Adams, who spoke about Reed’s positive mindset, which should lead to notable improvement this coming season.
“He has always been a pro. He has always been taking it like he was going to be a starter.”
“Marcel is poised for a big season. Kid can spin the ball, put it wherever he wants it and throw it however far he wants it.”
Aggie fans know what Marcel Reed can do on the field after watching him start eight games last season, including his impressive passing performance in the 4 OT, where he threw for 297 yards and three touchdowns. The Tennessee native is talented enough to become a dependable passer, while he has already proven his ability as a runner.
Yes, players, especially offensive linemen, will hype their quarterbacks. Still, Reed-Adams is just echoing the coaching staff and…
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Publish date : 2025-04-17 01:01:00
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