Texas A&M won’t lack experience in 2018. Just three starters have to be replaced on offense and three on defense. The Aggies will feel the departures of receiver/returner Christian Kirk and safety Armani Watts, who are both set to be selected in the upcoming NFL Draft.
With the dynamic Kirk gone and former special teams coordinator Jeff Banks now at Alabama, A&M’s special teams unit has two big holes to fill.
Here is a look at five key returners on offense and defense.
OFFENSE
Nick Starkel, redshirt sophomore, quarterback
Kellen Mond, sophomore, quarterback
• Splitting time at quarterback because of injury and inconsistent play last season, Starkel and Mond will once again vie for the starting gig in 2018.