It was a surprise to most every Texas A&M football fan to hear that Ainias Smith, after a stellar preseason, was cut from the Philadelphia Eagles. Smith's excellent play over the last few weeks made it seem as though he would make the 53-man roster for the defending Super Bowl champions, but it was not meant to be, it seems.
This was frustrating for Aggie fans, given how beloved Ainias Smith is in College Station. He worked his way up from a low three-star signee to one of the most important players on the Aggies from 2019-2023, and was absolutely key in several huge A&M victories.