Aggieland · 2026 Roster · 2026 RS-SR
This Season
Depth ChartWeek 1 official depth chart · vs Missouri State (released Aug 31) · 2026-08-31
Standalone starter; the lone returning offensive-line starter.
Availability
The Trophy Case
Preseason All-SEC (coaches)
Second team — center
SEC coaches · Aug 19, 2026
Preseason All-SEC (media)
Second team — center
SEC media · Aug 19, 2026
Source ↗Outland Trophy
Preseason watch list
Football Writers Association of America · Aug 19, 2026
Source ↗Production
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The Next Level
NFL Comp
No published comp.
Draft Window
2027 DRAFT
Final college season · RS-SR
NIL Valuation
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No published valuation
Intel Feed · Aggie Yell
September 2026
4 claims
"with Mark Nabou being the only returning starter from 2025 for A&M"
↗ Three keys to victory: Texas A&M set to open the season against Missouri State
"As a multi-year starter, center Mark Nabou Jr. leads the group of offensive linemen who came back."
↗ How Texas A&M OL coach Adam Cushing has a different approach from most, and why it's worked
"That honor is split between offensive lineman Mark Nabou, defensive end Nana Boadi-Owusu, and defensive back Bryce Anderson, all of whom were Class of 2022 recruits."
↗ Texas A&M roster defined by retention, while making key portal acquisitions and recruiting at a high level
"center Mark Nabou Jr."
↗ Texas A&M football coach Mike Elko sizes up team, new depth chart before Aggies open season with Missouri State
August 2026
23 claims
"center Mark Nabou Jr."
↗ Texas A&M football releases first depth chart ahead of 2026 season, opener vs. Missouri State
"Projected starting center: Mark Nabou Jr."
↗ Final Texas A&M football two-deep depth chart projection for 2026 season
"'But with incumbent starter Mark Nabou Jr. at center, four new transfers who all bring SEC starting experience and returners Ashton Funk, Tyler Thomas and Blake Ivy all in the mix inside.'"
↗ How Texas A&M football is impacted by two season-ending injuries, a pair of players no longer being on Aggie roster
"On the interior, Mark Nabou looks to be your center, with Blake Ivy and Trovon Baugh filling out the guard spots."
↗ Texas A&M fall camp intel: What we're hearing from the Aggies' preseason (Offense)
"Center Mark Nabou Jr., the lone incumbent starter up front, looks noticeably stronger and held up well in the 1-on-1 reps I watched."
↗ Texas A&M football fall camp intel: Insider notes from 14th preseason practice for Aggies
"Projected starting center: Mark Nabou Jr."
↗ Texas A&M football mid-fall camp depth chart projection: Offense
"center Mark Nabou Jr. picked up second-team honors"
↗ Four Texas A&M football players earn preseason All-SEC honors from league's coaches for 2026
"For the Aggie offensive line, Nabou marks their lone returning starter."
↗ Four Texas A&M football players earn preseason All-SEC honors from league's coaches for 2026
"Reed is among seven returning starters, joining wide receivers Ashton Bethel-Roman and Mario Craver, center Mark Nabou Jr., defensive end TJ Searcy, cornerback Dezz Ricks and safeties Dalton Brooks and Marcus Ratcliffe."
↗ Texas A&M football receives highest ranking in preseason AP Poll since 2022, cracks top 10
"In terms of how they've gelled together, Formby says the cohesion started back in January. Mark Nabou, the only returning starter from a year ago, played a major role in that bonding process."
↗ With mix of new additions and a key returning starter, Texas A&M OL room continues to progress: 'It's coming along well'
"Incumbent starting center Mark Nabou Jr. returned."
↗ Texas A&M fall camp intel: What to like, not like, question about Aggie offense near halfway point of preseason
"Everything tight end Micah Riley, center Mark Nabou Jr. and safety Dalton Brooks said"
↗ Texas A&M football fall camp central: Practice intel, updates and more all in one place
"A&M center Mark Nabou Jr. said. "He's not afraid to say what's on his mind," and "you can hear his voice from the whole locker room.""
↗ Texas A&M TE Micah Riley excited to be healthy, first-time team captain for Aggies in 2026
"center Mark Nabou was named to the Rimington Trophy Preseason Watch List"
↗ Texas A&M center Mark Nabou named to Rimington Trophy Preseason Watch List
"the fifth-year offensive lineman Mark Nabou was one of 68 players named to the watch list for the 2026 Outland Trophy"
↗ Texas A&M center Mark Nabou named to Rimington Trophy Preseason Watch List
"Nabou will be the starting center for what will be a mostly entirely new offensive line for the Aggies this season. Of the players in the group, he has the most experience with Texas A&M, playing in all 13 games while making 12 starts last season."
↗ Texas A&M center Mark Nabou named to Rimington Trophy Preseason Watch List
"On Nabou and what he's meant to the transition of the o-line Riley: "We love Mark. He is the only returning starter for the offensive line."
↗ Texas A&M DB Dalton Brooks, OL Mark Nabou, TE Micah Riley preview preseason camp
"On what he has seen throughout the spring and summer from the o-line Nabou: "Definitely the experience we have with the new four transfers we've got. They all have experience in the SEC, so that gives us a bonus. Plus, the young guys who are hungry and want to play. I think them seeing these guys compete, it's not free. Coach Cush is not going to give you a job to play. You got to go earn your spot." And later: "Mark Nabou, Texas A&M's lone returning OL starter, speaks ahead of fall camp""
↗ Texas A&M DB Dalton Brooks, OL Mark Nabou, TE Micah Riley preview preseason camp
"On being fully healthy this offseason compared to last year Nabou: "Basically, I've got no worries. My body feels fresh. My knee feels way better, my body feels better, my mind space is clearer."
↗ Texas A&M DB Dalton Brooks, OL Mark Nabou, TE Micah Riley preview preseason camp
"Reed is among seven returning starters, joining wide receivers Ashton Bethel-Roman and Mario Craver, center Mark Nabou Jr., defensive end TJ Searcy, cornerback Dezz Ricks and safeties Dalton Brooks and Marcus Ratcliffe."
↗ Why Texas A&M football coach Mike Elko insists his third season leading the Aggies is their 'most challenging' one yet
"I think he's old, but he hasn't played a lot and so there's a lot of room for growth still coming off last year. People don't recognize that last year was the first year he went start to finish as a starter."
↗ Everything Texas A&M head football coach Mike Elko said at first preseason camp press conference
"Texas A&M fifth-year offensive lineman Mark Nabou was one of 68 players named to the watch list for the 2026 Outland Trophy on Tuesday, released by the Football Writers Association of America."
↗ Texas A&M football center Mark Nabou lands on Outland Trophy preseason watch list
"Three A&M players – tight end Micah Riley, center Mark Nabou Jr. and safety Dalton Brooks – are set to address the media after Elko as well."
↗ Texas A&M football coach Mike Elko, three players preview preseason camp in press conference: live updates
January 2026
1 claim
The Recruit
Ratings Constellation
National Rank
#453
Roster History
| Year | School | Jersey | Position | Class | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Texas A&M | #54 | IOL | RS-SR | 23 |
| 2025 | Texas A&M | #54 | IOL | RS-JR | 22 |
| 2024 | Texas A&M | #54 | IOL | RS-SO | 22 |
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