Micah Riley-Ducker

"The Aggies brought in Isaiah Horton, who has played alongside Reed previously, but for the most part, it's a very different feel on the personnel front for the junior quarterback outside of his running backs and a pair of experienced player makers in Mario Craver and Ashton Bethel-Roman."

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"We love Mark. He is the only returning starter for the offensive line. We had a bunch of new transfers. So, he's done a really good job this offseason of just bringing all the guys together"

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"1. Micah Riley OR Richie Anderson III OR Houston Thomas OR Kiotti Armstrong"

↗ Texas A&M football releases first depth chart ahead of 2026 season, opener vs. Missouri State

"Projected starter: Micah Riley."

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"I think you'll see a lot of Micah Riley this year as the main guy, with elite blocking in his tool set, and he's developed as a pass catcher."

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"Projected starter: Micah Riley."

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"He played through a torn labrum in his left shoulder over each of the last three seasons before undergoing surgery following the 2025 campaign to repair the injury."

↗ Texas A&M football mid-fall camp depth chart projection: Offense

"It's led by Micah Riley, who is one of our captains. I think he has the right mindset, he has the right championship intangibles that we talk about in this program."

↗ Everything Texas A&M OC Holmon Wiggins said about the Aggie receiver room and more

"Texas A&M QB Brady Hart ➡️ TE Micah Riley."

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"We love Mark. He is the only returning starter for the offensive line. We had a bunch of new transfers. So, he's done a really good job this offseason of just bringing all the guys together, bringing them together," tight end Micah Riley said earlier this month."

↗ With mix of new additions and a key returning starter, Texas A&M OL room continues to progress: 'It's coming along well'

"Micah Riley played a part in one of the biggest Texas A&M football wins in recent memory. When a holding penalty from his former teammate, Theo Melin Öhrström, nullified a kickoff return touchdown late in the fourth quarter against Notre Dame last September, Riley was the first player to console him."

↗ Texas A&M TE Micah Riley excited to be healthy, first-time team captain for Aggies in 2026

"Riley was named one of five team captains for 2026, joining Reed, linebacker Daymion Sanford, and safeties Marcus Ratcliffe and Dalton Brooks."

↗ Texas A&M TE Micah Riley excited to be healthy, first-time team captain for Aggies in 2026

"Riley is the top returner at the position and brings 42 games of career experience, though he's expected to primarily compete with transfer additions Houston Thomas (UTSA) and Richie Anderson III (Fresno State) for snaps."

↗ Texas A&M TE Micah Riley excited to be healthy, first-time team captain for Aggies in 2026

"He said he started struggling with shoulder issues in high school. He added he played through a torn labrum in his left shoulder over the last three seasons, including two at Auburn before transferring."

↗ Texas A&M TE Micah Riley excited to be healthy, first-time team captain for Aggies in 2026

"Riley also might be at his healthiest since playing at Bellevue (Neb.) West. "It's kind of weird coming into the offseason. I'm actually able to use both my hands and both of my arms," Riley joked. "But this is the best I felt in a really, really long time, just conditioning-wise, body-wise, mentally – everything. So I'm excited.""

↗ Texas A&M TE Micah Riley excited to be healthy, first-time team captain for Aggies in 2026

"Riley expressed confidence around receiving more targets in 2026 and blocking effectively now that he's healthy."

↗ Texas A&M TE Micah Riley excited to be healthy, first-time team captain for Aggies in 2026

"Tight end Micah Riley-Ducker, safety Dalton Brooks, and interior offensive lineman Mark Nabou spoke with the media prior to their first practice of preseason camp."

↗ Texas A&M DB Dalton Brooks, OL Mark Nabou, TE Micah Riley preview preseason camp

"I'm excited. Healthy for the first time in a while. I had shoulder surgery this offseason, so just been working on that this offseason with Dalton, Dez, and Tommy."

↗ Texas A&M DB Dalton Brooks, OL Mark Nabou, TE Micah Riley preview preseason camp

"On reaction to being named a captain Riley: "I called my mom immediately. I was like, 'You won't even guess what just happened!' All I can think about is my teammates. What an honor it is that they would vote for me to lead this team and be a captain for this team."

↗ Texas A&M DB Dalton Brooks, OL Mark Nabou, TE Micah Riley preview preseason camp

""This young freshman class is probably the most talented group of kids I've ever been around," A&M fifth-year senior tight end Micah Riley said."

↗ Why Texas A&M football coach Mike Elko insists his third season leading the Aggies is their 'most challenging' one yet

"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

"Among other players who could be worth tracking are the 19 on scholarship who were ruled out for the Maroon and White Game: running back Tiger Riden Jr., wide receivers Jonah Wilson, Madden Williams, Terry Bussey and Jerome Myles, tight end Micah Riley"

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"Myles, Riley, Sims, Ricks, Beal-Goines, Brooks and Johnson were all expected to be limited with injuries in the spring, according to Elko."

↗ 5 biggest Texas A&M football questions entering 2026 preseason camp

"The Aggies also have 2025 signee Kiotti Armstrong and 2025 portal addition Micah Riley in the room as well."

↗ Former Texas A&M football players who could be able to return following eligibility court ruling

"Players who entered the spring working through injuries have continued to make progress, including wide receiver Jerome Myles, tight end Micah Riley, and cornerback Dezz Ricks, all of whom have been managing their respective situations since before camp began."

↗ Texas A&M Spring Scoop: Latest Intel from Inside the Program

"Micah Riley is another name to keep firmly in mind. After being eased into action last season, there's growing belief internally that he could take on a much larger role this year."

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