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Depth ChartWeek 1 official depth chart · vs Missouri State (released Aug 31) · 2026-08-31
Karels' locked Mike starter carries an OR on the official chart; Tulsa transfer.
Availability
Camp Timeline
MIKE · battle update · 2026-08-31
Locked on the 8/21 projection; an OR with Mikhail on the official chart.
src · Texas A&M football releases first depth chart ahead of 2026 season, opener vs. Missouri State
MIKE · battle update · 2026-08-17
Mike LB battle resolves: green-dot responsibilities in practice; Hemphill says he's 'starting to figure it out' and will be 'one hell of a player'
src · Inside Texas A&M fall camp: 5 Aggie players who have ascended this preseason
Production
Defense
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1st-team All-AAC; 6th nationally in tackles per game; Butkus watch list at A&M
src · AggieYell LB preview + Butkus WL, 2026-08-13
The Next Level
NFL Comp
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NIL Valuation
$305K
On3 forward 12-mo valuation
Intel Feed · Aggie Yell
September 2026
7 claims
"with Ray Coney and Noah Mikhail set to take a step forward and help lead the position this season"
↗ Three keys to victory: Texas A&M set to open the season against Missouri State
"You'll get your first look at the linebacker room that has drawn rave reviews, with Daymion Sanford, Ray Coney and Noah Mikhail holding it down for a front seven that will have T.J. Searcy and Marco Jones listed as the starters at defensive end."
↗ Texas A&M vs. Missouri State score predictions, analysis from Aggie Yell staff
"The addition of Ray Coney and emergence of Noah Mikhail will only help push him forward."
↗ Texas A&M football statistical leader projections for 2026: Aggie Yell season predictions Part II
"Quarterback Marcel Reed, running back Rueben Owens II, receiver Mario Craver, linebacker Ray Coney, defensive end Anto Saka and safety Marcus Ratcliffe."
↗ Texas A&M football statistical leader projections for 2026: Aggie Yell season predictions Part II
"Coney ranked sixth nationally in tackles per game (10.8) in 2025, is set to replace the leading tackler on the team from last season and his biggest challengers, safeties Dalton Brooks and Ratcliffe, could have more of a rotation at their position than he will."
↗ Texas A&M football statistical leader projections for 2026: Aggie Yell season predictions Part II
"Quarterback Marcel Reed, running back Rueben Owens II, wide receiver Mario Craver, linebacker Ray Coney, defensive end Marco Jones and safety Marcus Ratcliffe."
↗ Texas A&M football statistical leader projections for 2026: Aggie Yell season predictions Part II
"Ray Coney and Daymion Sanford will also be among the league's best at their position, and Coney totaled 128 tackles a season ago."
↗ Texas A&M football statistical leader projections for 2026: Aggie Yell season predictions Part II
August 2026
21 claims
"I just think Ray has had a really, really strong summer. Think he had a really, really strong fall camp."
↗ Everything Texas A&M head football coach Mike Elko said at Monday's presser ahead of Missouri State
"1. Noah Mikhail OR Ray Coney"
↗ Texas A&M football releases first depth chart ahead of 2026 season, opener vs. Missouri State
"Starting middle linebacker: Ray Coney."
↗ Final Texas A&M football two-deep depth chart projection for 2026 season
"Second-year linebacker Noah Mikhail informed the media earlier this month that, at the time, transfer Ray Coney had the green dot."
↗ Texas A&M coordinators Holmon Wiggins, Lyle Hemphill will be in the booth for the 2026 season
"He's picked it up really well. He worked really hard. Between spring and fall camp… I feel like in the spring, he was trying to keep his head above water. You know what I mean? Then we got in the summer and he really dug in, knew what he needed to get better at, and worked his tail off at it. Then, he came back in camp and he's had a great camp."
↗ Everything Texas A&M DC Lyle Hemphill said of second fall scrimmage, where defense can improve, more
"Throughout competitive work, Sanford participated alongside Mike linebacker Ray Coney."
↗ Texas A&M football fall camp intel: Insider notes from 14th preseason practice for Aggies
"It feels more and more likely that Ray Coney is going to be starting alongside Daymion Sanford in the Aggies' season-opener in two weeks, with Noah Mikhail also factoring into the linebacker rotation pretty heavily."
↗ Texas A&M fall camp intel: What we're hearing from the Aggies' preseason (Defense)
"Projected starting middle linebacker: Ray Coney."
↗ Texas A&M football mid-fall camp depth chart projection: Defense
"you see Ray Coney and Noah Mikhail and Jordan Lockhart out there competing every day, trying to earn opportunities to play this year"
↗ Everything Texas A&M football coach Mike Elko said about first fall camp scrimmage and more
"Any questions around Coney and whether he will be a starter this season should be put to rest."
↗ Inside Texas A&M fall camp: 5 Aggie players who have ascended this preseason
"Tulsa transfer Ray Coney and sophomore Noah Mikhail, because they play off the ball and aren't permitted to bring players to the crowd. So far, though, they've done nothing to cause reason for concern."
↗ Texas A&M fall camp intel: What to like, not like, question about Aggie defense near halfway point of preseason
"Coney seems like a lock to be the top middle linebacker and has flashed impressive instincts, playing a big part in why he ranked sixth nationally in tackles per game (10.8) last season."
↗ Texas A&M fall camp intel: What to like, not like, question about Aggie defense near halfway point of preseason
"Texas A&M's preseason watch lists and honors continue to roll in, as transfer linebacker and senior Ray Coney was named to the Butkus Award Preseason Watch List on Thursday morning."
↗ Texas A&M linebacker Ray Coney named to Butkus Award Preseason Watch List
"Coney transferred to Texas A&M this offseason from Tulsa as a three-star transfer according to On3's transfer portal rankings, where he served as a team captain and started all 12 games for the Golden Hurricanes."
↗ Texas A&M linebacker Ray Coney named to Butkus Award Preseason Watch List
"Coney arrived in College Station as one of Texas A&M's most impressive additions through the transfer portal, totaling 129 tackles while also registering 7.5 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks, two pass breakups, and one forced fumble last season at Tulsa."
↗ Texas A&M linebacker Ray Coney named to Butkus Award Preseason Watch List
"Given his proven production and experience, Ray Coney could be a plug-and-play possibility at middle linebacker."
↗ Texas A&M DC Lyle Hemphill talks key position battles, gives encouraging update on injured LB Daymion Sanford
""He's everything I thought he'd be," said Hemphill on Coney. "He's 6-1, he's 240-plus, he's loose and athletic, and he's a thumper.""
↗ Texas A&M DC Lyle Hemphill talks key position battles, gives encouraging update on injured LB Daymion Sanford
"It remains to be seen who would fill in for Sanford, though the trio of Tulsa transfer Ray Coney, junior Jordan Lockhart and Mikhail have been in the mix at middle linebacker and could be options at Will."
↗ Texas A&M fall camp intel: Insider notes from 1st open preseason practice for Aggies
"Among the linebackers, Mikhail and Coney stood out the most but didn't separate themselves above the other."
↗ Texas A&M fall camp intel: Insider notes from 1st open preseason practice for Aggies
"In May, I projected those starting spots to go to Tulsa transfer Ray Coney, Bryce Anderson and Tennessee transfer Rickey Gibson III."
↗ 5 takeaways from 2nd Texas A&M practice of fall camp: Marco Jones aces eye test and more
"It'll also be worth monitoring what A&M does at Will linebacker if Sanford misses one or more games and whether sophomore Noah Mikhail can continue to push Tulsa transfer Ray Coney at Mike."
↗ 5 biggest Texas A&M football questions entering 2026 preseason camp
March 2026
4 claims
"Despite losing last year's starters, Texas A&M still projects to have a strong linebacker unit, headlined by Ray Coney and Daymion Sanford."
↗ Texas A&M Spring Practice: Intel coming out of College Station
"When it comes to portal acquisitions, there may be none more important for Texas A&M than the addition of Ray Coney. The former Tulsa linebacker quickly shut down his recruitment after visiting College Station, choosing the Aggies shortly thereafter."
↗ Texas A&M Newcomer Preview: Ray Coney raises the Aggies' ceiling drastically
"Projected to start alongside Daymion Sanford next season, Coney gives Texas A&M another dependable run defender and experienced presence"
↗ Texas A&M Newcomer Preview: Ray Coney raises the Aggies' ceiling drastically
"Tulsa linebacker transfer Ray Coney was a name that somehow flew under the radar after transferring from a smaller program and making an early commitment to Texas A&M"
↗ How will the Aggies' newest portal additions impact their defensive play in 2027?
January 2026
6 claims
"They quickly landed their hand-picked target in Tulsa linebacker Ray Coney. This past season, Coney totaled 128 tackles, two sacks, and a forced fumble, emerging as one of the nation's most productive linebackers during his time at Tulsa."
↗ Grading Texas A&M's Transfer Portal Additions: Defense
"Texas A&M's first official commitment of the day came in the form of Tulsa linebacker Ray Coney, who spent the weekend on campus."
↗ Breaking down and analyzing the Aggies' recent portal acquisitions
"Tulsa linebacker Ray Coney, who spent the weekend on campus."
↗ Breaking down and analyzing the Aggies' recent portal acquisitions
"Coney quickly became a priority for the Aggies' staff, led by newly hired linebackers coach Travis Williams, and they were able to secure his commitment in short order before he could take visits elsewhere."
↗ Breaking down and analyzing the Aggies' recent portal acquisitions
"After visiting College Station over the last 24 hours, Tulsa linebacker Ray Coney has officially announced his commitment to Texas A&M following a face-to-face meeting with head coach Mike Elko to finalize the decision."
↗ BREAKING: Tulsa linebacker Ray Coney commits to Texas A&M
"After visiting College Station over the last 24 hours"
↗ BREAKING: Tulsa linebacker Ray Coney commits to Texas A&M
The Recruit
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| Year | School | Jersey | Position | Class | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Texas A&M | #21 | LB | SR | — |
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