Aggieland · 2026 Roster · 2026 SR
This Season
Depth ChartWeek 1 official depth chart · vs Missouri State (released Aug 31) · 2026-08-31
Moved from the Humphrey battle to an OR with Ricks on the other side.
Availability
Camp Timeline
CB1 · position change · 2026-08-31
Moved to the other cornerback line — Ricks OR Gibson.
src · Texas A&M football releases first depth chart ahead of 2026 season, opener vs. Missouri State
CB2 · battle update · 2026-08-22
Callaway 8/23 reopens CB2 from separate sources, five days after the job had looked closed in Humphrey's favor.
src · Texas A&M fall camp intel: What we're hearing from the Aggies' preseason (Defense)
Production
Season-ending arm injury in the 2025 opener; On3's No. 2 portal CB in the 2026 cycle
src · texasfootball.com portal tracker, 2026-01-24
The Next Level
NFL Comp
No published comp.
Draft Window
Eligibility unknown.
NIL Valuation
$529K
On3 forward 12-mo valuation
Intel Feed · Aggie Yell
September 2026
2 claims
"There's plenty of new talent in the secondary, with Tawfiq Byard and Rickey Gibson joining the Aggies through the transfer portal this offseason."
↗ Three keys to victory: Texas A&M set to open the season against Missouri State
"Tennessee transfer Rickey Gibson III received "OR" designations atop the other cornerback spot."
↗ Texas A&M football coach Mike Elko sizes up team, new depth chart before Aggies open season with Missouri State
August 2026
23 claims
"1. Dezz Ricks OR Rickey Gibson III"
↗ Texas A&M football releases first depth chart ahead of 2026 season, opener vs. Missouri State
"pushing Tennessee transfer Rickey Gibson III for the top spot on the side opposite of incumbent cornerback starter Dezz Ricks."
↗ Texas A&M football fall camp superlatives: MVPs, best freshman and more for Aggies this preseason
"Backup cornerback: Rickey Gibson III."
↗ Final Texas A&M football two-deep depth chart projection for 2026 season
"him and Rick are pretty good players."
↗ Everything Texas A&M DC Lyle Hemphill said of second fall scrimmage, where defense can improve, more
"Two other cornerbacks, new pickup Rickey Gibson III (Tennessee) and 2025 addition Julio Humphrey (Georgia), were transfers who bring SEC starting experience."
↗ Inside Texas A&M fall camp: Nickel Jordan Shaw a 'slept-on player,' motivated for big 2026 season
"head coach Mike Elko added a pair of top-ranked transfers to the mix in Rickey Gibson and Tawfiq Byard to compete for starting roles in the secondary"
↗ Texas A&M fall camp intel: Aggies' secondary starting to take shape
"The biggest topic of discussion for those close to the program this fall has been the ongoing battle between Rickey Gibson and Julian Humphrey for the second cornerback spot behind Dezz Ricks."
↗ Texas A&M fall camp intel: Aggies' secondary starting to take shape
"None of this should be taken as Gibson not having a strong fall, though. He's looked the part up to this point, and the competition between the two has only built more confidence in both from the staff heading into the season."
↗ Texas A&M fall camp intel: Aggies' secondary starting to take shape
"Rickey Gibson picking off a pass intended for Isaiah Horton"
↗ Texas A&M QB commit update, HS football game balls, current landscape of college athletics: Maroon Musings
"The starting cornerback spot opposite Ricks, though, still seems like a toss-up between Gibson and Julio Humphrey."
↗ Texas A&M football fall camp intel: Insider notes from 14th preseason practice for Aggies
"The Aggies added two of the top defensive backs in the transfer portal in cornerback Rickey Gibson from Tennessee and Tawfiq Byard from Colorado. Both are expected to be highly productive players on the Aggies' backend, and both are still competing with returning Aggies for a starting role."
↗ Texas A&M fall camp intel: What we're hearing from the Aggies' preseason (Defense)
"Projected backup cornerback: Rickey Gibson III."
↗ Texas A&M football mid-fall camp depth chart projection: Defense
"Rickey Gibson III, the new Tennessee transfer who held his own as a starter in 2024 before suffering a season-ending arm injury during the opener last fall, also posed a challenge."
↗ Inside Texas A&M fall camp: 5 Aggie players who have ascended this preseason
"one to cornerback Rickey Gibson III on a pass breakup from linebacker Tamarion Watkins in seven-on-seven action"
↗ Texas A&M fall camp intel: What to like, not like, question about Aggie defense near halfway point of preseason
"At cornerback, Tennessee transfer Rickey Gibson III vs. fifth-year senior Julio Humphrey will be another battle to watch."
↗ Texas A&M DC Lyle Hemphill talks key position battles, gives encouraging update on injured LB Daymion Sanford
"In the first open practice last Saturday, Gibson dropped an interception on an ill-advised pass from backup quarterback Brady Hart during 11-on-11 work. However, Gibson picked him off in seven-on-seven action, securing a deflection from freshman linebacker Tamarion Watkins. He also recorded an interception in the first practice of preseason camp, per a highlight clip A&M released on social media."
↗ Texas A&M DC Lyle Hemphill talks key position battles, gives encouraging update on injured LB Daymion Sanford
"They also brought in Tennessee cornerback transfer Rickey Gibson, who has appeared in 26 games with 14 starts."
↗ Guided by strong work ethic, Texas A&M CB Julio Humphrey hoping to help Aggies secondary reach full potential
"Hart got away with forcing a pass into traffic during 11-on-11 work, which led to cornerback Rickey Gibson III dropping an interception."
↗ Texas A&M fall camp intel: Insider notes from 1st open preseason practice for Aggies
"While Gibson might not have flashed as much as Humphrey on a play-to-play basis, he tallied his second pick of the preseason and nearly came down with No. 3 on the pass from Hart that he dropped."
↗ 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
"Much of the offseason attention centered around transfers Rickey Gibson and Tawfiq Byard, but behind the scenes, Currie consistently generated positive reviews throughout the spring."
↗ Callaway's Corner: Three players flying under the radar heading into fall camp, recruiting quick-hitters
"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, defensive tackles Chase Sims, Brandon Davis-Swain and Jermaine Kinsler, linebackers TJ Smith and Kelvion Riggins, cornerbacks Dezz Ricks, Rickey Gibson III, Deyjhon Pettaway and Jamar Beal-Goines"
↗ 5 biggest Texas A&M football questions entering 2026 preseason camp
"But the battles between fifth-year senior Bryce Anderson and redshirt junior Jordan Shaw at nickel, and Tennessee transfer Rickey Gibson III and redshirt senior Julio Humphrey at cornerback, will be ones to watch."
↗ 5 biggest Texas A&M football questions entering 2026 preseason camp
March 2026
6 claims
"Tennessee transfer Rickey Gibson has been one of the early standouts in camp. He looks fluid and polished, moving well and appearing fully healthy after missing all of last season due to an upper-body injury."
↗ Texas A&M Spring Practice: Intel coming out of College Station
"appearing fully healthy after missing all of last season due to an upper-body injury"
↗ Texas A&M Spring Practice: Intel coming out of College Station
"They addressed that need by landing Tennessee transfer Rickey Gibson, who is expected to start alongside Ricks next season."
↗ Texas A&M: The biggest storylines entering spring ball
"former Tennessee cornerback Rickey Gibson III, who was widely considered the top cornerback available on the transfer market."
↗ Texas A&M Newcomer Preview: "No fly zone" coming to College Station
"Gibson arrives in College Station after an upper-body injury sidelined him for the entire season with Tennessee."
↗ Texas A&M Newcomer Preview: "No fly zone" coming to College Station
"Tennessee cornerback Rickey Gibson"
↗ How will the Aggies' newest portal additions impact their defensive play in 2027?
January 2026
7 claims
"Tennessee cornerback Rickey Gibson was a difficult recruitment to track given the level of interest he was drawing and the number of visits being scheduled, making it hard to gauge where things ultimately stood. In the end, Texas A&M's defensive staff arguably did its best work of the offseason by landing the standout cover man, and the Aggies should be well rewarded next season."
↗ Grading Texas A&M's Transfer Portal Additions: Defense
"Unfortunately, an upper-body injury ended his season after just a few plays in the Volunteers' season opener. We're told the injury is not a concern moving forward, and he is expected to be a full go for the Aggies."
↗ Grading Texas A&M's Transfer Portal Additions: Defense
"landing Tennessee cornerback Rickey Gibson after a visit to College Station"
↗ BREAKING: Tennessee cornerback Rickey Gibson commits to Texas A&M
"Despite missing most of the 2025 season due to an arm injury, Gibson is widely viewed as one of the top defensive backs in the SEC."
↗ BREAKING: Tennessee cornerback Rickey Gibson commits to Texas A&M
"Gibson is ranked as Rivals' No. 68 overall prospect in the transfer portal and the No. 7 cornerback available in the window."
↗ BREAKING: Tennessee cornerback Rickey Gibson commits to Texas A&M
"landing Tennessee cornerback Rickey Gibson after a visit to College Station"
↗ BREAKING: Tennessee cornerback Rickey Gibson commits to Texas A&M
"We're told the Aggies are expected to host Gibson soon, with hopes of closing and securing a commitment from the talented cover man"
↗ Latest we're hearing on a number of Texas A&M's remaining portal targets
The Recruit
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Roster History
| Year | School | Jersey | Position | Class | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Texas A&M | #9 | CB | SR | — |
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