Aggieland · 2026 Roster · 2026 JR
This Season
Depth ChartWeek 1 official depth chart · vs Missouri State (released Aug 31) · 2026-08-31
Bussey OR Bethel-Roman.
Up from backup slot to co-starter at Z; Karels' most-ascended offensive player. Also OR at KR and PR.
Three-way OR — Craver OR Bussey OR Horton.
Availability
Camp Timeline
Z · rise · 2026-08-31
Co-starter at Z (OR with Bethel-Roman) after the 8/21 projection had him backup slot.
src · Texas A&M football releases first depth chart ahead of 2026 season, opener vs. Missouri State
SLOT · battle update · 2026-08-23
Usage widening past slot and Z — Reed adds X and the backfield. Up 10 lbs to 5-10, 205: "the best my body has felt since I've gotten to college."
src · Inside Texas A&M fall camp: Why Aggie WR Terry Bussey looks poised for a breakout 2026 season
Z · rise · 2026-08-17
'Arguably no player made a better impression' in the open practices; the most improved player on the team
src · Inside Texas A&M fall camp: 5 Aggie players who have ascended this preseason
Z · rise · 2026-08-08
Top performer of the first open practice; 'might be the most improved player on the team'
src · Texas A&M fall camp intel: Insider notes from 1st open preseason practice for Aggies
The Trophy Case
Production
Returns
23.4KR avg
3rd in the SEC; preseason 3rd-team All-SEC as a return specialist. Flipped CB→WR for 2026
src · AggieYell special teams preview + preseason All-SEC, 2026-07
The Next Level
NFL Comp
Trent McDuffie
Drafted R1 · #21
Per On3's scouting comp
Draft Window
2028 DRAFT
First eligible · JR
NIL Valuation
$153K
On3 forward 12-mo valuation
Intel Feed · Aggie Yell
September 2026
7 claims
"Five from Elko's 2024 class (portal and recruiting) are starters or are at the top with the "OR" designation, those being defensive back transfers Dezz Ricks (Alabama) and Marcus Ratcliffe (San Diego State), as well as wideouts Ashton Bethel-Roman and Terry Bussey, and offensive lineman Blake Ivy."
↗ Texas A&M roster defined by retention, while making key portal acquisitions and recruiting at a high level
"Guys like left guard Blake Ivy, wide receivers Terry Bussey, Aaron Gregory and Jayden Warren, running backs Jamarion Morrow and KJ Edwards, defensive tackle DJ Hicks, defensive ends Marco Jones and Bryce Perry-Wright, linebacker Noah Mikhail, nickel Jordan Shaw, cornerback Julio Humphrey and safety Chance Collins come to mind as players who might not have been as well known but made jumps this offseason."
↗ Texas A&M football mailbag: What to take from Missouri State game, is Marcel Reed underrated and more
"We've already seen A&M use him as a running back at times over the last couple seasons. He's built like a running back and is effective in a do-it-all role."
↗ Texas A&M football mailbag: What to take from Missouri State game, is Marcel Reed underrated and more
"Now 10 pounds heavier and his nagging injuries seemingly behind him, Bussey appears to be more durable to take the pounding compared to previously."
↗ Texas A&M football mailbag: What to take from Missouri State game, is Marcel Reed underrated and more
"Mario Craver with 85 receiving yards, Isaiah Horton with 58 receiving yards, Terry Bussey with 50 receiving yards, Ashton Bethel-Roman with 44 receiving yards, Gregory with 24 receiving yards and Warren with 14 receiving yards."
↗ Texas A&M football mailbag: What to take from Missouri State game, is Marcel Reed underrated and more
"Wide receiver Terry Bussey. While Bussey might not be a top-three producer at receiver this fall, his improvement should be glaring."
↗ Texas A&M football statistical leader projections for 2026: Aggie Yell season predictions Part II
"Wide receiver Terry Bussey. Since arriving in College Station, Terry Bussey has had to completely learn a new position at receiver while also taking in a new system, environment and all else that comes with moving to the college level."
↗ Texas A&M football statistical leader projections for 2026: Aggie Yell season predictions Part II
August 2026
45 claims
"1. Ashton Bethel-Roman OR Terry Bussey"
↗ Texas A&M football releases first depth chart ahead of 2026 season, opener vs. Missouri State
"However, the emergence of junior Terry Bussey largely dominated the discussion. He looked like one of the more improved players on the team, adding another element to the vaunted unit."
↗ Texas A&M football fall camp superlatives: MVPs, best freshman and more for Aggies this preseason
"An ankle injury sidelined Bussey for much of the spring, including the Maroon and White Game in April."
↗ Texas A&M football fall camp superlatives: MVPs, best freshman and more for Aggies this preseason
"An ankle injury sidelined Bussey for much of the spring, including the Maroon and White Game in April."
↗ Texas A&M football fall camp superlatives: MVPs, best freshman and more for Aggies this preseason
"His stock increased in a big way while healthy in the preseason, even if he still might not be a top-three producer at receiver this fall."
↗ Texas A&M football fall camp superlatives: MVPs, best freshman and more for Aggies this preseason
"Bussey aced the eye test at the first preseason practice, making noticeable strides in the weight room."
↗ Texas A&M football fall camp superlatives: MVPs, best freshman and more for Aggies this preseason
"He also made arguably the biggest play of the preseason, coming down with a one-handed grab on an off-target pass from backup quarterback Brady Hart."
↗ Texas A&M football fall camp superlatives: MVPs, best freshman and more for Aggies this preseason
"Projected backup slot: Terry Bussey."
↗ Final Texas A&M football two-deep depth chart projection for 2026 season
"'Wasn't a name we had in the two-deep at wide receiver following the surge from names such as Aaron Gregory, TK Norman and, most notably, Terry Bussey, who were our projected backups behind Mario Craver, Isaiah Horton and Ashton Bethel-Roman.'"
↗ How Texas A&M football is impacted by two season-ending injuries, a pair of players no longer being on Aggie roster
"I honestly feel like those are the best receivers I'm going to go against all season," said Shaw on Craver and Terry Bussey."
↗ Inside Texas A&M fall camp: Nickel Jordan Shaw a 'slept-on player,' motivated for big 2026 season
"Terry Bussey, who has drawn praise this month for his development at the position, hauled in a deep ball as well."
↗ Texas A&M QB commit update, HS football game balls, current landscape of college athletics: Maroon Musings
"Following the one-handed grab Terry Bussey made in preseason practice two weeks ago, Texas A&M gave him plenty of props."
↗ Inside Texas A&M fall camp: Why Aggie WR Terry Bussey looks poised for a breakout 2026 season
"Bussey also received the first of six awards the Aggies debuted this preseason, earning the "Playmaker" badge for the play."
↗ Inside Texas A&M fall camp: Why Aggie WR Terry Bussey looks poised for a breakout 2026 season
"the junior has been a consistent standout this month, racking up several other big plays in the three preseason practices open to the media"
↗ Inside Texas A&M fall camp: Why Aggie WR Terry Bussey looks poised for a breakout 2026 season
"The former five-star recruit emerging in a big way has inspired confidence around him enjoying a breakout 2026 campaign"
↗ Inside Texas A&M fall camp: Why Aggie WR Terry Bussey looks poised for a breakout 2026 season
"Terry Bussey has rightfully been the talk of fall camp for many after Aaron Gregory was the same for the spring."
↗ Texas A&M fall camp intel: What we're hearing from the Aggies' preseason (Offense)
"The top-four receivers – Terry Bussey, Horton, Bethel-Roman and Craver – were as impressive as usual and made big plays throughout competitive work."
↗ Texas A&M football fall camp intel: Insider notes from 14th preseason practice for Aggies
"Projected starter: Terry Bussey."
↗ Texas A&M football mid-fall camp depth chart projection: Special teams
"Bussey is widely expected to make an impact as a kickoff returner, receiving preseason All-SEC honors from the media and coaches. He primarily handled the kickoff return duties last season and held his own. He brought back 18 of their 20 returns for 421 yards, ranking third in the SEC and 30th nationally in average yardage at 23.4."
↗ Texas A&M football mid-fall camp depth chart projection: Special teams
"Bussey, the backup punt returner last fall, will be another player in the mix."
↗ Texas A&M football mid-fall camp depth chart projection: Special teams
"Projected backup slot: Terry Bussey."
↗ Texas A&M football mid-fall camp depth chart projection: Offense
"kickoff specialist Terry Bussey were named to the third team"
↗ Four Texas A&M football players earn preseason All-SEC honors from league's coaches for 2026
"Bussey impressed as the kickoff specialist last fall, bringing back 18 for 421 yards. His average of 23.4 yards per kickoff return – which excluded the nullified 99-yard touchdown that he scored against Notre Dame – ranked third in the SEC and 30th nationally. He also caught 18 passes for 195 yards and a touchdown."
↗ Four Texas A&M football players earn preseason All-SEC honors from league's coaches for 2026
"Auburn linebacker Xavier Atkins picked Reed off after snagging a drop from Aggie wide receiver Terry Bussey, who tipped the screen pass into the air."
↗ Does Texas A&M QB Marcel Reed have a turnover problem? Aggie coach Mike Elko explains why he doesn't
"a lot of people have recognized Terry Bussey just in the facet of him having time on the job and us using him in a bunch of different capacities. A smart, tough, unselfish, dependable player who we can line up in a few different spots."
↗ Everything Texas A&M OC Holmon Wiggins said about the Aggie receiver room and more
"Texss A&M WR Terry Bussey."
↗ Texas A&M fall camp highlights from 11th practice of preseason for Aggies (offense), interviews
"Texas A&M QB Marcel Reed ➡️ WR Terry Bussey."
↗ Texas A&M fall camp highlights from 11th practice of preseason for Aggies (offense), interviews
"While Bussey still might not be a top-three producer at receiver, his stock is on the rise in a big way."
↗ Inside Texas A&M fall camp: 5 Aggie players who have ascended this preseason
"Junior Terry Bussey, though, has been the talk of preseason camp. The former five-star recruit flashed promise over the last two seasons but has since looked like one of the more improved players on the team."
↗ Texas A&M fall camp intel: What to like, not like, question about Aggie offense near halfway point of preseason
"Versatile junior Terry Bussey might be the most improved player on the team."
↗ Inside Texas A&M fall camp: 'Danimals' receiver group for Aggies look as advertised in preseason
"The burgeoning Bussey could make the reps even more difficult to divide."
↗ Inside Texas A&M fall camp: 'Danimals' receiver group for Aggies look as advertised in preseason
"Marcel Reed ➡️ Terry Bussey."
↗ Texas A&M fall camp highlights from 7th practice of preseason for Aggies (offense), interviews
"Texas A&M WR Terry Bussey during goal line work."
↗ Texas A&M fall camp highlights from 7th practice of preseason for Aggies (offense), interviews
"Terry Bussey has the versatility and might be the most improved player on the team."
↗ Why Texas A&M OC Holmon Wiggins could get most out of Aggie QB Marcel Reed in 2026
"The expected leaders of the group – Ashton Bethel-Roman, Craver, Horton and Bussey – were all impressive. A&M should benefit from them bringing something different, too. Bethel-Roman has the straight-line speed, Craver has the lateral quickness, Horton has the size at 6-foot-4, 208 pounds and Bussey has the versatility and might be the most improved player on the team."
↗ Texas A&M fall camp intel: Insider takeaways from 2nd open practice of preseason for Aggies
"Bussey has been a standout in fall camp thus far, with him hauling in a one-handed catch that was one of the highlights of the week."
↗ Guided by strong work ethic, Texas A&M CB Julio Humphrey hoping to help Aggies secondary reach full potential
"Now listed at 5-foot-10, 195 pounds, the junior made noticeable strides in the weight room and looked chiseled."
↗ Texas A&M fall camp intel: Insider notes from 1st open preseason practice for Aggies
"Bussey certainly backed it up Saturday, distinguishing himself as easily the top performer for the Aggies in practice."
↗ Texas A&M fall camp intel: Insider notes from 1st open preseason practice for Aggies
"Craver, Bussey, Horton and Bethel-Roman lined up at punt return during the opening portion of practice."
↗ Texas A&M fall camp intel: Insider notes from 1st open preseason practice for Aggies
"In the first practice of preseason camp Wednesday, A&M wide receiver Terry Bussey won the "beauty contest" among offensive players with the glaring gains he made from his work in the weight room."
↗ 5 takeaways from 2nd Texas A&M practice of fall camp: Marco Jones aces eye test and more
"Bussey not only made the biggest play of the media-observed window of practice, coming down with a one-handed grab on a pass from Reed against air. It also seemed like he benefited a lot from the offseason work under A&M strength and conditioning coach Tommy Moffitt. Now listed 10 pounds heavier compared to last season, at 5-foot-10, 195, Bussey looks chiseled."
↗ 5 takeaways, notes from 1st Texas A&M football practice of fall camp: Daymion Sanford returns, Terry Bussey flashes
"Texas A&M wide receivers Terry Bussey, Isaiah Horton, Aaron Gregory and Mario Craver."
↗ Texas A&M football highlights from 1st practice of 2026 preseason camp (offense), interviews
"Off the field activities. Me, a bunch of our o-linemen, a bunch of our tight ends. Our running backs room, (Rueben Owens), and also Terry (Bussey), we go hunting, we go fishing."
↗ Texas A&M DB Dalton Brooks, OL Mark Nabou, TE Micah Riley preview preseason camp
"Punt returner there's probably a little bit more still to go in terms of making that final decision. Mario (Craver's) going to be involved in that, Terry (Bussey's) going to be involved in that, and I would think Isaiah Horton will have some context in that conversation as well."
↗ Everything Texas A&M head football coach Mike Elko said at first preseason camp press conference
"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"
↗ 5 biggest Texas A&M football questions entering 2026 preseason camp
August 2025
2 claims
"KC Concepcion and Terry Bussey form one of the most electric and dangerous return duos in the country. Last night, they consistently brought Texas A&M close to midfield on nearly every possession, not to mention Concepcion's touchdown on the season's first return."
↗ Key Takeaways from the Aggies’ Season Opener Against UTSA
"Bussey, meanwhile, is projected to handle the gadget role on a full-time basis."
↗ Camp Risers: Two Players Turning Heads Early
July 2025
2 claims
"Terry Bussey and Ashton Bethel-Roman have been two of the most talked-about names this offseason. Bussey, a five-star freshman last year, flashed at times despite being a summer enrollee who had to learn a new position while dealing with injuries."
↗ Inside Intel: Aggies’ Potential Position Battles Ahead of Fall Camp
"intel heading into fall camp suggests Bussey has made significant strides as a pass catcher and is trending toward locking down that third receiver spot."
↗ Inside Intel: Aggies’ Potential Position Battles Ahead of Fall Camp
The Recruit
Ratings Constellation
National Rank
#11
Roster History
| Year | School | Jersey | Position | Class | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Texas A&M | #6 | WR | JR | 20 |
| 2025 | Texas A&M | #2 | CB | SO | 19 |
| 2024 | Texas A&M | #2 | CB | FR | 19 |
Recruiting Cycles