Aggieland · 2026 Roster · 2026 RS-SO
This Season
Depth ChartWeek 1 official depth chart · vs Missouri State (released Aug 31) · 2026-08-31
Bethel-Roman OR Bussey — the one receiver spot with an OR; Karels had Bethel-Roman standalone.
Shares the KR line; Morrow, Karels' projected backup, is not listed.
Availability
Camp Timeline
KR · debut · 2026-08-31
Bussey OR Bethel-Roman at KR.
src · Texas A&M football releases first depth chart ahead of 2026 season, opener vs. Missouri State
Z · battle update · 2026-08-19
Wiggins 8/18 moves him past pure vertical threat — "Not just being a vertical stretch guy" — and into the run game.
src · Everything Texas A&M OC Holmon Wiggins said about the Aggie receiver room and more
Production
No verified stat lines yet — production lands here as corpus and official stats are ingested. Nothing is fabricated to fill the gap.
The Next Level
NFL Comp
No published comp.
Draft Window
2028 DRAFT
First eligible · RS-SO
NIL Valuation
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No published valuation
Intel Feed · Aggie Yell
September 2026
3 claims
"a pair of experienced player makers in Mario Craver and Ashton Bethel-Roman"
↗ Three keys to victory: Texas A&M set to open the season against Missouri State
"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
"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
August 2026
34 claims
"1. Ashton Bethel-Roman OR Terry Bussey"
↗ Texas A&M football releases first depth chart ahead of 2026 season, opener vs. Missouri State
"The three receivers with the most proven production – junior Mario Craver, redshirt sophomore Ashton Bethel-Roman and Alabama transfer Isaiah Horton – remained impressive in the preseason."
↗ Texas A&M football fall camp superlatives: MVPs, best freshman and more for Aggies this preseason
"Projected starting Z: Ashton Bethel-Roman."
↗ Final Texas A&M football two-deep depth chart projection for 2026 season
"'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
"Dezz Ricks getting a pass deflection on a deep ball intended for Ashton Bethel-Roman"
↗ Texas A&M QB commit update, HS football game balls, current landscape of college athletics: Maroon Musings
"redshirt sophomore Ashton Bethel-Roman and Alabama transfer Isaiah Horton"
↗ Inside Texas A&M fall camp: Why Aggie WR Terry Bussey looks poised for a breakout 2026 season
"Through the air, there also will be no shortage of options for Reed, either, with Mario Craver and Ashton Bethel-Roman being returning starters alongside Alabama transfer Isaiah Horton."
↗ Texas A&M fall camp intel: What we're hearing from the Aggies' preseason (Offense)
"Receiver Ashton Bethel-Roman probably should've hauled in an on-target throw of 40-plus yards from Reed down the left sideline on a go route, but he didn't seem to track the ball well and it fell incomplete."
↗ Texas A&M football fall camp intel: Insider notes from 14th preseason practice for Aggies
"Wide receivers Isaiah Horton and Ashton Bethel-Roman, and Morrow were among other players who have taken punt return reps in media-observed portions of practice this offseason."
↗ Texas A&M football mid-fall camp depth chart projection: Special teams
"Projected starting Z: Ashton Bethel-Roman."
↗ Texas A&M football mid-fall camp depth chart projection: Offense
"Ashton Bethel-Roman, you see him averaging 21 yards a catch a year ago and now starting to figure it out. Not just being a vertical stretch guy. We're doing some different things in the run game with him."
↗ Everything Texas A&M OC Holmon Wiggins said about the Aggie receiver room and more
"Texas A&M QB Marcel Reed goes deep to WR Ashton Bethel-Roman."
↗ Texas A&M fall camp highlights from 11th practice of preseason for Aggies (offense), interviews
"Texas A&M WR Ashton Bethel-Roman."
↗ Texas A&M fall camp highlights from 11th practice of preseason for Aggies (offense), interviews
"Texas A&M QB Marcel Reed ➡️ WR Ashton Bethel-Roman."
↗ Texas A&M fall camp highlights from 11th practice of preseason for Aggies (offense), interviews
"Their perceived top-three options – junior Mario Craver, redshirt sophomore Ashton Bethel-Roman and Alabama transfer Isaiah Horton – all brought a lot more proven production."
↗ Inside Texas A&M fall camp: 5 Aggie players who have ascended this preseason
"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
"The three receivers with the most proven production – junior Mario Craver, redshirt sophomore Ashton Bethel-Roman and Alabama transfer Isaiah Horton – have been consistently among the top performers in the open practices this offseason."
↗ Texas A&M fall camp intel: What to like, not like, question about Aggie offense near halfway point of preseason
"Bethel-Roman similarly battled through multiple injuries in 2025 and the spring but is healthy now and remains the best burner."
↗ Texas A&M fall camp intel: What to like, not like, question about Aggie offense near halfway point of preseason
"The speedy Bethel-Roman remains an imposing deep threat."
↗ Inside Texas A&M fall camp: 'Danimals' receiver group for Aggies look as advertised in preseason
"Bethel-Roman probably has the best straight-line speed among the unit, leading the team with an average of 21 yards after the catch last fall."
↗ Inside Texas A&M fall camp: 'Danimals' receiver group for Aggies look as advertised in preseason
"To go with Horton, Ashton Bethel-Roman has the straight-line speed"
↗ 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
"Julio Humphrey was praised by Texas A&M wide receiver Ashton Bethel-Roman over the weekend for the strength that he brings to the cornerback spot."
↗ Texas A&M Fall Camp Notes: Three defensive standouts from Monday's open practice
"Bethel-Roman, who was a part of Elko's first recruiting class as A&M's head coach in the 2024 cycle, was asked to elaborate on his thoughts on Humphrey."
↗ Guided by strong work ethic, Texas A&M CB Julio Humphrey hoping to help Aggies secondary reach full potential
"Beyond Bussey, multiple other Aggie receivers flashed Saturday. The twitchy Mario Craver, speedy Ashton Bethel-Roman, towering Isaiah Horton and true freshman Aaron Gregory all continued to impress and show why A&M is loaded with a variety of skillsets at receiver."
↗ Texas A&M fall camp intel: Insider notes from 1st open preseason practice for Aggies
"He also showed pinpoint timing and accuracy on a few intermediate throws to the sideline, totaling two of those completions to Bethel-Roman (1 on 1 and 11 on 11) and another to Craver (1 on 1)."
↗ 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
"wide receiver Ashton Bethel-Roman and cornerback Julio Humphrey spoke with the media"
↗ Watch Texas A&M football practice takeaways, interviews from WR Ashton Bethel-Roman, CB Julio Humphrey
"With preseason second-team All-SEC selection Mario Craver, Alabama transfer Isaiah Horton and speedy Ashton Bethel-Roman at receiver for the Aggies, junior Terry Bussey might be a bit of an afterthought to some."
↗ 5 takeaways, notes from 1st Texas A&M football practice of fall camp: Daymion Sanford returns, Terry Bussey flashes
"After a breakout sophomore season in which he hauled in 24 receptions for more than 500 yards and five touchdowns, Ashton Bethel-Roman has somehow remained one of Texas A&M's most overlooked players entering 2027."
↗ Callaway's Corner: Three players flying under the radar heading into fall camp, recruiting quick-hitters
"A former four-star prospect who originally signed with Arkansas before being released from his National Letter of Intent to join Mike Elko's first recruiting class at Texas A&M, Bethel-Roman quickly carved out a starting role during his second season in College Station."
↗ Callaway's Corner: Three players flying under the radar heading into fall camp, recruiting quick-hitters
"Now fully healthy after battling a handful of minor injuries throughout last season, he appears primed to build on his breakout campaign and become an even bigger part of the Aggies' passing attack alongside Marcel Reed in year three under Mike Elko."
↗ Callaway's Corner: Three players flying under the radar heading into fall camp, recruiting quick-hitters
"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
"The top receivers could be Alabama transfer Isaiah Horton (X), junior Mario Craver (slot) and redshirt sophomore Ashton Bethel-Roman (Z) while junior Terry Bussey and freshman Aaron Gregory are key contributors"
↗ 5 biggest Texas A&M football questions entering 2026 preseason camp
October 2025
5 claims
"On a night when Texas A&M's offense needed to score on nearly every drive to pull out a win in Fayetteville, Ashton Bethel-Roman rose to the occasion, leading the team with four receptions for 83 yards and a touchdown."
↗ Key Takeaways From Aggies' Win Over Arkansas
"possibly the one where Ashton Bethel-Roman finally gets going as well"
↗ Three Things I Know, Three Things I Don't: Aggies Head to Arkansas
"We're still waiting on Ashton Bethel-Roman to turn a corner"
↗ Three Things I Know, Three Things I Don't: Aggies Head to Arkansas
"Before the season, I—and many other media members—kept hearing plenty of buzz about Ashton Bethel-Roman, which led me to believe he'd be one of the heavily utilized offensive weapons."
↗ Three Things I Know, Three Things I Don't: Aggies Look To Remain Undefeated
"So far this season, Bethel-Roman leads the Aggies' offense in drops."
↗ Three Things I Know, Three Things I Don't: Aggies Look To Remain Undefeated
August 2025
5 claims
"Things are beginning to click between Reed and the newcomers, particularly standout receiver Ashton Bethel-Roman."
↗ Fall Camp Intel: Notes and buzz heading into Week 0
"sources continue to indicate that he'll be the Aggies' third receiver to open the season"
↗ Fall Camp Intel: Notes and buzz heading into Week 0
"Several people I've spoken with over the past week believe he's been the most impressive player after just one year on campus. There's a lot of excitement around him, and he's found the end zone in every scrimmage so far."
↗ Fall Camp Intel: Notes and buzz heading into Week 0
"Sources close to the program indicate that Bethel-Roman is the leading candidate to secure the third starting wide receiver spot alongside KC Concepcion and Mario Craver."
↗ Camp Risers: Two Players Turning Heads Early
"While he didn't have an opportunity to contribute last season, that appears to have completely changed following an impressive showing in both spring practices and fall camp."
↗ Camp Risers: Two Players Turning Heads Early
The Recruit
Ratings Constellation
National Rank
#225
Roster History
| Year | School | Jersey | Position | Class | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Texas A&M | #8 | WR | RS-SO | 21 |
| 2025 | Texas A&M | #3 | WR | RS-FR | 20 |
| 2024 | Texas A&M | #87 | WR | FR | 20 |
Recruiting Cycles
