Aggieland · 2026 Roster · 2026 RS-JR
This Season
Depth ChartWeek 1 official depth chart · vs Missouri State (released Aug 31) · 2026-08-31
Ricks OR Gibson — the two-year starter shares his line with the Tennessee transfer.
Availability
Camp Timeline
CB1 · battle update · 2026-08-31
The two-year starter now carries an OR with Gibson.
src · Texas A&M football releases first depth chart ahead of 2026 season, opener vs. Missouri State
Production
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The Next Level
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Intel Feed · Aggie Yell
September 2026
4 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
"Quarterback Marcel Reed, running back Rueben Owens II, wide receiver Mario Craver, linebacker Daymion Sanford, defensive end Anto Saka and cornerback Dezz Ricks."
↗ Texas A&M football statistical leader projections for 2026: Aggie Yell season predictions Part II
"Dezz Ricks would be my pick as a third-year starter in College Station."
↗ Texas A&M football statistical leader projections for 2026: Aggie Yell season predictions Part II
"Dezz Ricks, a two-year incumbent starter, and 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
18 claims
"1. Dezz Ricks OR Rickey Gibson III"
↗ Texas A&M football releases first depth chart ahead of 2026 season, opener vs. Missouri State
"incumbent cornerback starter Dezz Ricks."
↗ Texas A&M football fall camp superlatives: MVPs, best freshman and more for Aggies this preseason
"Starting cornerback: Dezz Ricks."
↗ Final Texas A&M football two-deep depth chart projection for 2026 season
"Cornerback Dezz Ricks is a two-year incumbent starter with NFL Draft expectations."
↗ Inside Texas A&M fall camp: Nickel Jordan Shaw a 'slept-on player,' motivated for big 2026 season
"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
"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
"With cornerback Dezz Ricks trailing in tight coverage, Reed dropped a pass into the bucket to wide receiver Isaiah Horton down the right sideline for around 20 yards."
↗ Texas A&M football fall camp intel: Insider notes from 14th preseason practice for Aggies
"It feels like Humphrey may ultimately win out, but it's clear that they have two strong starting candidates behind Dezz Ricks this season."
↗ Texas A&M fall camp intel: What we're hearing from the Aggies' preseason (Defense)
"Projected starting cornerback: Dezz Ricks."
↗ Texas A&M football mid-fall camp depth chart projection: Defense
"Dezz Ricks, a two-year incumbent starter for the Aggies, figured to be cemented as a top option over Humphrey."
↗ 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 Aggies return three players who saw over 600 snaps last season: Dalton Brooks, Dezz Ricks, and Marcus Ratcliffe."
↗ Guided by strong work ethic, Texas A&M CB Julio Humphrey hoping to help Aggies secondary reach full potential
"Bussey held his own during 1-on-1 and 7-on-7 action as well, including when coming down with a contested catch against top cornerback Dezz Ricks on a deep pass from Reed."
↗ Texas A&M fall camp intel: Insider notes from 1st open preseason practice for Aggies
"Safeties Dalton Brooks, Marcus Ratcliffe and Tawfiq Byard, and Ricks are proven, experienced players who have been impressive in media-observed practices."
↗ Texas A&M fall camp intel: Insider notes from 1st open preseason practice for Aggies
"three position battles elsewhere on that side of the ball come to mind: middle linebacker, nickel and the cornerback spot opposite incumbent starter Dezz Ricks."
↗ 5 takeaways from 2nd Texas A&M practice of fall camp: Marco Jones aces eye test and more
"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
"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
"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
April 2026
2 claims
"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
"Dezz Ricks and Jamar Beal-Goines were both expected to be limited entering spring, and that's held true so far. Neither has been a full participant to this point."
↗ Texas A&M Spring Scoop: Latest Intel from Inside the Program
March 2026
4 claims
"Entering the spring, there's plenty of optimism that Dezz Ricks can take another step forward in his junior season, similar to the jump he made a year ago."
↗ Texas A&M Spring Practice: Intel coming out of College Station
"While the Aggies retained key starter Dezz Ricks, the cornerback room entered the transfer window with a significant need for experience and production."
↗ Texas A&M: The biggest storylines entering spring ball
"With Dezz Ricks and Julian Humphrey both expected to step into starting roles, the staff also addressed the position aggressively during the offseason."
↗ Texas A&M Newcomer Preview: "No fly zone" coming to College Station
"pair him with Dezz Ricks, who the staff successfully retained this offseason"
↗ How will the Aggies' newest portal additions impact their defensive play in 2027?
January 2026
2 claims
"Cornerback was no exception when it came to Texas A&M's offseason departures. However, with starter Dezz Ricks returning and an experienced unit still on campus, the priority at the position wasn't quantity — it was quality."
↗ Grading Texas A&M's Transfer Portal Additions: Defense
"We've previously reported new deals for cornerbacks Julian Humphrey and Dezz Ricks"
↗ What's left for Texas A&M in the Transfer Portal?
The Recruit
Ratings Constellation
Roster History
| Year | School | Jersey | Position | Class | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Texas A&M | #2 | CB | RS-JR | — |
| 2025 | Texas A&M | #2 | CB | RS-SO | — |
| 2024 | Texas A&M | #10 | CB | RS-FR | — |
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