Texas A&M star named one of 10 'most lethal' wide receivers in 2026

Texas A&M's roster will look very different after 20-plus players from the 2025 roster departed, including a nation-high 13 starters invited to the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, led by unanimous All-American edge Cashius Howell and wide receiver KC Concepcion, who are expected to be selected in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft later this month. However, coach Mike Elko , who is entering his third season at the helm, was prepared for these departures and immediately went to work in the transfer portal, adding 17 players, combined with 26 signees from the 2026 recruiting class. Still, the returning stars from last season's roster, headlined by starting quarterback Marcel Reed and star wide receiver Mario Craver, serve as the driving force behind the Aggies' chances of returning to the College Football Playoff.

Craver, who was second on the team behind Conepcion in receiving yards (917) paired with four touchdown receptions, averaging over 15 yards per reception, is widely considered one of the most electric wide receivers in the country, possessing track speed and and the ability to turn a short recepcion into a explosive gain, and is one of the best athletes in the country. Serving as Texas A&M's No. 1 receiver this coming season, Alabama transfer Isaiah Horton provides the size needed to thrive on the outside, while Craver and play the Z or in the slot, and through six spring practices, the former Mississippi State transfer looks NFL-ready before what is likely his final season in College Station before taking the next step.

On Wednesday, CBS Sports' Brad Crawford released his top 10 "most lethal" wide receivers heading into the 2026 college football season, and among the likes of Ohio State star Jeremiah Smith and Miami standout Malachi Toney, Mario Craver came in at No. 6 before the Aggies take the field against Missouri State to open the 2026 campaign. This former Mississippi State transfer averaged 15.

5 yards per catch last season and finished with 917 yards on 59 catches for the Aggies. After offensive coordinator Collin Klein left the program for the Kansas State vacancy, Texas A&M promoted Holmon Wiggins to the play-caller spot. We asked one Texas A&M source which player stood out during the first week of spring practice this month, and his response was "Super Mario" on offense.