Transferring to Texas A&M has 'done wonders' for new Aggie Edge

One of Texas A&M's prized transfer additions this offseason, former Northwestern edge Anto Saka , is quickly becoming a favorite among NFL scouting circles, and looks to fill the starting big defensive end role during his first and likely only season in College Station. Bringing size and elite athleticism to the role, Saka is already comfortable in coach Mike Elko's system. Over his last three seasons with the Wildcats, Saka's numbers don't jump off the page, recording 5.

5 sacks during his freshman season, but just 3. 5 in 2024, and 3 in 2025. While sacks aren't everything, Saka's speed-to-power and plethora of pass-rush moves should result in the Maryland native leading the Aggies in pass-rush win rate, especially given how Elko and new defensive coordinator Lyle Hemphill are expected to use him.

This week, speaking with TexAgs, Anto Saka, who partnered with Texas Aggies United, discussed his growth as a player during the spring and entering the summer, which will be centered on building his body back to regular-season form while continuing to learn the playbook. So far, Saka feels "100% better" than he was one year ago. "The attention to detail, strength and conditioning, and teaching points have done wonders for my mental and my game.

Anto Saka is 100% better than he was six months ago. " Combined with sophomore edge Marco Jones, who is expected to start at the Jack position this season, both he and Saka are more than enough to replace Cashius Howell and Dayon Hayes' sack production, and might be slight improvements against the run. Per Pro Football Focus , Anto Saka earned an elite 84.