Texas A&M Aggies Coach Mike Elko Expects Strong Defense in 2026

Texas A&M Aggies Coach Mike Elko Expects Strong Defense in 2026 Texas A&M Aggies head coach Mike Elko is optimistic about the upcoming season, citing the team's strong secondary defense as a key factor in their success.

Texas A&M Aggies head coach Mike Elko enters his third season at the helm, following a 11-2 record in 2025.

The team's early exit in the College Football Playoff was a disappointment, but Elko is optimistic about the upcoming season.

He believes the secondary defense will be the best unit he has ever seen, citing the team's third-place finish in the SEC for yards given up per game through the air in 2025.

The secondary will be led by veterans Dalton Brooks, Marcus Ratcliffe, Dezz Ricks, Julio Humphrey, and Jordan Shaw, all of whom are juniors and seniors.

Elko also expects contributions from transfer portal additions Rickey Gibson III and Tawfiq Byrad.With a strong defense and a veteran secondary, Elko is confident that this could be the best defensive unit he has coached during his time at Texas A&M.

Fall camp is just around the corner, and fans are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to see this unit in action.