Where is Texas A&M’s WR unit ranked in Athlon’s SEC positional rankings?

Nov 4, 2023; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Jahdae Walker (9) races with tight end Jake Johnson (19) after a touchdown during the second half against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Mike Elko’s inaugural 2024 season is less than two months away. Unlike many first-year head coaches before him, Elko inherited a highly talented roster while adding nearly 30 veterans from the transfer portal.

During Jimbo Fisher’s final season with the program, Aggie’s offense was average at best, while starting quarterback Conner Weigman’s season-ending injury after four games gave way to former backup signal caller Max Johnson taking the reigns, only to succumb to his season-ending rib injury at the end of the season.

Averaging just over 270.8 passing yards per contest, A&M’s 2023 wide receiver unit is now without Ainias Smith (NFL) and Evan Stewart (transferred to Oregon) heading into this season. However, after adding wide receivers Cyrus Allen, Jabre Barber, and Jacob Bostick from the transfer portal, all three players will join a highly competent presumed starting unit led by junior WR Noah Thomas.

With Conner Weigman returning to the lineup healthy and confident, A&M’s wide receiver rotation will need to step up, especially in SEC play. Still, until we see the results, it’s reasonable to be skeptical. Regarding the rest of the conference, where do the Aggies land in Athlon Sports’ SEC wider receiver rankings?

Vanderbilt Commodores

Sep 23, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores wide receiver Quincy Skinner Jr. (3) dives to catch a pass on a two-point conversion against the Kentucky Wildcats during the second half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

2023 record: 2-10 (0-8 SEC)

Wide receivers to watch: Quincy Skinner, Junior Sherrill, Jeremiah Dillon, Loic Fouonji

Mississippi State Bulldogs

Sep 2, 2023; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs wide receiver Jaden Walley (11) runs the ball against the Southeastern Louisiana Lions during the third quarter at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports

2023 record: 5-7 (1-7 SEC)

Wide receivers to watch: Jordan Mosley, Jaden Walley, Creed Whittemore, Kevin Coleman

South Carolina Gamecocks

Sep 9, 2023; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks wide receiver Nyck Harbor (8) celebrates a touchdown during the third quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports

2023 record: 5-7 (3-5 SEC)

Wide receivers to watch: Nyck Harbor, Luke Doty, Mazeo Bennett, Jared Brown

Arkansas Razorbacks

Florida Gators cornerback Jaydon Hill (23) tackles Arkansas Razorbacks wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (4) during the second half at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, November 4, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

2023 record: 4-8 (1-7 SEC)

Wide receivers to watch: Issac TeSlaa, Tyrone Broden, Andrew Armstrong, Isaiah Sategna

For more Arkansas news and analysis, visit Razorbacks Wire

Florida Gators

Nov 18, 2023; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver Eugene Wilson III (3) returns a kickoff as Missouri Tigers wide receiver Ja’Marion Wayne (25) makes the tackle during the second half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

2023 record: 5-7 (3-5 SEC)

Wide receivers to watch: Kahleil Jackson, Marcus Burke, Eugene Wilson, Elijah Badger

For more Florida news and analysis, visit Gators Wire

Auburn Tigers

Auburn Tigers wide receiver Cam Coleman (8) celebrates his long reception during the A-Day spring game at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, April 6, 2024.

2023 record: 6-7 (3-5 SEC)

Wide receivers to watch: Keandre Lambert-Smith, Cam Coleman, Robert Lewis, Perry Thompson

For more Auburn news and analysis, visit Auburn Wire

Kentucky Wildcats

Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Dane Key (6) runs with the ball on a pass play that took him to the 5-yard line during first quarter action. The Kentucky Wildcats faced off against the Clemson Tigers Friday, December 29, 2023, in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl in Jacksonville, Florida. The Wildcats led 14 to 10 at the half. [Bob Self/Florida Times-Union]

2023 record: 7-6 (3-5 SEC)

Wide receivers to watch: Barion Brown, Dane Key, Anthony Brown-Stephens, Ja’Mori Maclin

For more Kentucky news and analysis, visit UK Wildcats Wire

LSU Tigers

Jan 1, 2024; Tampa, FL, USA; LSU Tigers wide receiver Kyren Lacy (2) runs with the ball during the second half against the Wisconsin Badgers at the Reliaquest Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-USA TODAY Sports

2023 record: 10-3 (6-2 SEC)

Wide receivers to watch: Zavion Thomas, Kyren Lacy, CJ Daniels, Chris Hilton Jr.

For more LSU news and analysis, visit LSU Tigers Wire

Texas A\u0026amp;M Aggies

Dec 27, 2023; Houston, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Moose Muhammad III (7) catches a pass against Oklahoma State Cowboys cornerback Dylan Smith (11) in the second quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

2023 record: 7-6 (4-4 SEC0

Wide receivers to watch: Moose Muhammad, Noah Thomas, Jahdae Walker, Cyrus Allen

Alabama Crimson Tide

Dec 2, 2023; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Kobe Prentice (6) is tackled by the facemark by Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Javon Bullard (22) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports

2023 record: 12-2 (8-0 SEC)

Wide receivers to watch: Ryan Williams, Kobe Prentice, Germie Bernard, Caleb Odom

For more Alabama news and analysis, visit Roll Tide Wire

Tennessee Volunteers

Tennessee wide receiver Bru McCoy (15) is tackled before sustaining an injury during a football game between Tennessee and South Carolina at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023.

2023 record: 9-4 (4-4 SEC)

Wide receivers to watch: Squirrel White, Bru McCoy, Mike Matthews, Chris Brazzell II

For more Tennessee news and analysis, visit Vols Wire

Oklahoma Sooners

Oct 28, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Jalil Farooq (3) runs the ball against the Kansas Jayhawks during the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

2023 record: 10-3 (7-2 Big 12)

Wide receivers to watch: Andrel Anthony Jalil Farooq, Deion Burks, Nic Anderson

For more Oklahoma news and analysis, visit Sooners Wire

Georgia Bulldogs

Oct 28, 2023; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Rara Thomas (5) runs against Florida Gators cornerback Jalen Kimber (8) in the first half at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports

2023 record: 13-1 (8-0 SEC)

Wide receivers to watch: Dominic Lovett, Rara Thomas, Dillon Bell, Anthony Evans III

For more Georgia news and analysis, visit UGA Wire

Texas Longhorns

Texas White team wide receiver Isaiah Bond (7) celebrates scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Longhorns’ spring Orange and White game at Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas, April 20, 2024.

2023 record: 12-2 (8-1 Big 12)

Wide receivers to watch: Isaiah Bolden, Matthew Bolden, Silas Bolden, Johntay Cook II

For more Texas news and analysis, visit Longhorns Wire

Missouri Tigers

Dec 29, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Missouri Tigers wide receiver Luther Burden III (3) runs upfield during the fourth quarter of the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic against the Ohio State Buckeyes at AT&T Stadium.

2023 record: 11-2 (6-2 SEC)

Wide receivers to watch: Luther Burden II, Theo Wease, Mookie Cooper, Marquis Johnson

Ole Miss Rebels

Nov 4, 2023; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels wide receiver Tre Harris (9) catches the ball against Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Jayvon Thomas (14) during the first half at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

2023 record: 11-2 (6-2 SEC)

Wide receivers to watch: Tre Harris, Jordan Watkins, Juice Wells, Deion Smith

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