Freshman running back KJ Edwards vies for more snaps as Aggies shape depth chart

In Texas A&M's sixth preseason session, freshman running back KJ Edwards demonstrated impressive vision and footwork, finishing a drive with a touchdown that suggests he could earn more playing time. Edge Marco Jones made a standout tackle on Edwards early in the drill, underscoring the depth of competition among the Aggies. Edwards is now battling redshirt freshman Tiger Riden for the third-string running back position, though coordinator Holmon Wiggins expects to deploy Riden primarily in short-yardage and red-zone situations.

Meanwhile, Rueben Owens and Jamarion Morrow will continue to vie for the starting role at their position. Coach Mike Elko and running backs coach Trooper Taylor must decide over the next two weeks whether to adopt a running-back-by-committee approach, which could guarantee Edwards regular snaps similar to former star DeVon Achane's freshman usage.