#81
Luke Braden
Returning to Texas A&M for 2026
Stratford, Texas → Stratford
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Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Mike Elko
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Texas A&M
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Tight end · Texas A&M
Returning around him
- 75% of 2024 offensive production back (Strong continuity)
- 10 Texas A&M players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -2 net (19 in / 21 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Texas A&M · Last season: 11-2 (AP #7) · Talent rank #8 · 2026 recruiting class #10
Background
2024 (FRESHMAN): Saw action in the win over New Mexico State.
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