Story byCameron Ohnysty, Aggies WireSat, January 17, 2026 at 11:30 AM UTC·2 min readAs we reported early this week, Texas A&M's 17 transfer portal additions may or may not be the final number head coach Mike Elko and his staff will finish out with before the spring season. While the coaching staff has built nearly every gap for several position groups, including four veteran additions to the offensive line, the running back and linebacker depth could use one more player. While both positions return experienced starters, paired with the addition of Tulsa transfer linebacker Ray Coney, who recorded 128 tackles last season, and is considered an elite run defender, losing star LBs Taurean York and Scooby Williams to the NFL Draft leaves incoming senior Daymion Sanford as the only returning player with experience in Elko's defensive system. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementIf the group can add one more impact veteran, Texas A&M's leaky run defense should be all but solved, while the pass rush could be lethal, combined with new edge rushers Anto Saka and Ryan Henderson. However, with the transfer portal officially closing on Friday, which linebackers are still available?Outside of Ole Miss transfer TJ Dottery, who is even being heavily pursued by former Rebels HC Lane Kiffin and LSU, it was reported on Friday that Tennessee star linebacker Arion Carter will enter his name into the portal, and immediately after the news dropped, On3 insider Steve Wiltfong released the following statement regarding the teams that are now likely in the race for his commitment."Immediate programs to keep an eye on would include Alabama and Texas A&M.