Typically talking, the target for Texas A&M football players would be to put on their own in a situation to be drafted in the NFL Draft. For some, that doesn’t essentially occur true, major them down other avenues.
But thankfully for a number of Aggies, a new chance has opened up that could give them another shot at reaching their soccer desires. That option comes by variety of the USFL, a brand-new league that is set to launch in mid-April.
In advance of I get into which former Aggie football gamers ended up drafted, it is crucial to give some context on how the USFL Draft labored. The draft was split into sections, the place teams have been specified an chance to pick from distinct position pools.
The Texas A&M football team had one player selected on Day 1 of the USFL Draft
To give you a far better thought of how this draft worked, here’s what the positional picks appeared like on Working day 1. Be aware that the rounds are split up by placement team, so even with some players remaining drafted in a seemingly late round, they have been even now precedence picks in this league.
- Round 1: Quarterbacks
- Rounds 2-4: Edge/Defensive Finishes
- Rounds 5-7: Offensive Tackles
- Rounds 8-11: Cornerbacks
- Round 12: Quarterbacks (once again)
Round 6 (OTs), Select 6: Houston Gamblers, Avery Gennesy
The initial Aggie picked in this draft was Avery Gennesy, a participant who took the JUCO route prior to signing up for the Texas A&M football group in 2014. Gennesy was a two-yr starter at offensive deal with for the Aggies right before entering the NFL Draft, exactly where he’d go undrafted. He’d be picked up by the Jacksonville Jaguars and have a short stint in the league right before participating in in the XFL and Alliance of American Soccer.
Taking part in for the Houston Gamblers in the USFL will give him one more chance to perform the sport he enjoys. Gennesy must be in a position to generate taking part in time early.
Two Texas A&M football gamers ended up picked on Working day 2 of the USFL Draft
There have been two Aggies selected on Day 2 of the USFL Draft. The Day 2 title ought to not be perceived as it is in the NFL, as the positions chosen on the 2nd day continue to showcased the most effective expertise in this draft.
Spherical 24 (DTs), Select 2: Tampa Bay Bandits, Daylon Mack
Daylon Mack was a 4-12 months defensive deal with for the Aggies who didn’t get an prospect to get started until finally his senior time. As soon as he entered a commencing purpose, he performed incredibly perfectly with 27 overall tackles, 5.5 sacks, and 9.5 tackles for loss.
Since 2019, Mack has played for six unique rosters. On five of these teams, he was restricted to an offseason or exercise squad part. With the Tampa Bay Bandits, Mack will have an prospect to be one particular of the best gamers on the industry.
Spherical 26 (RBs), Decide on 6: New Jersey Generals, Trey Williams
Trey Williams was a three-12 months participant for the Texas A&M football group with a quite amazing resume at the college degree. In those people three years, Williams rushed for 1,343 yards and 18 touchdowns in that stretch just before heading undrafted in the 2015 NFL Draft.
He’d be picked up by the Washington Commanders (Redskins at the time) just before bouncing about to 4 NFL teams and 5 groups exterior of the NFL which includes his new squad with the New Jersey Generals.
Williams is a playmaker — if he’s offered a solid supporting cast, he could be 1 of the better playmakers in the league.