Three Texas A&M Stars Shine in Spring Game

Aggie Yell highlights top performers from the Maroon and White exhibition match.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 8:38pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a Texas A&M football game, with the players and field broken down into overlapping planes of maroon, white, and gold colors, capturing the dynamic energy of the sport.The Aggies' annual spring game showcased the team's depth and emerging talent, with several standout individual performances.College Station Today

Aggie Yell, a Texas A&M sports blog, has highlighted three Aggies football players who stood out in the team's annual Maroon and White spring game. The exhibition match gives coaches and fans a preview of the upcoming season and a chance to see emerging talent on the roster.

Why it matters

The Maroon and White Game is an important event for Texas A&M football, as it allows the coaching staff to evaluate players and identify potential starters and impact contributors for the fall season. Strong performances in the spring game can help players earn more playing time and solidify their roles on the team.

The details

According to Aggie Yell, the three Texas A&M players who deserved 'game balls' for their standout performances were wide receiver Jaxson Dart, defensive back Jaylon Jones, and running back Amari Daniels. Dart made several impressive catches, Jones had multiple pass breakups, and Daniels showcased his speed and elusiveness in the backfield.

  • The Maroon and White Game took place on April 15, 2026 in College Station, Texas.

The players

Jaxson Dart

A wide receiver for the Texas A&M Aggies football team.

Jaylon Jones

A defensive back for the Texas A&M Aggies football team.

Amari Daniels

A running back for the Texas A&M Aggies football team.

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What they’re saying

“Jaxson Dart made some really impressive plays down the field and showed why he's going to be a key part of our passing attack this fall.”

— Jimbo Fisher, Texas A&M Head Football Coach

“Jaylon Jones was all over the field defensively and really stood out with his coverage skills and ability to make plays on the ball.”

— DJ Durkin, Texas A&M Defensive Coordinator

“Amari Daniels is so explosive and dynamic with the ball in his hands. He's going to be a threat out of the backfield for us this season.”

— Jimbo Fisher, Texas A&M Head Football Coach

What’s next

The Aggies will continue spring practice over the next few weeks before breaking for the summer. The team's first game of the 2026 season is scheduled for September 5th against the University of Miami.

The takeaway

The Maroon and White Game provided a glimpse of the talent and potential on the Texas A&M football roster, with Dart, Jones, and Daniels emerging as players to watch heading into the fall. Their strong performances will give the coaching staff confidence in their ability to contribute and make an impact for the Aggies this season.