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08/10/22 - Garrett Miller, rSr/2025, Texas AM + More +

Backup Purdue tight end Garrett Miller is done for the season after suffering a knee injury in Monday's practice, the Journal and & Courier has learned. Didn't see the injury, only Miller laying on the ground. He was helped up and placed on the medical cart and taken inside the facility. Payne Durham remains No. 1 but Paul Piferi now moves to the No. 2 position. - Lafayette Journal & Courier

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TE Garrett Miller, Texas AM
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08/08/22 - Ainias Smith, rSr/2024, Texas AM + More +

Most were surprised when Texas A&M senior Ainias Smith was arrested on a trio of charges last month. That's not who they thought Smith was, and it turned out they were right, because the charges were later dropped. Smith missed a chance to represent himself and A&M at the Southeastern Conference Media Days last month, but he was front and center in the Kyle Field media center a few hours before A&M's first practice of fall camp late Wednesday afternoon. "That was a tough little time," Smith said. "I guess you could say my main thing about that whole situation was just lay low, keep praying and keep faith and let God take over basically." Smith was arrested on charges of DWI, possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana and unlawfully carrying a weapon.

The only thing he turned out to be guilty of was poor judgement, because the person in the car confessed to owning the marijuana and gun. Some had to think Smith was guilty, and possibly some still have doubt of his total innocence. "I think he came out and explained it," A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher said. "You tell the truth and you move on and don't worry about it. You can't worry about that. You have to go play and do the right things and make the right decisions each and every day." Smith was disappointed he didn't get to attend the SEC Media Days in Atlanta. "It was a great opportunity to build my brand and get a little bit more exposure for myself," Smith said. "But now that that's past, [I'm] not able to worry about that any more, and I'm excited to play ball. I mean, it's all I got left now." - Bryan/College Station Eagle

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08/06/22 - Ainias Smith, rSr/2024, Texas AM + More +

While dealing with the aftermath of a July arrest for DUI, possession of less than two ounces of marijuana and gun possession, Texas A&M wide receiver was unable to attend SEC Media Days. He was exonerated and charges were dropped, so this week he was more than happy to meet the press. "That was a tough little time," Smith said. "I guess you could say my main thing about that whole situation was just lay low, keep praying and keep faith and let God take over basically." "He's a leader," A&M junior defensive back Antonio Johnson said. "He leads best by example." The three-star recruit from Sugar Land Dulles came to A&M as a wide receiver. He moved to running back when needed then moved back to receiver. He also returns punts. He's Fisher's Swiss Army knife. "He'll be whoever he needs to be," said Johnson. "That's the best way I can put it." - Bryan/College Station Eagle

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WR Ainias Smith, Texas AM
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08/04/22 - Josh DeBerry, rSr/2024, Texas AM + More +

2022 PRESEASON CHUCK BEDNARIK AWARD WATCH LIST: Josh DeBerry, Boston College, Senior DB,...All-ACC Second Team pick and awarded All-New England honors from the New England Football Writers in 2021 … started all 10 games in which he played, primarily at nickelback … totaled 53 tackles, a team-high eight tackles for loss, two interceptions and forced one fumble. - Boston College Football

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CB Josh DeBerry, Texas AM
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08/03/22 - Chris Russell Jr., rSr/2024, Texas AM + More +

Texas A&M senior linebacker Chris Russell has been charged with failing to identify and giving false/ficticious information during the arrest of teammate Ainias Smith who had all his charges dropped from the July 20 incident. Smith had a trio of charges dropped Friday, which was the same day Russell turned himself in at the Brazos County Jail, reported the Houston Chronicle's Brent Zwerneman. Russell was released Saturday morning.

Russell was with Smith when the senior wide receiver and punt returner was arrested on charges of DWI, possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana and unlawfully carrying a weapon. Russell provided a fake name and date of birth when asked for both by police, Zwerneman reported. Smith denied owning the handgun or marijuana as did the passenger, which at the time wasn't identified. Russell later returned on July 20th to provide a statement that he owned the marijuana, but prosecutors didn't move forward with charges because they were unconvinced of Russell's statement. However, the University Police moved forward on the fact Russell provided false information. Gun possession is legal in Texas if no other crime is being committed and Russell wasn't arrested at that time for supplying false information, a decision made by the officers on the scene, reported the Chronicle. - Bryan/College Station Eagle

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OLB Chris Russell Jr., Texas AM
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08/02/22 - *Antonio Johnson, Jr/2023, Texas AM + More +

2022 PRESEASON CHUCK BEDNARIK AWARD WATCH LIST: Antonio Johnson, Texas A&M, Junior DB,...Johnson is coming off an impressive sophomore campaign that saw him earn a starting role at nickel and serve as one of the Aggies' elite tacklers. The East St. Louis, Illinois, native tallied 79 tackles in 2021, good for second among Aggies. Johnson led the team and was among the SEC leaders with 53 solo takedowns in his second season in Aggieland, also adding five pass breakups and 8.5 tackles for loss. - Texas A&M Football

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FS *Antonio Johnson, Texas AM
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08/02/22 - *Devon Achane, Jr/2023, Texas AM + More +

2022 PRESEASON PAUL HORNUNG AWARD WATCH LIST: Devon Achane, Texas A&M,...Achane, a junior from Missouri City, Texas, led the Aggies with 11 touchdowns in 2021, including scores as a rusher, receiver and returner. Appearing almost exclusively off the bench, Achane rushed for 910 yards with a team-best nine touchdowns while averaging 7.0 yards per carry, which led the SEC and was No. 2 in the FBS among players with 100-or-more carries. Achane led the team with 1,472 all-purpose yards, chipping in 301 on kickoff return and 261 receiving yards.

Also a standout sprinter for Texas A&M's track & field team, Achane put his speed on display in the win over top-ranked Alabama when he returned a kickoff 98 yards to the end zone for the first special teams touchdown of his career. Achane, who was also named to the Maxwell and Doak Walker Award Preseason Watch Lists, has scored nine career touchdowns of 20-or-more yards. - Texas A&M Football

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RB *Devon Achane, Texas AM
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08/02/22 - Layden Robinson, rSr/2024, Texas AM + More +

2022 PRESEASON OUTLAND TROPHY WATCHLIST: G Layden Robinson, Texas A&M,...Robinson started all 10 of his appearances last season at right guard, clearing the way for one of the top running back tandems in the nation. The Manvel, Texas, native has been recognized as a Sporting News Second Team Preseason All-American and has been nominated for the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. He was also recently named to the Preseason All-SEC Second Team by the league's football media members. As a freshman in 2020, Robinson was a key reserve on one of the best offensive lines the SEC has seen over the previous 10 seasons. The Aggies were the first team to lead the league in sacks allowed (0.7), tackles for loss allowed (3.8) and yards per carry (5.45) in over 10 years. - Texas A&M Football

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OG Layden Robinson, Texas AM
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08/02/22 - McKinnley Jackson, Sr/2024, Texas AM + More +

2022 PRESEASON OUTLAND TROPHY WATCHLIST: DT McKinnley Jackson, Texas A&M,...Jackson earned third team accolades for his work on the defensive line. The Lucedale, Mississippi, native played in 10 games last season, making four starts at defensive tackle. Battling through injury in 2021, Jackson is among the top 10 returning tacklers for the Aggies this season. Jackson has also earned recognition this offseason from the SEC's football media, being named to the Preseason All-SEC Third Team as a defensive lineman. - Texas A&M Football

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DT McKinnley Jackson, Texas AM
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08/01/22 - Nik Constantinou, rSr/2024, Texas AM + More +

2022 PRESEASON RAY GUY WATCHLIST: Nik Constantinou - Texas A&M,...Constantinou is a 6-3, 23-pound left-footed punter. Constantinou is entering his third year as the Aggies' primary punter, having appeared in all 22 games through his first two seasons. The Melbourne, Australia, native led the SEC and ranked in the top 10 nationally, averaging 46.61 yards per punt as a sophomore. Constantinou, who recently earned Preseason All-SEC First Team honors, sent 19 punts 50-plus yards and landed 22 inside the 20 a year ago. A semifinalist for the Ray Guy Award in 2020, he earned All-SEC First Team honors from the Associated Press and was named to the All-SEC Second Team by the league's coaches in 2021. - Texas A&M Football

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P Nik Constantinou, Texas AM
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08/01/22 - Ainias Smith, rSr/2024, Texas AM + More +

Texas A&M wide receiver Ainias Smith had his suspension from the team lifted recently, according to Fox26's Mark Berman. Berman spoke to College Station lawyer Craig Greening, who is representing Smith. "I confirmed with Ainias himself that the suspension has been lifted," Greening said. "He can return to football practice. It shows the university believes in his innocence, that they looked at all the facts and they believe the suspension should be lifted." Smith in accordance with school and athletics department policy was suspended following his arrest July 20 on charges of DWI, possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana and unlawfully carrying a weapon. Greening told Berman on Friday that he had reviewed the facts and his client had committed no crime based on the information he studied. - Bryan/College Station Eagle

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08/01/22 - *Antonio Johnson, Jr/2023, Texas AM + More +

2022 PRESEASON BRONKO NAGURSKI TROPHY WATCHLIST: S Antonio Johnson, Texas A&M,...Johnson is coming off an impressive sophomore campaign that saw him earn a starting role at nickel and serve as one of the Aggies' elite tacklers. The East St. Louis, Illinois, native tallied 79 tackles in 2021, good for second among Aggies. Johnson led the team and was among the SEC leaders with 53 solo takedowns in his second season in Aggieland, also adding five pass breakups and 8.5 tackles for loss. - Texas A&M Football

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FS *Antonio Johnson, Texas AM
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07/28/22 - *Antonio Johnson, Jr/2023, Texas AM + More +

2022 PRESEASON JIM THORPE AWARD WATCHLIST: Antonio Johnson, Texas A&M, Jr.,...A 6-3, 200 pound safety from the tough neighborhoods in East St. Louis. Great sophomore season (2021): Started in all 12 games … Was second on the team with 79 tackles, third with five breakups and fourth among Aggies with 8.5 tackles for loss on the season ... Tallied three tackles in the season-opening win over Kent State … Added four tackles and a pass breakup at Colorado … Tied a team-high five tackles against New Mexico ... Led the Aggies with eight tackles and a pair of pass breakups against Arkansas ... Recorded a career- and team-high 15 tackles against Mississippi State ... Added six tackles and a hurry in the win over No. 1 Alabama - Texas A&M Football

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FS *Antonio Johnson, Texas AM
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07/26/22 - Ainias Smith, rSr/2024, Texas AM + More +

The lawyer for A&M football player Ainias Smith said Friday his client is innocent of charges that got him arrested early Wednesday. Smith was charged with driving while intoxicated, possession of less than 2 oz. of marijuana and unlawful carrying of a weapon, according to police records. They all carry misdemeanor charges. "I've reviewed the police reports in the case," College Station attorney Craig Greening told Houston Fox26's Mark Berman on Friday. "I'm board certified in criminal law and I'm designated as a lawyer/scientist certified by the American Chemical Society; I've done DWIs for years. I've prosecuted them and I've defended them. I've reviewed the reports in this case and it was obvious that Mr. Smith was not intoxicated." A new law passed in 2021 allows for possession of a firearm in your car for those under 21 years of age as long as you're not committing another crime that's greater than a Class C misdemeanor or a traffic ticket, Greening said.

"Now that we have the passenger's statements stating that the marijuana was his and that Mr. Smith didn't know about it, never possessed it and also never smoked marijuana that day, there was no crime committed by Mr. Smith from what I've reviewed and all the reports that I've been able to see up to this point." Smith was pulled over by University Police while driving 51 mph in a 35-mph zone on University Drive. He was drifting in his lane, according to the probable cause statement. After failing multiple physical intoxication tests, Smith was arrested and consented to a breathalyzer test, which came back with .066 and .061 blood alcohol content readings. The legal limit in the state of Texas is .08. - Bryan/College Station Eagle

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WR Ainias Smith, Texas AM
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07/26/22 - *Devon Achane, Jr/2023, Texas AM + More +

Texas A&M was picked to finish second only behind Alabama in the Southeastern Conference's West Division, according to the media poll by those attending this week's SEC Football Media Days. The Aggies had a trio of first-place votes and 968 points from the 181 voters who attended the four-day event at the College Football Hall of Fame. Alabama, with 177 first-place votes, had 1,262 points. Arkansas was third (one first-place vote, 844 points) followed by Ole Miss (675), LSU (591), Mississippi State (390) and Auburn (338).

Alabama and Georgia dominated the SEC's first-team offense and defense with eight and five selections, respectively. Arkansas, Auburn and LSU each had two players selected. A&M was among four teams that didn't have a first-team pick on offense or defense, but junior Nik Constantinou was the first-team punter. A&M junior running back Devon Achane, junior defensive back Antonio Johnson and junior offensive lineman Layden Robinson were second-team picks. A&M junior defensive lineman McKinnley Jackson and senior wide receiver Ainias Smith were third-team picks. Smith was a second-team pick as a return specialist, while Achane was a second-team pick as an all-purpose player. Smith also earned third-team honors as an all-purpose player. - Bryan/College Station Eagle

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