The Texas A&M Aggies boast one of the most exciting freshmen in college football next season.
A&M’s five-star defensive back Terry Bussey was named to On3’s True Freshman All-American list on Monday, making him one of the most exciting young prospects in the country. He joined a list that also includes big names like Nebraska quarterback Dylan Railoa, Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith, South Carolina edge rusher Dylan Stewart, Auburn receiver Cam Coleman and many more.
Bussey was the only five-star player in Texas A&M’s 2024 recruiting class. According to 247Sports’ rankings, the Timpson, Texas product was the No. 16 player in the country and the No. 1 cornerback.
Here is part of what On3 had to say about Bussey’s inclusion on the roster:
“Terry Bussey is an elite athlete who can run really well, has very good ball skills as a defensive back and has overall playmaking ability,” wrote Charles Power, On3’s director of scouting and rankings. “We could see the rare scenario of him being used on both sides of the ball as a true freshman, and since he was younger for his class and given his late birthday, he could really be a 2025 candidate.”
Although Bussey is listed as a defensive back on A&M’s official roster, he is expected to play on offense this season. Mike Elko, the Aggies’ new head coach, admitted to the media on Saturday that Bussey’s role is still “a little bit up in the air.”
“He’s a kid who has a lot of value,” Elko said. “We’ve talked about his flexibility. We’ve moved him around a little bit… Where he ends up is still a little uncertain.”
Texas A&M offensive coordinator Collin Klein said the coaching staff plans to use him “quite often.”
“We’ll be able to use him quite a bit,” Klein said. “He’s already adjusted. His skills are very diverse. He can run great routes, has good ball skills and is big and physical enough to use in the backfield.”
Bussey will have his first chance to show the country what he can do when No. 20 Texas A&M opens the regular season against No. 7 Notre Dame on Saturday, Aug. 31 in College Station.
