2026 Texas A&M Football — Season Awards
National Champions • 13–2 • First Title Since 1939
After an 87-year drought, the Aggies delivered a season for the ages. These are the players who defined the journey — statistically, emotionally, and historically.
Most Valuable Player — QB Bryce Baker (FR)
2,893 passing yards, 17 TDs, 512 rushing yards, and three clutch playoff wins. Baker matured into a true leader, delivering deep strikes, red‑zone poise, and late‑game magic. The offense ran through him — and he ran it all the way to a title.
Offensive Player of the Year — RB Caleb Hawkins (SO)
1,332 rushing yards, 11 TDs, 6.5 YPC — plus 314 receiving yards. Hawkins was the engine of the offense, consistently flipping field position and grinding out tough yards. His playoff surge was vital to the championship run.
Defensive Player of the Year — EDGE Colin Simmons (JR)
23.5 sacks. 30 tackles for loss. Five forced fumbles. Simmons shattered records and wrecked gameplans. Every snap was a threat, and his dominance changed how teams approached the Aggies entirely.
Breakout Star — WR Jerome Myles (FR)
63 catches, 658 yards, 5 TDs — plus two massive scores in the National Championship. Myles emerged as Baker’s go‑to deep threat and delivered when it mattered most.
🧱 Heart & Hustle Award — LB Taurean York (SR)
120 tackles, 21 TFL, 10 PBUs, 2 safeties. York was everywhere. He anchored the defense with elite instincts, physicality, and leadership. His consistency was unmatched.
Special Teams Ace — K Andres Rich (FR)
30/35 FG (85%), 97/97 XP (100%). Rich was automatic. His five field goals vs. Georgia saved the season, and his postseason perfection sealed the title.
🧊 Clutch Moment of the Year — Andrew Olesh’s 4th‑Down Grab vs. Georgia
Season on the line. Fourth and long. Olesh climbs the ladder for a 28‑yard catch that sets up the game‑winner. Without it, the playoff run dies in Atlanta.
Unsung Hero — DB Bravion Rogers (SR)
71 tackles, 12 PBUs, 5 TFL. Rogers quietly erased big plays all year. His open‑field tackling and coverage consistency kept the secondary stable through every high‑leverage moment.
Freshman of the Year — DT Dwyne Turbin (FR)
14 tackles, 7 TFL, 5 sacks, a forced fumble, and a recovery. Turbin was a disruptive force in limited snaps and flashed star potential. With so many defensive departures, he becomes a foundational piece moving forward.
Playoff MVP — WR Jerome Myles (FR)
Two long touchdowns in the National Championship. Reliable hands in the Sugar Bowl. Myles turned into a postseason star and gave Baker a true vertical weapon.
Legacy Award — The Senior Class
York. Brooks. Fontenette. Humphrey. Rogers. Hicks. Searcy.
They stayed through the transition, led through the grind, and leave as national champions. Their legacy is forever.