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5 Texas A&M Football Players to Watch Against Auburn

By Jake Mastroianni

Sep 5, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) celebrates his sack against Arizona State Sun Devils quarterback Mike Bercovici (2) (not pictured)in the first quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 5, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) celebrates his sack against Arizona State Sun Devils quarterback Mike Bercovici (2) (not pictured)in the first quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 10, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Christian Kirk (3) celebrates with wide receiver Ricky Seals-Jones (9) after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter against the Prairie View A&M Panthers at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Christian Kirk (3) celebrates with wide receiver Ricky Seals-Jones (9) after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter against the Prairie View A&M Panthers at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

Christian Kirk

Speaking of being on your A-game, Christian Kirk already has 13 catches on the season for 164 yards and 2 touchdowns.

After an outstanding freshman season in which the 5-foot-11 receiver racked up over 1,000 yards receiving and 7 touchdowns, he’s becoming one of the best wide receivers in the country.

He is also very dangerous in the return game after taking two back to the house in 2015.

This is by far Texas A&M’s most dynamic player on offense. The speedy wide out is averaging around 20 yards per catch in his career.

The Aggies have been known for their big, physical receivers in recent years, but Kirk gives them a different dimension at wide out.

He has the hands and ability to catch short passes, but he can also blow past the defensive back and burn you deep.

The media picked him as a First team All-SEC player before the 2016 season, showing just how highly he’s thought of.

I think the Auburn coaching staff will, and should, put Carlton Davis on him the entire game. Davis is by far our best cover corner, and should have a better chance at covering Kirk.

If Davis can cover up Kirk and limit his big-play ability, it will allow the rest of the secondary to focus on their bigger receivers.

Don’t fool yourself though, Kirk will have a huge impact on this game Saturday night.

Next: Ricky Seals-Jones

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