As the Aggies head into 2017, a few position groups stand a head above the rest – the electric running back duo of Trayveon Williams and Keith Ford along with a young receiving corps lead the offense, while depth on the interior d-line heads up the defensive side of the ball.

Texas A&M cornerback Nick Harvey injured his knee during the spring and may seek a medical redshirt after summer surgery. That storyline and more fill out today's edition of Olin Buchanan's SEC Media Days 2017 Notebook.

Before and after their turn at the big interview table at SEC Media Days, the Aggies broke away from the hubbub to give some informal thoughts on the upcoming season, off-season work and a multitude of other topics.

National – and local – perception is that Texas A&M has underachieved on the gridiron over the last few seasons. The Aggies know that, and they're attempting to do something about it. Entering this season with a new outlook, A&M hopes to break the trend and find success in the SEC.

As the 2017 SEC Media Days enter their back half, all eyes are on Alabama and Texas A&M as they take the podium. Representatives from Missouri and Kentucky will close out the day with comments on the offseason and their respective programs.

Texas A&M needs to curb its tendency to swoon in the second half of football games in a hurry, but it'll have to rely on new faces throughout the program, including S&C coach Mark Hocke to pull off the feat. Can the Aggies fill the holes left by departing stars and avoid a late-season fade?

Many media outlets seem to be counting Texas A&M out before the 2017 season even kicks off, but the Aggies have just as many reasons to hope for a big year as most SEC squads. Can Kevin Sumlin's team emerge from the crowded pack?

As Aggies face the long summer waiting for football to return, Billy helps TexAgs subscribers endure by fielding questions about the upcoming 2017 football season, ongoing recruiting battles, college baseball, TV shows, hot cereal and much more.

With Texas A&M's spring practices in the rearview, Billy Liucci takes an all-encompassing look at the changes the Aggie Football program has undergone over the last few weeks. In the end-cap of his two-part series, Billy delves into WR Kirk Merritt's future, spring camp distinctions and more.

With Texas A&M's spring practices in the rearview, Billy Liucci takes an all-encompassing look at the changes the Aggie Football program has undergone over the last few weeks. In part one of a two-part piece, Billy delves into the Aggies' linebacker situation, quarterback questions and more.

Kevin Sumlin got a chance to speak to the local media for the first time since Texas A&M's Friday Night Lights event last Friday and took the opportunity to give a quick recap. Sumlin also spoke about the progress his team has made this spring.

As his dad looked on and waxed nostalgic, Texas A&M safety Justin Evans made his best impression on NFL scouts on Thursday. A physical, athletic defender, Evans is likely to be an early round pick in the upcoming professional draft.

In the annual on-campus feeding frenzy for the NFL's draft-oriented minds, a horde of pro scouts and position coaches were on hand on Thursday to see the Aggies vying for a shot at the League. Following the tests and drills, they broke down how they performed.

Though the Aggie defense has struggled in recent years, Texas A&M's spring practices show promise. Priest Willis is back from injury. Anthony Hines and Justin Madubuike appear to be as good as advertised. Can they help the Aggies field a solid unit?

After his team practiced indoors on Wednesday, Aggie head coach Kevin Sumlin spoke to the media, discussing Anthony Hines' progress, Tyrel Dodson's improvement over the course of the spring and more.

At Texas A&M, the left tackle position has become synonymous with quality in recent years. Three Aggie LTs have been drafted in the first round of the NFL draft in the last four years. Koda Martin wants to uphold that standard as he steps into the role.

Texas A&M Athletic Director Scott Woodward sat down with Olin Buchanan to discuss his perspective on the Aggies' big three men's programs. He offered insight on balancing expectations and patience in a program with A&M's natural strengths.

In an ongoing effort to improve and deepen his football staff, Kevin Sumlin has hired former New York Jets QB Coach Kevin Patullo and veteran college defensive coordinator Tyrone Nix as Senior Analysts. Billy explains what the additions mean for A&M football.