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Linebacker Taurean York named SEC Freshman of the Week

September 25, 2023
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Talks of Taurean York preparing for an extraordinary freshman season emanated from the Bright-Slocum Center all summer long and stoked the imaginations of hopeful Aggies everywhere.

If his performance in Week 4 is any indication, York won’t have any trouble fulfilling those aspirations.

York — a once-overlooked prospect out of Temple High School turned emerging star in the Texas A&M defense — was tapped Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week for his exceptional play in a 27-10 win over Auburn.

He headlined a stifling defensive effort with a team-high 11 tackles (five solo), half a sack and two tackles-for-loss.

Sure, York turned heads all throughout Fall Camp and the offseason. But not too long ago, he was only rated as a three-star prospect and the No. 166 linebacker in Texas.

Forget the trivial rankings and classifications.

One thing they couldn’t quantify was his character and maturity.

And now he’s tied for 13th in tackles (22 total) in the SEC — as a true freshman, mind you — and second on the team in stops only behind four-year veteran Edgerrin Cooper.

His 22 tackles also leads ALL Power 5 true freshmen linebackers. Talk about making an early splash.

“He’s only going to get better and better and better in what he does and the reads he makes and alignments and assignments,” head coach Jimbo Fisher praised of York. “The kid is a heck of a player and a very mature kid, and that’s what allows him to do it.

“Very happy for him. That’s the way he practices every day. The way he comes to work every day.”

His defensive prowess against Auburn shouldn’t come as a surprise. York led the Aggies in tackles (7) in Week 2 at Miami and will only continue to stuff the stat sheet for D.J. Durkin.

The best part about all this? He’s only getting started.

This might be the first time he’s honored by the SEC, but if York keeps playing like this, don’t expect this to be his last.

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Linebacker Taurean York named SEC Freshman of the Week

8,324 Views | 12 Replies | Last: 1 yr ago by Houstonag
jb 00
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Congrats young man

“Haw Varsity’s Sorns Off…”

Sung to a familiar tune while holding your favorite longneck
Andrew Dufresne
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Reno Hightower
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WC94
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Timberwolf
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AG
Jimbo and staff found a damn good, overlooked defender. Astounding he's making plays like this as a true freshman. Whens the last time the Ags have had a true freshman defender start and make an impact like this?
SAaggie2011
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P.U.T.U
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AG
Not bad for a 3 star with limited P5 offers. Proving people wrong
Shooz in Katy
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AG
Feel good story of the year!!! Congratulations on your relentless work ethic and faith in your efforts Taurean!
Papa Joe
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AG
Congratulations! Awesome!!!
TAMU74
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AG
Congratulations and well deserved.
I would like to see you lead back the "Wrecking Crew" during your career at A&M.
83Aggie
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AG
Not the 166th ranked LB in Texas good grief

He ranked #83 nationally at LB per 247
Houstonag
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AG
It is called effort and playing smart. Good for you Mr. York.
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