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Texas A&M adds former Houston Christian LB TJ Smith via transfer portal

Former Houston Christian linebacker TJ Smith has announced his intentions to transfer to Texas A&M. Originally from Los Angeles, Smith totaled 39 tackles, two tackles for loss and a pass deflection, playing in all 12 games for the Huskies this past season.
By Jason Howell
January 12, 2026
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The portal additions continue to roll in, and the Aggies have added another piece to the defensive puzzle as Houston Christian LB TJ Smith announced his transfer plans.

Originally from Los Angeles (CA), Smith was a three-star prospect out of Cathedral High School, where he recorded 211 tackles, 15 TFLs and eight sacks over three seasons.

In two seasons at Houston Christian, he has played in 22 games, tallying 47 tackles, two TFLs and a pass deflection. As a sophomore, he posted career highs of 39 tackles, two TFLs and a pass deflection in 12 games. He recorded a personal game high of seven tackles against both McNeese State and Incarnate Word.

He joins Ray Coney as linebackers in the Aggies’ transfer portal class and gives Mike Elko and Co. their 17th addition on the defensive side of the ball.

He also has ties to the Aggies’ 2027 recruiting class as his younger brother, defensive tackle Myels Smith‍,‍ committed to the Aggies in December.

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Texas A&M adds former Houston Christian LB TJ Smith via transfer portal

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7:10p, 1/12/26
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Welcome aboard Mr. Smith.
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7:21p, 1/12/26
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Listed as 235, between the DL and other LB we are adding some size in the middle. Elko learned his lesson
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Walk on?
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In reply to ElephantRider • 7:57p, 1/12/26
Don't think walk-ons are still a thing.
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In reply to mm42 • 8:05p, 1/12/26
mm42 said:
Don't think walk-ons are still a thing.

It's whatever the equivalent of a walk on is now.
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9:21p, 1/12/26
Undrafted free agent?
I resolve in 2026 to be more tolerant and respectful of trolls and emotionally fragile, overly pessimistic posters so they don’t run crying to the mods and have me banned for three days.
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11:51p, 1/12/26
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Welcome to Aggieland, TJ Smith!
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In reply to ElephantRider • 12:17a, 1/13/26
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That's not a thing anymore and don't assume by where he is coming from he can't play. Elko would not have wasted a spot on him if he couldn't play.

There are a lot of players that come from small schools and FCS that grow and develop and become great D1 players at the highest level (SEC / B1G).

Let's see how we develops and contributes. At worst he is a ST and depth piece.
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1:08p, 1/13/26
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2:26p, 1/13/26
I have confidence that Elko has chosen well, and he will be a significant contributor. Welcome aboard!
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2:43p, 1/13/26
This is HUGE.
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In reply to Jarrin Jay • 3:43p, 1/13/26
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"There are a lot of players that come from small schools and FCS that grow and develop and become great D1 players at the highest level (SEC / B1G)."

We need numbers for next season. This is a good pickup. FWIW I watched a D2 WR signee grow into a DT and play in the NFL.
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9:07a, 1/16/26
What is Houston Christian, JUCO, college or high school?
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I remember my first time on the internet.
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