Junior Erik McCoy has played all over the offensive line throughout his time in Aggieland, and the former three-star recruit has blossomed into one of the Aggies' team leaders. McCoy comes in at No. 2 in our countdown of Aggie Football's best players in 2018.

Junior linebacker Tyrel Dodson emerged as a legitimate force in 2017, and hopes for meaningful defensive progress have a lot to do with his play. Dodson comes in at No. 3 in our countdown of Aggie Football's best players in 2018.

A versatile, explosive defensive lineman, Kingsley Keke is expected to do big things in his senior season. The 6-foot-4, 305-pounder comes in at No. 4 in our countdown of Aggie Football's best players.

After an impressive spring showing for which he was named Defensive MVP of spring practices, Justin Madubuike is aiming to show that same skill in live action. He comes in at No. 5 in our countdown of Aggie Football's best players.

After spending his freshman season behind veterans Christian Kirk and Damion Ratley, Jhamon Ausbon heads into 2018 as the Aggies' most experienced receiver. He comes in at No. 6 in our countdown of Aggie Football's best players.

Out of Northeastern Oklahoma Junior College, tight end Jace Sternberger figures to make an immediate impact for Texas A&M. He comes in at No. 7 in our countdown of Aggie Football's best players.

Safety Donovan Wilson encountered the worst case scenario in 2017, suffering a season-ending injury in the opener of his senior campaign. After a year of work, he's back for a bonus season and figures to be one of the key leaders of the Aggie defense.

Defensive end Landis Durham seized his chance, broke out in 2017 and returns for his senior year as a leader on that side of the ball. He comes in at No. 9 in our countdown of Aggie Football's best players.

After suffering a broken leg in the season opener against UCLA, Nick Starkel returned late in the season and delivered a few impressive performances throwing the football. In the heat of a QB battle with Kellen Mond, Starkel comes in at No. 10 in our countdown.

Coming in at number 11 in our 30 Players in 30 Days series is the dual-threat quarterback out of IMG Academy, Kellen Mond. Mond has had great moments so far at A&M and is currently battling to secure the starting spot at fall camp.

Coming in at number 12 in our 30 Players in 30 Days series is the hard-hitting safety out of Manvel, TX, Derrick Tucker. Tucker had an impressive game against Ole Miss in 2017 and hopes to build on that in his sophomore campaign.

Keaton Sutherland has spent most of his A&M career being shuffled around the offensive line, but his size and talent give him immense potential to succeed the new Aggie offense. He comes in at No. 13 in our countdown of Texas A&M's best players.

LB Otaro Alaka battled through injury during his early years in Aggieland and has emerged as a veteran leader on defense. He comes in at No. 14 in our countdown of Texas A&M's best players.

Daylon Mack arrived in Aggieland in 2015 as a vaunted, five-star recruit expected to transform A&M's defensive line. Though he has struggled to meet those expectations, Mack seems focused in his final season, determined to prove he's a difference maker.

Sophomore corner Debione Renfro is one of a number of young Aggies brimming with talent on the verge of becoming a difference maker. Renfro is number 16 in our countdown of Texas A&M's best football players in 2018.

With a year of experience under his belt, offensive tackle Carson Green could be the future of Texas A&M's offensive line and is No. 17 in our rankings of the best Aggie football players in 2018.

Cornerback Charles Oliver turned in a steady performance for the Aggies in 2017 and will look to build on that this season. He comes in at No. 18 in our countdown of Texas A&M Football's best players.

Camron Buckley backed up Christian Kirk as a freshman but will step into a more prominent role in year two. The Aggie pass-catcher comes in at No. 19 in our countdown of Texas A&M's best football players.