During Wednesday's edition of TexAgs Radio, former A&M defensive back Jordan Pugh joined the program to discuss the A&M defense through spring practice thus far, and current defensive backs Tavares Garner and Noel Ellis.

By merely looking at recent trends, fans of the Aggies likely have an idea of which areas must see improvement next season. Yet, one above the rest is in dire need of inspired performances from unexpected sources.

With Kevin Sumlin's strong recruiting classes beginning to come into their own and an elite one on the way in 2015, fierce competition is to be expected up and down the roster. Five spots in particular may make all the difference.

The 2016 Aldine MacArthur DE, the Aggies' first offer at the position in the junior class, attended his third Aggie game of the season on Thanksgiving. How does he view A&M after extending his recruiting timeline?

Kenny Hill will lead the Aggies onto the field at South Carolina, but quarterback isn't the only position at which A&M has projected starters emerging. Meanwhile, several freshmen are making a final push.

Texas A&M's third spring scrimmage launched the Aggies into the final week of camp with potential answers lining the roster and a further set of good questions waiting in the wings. Who will help themselves next?

Improvement is needed in the secondary and new position coach Terry Joseph may be just the man to do it. Placement among mix of up-and-down veterans and inexperienced talent should begin to form in spring.

Better than against Rice? Undoubtedly. Good enough to go against 'Bama? That's the question for the A&M defense, which had its ups, downs, takeaways and breakdowns against SHSU but still remains a mystery.

Led by a strong-legged sophomore from Ohio and a mix of veterans and talented young players, Texas A&M's third phase will have a fresh look in Jeff Banks' first season — and should perform accordingly.

Into the books goes A&M's first week of Fall Camp, and with it several battles come into clearer focus. Yet, with several freshmen pushing early and No. 2 QB up for grabs, what did Saturday's scrimmage impart?

The early noise on the field has emanated from the Aggies' star-studded freshman class, which is already making an early push at several positions. Who is further ahead than expected before the pads go on?

While the Aggies are rock-solid at several positions, the depth chart is yet to be cemented at certain key ones. With August ahead to make a statement, which spots are up for grabs — and who will take them?