Charlie Murphy said:

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He was borderline for me on leaving. I don't blame him for going but with NIL now it may not have been a bad idea to stay.

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I agree. It would have paid well and he could only benefit from one more year in college. Seems like more upside

Tamuco99 said:

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rootube said:

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OrbitoAggies_09 said:

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Not sure he will make it in the NFL, he could never get off blocks. I do think coaching linebackers could be in his future after giving the NFL a shot. Good luck young man now and in the future.

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I think he lead our team in tackles every year he was here minus his freshman year where he finished a close second behind Cooper. So he got off a few blocks.

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Making lots of tackles and the inability to get off blocks are not mutually exclusive. However it is extremely difficult to make big plays and impactful tackles without being able to get off blocks well. (unless you get pretty good at guessing the right hole, which inevitably contributes to misfits and a subpar run defense)

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This is the most dedicated I've seen anyone to hating on one of our own. He was an extremely productive player for us and by all accounts a great guy. If you want to twist yourself in knots trying to make an argument that tackles aren't an important metric for a defender go right ahead. I'll just root for him to succeed in the NFL and come back and coach for the good guys.

rootube said:

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Tamuco99 said:

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rootube said:

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OrbitoAggies_09 said:

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Not sure he will make it in the NFL, he could never get off blocks. I do think coaching linebackers could be in his future after giving the NFL a shot. Good luck young man now and in the future.

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I think he lead our team in tackles every year he was here minus his freshman year where he finished a close second behind Cooper. So he got off a few blocks.

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Making lots of tackles and the inability to get off blocks are not mutually exclusive. However it is extremely difficult to make big plays and impactful tackles without being able to get off blocks well. (unless you get pretty good at guessing the right hole, which inevitably contributes to misfits and a subpar run defense)

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This is the most dedicated I've seen anyone to hating on one of our own. He was an extremely productive player for us and by all accounts a great guy. If you want to twist yourself in knots trying to make an argument that tackles aren't an important metric for a defender go right ahead. I'll just root for him to succeed in the NFL and come back and coach for the good guys.

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Nice strawman argument, but I didn't say anything that hasn't been said by anyone on the pro level evaluating his play. Getting off blocks and misfits are literally mentioned in the NFL.com writeup linked in this thread...

It's not "hating" (are adults actually still saying this in 2026?) simply because you don't want to hear the truth.

We will all have to wait and see on York. I've long held the belief that his best days ahead will be as a coach instead of a player. But who knows? Each year a whole lot of players get drafted based on their metrics and potential upside, only to eventually disappoint. And each year a whole lot of teams pass on players because they don't have the measurables and perceived "potential" of the prototypical player, only to see those players become either stars or productive team members in the NFL.

Only one thing is certain. Most of the paid player evaluators suck as much as the typical texags poster at truly evaluating talent.

Guys like Taurean York are symbolic of what has plagued A&M since I started following them as a freshman. Good, hard working character guys that Aggie fans fall in love with, but not guys that you can win a National Championship with. There is nothing that sets York apart. I promise you that just making tackles isn't a stat scouts look at without digging deeper. I wouldn't be shocked if York wasn't even drafted. Maybe someone takes a flyer on him in the 6th or 7th. Maybe the Texans, Cowboys or a team with Aggie ties. It is not a compliment to him to say that he is a coach in waiting. That basically answers the question about his NFL ability.

UDFA

AWP 97 said:

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Guys like Taurean York are symbolic of what has plagued A&M since I started following them as a freshman. Good, hard working character guys that Aggie fans fall in love with, but not guys that you can win a National Championship with. There is nothing that sets York apart. I promise you that just making tackles isn't a stat scouts look at without digging deeper. I wouldn't be shocked if York wasn't even drafted. Maybe someone takes a flyer on him in the 6th or 7th. Maybe the Texans, Cowboys or a team with Aggie ties. It is not a compliment to him to say that he is a coach in waiting. That basically answers the question about his NFL ability.

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Yep. Guys like Michael Hodges and Mark Dodge are similar examples.

On the one hand, it's understandable we root for whatever players we have, and everybody loves that underdog feel good story.
But to really have a legit shot to win the big trophies, we've gotta be recruiting, retaining, developing, and fielding far better athletes/players than these kinds of guys.

York's mind and work ethic would help enable him to shatter countless records if he only had more NFL prototype athleticism for an LB.

vander54 said:

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His speed and IQ will get him drafted. I still think he has an outside shot at late 3rd round but feel much better about 4th round.

Granted this all hinges on the need at LB. Some years LB don't really start coming off the board until round 3. Others it's earlier.

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His what??

Bump

vander54 said:

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His speed and IQ will get him drafted. I still think he has an outside shot at late 3rd round but feel much better about 4th round.

Granted this all hinges on the need at LB. Some years LB don't really start coming off the board until round 3. Others it's earlier.

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TxAg76 said:

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vander54 said:

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His speed and IQ will get him drafted. I still think he has an outside shot at late 3rd round but feel much better about 4th round.

Granted this all hinges on the need at LB. Some years LB don't really start coming off the board until round 3. Others it's earlier.

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His what??

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You can die on your hill but his weakness was size and short arms not speed

Yes i underestimated his size being an issue. Also i didn't realise his short arms would be that big of an impact.

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carl spacklers hat said:

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To this point, he was very effective when Cooper was taking up blocks and he was freed up to run.

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He played with cooper one year I believe. How about EVERY other year he lead our team in tackles?

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Making a tackle 15 yds downfield after you misplayed it at the line was a big part of his total. Go watch the tape vs Auburn two yrs ago he was brutal that game.

Bottom line if you can play you'll make it there are tons of guys in the NFL who weren't drafted that doing just fine.
Azeez Al-Shaiir comes to mind for the Texans little bit taller but slower and a free agent. It can happen just needs to keep working hard and land in the right spot.

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rootube said:

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carl spacklers hat said:

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To this point, he was very effective when Cooper was taking up blocks and he was freed up to run.

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He played with cooper one year I believe. How about EVERY other year he lead our team in tackles?

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Making a tackle 15 yds downfield after you misplayed it at the line was a big part of his total. Go watch the tape vs Auburn two yrs ago he was brutal that game.

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I've seen the tape. You are delusional. You are saying he would miss a tackle and then race down the field and make a tackle. That not only defies logic but also physics. He was a great player for us. Your attempt to claim he wasn't very good at A&M is laughable. We all knew he wasn't what the NFL likes at that position. Here's hoping he can make the most of an uphill battle.

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TxAg76 said:

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vander54 said:

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His speed and IQ will get him drafted. I still think he has an outside shot at late 3rd round but feel much better about 4th round.

Granted this all hinges on the need at LB. Some years LB don't really start coming off the board until round 3. Others it's earlier.

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His what??

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You can die on your hill but his weakness was size and short arms not speed

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NFL scouts would disagree with you on speed per Taurean's own words

https://www.tiktok.com/@time2football/video/7611205191441992974

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phatty26 said:

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rootube said:

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carl spacklers hat said:

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To this point, he was very effective when Cooper was taking up blocks and he was freed up to run.

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He played with cooper one year I believe. How about EVERY other year he lead our team in tackles?

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Making a tackle 15 yds downfield after you misplayed it at the line was a big part of his total. Go watch the tape vs Auburn two yrs ago he was brutal that game.

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I've seen the tape. You are delusional. You are saying he would miss a tackle and then race down the field and make a tackle. That not only defies logic but also physics. He was a great player for us. Your attempt to claim he wasn't very good at A&M is laughable. We all knew he wasn't what the NFL likes at that position. Here's hoping he can make the most of an uphill battle.

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Sounds like you're unclear on the difference between a misfit and a missed tackle

TxAg76 said:

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AWP 97 said:

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Guys like Taurean York are symbolic of what has plagued A&M since I started following them as a freshman. Good, hard working character guys that Aggie fans fall in love with, but not guys that you can win a National Championship with. There is nothing that sets York apart. I promise you that just making tackles isn't a stat scouts look at without digging deeper. I wouldn't be shocked if York wasn't even drafted. Maybe someone takes a flyer on him in the 6th or 7th. Maybe the Texans, Cowboys or a team with Aggie ties. It is not a compliment to him to say that he is a coach in waiting. That basically answers the question about his NFL ability.

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Yep. Guys like Michael Hodges and Mark Dodge are similar examples.

On the one hand, it's understandable we root for whatever players we have, and everybody loves that underdog feel good story.
But to really have a legit shot to win the big trophies, we've gotta be recruiting, retaining, developing, and fielding far better athletes/players than these kinds of guys.

York's mind and work ethic would help enable him to shatter countless records if he only had more NFL prototype athleticism for an LB.

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York & Scooby are UDFA's. Ohio State's two LB's were taken in the first 7 picks.

I'm not surprised at all, but my son was super disappointed that he didn't get drafted. Even still, we're psyched he's a bronco.

I really do think he'd have been better off with another year of NIL and more credit hours before becoming a coach.

but hey, it's not my life. I wish him the best!

vander54 said:

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TxAg76 said:

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vander54 said:

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His speed and IQ will get him drafted. I still think he has an outside shot at late 3rd round but feel much better about 4th round.

Granted this all hinges on the need at LB. Some years LB don't really start coming off the board until round 3. Others it's earlier.

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His what??

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You can die on your hill but his weakness was size and short arms not speed

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It's not that hard to figure out.
You're looking at an unofficial 40 time, in a vacuum. And I'm not.
But that's ok.

As for York himself, i hope he has a long and stellar career.

rootube said:

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phatty26 said:

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rootube said:

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carl spacklers hat said:

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To this point, he was very effective when Cooper was taking up blocks and he was freed up to run.

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He played with cooper one year I believe. How about EVERY other year he lead our team in tackles?

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Making a tackle 15 yds downfield after you misplayed it at the line was a big part of his total. Go watch the tape vs Auburn two yrs ago he was brutal that game.

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I've seen the tape. You are delusional. You are saying he would miss a tackle and then race down the field and make a tackle. That not only defies logic but also physics. He was a great player for us. Your attempt to claim he wasn't very good at A&M is laughable. We all knew he wasn't what the NFL likes at that position. Here's hoping he can make the most of an uphill battle.

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i didnt say he was brutal the entire time, but also said I hope he makes as he is a good kid. You are taking it too personal that we are only pointing out why he wasnt drafted nor be making it in the NFL. Hes in Bob Sanders or Troy Polamulu body without the speed or ability to play safety. Again I hope he makes it and yes several times he missed a tackle then because he is that type of player he followed the play and was in on the tackle after a big gain.

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Guys like Taurean York are symbolic of what has plagued A&M since I started following them as a freshman. Good, hard working character guys that Aggie fans fall in love with, but not guys that you can win a National Championship with. There is nothing that sets York apart. I promise you that just making tackles isn't a stat scouts look at without digging deeper. I wouldn't be shocked if York wasn't even drafted. Maybe someone takes a flyer on him in the 6th or 7th. Maybe the Texans, Cowboys or a team with Aggie ties. It is not a compliment to him to say that he is a coach in waiting. That basically answers the question about his NFL ability.

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I'd love to be plagued each year with hosting a play-off game at Kyle every year (Only giving up 10 pts) and a chance to go to round 2 (or at least OT) from the 5 yd line with 30 seconds left. Best of luck to York!

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AWP 97 said:

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Guys like Taurean York are symbolic of what has plagued A&M since I started following them as a freshman. Good, hard working character guys that Aggie fans fall in love with, but not guys that you can win a National Championship with. There is nothing that sets York apart. I promise you that just making tackles isn't a stat scouts look at without digging deeper. I wouldn't be shocked if York wasn't even drafted. Maybe someone takes a flyer on him in the 6th or 7th. Maybe the Texans, Cowboys or a team with Aggie ties. It is not a compliment to him to say that he is a coach in waiting. That basically answers the question about his NFL ability.

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I'd love to be plagued each year with hosting a play-off game at Kyle every year (Only giving up 10 pts) and a chance to go to round 2 (or at least OT) from the 5 yd line with 30 seconds left. Best of luck to York!

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Most every team that's put 10+ players into the NFL Draft has had success in the season immediately prior to said NFL Draft.