The Aggie secondary was one of the team's strongest units in 2015, and that figures to continue this year. Defensive backs coach Terry Joseph and cornerback Nick Harvey met with the media after practice to share the group's progress.

After finishing fourth in pass defense in 2015, the Aggie secondary is preparing to improve on that ranking this year. Although the secondary lost some key pieces, Nick Harvey and Terry Joseph are confident that the unit wont miss a beat.

Texas A&M's secondary coach, Terry Joseph, joined Billy Liucci and Alex Parker on the Beliucci Hour Lunch to discuss the potential of the Aggie defense, the cornerback battle going into fall camp and who is the hardest hitting safety.

Each Monday and Thursday, Billy Liucci and Alex Parker share their thoughts and observations on Texas A&M athletics during The Beliucci Hour radio show, which airs from 12-1 p.m. on 1150 AM in College Station.

Sunday was an eventful experience for 2018 South Grand Prairie safety Atanza 'AT' Vongor, who squeezed in trips to both Texas A&M and Texas. In College Station Vongor met with Kevin Sumlin and Terry Joseph, who left quite an impression — and painted a vivid picture.

With his senior season complete, the recruiting process is getting 'real' for 2016 Nacogdoches safety Brandon Jones — and equally as real for the programs chasing the elite prospect. Texas A&M, which visited Jones in-home Monday, is among them.

The turnaround John Chavis engineered in the Texas A&M defense is so stark as to seem whiplash-inducing. With depth, talent and confidence dominantly on display against a strong offense, the Aggies' ceiling appears much higher.

An offseason of change is seemingly paying dividends at Texas A&M, where the Aggies continue the push toward the 2015 season. RBs Coach Clarence McKinney and DBs Coach Terry Joseph took a turn with the media on Thursday to discuss the differences in their units.

Are Kevin Sumlin and his Texas A&M staff closing in on full hauls at a select few positions? By Sunday we may know. Meanwhile, the Aggies will play host to key prospects and keep the lines of communication open with several others.

The Aggie staff has spent some quality time in Louisiana this week, with John Chavis, Mark Hagen and Terry Joseph making the rounds from Monroe to Shreveport, as well as some concentrated efforts at home in Texas.

The 2016 Calvary Baptist (Shreveport, La.) defensive back has emerged as a priority Aggie target since John Chavis' arrival and the interest appears to be reciprocated. In the meantime, Williams continues to home in on the factors most important to him.

Defensive backs coach Terry Joseph and senior corner De'Vante Harris, joined by the head man, made up Tuesday's contingent of Aggies meeting with the media to analyze the team and — defensive — progress during the spring.

Spring was in the air on Tuesday in the Aggies' return to practices after a week-long break. From notable guests to intriguing two-deep lineups, there's plenty to digest after the first day outdoors on the Coolidge Fields.

The specter of LSU looms, as it often does with Louisiana prospects, in stud 2016 safety Cameron Lewis' recruitment. Nonetheless, he intends to make a trip to Aggieland and remains open to the process.

Bussey hails from the same school that produced the Mannings and Odell Beckham, Jr. — and according to Newman coach Nelson Stewart's glowing review, that isn't the only thing he has in common with the NFL stars.

Texas A&M's pursuit of a second back has extended further east in Louisiana, where 2015 Isidore Newman RB and Nebraska commit Kendall Bussey stars. The Aggies have his attention — and a unique connection.

If the Aggies need immediate improvement anywhere, it's the last line of defense. An infusion of talent is paying dividends, but it's young; Terry Joseph's goal is to eye the ones who make his changes quickest.

All eyes are on the Aggie defense heading into the season. A&M's D-coordinator, new DBs coach and a veteran defensive back who's found a new home at nickel reported on the progress after Tuesday's drills.