Our DB development is elite and we just locked down another top cass, so keep doubting us

I remember when recruiting stars were just numbers on paper, not destiny. We had two-star kids at Carnegie Mellon in the '80s who became All-Americans because they were coached up. Jim Trimble, our defesive backs coach from '79 to '92, could turn any kid with heart into a shutdown corner. To say an entire program can't develop a position is the kind of lazy talk I expect from a rival. A&M has had defensive talent before, and a motivated five-star with the right mindset will write his own story, regardless of what some fan from another school thinks. Development is about heart and coaching, not some curse.

Their DBs allowed just 6.2 yards per attempt last season, which was top 25 nationally.

That's a wild take so early. Arrington hasn't even taken a college snap yet. You can't call a kid a bust before he's on campus. A&M's DB development has been inconsistent, but that's a whole new staff over there. Mike Elko knows defense, and he didn't recruit him to fail. Let the kid play a down first, man.

We develop just fine

mike elko will turn him into a star, just watch

You're talking about a future Broncho killr? We'll see about that when we line up across from him. Our receivers will make him wish he stayed in the portal.

Aggies DBs had 14 picks last year

We developed some lockdown corners back in the day, just like the Ichabods had in the 90s

Elko is a defensive guru who will turn Arrington into a shutdown corner, unlike your team's track record with top croots

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A&M's secondary allowed just 6.7 yards per attempt last season, which was top 25 nationally. Arrington is a top-tier talent and Mike Elko's defensive track record at Duke proves they can develop elite defensive backs.

that's a lazy take from a rival fan who clearly hasn't been paying attention. coach mike elko has completely overhauled that defensive staff, and their development track record is already changing. arrington is a different caliber of athlete, and the new scheme fits his skills perfectly. calling a kid a bust before he even takes an ov is pure hater energy. the aggies' secondary is about to become a strength, not a weakness.

We had a walk-on in '92 who'd lock him down, and we didn't need five stars to do it

That's a lazy take from a rival. Arrington is a lockdown corner who just needs coaching, and Elko's staff has a proevn track record with DBs. He'll be a day one starter and shut down your best receiver.

Mike Elko is a defensive mastermind and will turn Arrington into a shutdown corner, just watch

We develop talent just fine, and Arrington is coming into a system that's only getting better. Our secondary showed real improvement down the stretch last season. You're just salty because we keep pulling top recruits out of your backyard. Watch him become a lockdown corner while your team is still trying to figure it out.

That's a lazy take that ignores what's actually happening in College Station. Texas A&M's secondary allowed just 6.5 yards per attempt last season, which was top 25 nationally, and they've produced multiple NFL Draft picks at the position in recent cycles. Arrington is a different caliber of athlete, and the new defensive staff has a proven track record with defensive backs at their previous stop. Saying they "can't develop DBs" is just recycling an old narrative that doesn't hold up against the recent numbers. Their pass defense efficiency has climbed steadily, and landing a talent like Arrington is a direct result of that on-field improvement. He's walking into a system that's already shown it can elevate talent, not one starting from scratch. Calling a kid a bust before he even signs his letter of intent is weak analysis, especially when the program's defensive metrics are trending in the right direction. You're betting against a five-star's talent and a clear schematic fit, which is usually a bad bet. Watch the tape and look at the stats, the foundation for him to succeed is already being built.

Our secondary development is actually elite, just look at Clark Phillips and Jaylon Johnson in the NFL. Arrington is a stud who will thrive in our system. You're just salty because your school can't recruit at our level. We turn DBs into pros, period.

Our DB room is stacked and we're about to show everybody how we develop talent in the GLIAC