Texas A&M leads the nation with 13 NFL Combine invites, and OT Dametrious Crownover could skyrocket up 2026 NFL Draft boards.
The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine kicks off Feb. 26 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, and Texas A&M football is walking in with something to prove - and numbers to back it up.
For the first time in decades, the Aggies are sending a nation-leading 13 players to the NFL Combine, a statement about the program’s NFL pipeline and player development under the bright lights of draft season.
While many eyes will be locked on unanimous All-American edge rusher Cashius Howell and dynamic wide receiver KC Concepcion as potential first-round picks, one name continues to gain serious traction among scouts: Dametrious Crownover.
As a matter of fact, Crownover made USA Today's list of top 10 participants who "could dazzle in testing."
Crownover’s journey is what NFL evaluators love. A former three-star tight end recruit who transitioned into a starting right tackle, the 6-7, 336-pound lineman has steadily evolved into one of the more intriguing offensive line prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft class.
He turned heads at the Senior Bowl earlier this month, showcasing rare athletic traits for a player of his size.
That performance earned him recognition as one of the top offensive line prospects to watch during Combine testing.
For offensive linemen, the spotlight can be fleeting - they test on the final day, often overshadowed by skill players - but Crownover has the type of measurable upside that forces decision-makers to pause.
Texas A&M has produced NFL-caliber offensive linemen for decades, and Crownover fits that blueprint with a modern twist.
His wingspan and movement skills project well in today’s pass-heavy NFL, where tackles must handle elite edge rushers in space.
His background as a tight end shows up in his footwork and balance, traits that could translate into high-level pass protection at the next level.
Of course, he remains a developmental prospect. Like many taller tackles, leverage and pad level consistency remain points of emphasis. But that’s exactly why the NFL Combine matters.
Testing numbers - from the 40-yard dash to the three-cone drill - can validate athletic upside and boost draft stock in a matter of hours.
For Texas A&M, sending 13 players to Indianapolis reinforces the program’s growing NFL footprint. For Dametrious Crownover, it’s a national stage — and possibly the launch point for a rapid rise up 2026 NFL Draft boards.