Texas A&M Loses Two Edge Defenders to Portal as Winter Window Nears

Mike Elko's staff turns to transfer targets such as Louisville pass rusher AJ Green to rebuild a depleted front.

Overview

Redshirt sophomore Rylan Kennedy and freshman Solomon Williams have been reported as entering the transfer portal, trimming Texas A&M’s defensive-line depth.
Kennedy posted 2 sacks and 14 tackles this season, while Williams logged 11 tackles and 5 tackles for loss during his Aggies tenure.
Their exits, on top of veteran losses like Cashius Howell, Tyler Onyedim and Albert Regis, have the 2026 defensive line described in coverage as paper-thin.
Louisville defensive end AJ Green is being linked as a top portal target after a season highlighted by strong pass-rush grades and four to five sacks, according to reports.
With seven Aggies now in the portal and the NCAA winter window set for Jan. 2–16, staffers including co-defensive coordinator and line coach Elijah Robinson face an urgent two-week push, with playing time and recent defensive-staff changes cited as factors in departures.