LSU football vs. Texas A&M: Three players to know on the Aggie offense

Coach Brian Kelly and the Tigers are officially less than 24 hours away from their final game of the regular season. As fans and players alike prepare for the LSU football vs. Texas A&M matchup, three players to know on the Aggie offense include Ainias Smith, Rueben Owens and Jahdae Walker.

LSU football vs. Texas A&M: Three players to know on the Aggie offense

Senior WR Ainias Smith

One of the greatest wide receivers in Aggie history will be playing in his final regular season game this weekend for LSU football vs. Texas A&M.

In five seasons, Ainias Smith has worked his way up the record boards in all departments. He currently ranks fourth in receptions (172), seventh in receiving yards (2,348) and fifth in receiving touchdowns (19).

Standing at 5-foot-10, 200 pounds, Smith isn’t the most imposing presence on the football field, but his playmaking ability cannot be overstated. He has speed and shiftiness that can make any defender in the country miss.

The Tiger secondary will, without a doubt, have their hands full with this electric senior. Keep an eye out as the Aggie coaching staff looks to get him in open space.

It being Senior Day, we will miss seeing electric plays like this at Kyle Field from @ainias_smith pic.twitter.com/BG5QlOvA0k

— AgKnocks (@AgKnocks) November 18, 2023

Freshman RB Rueben Owens

Despite his youth, freshman running back Rueben Owens has some of the best talent in the entire Aggie backfield. Even more so, his potential is through the roof.

Having seen game time in all 11 games in 2023, Owens has only improved since arriving on campus. Since October 28 vs. South Carolina, the 6-foot, 200-pound freshman has accounted for 51 carries, 208 yards and two touchdowns. Outside of junior Amari Daniels, these are some of the best rushing numbers on the team in that span.

With his increased usage in recent memory, look for him to play a big part of the game plan in LSU football vs. Texas A&M. While I expect them to air it out quite a bit, don’t be surprised to see him receive a bulk of carries.

The first true freshman running back with a 100-yard rushing game since @ffvmousvon_ in the 2021 Orange Bowl 👀

👏 @ii_rueben pic.twitter.com/R1AwR5wGtQ

— Texas A&M Football (@AggieFootball) November 21, 2023

Junior WR Jahdae Walker

While there were several offensive playmakers I could have put in this third slot, junior wide receiver Jahdae Walker has too much going for him to leave him out.

Standing at 6-foot-4, 210 pounds, his size alone creates a mismatch not many of the Tiger defensive backs can compete with. However, his connection with potential starting quarterback Jaylen Henderson really pops out to me.

The passing game pair are roommates off the football field, giving an immediate advantage. Furthermore, he’s coming off one of his best games of the year, having recorded four receptions for 88 yards in the Aggie win over Abilene Christian.

Keep an eye on the former Grand Valley State stud as he looks to continue his momentum tomorrow vs. coach Brian Kelly’s squad.

Jahdae Walker pulling off the Jubi Slide touchdown celebration is wild 😱 pic.twitter.com/1UHYfWhWYT

— Off The Deck Sports (@OTDSports_) November 14, 2023

LSU football vs. Texas A&M is set to kickoff at 11:00 a.m. CST tomorrow in Tiger Stadium, Baton Rouge, LA. The game will also be available to watch live from home on ESPN.

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