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Texas A&M's Anto Saka Featured on The Athletic's 2026 Freaks List

Anto Saka, a Texas A&M edge rusher, has been recognized on The Athletic's 2026 Freaks List.

Sasha Yoder

August 11, 20261 min read

College Football Athlete - illustration, Jake Team LLC
College Football Athlete - illustration, Jake Team LLC

Texas A&M edge rusher Anto Saka has been included in The Athletic's 2026 "Freaks List," an annual compilation of exceptional college football athletes, as announced by the school on Monday. Bruce Feldman, the creator of the list, highlighted Saka as the standout among a highly talented defensive line group.

Standing at 6-foot-4 and weighing 255 pounds, Saka, who wears jersey No. 14, is a graduate student from Baltimore and transferred to College Station from Northwestern. He is part of a defensive line that also features Sam M'Pemba, a redshirt junior who transferred from Georgia and measures 6-foot-3 and 257 pounds.

The Freaks List showcases remarkable athletic testing results reported by strength coaches and programs, focusing on raw physical talent rather than on-field performance. Texas A&M did not disclose Saka's specific ranking on the list.

The announcement comes as the Aggies are engaged in Fall Camp, with their season opener scheduled for September 5 at Kyle Field.

Sources

https://12thman.com/news/2026/08/10/saka-lands-on-the-athletics-freaks-list

https://12thman.com/sports/football/roster

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Sasha Yoder

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