IN FOCUS: Tight Ends

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This is the latest in a series of position-by-position previews.

Is this a group ready to flourish in 2017? The Aggies hope so.

Escalated use of the tight ends means a more open playbook for the offense, which makes them much harder to defend.

These individuals will be dual-purpose. Asked to block in the run game, and make key catches on passing downs.

Their ceiling is high. Aaron Hansford, Tanner Schorp and Kalvin Cline have all played, and figure to be at their best in 2017. Aaron Hansford is listed as a wide receiver on the roster, but will be asked to be flexible.

The newcomers are Camron Horry and Keynel McZeal. They only add excitement, and certainly look the part.

If this group has a big season, the A&M offense may do the same.

KALVIN CLINE

Classification: Graduate Student
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
High School: Pine Crest
Previous Collegiate Experience: Virginia Tech (2013, 2014, 2015)
2016 Highlights: played in every game ... made his only catch of the year count, scoring on a 17-yard reception against New Mexico State.
Career (A&M): 13 games, 1 catch, 17 yards, TD.
Banks says: "He's steady. He's a red zone threat. He scored a lot of touchdowns in the spring and right now (in training camp). He's really doing a nice job in all phases."

AARON HANSFORD

Classification: Redshirt Freshman
Hometown: Washington, D.C.
High School: St. John's College
2016 Highlights: had inaugural college campaign cut short due to injury after appearing in just two games.
Career: 2 games (no stats).
Banks says: "(He's a) Bright spot. Best route runner we have right now at that position. He's made quite a few plays in the first (couple weeks)."

CAMRON HORRY

Classification: True Freshman
Hometown: Katy
High School: Taylor
Highlights: an honorable mention all-state O-lineman as a senior ... as a receiver, caught 10 passes for 136 yards and a touchdown.
Banks says: "A very, very talented, attached, in-line tight end. He's got great promise, and he's doing a really good job in the blocking game."

KEYNEL McZEAL

Classification: True Freshman
Hometown: Port Neches
High School: Port Neches-Groves
Highlights: 34 catches for 537 yards and 7 TDs on an 11-2 PNG team as a senior.
Banks says: "Has probably the most upside of any of them. He's really, really flashed it in the passing game, and made several big catches. He's done a nice job so far."

TANNER SCHORP

Classification: Senior
Hometown: San Antonio
High School: Reagan
2016 Highlights: switched to the tight end position and made an appearance in every game ... earned three starts ... first career catch came from former high school teammate Trevor Knight against New Mexico State ... valuable member of special teams unit as well as great blocker ... received scholarship at end of training camp.
Career: 27 games, 3 starts, 1 catch, 4 yards.
Banks says: "A leader. Overall, in both pass receiving and blocking, has become even better. He's kind of the head of this group we have so far."

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Players Mentioned

Kalvin Cline

Aaron Hansford

Camron Horry

Trevor Knight

Keynel McZeal

Tanner Schorp

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