Three Aggies Named to ESPN Top 100 Newcomers List
Jun 03, 2026 | Football
COLLEGE STATION – Texas A&M's Isaiah Horton, Wilkin Formby and Anto Saka were each named to ESPN's Top 100 Newcomers List, the outlet announced.
Horton led the group at No. 12, while Formby checked in at No. 70 and Saka at No. 93. The players were ranked based on a team's need and the physical skill set they bring to their new team.
Horton, a graduate student, ranks No. 3 among wide receiver newcomers. The Nashville, Tennessee, native transferred from Alabama, where he totaled 511 receiving yards on 42 catches last season, including eight touchdowns to rank third in the SEC. Horton has appeared in 44 career games, including 17 starts, with 112 catches for 1,301 yards and 14 touchdowns. Over the past two seasons, he has recorded at least one reception in 26-of-27 games played, including multiple catches in all but four games during that span.
Formby, another graduate student transfer from Alabama, ranks No. 4 among offensive tackle newcomers. In 2025, he played in all 15 games with 14 starts and was flagged just twice in 816 snaps. Among SEC offensive linemen, Formby ranked third with an 82.1 pass-block grade among players with at least 500 pass-blocking snaps, according to Pro Football Focus. The Tuscaloosa, Alabama, native has appeared in 27 career games with 16 starts and played 1,121 career snaps.
Saka, a graduate student newcomer from Northwestern, has played in 33 career games with 11 starts. The Baltimore, Maryland, native has 12.0 career sacks to his name for 87 yards lost. In 2025, he played in 11 games, starting at defensive end in each contest. Saka totaled 30 pressures in 196 pass-rush snaps and had a stretch of 4.0 sacks in three games. He earned an 84.1 pass-rush grade, ranking seventh in the Big Ten among players with at least 175 pass-rush snaps, according to Pro Football Focus.
Texas A&M opens the 2026 season hosting Missouri State at Kyle Field on Sept. 5 at 6 p.m. on ESPN.
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Horton led the group at No. 12, while Formby checked in at No. 70 and Saka at No. 93. The players were ranked based on a team's need and the physical skill set they bring to their new team.
Horton, a graduate student, ranks No. 3 among wide receiver newcomers. The Nashville, Tennessee, native transferred from Alabama, where he totaled 511 receiving yards on 42 catches last season, including eight touchdowns to rank third in the SEC. Horton has appeared in 44 career games, including 17 starts, with 112 catches for 1,301 yards and 14 touchdowns. Over the past two seasons, he has recorded at least one reception in 26-of-27 games played, including multiple catches in all but four games during that span.
Formby, another graduate student transfer from Alabama, ranks No. 4 among offensive tackle newcomers. In 2025, he played in all 15 games with 14 starts and was flagged just twice in 816 snaps. Among SEC offensive linemen, Formby ranked third with an 82.1 pass-block grade among players with at least 500 pass-blocking snaps, according to Pro Football Focus. The Tuscaloosa, Alabama, native has appeared in 27 career games with 16 starts and played 1,121 career snaps.
Saka, a graduate student newcomer from Northwestern, has played in 33 career games with 11 starts. The Baltimore, Maryland, native has 12.0 career sacks to his name for 87 yards lost. In 2025, he played in 11 games, starting at defensive end in each contest. Saka totaled 30 pressures in 196 pass-rush snaps and had a stretch of 4.0 sacks in three games. He earned an 84.1 pass-rush grade, ranking seventh in the Big Ten among players with at least 175 pass-rush snaps, according to Pro Football Focus.
Texas A&M opens the 2026 season hosting Missouri State at Kyle Field on Sept. 5 at 6 p.m. on ESPN.
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Visit 12thman.com for more information on Texas A&M football. Fans can keep up to date with the A&M football team on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter/X by following @AggieFootball.
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