Oct 5, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies linebacker Scooby Williams (0) defends in coverage in the second half against the Missouri Tigers at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images. Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Texas A&M Aggies LB Scooby Williams Returning For Senior Season

Originally posted on Texas A&M Aggies on SI
By Jon Alfano | Last updated Dec 4, 2024 2:30 PM ET

It's a big day for the Texas A&M Aggies, and not just due to National Signing Day.

During a press conference on Wednesday, Aggies head coach Mike Elko announced that starting linebacker Scooby Williams will return for his senior season in 2025, a huge retention for the defense.

Mike Elko announced that LB Scooby Williams will return to Texas A&M for the 2025 season.
— TexAgs (@TexAgs) December 4, 2024

Williams transferred to A&M from Florida last offseason, and quickly became a standout in the Aggies' defense. The Birmingham, Alabama native finished the regular season with 43 total tackles and 7.5 tackles for loss, ranking fourth and second on the team respectively. He also recorded the first interception of his collegiate career in a win over Mississippi State on Oct. 19, nearly returning it for a touchdown as well.

In three prior seasons at Florida, Williams recorded 69 total tackles, two forced fumbles and one sack. Most of that production came in 2023, when he started 10 games for the Gators.

The Aggies will inevitably lose a lot of production on defense, whether it be to the NFL, transfer portal or whatever else. As such, keeping Williams around for a second season in College Station is huge for Elko and co.

This article first appeared on Texas A&M Aggies on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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