Rueben Owens II is Texas A&M’s breakout-back candidate in 2026
Owens enters the 2026 season as Texas A&M’s lead back, with 1,090 career rushing yards and 8 rushing touchdowns in 27 games, and the big hook is juice: former five-star explosiveness, receiving value, and enough versatility to thrive if the blocking is clean. His path has been bumpy—he missed nearly all of 2024 with a foot injury and later dealt with another leg issue—but the early read is clear: if he stays healthy, he has real 1,000-yard, all-purpose-impact upside and looks like a strong fit for a run-heavy offense.
