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

Anto Saka of Texas A&M has been included in The Athletic's 2026 Freaks List.

Dana Ferris

August 11, 20261 min read

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college athletics - illustration, Jake Team LLC

Texas A&M edge rusher Anto Saka has been featured in The Athletic's 2026 "Freaks List," an annual compilation of the most exceptional athletes in college football, as announced by the school on Monday. Bruce Feldman, who compiles the list, noted Saka stands out as the most remarkable athlete among a talented defensive line group.

Saka, a graduate student from Baltimore, is 6-foot-4 and weighs 255 pounds, wearing jersey number 14. He transferred to Texas A&M from Northwestern. He is joined on the defensive line by Sam M'Pemba, a redshirt junior who stands at 6-foot-3 and weighs 257 pounds, and who transferred from Georgia.

The Freaks List showcases impressive athletic testing results reported by strength coaches and programs, focusing on raw physical capabilities 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 currently in the midst of 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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Dana Ferris

Dana Ferris covers Anna high school and area college sports.

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