COLLEGE STATION: A Texas A&M interview showing Anto Saka’s physique circulated widely on social media this week as the 22-year-old prepared for the 2026 college football season.
The Texas A&M football roster lists Saka as a 6-foot-4, 255-pound graduate defensive end from Baltimore. He credited the Aggies’ strength and conditioning programme with improving his physical and mental preparation.
Saka transferred to Texas A&M during the offseason after beginning his college career at Northwestern. He redshirted without playing in 2022 before appearing in 33 games over the following three seasons.
Texas A&M DE Anto Saka on his growth under S&C coach Tommy Moffitt: pic.twitter.com/I8rCPG0J00
— TexAgs (@TexAgs) August 12, 2026Texas A&M Athletics said Saka recorded 12 sacks and 14 tackles for loss for the Northwestern Wildcats. He started 11 games in 2025, producing 30 quarterback pressures in 196 pass-rushing snaps.
The Northwestern athletics record shows that Saka registered 13 tackles, three sacks, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery during his final season. He also earned All-Big Ten honourable mention recognition.
Texas A&M EDGE Anto Saka pic.twitter.com/KRlxqWXAcc
— Cade Draughon (@Cade_Draughon) August 13, 2026Texas A&M opens its season against the Missouri State Bears at Kyle Field in College Station on September 5. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. Central Time on ESPN.
