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Texas A&M newcomer is PFN's highest-graded freshman linebacker

Despite a difficult start to conference play with consecutive losses, Texas A&M boasts a standout freshman defender as linebacker Tamarion Watkins claims the top spot in Pro Football Network's national grades with a score of 89.1. The 6'4" newcomer has tallied seven tackles across his first four appearances, though his immediate availability is in question after being sidelined on recent SEC injury reports ahead of the matchup with Arkansas under head coach Mike Elko.

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