College football teams around the nation are re-signing some of their key players to new NIL deals before the transfer portal officially opens in early January. The No. 7 Texas A&M Aggies managed to bring back one of their top wide receivers, Mario Craver, after he agreed to sign a historic contract.
Reports indicate that Craver, who is a sophomore this season, will return for the 2026-27 campaign after signing a new deal that makes him the highest-paid wide receiver in Texas A&M history, according to Pete Nakos of On3 Sports. The Aggies lock in one of their top contributors in the passing game for at least one more season.
“Mario Craver has inked a contract extension with Texas A&M, sources tell On3 Sports. The deal makes him the highest-paid WR in A&M history.”
Craver has played in 11 out of 12 games for the Aggies this season. He made a notable jump in production in this campaign in comparison to his freshman year. Mario Craver is entering Texas A&M's College Football Playoff game against the No. 10 Miami Hurricanes with 52 receptions, 825 yards, and five total touchdowns (four receiving, one rushing), all of which are career highs.
We should see Craver in action on Saturday, playing a key role for the Aggies, as Texas A&M attempts to knock Miami out of the playoffs. The program hopes to get back in the win column after sustaining its first loss of the season to the No. 13 Texas Longhorns 27-17 in Week 14. A victory would take the Aggies to the next round of the postseason, where they would take on the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes.
