Elko also confirmed that Shemar Stewart is working out alone in College Statiion and not attempting to rejoin the Aggies' football team.

Here is everything Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko had to say during his podium appearance at SEC media days on Thursday afternoon.

Elko joins The Paul Finebaum Show to discuss the Aggies' upcoming season and how he believes strong communication with his players is so important.

When Texas A&M took its turn at SEC media days Thursday, of course the Aggies were peppered with questions about their archrival Texas Longhorns.

His departure from Texas A&M came during the offseason in which head coach Mike Elko was hired. Elko was asked about Mathews’ A&M departure at SEC Media Days on Thursday, but said he “didn’t have much interaction” with Mathews during that offseason.

Texas’ Steve Sarkisian had to walk out to the Aggie War Hymn in his appearance at SEC Media Days on Tuesday. Texas A&M’s Mike Elko then didn’t have to return the favor by walking out to ‘The Eyes of Texas’ when his turn came on Thursday.

Watch now as Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko and players Will Lee III, Ar'Maj Reed-Adams and Taurean York speak at SEC Media Days about the upcoming 2025 season.

Some fans were worried when Reed did not throw at the Manning Passing Academy in June, with reports saying he might have had an oblique injury. However, those reports were dispelled according to a tweet by Texas A&M beat writer, Cartel Karels, on Thursday:

Texas A&M HC Mike Elko discussed the program's NFL talent-rich roster, believing he'll send "double-digit" player to the League.